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EMA ADDS MECHANICAL CAD AND BECOMES AUTODESK VAR.
EMA Design Automation, Rochester, N.Y., one of the world's largest Electronic Design Automation Value Added Resellers, has become an Autodesk Authorized Value-Added Reseller (VAR), selling the Autod . . .

NEI FUSION 2.0 WITH NASTRAN TARGETS "IN-CAD" FEA MARKET.
NEi Software (NEi), Westminster, Calif., a developer of Nastran Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software, announced the release of NEi Fusion 2.0, a unique combination of Nastran FEA solvers and 3D mo . . .

AUTODESK/VELA TO PROVIDE BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING.
Autodesk,Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, Calif., a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, has announced that it has collaborated with Vela Systems, Inc., a provide . . .

AUTODESK INVENTOR HELPS ARTISTS' VISION FOR PUBLIC SPACES.
Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) has named UAP Inventor of the Month for July 2009 for the firm's innovative use of Autodesk Inventor software in delivering large-scale, high-quality art and design works in a . . .

AUTODESK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EXPANDS TO EUROPE.
With nearly 7,000 participants in North America, and more than 8,000 product downloads to date, the Autodesk Assistance Program is now available in Europe. Launched in North America in April, the pr . . .

DESIGNERS OF "INFINIUM" USE 3D SCANNING/PRINTING FROM Z CORP.
Infinium, a space-age solar panel on wheels and the University of Michigan's ultra-sleek contender for the upcoming World Solar Challenge, is a product of advanced engineering technologies like 3D p . . .

INTRINSYS/ALTAIR REDUCE CATIA V5 DEVELOPMENT TIME.
Altair Engineering, Inc., Troy, Mich., a global provider of technology and services that empowers client innovation and decision-making, has announced that Intrinsys, a leading PLM service provider, . . .

ITI TRANSCENDATA ACQUIRES PROFICIENCY.
International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI), Milford, Ohio, has announced that the ITI TranscenData business has acquired Proficiency, the leader in feature-based CAD data translation software. "Pr . . .

AUTODESK PLANT SOLUTIONS EXPANDS NETWORK TO 50 PARTNERS.(Company overview)
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, Calif., a world leader in 2D and 3D design and engineering software, has announced that the Autodesk Plant Solutions global network has expanded to more tha . . .

FORMER AUTODESK EUROPEAN EXECUTIVE JOINS PROCEDURAL.
Procedural Inc. has announced the appointment of Dieter Hofler as SVP Business Development as of August 1, 2009. Most recently Dieter Hofler served as CEO of Neopost Germany and Switzerland. Prior t . . .

STX OFFSHORE & SHIPBUILDING SELECTS MSC. SIMULATION.
MSC.Software (NASDAQ: MSCS), Santa Ana, Calif., global provider of simulation software and services, has announced that STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, one of the world's leading Shipbuilding and Offsh . . .

MAGMA DEBUTS TALUS 1.1 FOR ENHANCED DESIGNER PRODUCTIVIY.
Magma(r) Design Automation Inc. (Nasdaq:LAVA), San Jose, Calif., a provider of chip design software, has released Talus(r) 1.1, a new RTL-to-GDSII chip implementation system that delivers the fastes . . .

ANARK CORPORATION ANNOUNCES OPENFLIGHT SUPPORT.
Anark Corporation, Boulder, Colo., a provider of automated 3D CAD transformation and visualization solutions, has announced support for OpenFlight(TM), the most widely adopted 3D visualization forma . . .

AUTODESK ADDS SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS TO ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
With more than 4,700 participants in the Autodesk Assistance Program and more than 5,400 product downloads to date, Autodesk is announcing significant additions to the program announced six weeks ag . . .

THINK3 SIGNS MASTER DISTRIBUTOR DEAL WITH THINKUSA.
think3, Inc., the only supplier to offer technology solutions that combine product concept, engineering and tooling environments, has signed a Master Distributor Agreement with thinkUSA, Inc. to dis . . .

RAND WORLDWIDE NAMED JOHN DEERE "PARTNER-LEVEL SUPPLIER".
RAND Worldwide, Mississauga, Ont, Canada, a global leader in providing technology solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements, has again earned recogni . . .

"TRIPLE EIGHT RACE" DRIVES INCREASED SIMULATION RELIABILITY.
MSC.Software (Nasdaq:MSCS), Santa Ana, Calif., a leading global provider of enterprise simulation solutions, including simulation software and services, has announced that Triple Eight Race Engineer . . .

CIMATRON UNVEILS NEW VERSIONS OF GIBBSCAM AND CIMATONE.
Cimatron Limited (Nasdaq: CIMT), Givat Shmuel, Israel, a leading provider of integrated CAD/CAM solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts, will showcase the . . .

NEW WORLD STONEWORKS TO UNVEIL NEW DESIGN SOFTWARE AT "AIA 2009".
At the upcoming AIA 2009 National Convention and Design Exposition, at booth #5277, in San Francisco, New World Stoneworks (http://www.newworldstoneworks.com) will preview its new stonework design s . . .

CADSOFT SPONSORS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GIFT IN KIND.
Cadsoft Corporation, Guelph, Ont, Canada, a developer of Building Information Modeling (BIM) design software for the professional residential design market, has announced that it has committed to a . . .

CADSOFT UNVEILS CZECH REPUBLIC VERSION OF ENVISIONEER.
Cadsoft Corporation, the leading developer of Building Information Modeling (BIM) design software for the professional residential design market, has announced the release of Envisioneer to the Czec . . .

THINK3 LAUNCHES "MOLDDESIGN" FOR MOLD MAKERS.
think3 has launched MoldDesign, a CAD solution developed for the mold making world with specific functions offering high productivity for the considerable work needed to design a plastic injection m . . .

AUTODESK TAKES 3D DESIGN TO NEXT LEVEL WITH AUTOCAD 2010.
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, Calif., has debuted AutoCAD 2010 software, one of the world's leading design and documentation platforms. Autodesk also announced the 2010 AutoCAD family of . . .

AUTODESK UNVEILS INVENTOR FUSION TECHNOLOGY.
Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) has unveiled its plans for Autodesk Inventor Fusion Technology, new Digital Prototyping technology that unites the power and control of parametric, history-based modeling wit . . .

SIMIO UNVEILS INTELLIGENT OBJECT-BASED SIMULATION SOFTWARE.
Simio LLC, Sewickley, Pa., has introduced game-changing simulation software that uses intelligent objects to make simulation easier for decision making. Companies that use Simio software will benefi . . .

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS MAKE OR BREAK A GAME.
Keeping that communications equipment operational is obviously a high priority, both to the coaching staffs and companies that provide headsets and accompanying gear to them. Just ask Alan Cummings, . . .

AUTODESK COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF BIMWORLD ASSETS.
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, Calif., has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of BIMWorld, a privately-owned business specializing in the production and distribu . . .

AUTODESK TO ACQUIRE ALGOR, INC.
Autodesk, Inc., San Rafael, Calif., (NASDAQ:ADSK), a world leader in design innovation technologies, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ALGOR, Inc., a leading provider of analysis and simu . . .

STADIUM ARCHITECTURE FIRM USES "ZPRINTING".
The world's leading sports architecture firm is using Z Corporation 3D printing technology to improve the fan experience and esthetic appeal of the world's most stunning athletic venues. HOK Sport . . .

AUTODESK UNVEILS UPDATED TOOL FOR PRECISION DRAWING/DRAFTING.
Autodesk, Inc., (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, Calif., has announced the release of AutoSketch 10, 2D drafting software with basic CAD tools that allow anyone to create precise drawings quickly. AutoSke . . .

SOLIDTHINKING TO SHOWCASE WHAT DESIGNERS DO CAN WITH MAC.
Industrial design/styling software company solidThinking, Inc. (http://www.solidthinking.com/) will show off its recently launched software solidThinking 7.6 at the 2009 Macworld Conference & Expo, . . .

DENALI FEATURES TOGGLE MODE DDR NANC SOLUTIONS.
Denali Software, Inc., Sunnyvale, Calif., a world-leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and intellectual property (IP), is first to announce its comprehensive support of To . . .

STMICROELECTRONICS REDUCES SIZE OF ESD DIODES BY TW0-THIRDS.
STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a leader in protection devices, has announced a new series of ESD protection diodes that are 67% smaller than previous-generation alternatives, and withst and the toug . . .

SECOND ANNUAL VEX ROBOTIC CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR SPRING.
Building upon the success of the inaugural VEX Robotics World Championship in 2008, the 2009 tournament will move to a larger venue to accommodate the growing popularity of the VEX Robotics Competit . . .

CIMATRON LAUNCHES GIBBSCAM MACHINING SOFTWARE IN ISRAEL.(Company overview)
Cimatron Limited (NASDAQ: CIMT), Givat Shmuel, Israel, a leading provider of integrated CAD/CAM solutions for tool making and manufacturing, is now selling and supporting the GibbsCAM advanced machi . . .

AUTODESK PRESENTS REVIT BIM EXPERIENCE AWARD TO LISSONI.
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, Calif., has announced that Lissoni Associati Milano (http://www.lissoniassociati.it/index2.htm), an Italian award-winning firm based in Milan, has been sele . . .

SUSTAINABLE MINDS/AUTODESK GET READY FOR GROWING MARKET.
Sustainable Minds, a green product design software and information services company, has entered into a strategic relationship with Autodesk, Inc. As part of the collaboration, Sustainable Minds p . . .

AUTODESK ACQUIRES ALL THE ASSETS OF 3D GEO GMBH.
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, Calif., has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of 3D Geo GmbH, the privately held maker of intelligent 3D urban modeling software. . . .

NEW CAD OVERLAY ADDED FOR INEXIV VMA AUTOMEASURE SOFTWARE.
Nikon Instruments, Inc., Melvile, N.Y., added a new feature to its iNexiv VMA Automeasure software, the new Digital CAD Overlay, which allows users to easily compare an actual part to its CAD design . . .

MYDESIGNIN UNVEILS 3D ROOM DESIGN/SOCIA SSHOPPING SITE.
DesignIn, Inc., San Diego, has unveiled MyDesignIn, the first-of-its- kind 3D design technology for visualizing products over the Web within 3D room designs and a social shopping site for consumers . . .

AVATECH EXPERIENCES INCREASED DEMAND FOR DYNAMIC MODELING.
Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AVSO), Baltimore, Md., the nationwide technology expert for design, engineering, and facilities management, has announced that the company is experiencing greater dem . . .

THOMPSON COUPLINGS USES AUTODESK INVENTOR TO CREATE.
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, has announced that Thompson Couplings Limited (Thompson), an Australian manufacturer, has used Autodesk Inventor software to develop an innovative new type . . .

ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL EARNS AUTODESK REVIT BIM AWARD.
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, Calif., has presented the University of Southern California's School of Architecture with a Revit BIM Experience Award. The award honors the school for teac . . .

GE AVIATION TO USE PACE AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS.
GE Aviation, a leading manufacturer of civil and military jet engines, will equip its development and technical marketing teams with software solutions from Berlin-based IT provider PACE. The packag . . .

INDIAN FARMING COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM SIPHON DESIGN.
The Product Development Company, (PTC) (Nasdaq: PMTC), Needham, Mass., has announced that Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) a leading manufacturer and exporter of centrifugal pumps and valves has leverag . . .

3D MICE IMPROVE CAD PERFORMANCE.
A survey released recently by 3Dconnexion, a Logitech company, found that CAD design engineers are dramatically more productive and efficient when using 3Dconnexion's 3D mice. A majority of the surv . . .

ALIBRE ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGES.
Alibre, Inc. has announced that company founder and Chairman of the Board, J. Paul Grayson, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. A veteran of more than 25 years in . . .

CARLSON SURVEY 2009 EMBEDDED AUTO CAD VERSION AVAILABLE.
Carlson Software's new release of Carlson Survey 2009 Embedded AutoCAD provides yet another choice for the surveyors and designers looking for feature-rich, intuitive surveying office software. Th . . .

CREATE THE FUTURE DESIGN CONTEST OPENS FOR ENTRIES.
Celebrating the "a-ha!" moment latent in every product designer and engineer, the Create the Future Design Contest sponsored by SolidWorks Corporation and Tech Briefs Media Group is accepting entrie . . .

AUTODESK UNVEILS PRODUCTS TO IMPROVE NETWORK DESIGN.
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, Calif., a leader of design innovation software and technologies, has announced new releases of two products to help improve network design and management fo . . .