OPEN MIND Releases hyperMILL 2024

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OPEN MIND has released hyperMILL version 2024. This makes the digital process chain even more efficient, from CAD data and CAM programming to optimized NC code.

hyperMILL TURNING Solutions: Turret support for lathes with one turret, one main spindle and Siemens control system

Previous versions of hyperMILL already offer a broad range of functions and strategies for turning, turn-milling and mill-turning. The key extension in hyperMILL TURNING Solutions is turret support for lathes. This also underscores OPEN MIND’s determination to push ahead with the integration of digital twins of machining centers: Lathes with one main spindle, one turret and a Siemens control system are now mapped with all tools true to the original machine with the help of hyperMILL VIRTUAL Machining. Users can conveniently equip the turret with turret holders and tools in the Virtual Machine machining planner and use the resulting setup for NC code simulation.

Reading Back Measuring Points

Another useful application of virtual machining technology is the reading back of measuring points. This means that users can use the 3D model of a component to see at a glance which measuring points are outside the tolerance. As a result, it becomes much easier to analyze inaccuracies and tool wear after milling and then compensate for these in the CAD/CAM system. Moreover, the hyperMILL SHOP Viewer makes this new function directly available on the machine tool.

Measuring points read back for improved quality and process control. The 3D model of the component shows at a glance which measuring points are outside the tolerance.

CAD for CAM

hyperMILL 2024 also offers various new features concerning ‘CAD for CAM.’ hyperMILL supports the import of PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) and MBD (Model-Based Definition) data in various formats such as STEP, CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS, Creo and Siemens. Improved functions for surface modelling now allow users to generate surfaces from a large number of grid curves. Another important CAD innovation is an improved electrode creation strategy that now supports three-dimensional eroding.

CAD for CAM: hyperMILL supports the import of PMI and MBD data in various formats

5-Axis Path Correction

Comparable to the 3D radius correction to account for the tool wear or deflections, 5-axis path correction is now possible – initially for Heidenhain control systems. Vectors are written to the cutter contact point in the NC program to ensure precision correction on the machine control. The NC control uses these contact vectors to move the NC points by a defined adjustment value during machining.

Improved Machining Strategies

A new algorithm for rest material detection ensures automatic complete detection of all rest material areas in both 3D and 5-axis machining. The algorithms for calculating the trajectory have also been optimized. The cutting edge machining for punching tools 3D strategy has undergone several improvements. This includes the optimization of collision avoidance when performing machining based on a reference job. Machining is carried out collision-free as far as this is possible for the given tool clamping length. The ‘Soft overlap’ option makes it possible to smoothen the approach and retraction moves. A new algorithm also improves the toolpath calculation for 3D plane machining, resulting in even faster, more uniform and more tool-friendly machining.

In 3D machining (left) and 5-axis machining (right), new algorithms for rest material detection ensure that all rest material areas are automatically accounted for in full.

Safety in ‘Unmanned’ Production

To safeguard against long unattended machining cycles, hyperMILL now allows tool breakage monitoring to be activated in the tool database to make it part of the machining program. This information is processed during NC generation on the virtual machine. The generated NC program includes the corresponding control macro call.

Tool Synchronization with the Hummingbird MES

In the new version, tools from the hyperMILL tool database can be synchronized with the Hummingbird MES at the touch of a button. This means that tools used for CAM programming are automatically transferred to the Hummingbird tool management system. All other processes such as machine setup, measuring, tracking and the use of tools in machines are mapped in the Hummingbird MES, thus ensuring a consistent exchange of information within the company.

Strong for the Future: CAD for CAM Technologies Under a Single Name

OPEN MIND has always been known for its pioneering CAD/CAM solution, which seamlessly combines CAD functionalities with CAM programming. Bringing these two sides closely together results in considerable time savings in workpiece processing and shows that CAM without CAD is no longer viable today. To make this even clearer, hyperMILL will combine CAD and CAM under a single name from version 2024 onward.

For more information about OPEN MIND, visit website.

TSMC Certifies Ansys Multiphysics Platforms

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PITTSBURGH, PA, May 1, 2024 – Ansys announced the certification of its power integrity platforms for TSMC’s N2 technology full production release. Both Ansys RedHawk-SC and Ansys Totem are certified for power integrity signoff on N2 process, delivering significant speed and power advantages for high performance computing, mobile chips, and 3D-IC designs. RaptorX is now certified for TSMC’s N5 technology — crucial for modeling on-chip electromagnetic integrity in radio frequency systems, 5G, telecommunications, datacenters, and 3D-IC heterogeneous silicon systems.

TSMC and Ansys join forces to enable faster, lower power semiconductor designs

Ansys has also collaborated with TSMC on an AI-enabled analysis optimization flow using Ansys optiSLang and Ansys multiphysics solutions, including RaptorX, RedHawk-SC, and RedHawk-SC Electrothermal.

“The significant power and performance boost delivered by our most advanced 2nm process technology is driving customers’ needs for accurate and comprehensive multiphysics analysis,” said Dan Kochpatcharin, head of design infrastructure management division at TSMC. “Our latest collaboration with Ansys delivers power integrity solutions for our most advanced process technologies that are pivotal to enable customer designs, and we have extended our partnership with Ansys to include RaptorX to manage the growing influence of electromagnetic effects in high-speed circuits.”

“The Ansys multiphysics platform boasts strong technical solutions for power integrity and high-speed electromagnetics,” said John Lee, vice president and general manager of the semiconductor, electronics, and optics business unit at Ansys. “Our collaboration with TSMC empowers our joint customers with the most advanced multiphysics simulations and analyses, enabling them to design some of the most innovative and advanced chips in the world.”

About Ansys

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

For more information, visit www.ansys.com.

Boston Micro Fabrication Launches BMF Biotechnology

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SAN DIEGO, CA, May 1, 2024 – Boston Micro Fabrication has introduced BMF Biotechnology Inc. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, BMF Biotechnology Inc. is dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative BioChips (organ-on-a-chip platforms) through cultivating large-scale tissues in vitro, helping accelerate new drug and cosmetic development.

The A10 BioChip (Photo: Business Wire)

BMF is known for its innovative and unique high precision micro-printing platforms for product designers and engineers in fields like medical device, electronics, optic/photonics and life sciences who require a high level of feature resolution and demanding dimensional tolerance.

BMF Biotechnology’s BioChips offer a powerful platform for studying health and disease biological mechanisms, evaluating drug and cosmetic safety and efficacy, and predicting patient responses. Robust tissue models, such as tumor models for assessing drug efficacy, kidney models for evaluating drug safety, and skin models for cosmetic assessments have been consistently cultivated.

“Building on success that BMF has had with other self-driven innovations such as the UltraThineer veneers, the launch of BMF Biotechnology Inc. represents a significant leap forward in our ability to harness the potential of 3D BioChip technology,” remarked Dr. Jennifer Sun, chief scientific officer of BMF Biotechnology Inc. “With our innovative technology and approach, we aim to empower researchers with the tools they need to translate scientific discoveries into tangible therapeutic solutions that improve patient outcomes.”

To help fully realize the power of the BioChips, BMF Biotechnology is now recruiting collaboration Partners.

About Boston Micro Fabrication

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) enables highly precise, micro-scale 3D printing across healthcare, the life sciences, electronics, and machining industries. Using the company’s proprietary PμSL (Projection Micro Stereolithography) technology, the microArch system printers produce the industry’s most accurate and precise high-resolution 3D prints for product development, research, and industrial short run production. Founded in 2016, BMF has offices in Boston, Shenzhen, Chongqing and Tokyo with a research and development center in San Diego.

For more information on BMF, please visit www.bmf3d.com.

InnovMetric Releases PolyWorks 2024

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InnovMetric announces the launch of PolyWorks 2024. This enterprise solution sets up a digital thread that lowers the cost of scaling up the use of 3D measurement data by deploying a universal 3D metrology platform and delivering 3D measurement data to engineering and manufacturing teams in real-time. The PolyWorks digital ecosystem accelerates the design, development, and validation of products and manufacturing processes. It also controls the quality of individual pieces and assembled products, and helps resolve manufacturing issues as soon as they occur.

This new PolyWorks release significantly lowers the costs related to learning and operating 3D metrology software, managing large point cloud data files, and leveraging 3D measurement data within third-party reporting and analysis solutions:

  • The user interfaces of the PolyWorks universal 3D metrology platform have been re-engineered to let users perform inspection tasks and discover new tools intuitively, access frequently used tools more directly, and quickly find the functionalities that apply to selected objects. PolyWorks 2024 allows new users to learn and master basic workflows more easily, while seasoned users can strengthen their skills by exploring new tools at their fingertips.
  • PolyWorks 2024 can manage vast amounts of 3D measurement data efficiently by using cloud storage, which is cost effective and delivers benefits such as instantaneous storage space increase and data file replication across multiple data centers.
  • PolyWorks now offers plug-ins that interconnect its data management system to the Excel and Power BI industry-standard reporting and analysis solutions from Microsoft. Manufacturing organizations will appreciate the simplicity of being able to rapidly inject smart 3D inspection data into their favorite reporting tool, instead of having to train their internal experts at considerable cost on a third-party solution.

Universal platform enhancements

The PolyWorks|Inspector solution helps reduce time-to-market by measuring, controlling, and analyzing 3D dimensions at every stage of the manufacturing process. With version 2024, InnovMetric delivers major gains in efficiency through its re-engineered user interfaces. Users can now:

  • Perform inspection tasks and discover new tools intuitively, thanks to a new ribbon menu and an improved interface widget organization that offers a more logical workflow
  • Access frequently used tools more directly, thereby reducing mouse movements and clicks
  • Quickly find the functionalities that apply to selected objects by accessing a contextual tab or a simplified contextual menu

PolyWorks|Inspector 2024 also offers new high-value tools and workflows:

  • Surface datum features within datum reference frames
  • Contextual control views to analyze surface deviations in multiple alignments and inspect dimensional controls in multiple coordinate systems
  • CADless inspection workflows on CNC CMMs

Characteristic augmenters in 3D measurement plans

The PolyWorks|PMI+Loop Model-Based Definition solution allows manufacturing organizations to manage all the dimensional controls defined by the design and manufacturing teams within their native CAD platform. Version 2024 lets users add specialized supplemental information to characteristics, such as criticality classifications, quality plan requirements, and revision numbers. Once defined within their CAD platform, characteristic augmenters may then be consumed by downstream applications, such as PolyWorks|Inspector.

Full benefits of cloud storage and improved security policies

The PolyWorks|DataLoop data management solution stores 3D measurement data on central servers and digitally interconnects all the people who capture or need access to 3D measurement information. Version 2024 now leverages the full benefits of cloud storage. Manufacturing organizations can:

  • Set up a highly scalable infrastructure that adapts instantaneously to storage needs
  • Replicate data files automatically across multiple data centers to ensure reliability
  • Deploy a cost-effective storage solution without compromise

Security policies allow manufacturing organizations to control who has access to data and what can be done with it. Version 2024 allows PolyWorks|DataLoop users to:

  • Implement sound data access policies by assigning distinct storage spaces to different departments, business areas, or external suppliers
  • Define security policies efficiently by creating new policies from existing ones and enriching them with specific permissions

Expanding Web-based views of the 3D measurement database

The PolyWorks|DataLoop Web interface allows users to review 3D measurement results within a standard Web browser through an extensive set of standard and special-purpose widgets. With version 2024, users can now:

  • Display the 3D measurement results of one or multiple pieces horizontally
  • Create an unlimited number of widgets within a dashboard
  • Leverage Excel’s extensive mathematical and charting functionalities

Digital interconnections to industry-standard reporting and analysis solutions

PolyWorks|ReportLoop is an interoperability solution that integrates inspection data into Microsoft Excel for reporting and advanced analysis. Version 2024 now allows manufacturing organizations to interconnect their PolyWorks|DataLoop server to Excel. Users have access to a search engine to quickly find sources of data plus user-friendly tools to inject smart 3D inspection data into their spreadsheets. Excel spreadsheet cells remain dynamically linked to the data they contain through formulas.

Version 2024 also marks the debut of a new PolyWorks|ReportLoop for Power BI solution. PolyWorks’ Power BI connector allows retrieving data from a PolyWorks|DataLoop server and leveraging the query editor to process the imported data and display it using Power BI’s powerful visualization tools.

About InnovMetric

InnovMetric is an independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes. Now celebrating its 30th year in business, InnovMetric has revolutionized 3D metrology with the introduction of point-cloud-based dimensional inspection in 2000 and the concept of a universal 3D metrology software platform in 2006. Today, with over 20,400 customers in 100 countries, and the world’s largest industrial manufacturers having adopted its PolyWorks solutions as their standard 3D metrology software platform, InnovMetric is focusing on creating next-generation digital data and process management technologies. Headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, InnovMetric is a multinational organization with 550 employees dedicated to bringing 3D measurement data at the heart of enterprise manufacturing processes.

For more information, visit innovmetric.com.

Vectorworks Architect 2024 Named Finalist in Architizer A+Awards

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COLUMBIA, MD, Apr 30, 2024 – Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., is pleased to announce that Vectorworks Architect 2024 has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Architizer A+Product Awards for Best in Technology for Architecture Software. This new category recognizes software and applications that empower architects, designers, and others in the AEC industry to maximize their creativity, practice their craft more efficiently, and/or run their businesses effectively.

With a renowned jury comprised of architects from top firms and 30+ award categories spanning every type of product used in architecture and interiors, the A+Product Awards forms the definitive list of the world’s best building products and honors the elements behind the globe’s most inspiring contemporary buildings.

Vectorworks Architect stood out among a competitive field of entries for its comprehensive suite of features tailored to the needs of architects and designers. Built to showcase your skill and creativity, Vectorworks Architect allows you to sketch, model, and document in a fully integrated workflow with the world’s most design-centric BIM solution. With superior 2D graphics, 3D modeling, and visualization tools, Architect is built to deliver absolute creative expression and maximum efficiency.

“We are honored to be recognized as a finalist in the Architizer A+Awards for our commitment to advancing technology in architecture,” said Vectorworks senior product marketing director Rubina Siddiqui, AIA. “At Vectorworks, we are dedicated to empowering architects and designers with innovative software solutions that enable them to push the boundaries of creativity and achieve their design goals more effectively. This recognition is a testament to our ongoing efforts to provide industry-leading tools that let professionals thrive in today’s rapidly evolving design landscape.”

The Architizer A+ Popular Choice Award is determined by public voting, which closes May 10. Popular Choice and Jury winners will be announced on June 3, 2024.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture, and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it leads you. Globally, more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting, and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, MD, with offices in the UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how you can design without limits at vectorworks.net.

About Architizer

Architizer’s core mission is to empower architects by connecting designers with building-product manufacturers, and via their inspiring content, awards programs, competitions and global reach spotlighting the world’s best architecture. They connect architects with the tools they need to build better buildings, better cities, and a better world.

SINTX Technologies Partners with Prodways Printers

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT and PARIS, France, Apr 30, 2024 – Advanced technical ceramic company, SINTX Technologies, Inc., and Prodways Printers SAS (Prodways) are pleased to announce they have entered into a deep technical partnership and ceramic slurry supply agreement. SINTX and its subsidiary Technology Assessment and Transfer, Inc. will supply ceramic-filled printable slurries to Prodways and will assist in process development and customer support. The scope of collaboration will allow an end-to-end workflow collaboration on advanced technical ceramics, including in particular casting applications.

SINTX was an early pioneer of the ceramic 3D printing industry, successfully printing components beginning in 1998. The company invested in R&D for more than a decade – successfully growing its capability from prototypes and low-rate production into a true production process. SINTX now sells 3D printed components made from alumina, zirconia, and silica, and also supplies custom printable ceramic-filled resins to customers across multiple industries. In February of 2024, the company announced a multiple year supply agreement with a leading aerospace company.

The team’s 25 years of experience makes SINTX an attractive development partner for Prodways, a manufacturer of 3D printers and a leader in the additive manufacturing industry. SINTX has been actively 3D printing ceramics with the Prodways L5000 since 2018, SINTX is excited to benefit from the technical advancements from the latest Prodways hardware innovations as part of this partnership.

Prodways, a pioneer in industrial 3D printing, will be able to leverage SINTX’s Silica and Alumina qualified slurries on the latest MovingLight machine generation, specifically developed for the demanding requirement of ceramic application. In particular, the machine will provide a unique combination of high resolution and build envelope, while maintaining process scalability with flexible build envelope configuration and process-oriented parameters control.

Ann Kutsch, general manager of the SINTX-Maryland site, commented: “Our outstanding engineering team has 6 years of experience working with Prodways printers, and we have already used their equipment to commercialize multiple resin compositions and part designs. I expect that a more formal partnership will lead to some breakthrough developments and novel solutions for all our customers.”

Vincent Icart, CTO and COO of Prodways, added “Prodways has had a very early exposure to ceramics 3D printing. Before this partnership, we were only supplying customers with internal capabilities development. We are thrilled to bolster our specifically developed MovingLight machineries with SINTX slurries, as our joint expertise will allow us to be an end-to-end solution provider for the most demanding ceramic printing applications.”

About Prodways Group

Prodways Group specializes in industrial and professional 3D printing with a unique position as an integrated European player. The Group has developed across the entire value chain of 3D printing (software, printers, materials, parts & services) with a technologically advanced industrial solution. Prodways Group offers a wide range of 3D printing systems and premium composite, hybrid, or powder materials (SYSTEMS division). The Group also manufactures and markets on-demand parts, prototypes, and small series printed in 3D, in plastic and metal (PRODUCTS division). Prodways Group serves a wide range of sectors, particularly in the medical field.

For further information, visit www.prodways-group.com.

About SINTX Technologies, Inc.

SINTX Technologies is an advanced ceramics company that develops and commercializes materials, components, and technologies for medical and technical applications. SINTX is a global leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of silicon nitride, and its products have been implanted in humans since 2008. Over the past several years, SINTX has utilized strategic acquisitions and alliances to enter into new markets. The company has manufacturing facilities in Utah and Maryland.

For more information on SINTX Technologies or its materials platform, visit www.sintx.com.

Nuvoton Announces MA35D0 Series MPUs

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HSINCHU, Taiwan, Apr 30, 2024 – Nuvoton has announced the NuMicro MA35D0 series, a high-performance microprocessor targeted at industrial edge device applications. The MPU features extensive connectivity and security, which is ideal for smart infrastructure, manufacturing automation, and new energy systems requiring control and networking. Meeting the computing demands of these scenarios, the device is based around dual power-efficient high-performance 64/32-bit Arm Cortex-A35 cores (Armv8-A architecture), running at up to 650 MHz, with 32KB of L1 instruction and data cache for each core, plus a 512KB shared L2 cache. The MA35D0 also features high-performance hardware floating-point units (FPU) that enhance its digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities.

To help achieve the cost, performance, size, and energy consumption requirements of its target applications, the MA35D0’s LQFP package, with 128MB or 256MB of stacked DDR SDRAM, significantly reduces PCB layer count, device size, BOM cost, and electromagnetic interference (EMI). The chip has an extensive operating temperature (Tj) range from -40°C to +125°C, ensuring reliable operation in challenging edge computing environments.

With all these features, the MA35D0 is well-suited for industrial and other edge and Industrial IoT roles, including factory automation, industrial control, smart buildings, smart homes, smart gateways, and new energy systems.

Extensive Toughened Security Keeps Critical Data Safe

The MA35D0 series can easily establish fast encrypted communications, keep sensitive user data safe, and offer a secure environment for critical applications. The MPU supports secure booting in four modes: USB, SD/eMMC, NAND, and SPI Flash (SPI NOR/SPI NAND).

This chip provides a trusted system that meets the practical security requirements of industrial applications. Arm TrustZone secure boot, and other security features help this MPU safeguard valuable data and code. In addition to TrustZone, it includes Snoop Control Unit (SCU) L2 cache protection and built-in cryptographic accelerators with AES, SHA, ECC, RSA, SM2/3/4—plus a True Random Number Generator (TRNG). The MPU’s cryptographic key store and OTP memory further protect sensitive data.

Wide Choice of Connectivity

For high-performance edge device roles, such as industrial control or gateway applications, the MA35D0 series provides high-speed connectivity and advanced control interfaces, such as 2x megabit ethernet (complying with IEEE 1588 v2), high-speed USB host and device connections, SD3.0/eMMC, 3x CAN FD, and 11x UART. The MA35D0 series also provides touchscreen support and a TFT LCD controller, with resolutions up to 1280×800.

Generous Evaluation and Development Resources

Nuvoton provides rich design resources for the MA35D0 series. The evaluation and development system, the MA35D0 EVB, is pre-loaded with remote control examples, such as browser status access and cloud connectivity, allowing users to begin evaluation and development immediately.

For more information about the MA35D0 series of industrial edge MPUs, please visit https://www.nuvoton.com/products/microprocessors/arm-cortex-a35-mpus/ma35d0-industrial-edge-device-series/

About Nuvoton Technology

Nuvoton Technology Corp. (Nuvoton) was founded to bring innovative semiconductor solutions to the market. Nuvoton was spun-off as a Winbond Electronics affiliate in July 2008 and went public in September 2010 on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE). Nuvoton focuses on the developments of microcontroller/audio, cloud security, battery monitoring, component, visual sensing and IoT with security ICs and has strong market share in industrial, automotive, communication, consumer and computer markets. Nuvoton owns 6-inch wafer fabs equipped with diversified processing technologies to provide professional wafer foundry services. Nuvoton provides products with a high performance/cost ratio for its customers by leveraging flexible technology, advanced design capability, and integration of digital and analog technologies. Nuvoton values long term relationships with its partners and customers and is dedicated to continuous innovation of its products, processes, and services. Nuvoton has established subsidiaries in the USA, China, Israel, India, Singapore, Korea, Japan and Germany to strengthen regional customer support and global management.

For more information, please visit www.nuvoton.com.

Aspen Appoints David Henshall to Board

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BEDFORD, MA, Apr 30, 2024 – Aspen Technology, Inc., a global leader in industrial software, announced that David Henshall has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Henshall most recently served as chief executive officer at Citrix Systems, Inc., a leading multinational provider of cloud computing and virtualization technology, where he held executive roles for nearly twenty years. Mr. Henshall played a key role in accelerating Citrix’s cloud transition, modernizing the product portfolio to enable more than 11 million subscribers of the company’s SaaS services. Prior to his role as CEO, he served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Citrix, overseeing the company’s worldwide finance, operations, and administration organizations.

Before joining Citrix, Mr. Henshall served as chief financial officer of Rational Software Corp., a software company acquired by IBM Corporation, and held various finance positions at Cypress Semiconductor Corp. and Samsung Semiconductor Corp.

“I am delighted to welcome David to AspenTech’s Board of Directors,” said Antonio Pietri, president and CEO of AspenTech. “His proven leadership credentials and his successful experience in advancing a customer-first culture will be invaluable to AspenTech as we continue to innovate to best help asset-intensive industries around the world successfully navigate the energy transition.”

“AspenTech is uniquely positioned in the market with unmatched domain expertise and a digital solutions portfolio critical to helping customers across industries and geographies achieve both their operational and sustainability objectives,” said Henshall. “I am honored to join this experienced, innovative and visionary team and am looking forward to taking on this leadership role.”

An experienced public company board director, Mr. Henshall also actively serves as the chairman of the board of directors of Everbridge, Inc., is a member of the board of directors HashiCorp, Inc. and Feedzai, Inc, and is a former member of the boards of directors of New Relic, Inc. and LogMeIn, Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in business administration from Santa Clara University.

About AspenTech

Aspen Technology, Inc. is a global software leader helping industries at the forefront of the world’s dual challenge meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. AspenTech solutions address complex environments where it is critical to optimize the asset design, operation and maintenance lifecycle. Through their unique combination of deep domain expertise and innovation, customers in capital-intensive industries can run their assets safer, greener, longer, and faster to improve their operational excellence.

To learn more, visit AspenTech.com.

PELLIOT Selects Centric PLM for R&D Digital Transformation

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CAMPBELL, CA, Apr 30, 2024 – Centric Software is pleased to announce that outdoor sports brand PELLIOT has selected Centric PLM to drive their R&D digital transformation. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, outdoor, luxury, multi-category retail, grocery, food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care and consumer electronics to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Beijing, PELLIOT is committed to providing high-quality clothing and equipment for outdoor enthusiasts who love nature. Producing and retailing products across many categories, including clothing, camping, cultural and creative products, PELLIOT is now a leading outdoor brand in China with more than 100 directly operated stores across the country.

PELLIOT is growing rapidly, and realizes the importance of digital technology in achieving their vision of world-class brand development and management.

Mr. Ma Yubiao, general manager of PELLIOT, says, “PELLIOT drives brand development with products, and in the long run, the competitiveness of a brand is essentially the competitiveness of products. Our product development concepts, processes and tools need to be continuously optimized and reshaped.”

After in-depth research and evaluation, PELLIOT decided to invest in a PLM solution and selected Centric PLM.

“I was stunned when I saw Centric Software’s customer references,” says Mr. Ma. “They serve not only outdoor sports brands, but also many FMCG and luxury brands. It’s a testament to Centric’s ability to work with top brands across so many industries around the world, and I fully recognize the professionalism and technical strength of their team.”

With Centric PLM in place, PELLIOT looks forward to reorganizing their R&D processes, changing their business mindset and adopting more advanced working methods and tools.

The core goal of the project is to establish a collaborative platform to comprehensively optimize product development management. Centric PLM will promote transparency and data visualization, ensuring a smooth flow of information between teams. It will also standardize and improve the accuracy of data, providing a reliable basis for decision-making.

As Mr. Ma concludes, “The implementation of the PLM system will not only improve the efficiency of every business link, but more importantly, it will bring great improvement to the team management and risk control of the entire company, and ultimately help maximize the value of our retail business.”

“We are honored that PELLIOT has chosen Centric Software to drive their R&D digitalization process,” says Fabrice Canonge, president of Centric Software. “Working closely with the PELLIOT team, we look forward to the successful launch of the PLM project, which will enable PELLIOT to continuously improve their R&D strength and market competitiveness.”

About PELLIOT

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Beijing, PELLIOT is committed to providing high-quality clothing and equipment for outdoor enthusiasts who love nature. Producing and retailing products across many categories including clothing, camping, cultural and creative products, PELLIOT is now a leading outdoor brand in China with more than 100 directly operated stores across the country.

For more information, visit www.pelliot.com.cn.

About Centric Software

Silicon Valley-based Centric Software provides an innovative product concept-to-customer platform for producers, brands and retailers of all sizes in the food & beverage industry, food service and grocery retail sectors. Centric Software works closely with customers to achieve more efficient project management and safer product development, execute a competitive retail and product strategy, increase agility, speed time to market and get closer to consumers, resulting in maximized revenues and margins.

Centric Software is a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, the world leader in 3D design software, 3D digital mock-up and PLM solutions.

For more information, visit www.centricsoftware.com.

STILFOLD Launches MetaFold Academy for Green Manufacturing

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Apr 29, 2024 – MetaFold Academy, an innovative training initiative aimed at advancing green manufacturing practices within the automotive sector, has been launched this fall. Supported by a nearly €5 million grant from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Manufacturing, MetaFold Academy is set to transform the landscape of industrial education across Sweden, Greece, Italy, and Hungary.

MetaFold Academy is designed to address the urgent need for an industry-wide transition towards more sustainable practices. The project will focus on imparting skills in eco-innovation, energy efficiency, and resource management through a cutting-edge modular training program. This initiative is set to enhance the competencies of 250 engineers and designers from the automotive, aerospace, and energy industries, equipping them with the knowledge to implement novel green technologies within their operations.

“The launch of MetaFold Academy marks a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering sustainable industrial practices,” said Jonas Nyvang, co-founder of Stilfold, the technology provider for the training program. “Through this initiative, we aim to empower professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to drive the Green Industrial Transformation.”

Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and construction equipment, has joined as a pilot customer, emphasizing the relevance and urgency of integrating sustainable technologies in manufacturing processes. The collaboration with Volvo Group will allow participants to apply their learning in real-world settings, promoting the widespread adoption of innovative practices.

MetaFold Academy will operate through a network of four training centers, each located in a participating country. These centers will serve as hubs for innovation and practical training, offering courses that combine online and hands-on modules. Participants will engage with advanced teaching methodologies such as micro-learning, extended reality, and challenge-based learning.

“By aligning with the European Green Deal, MetaFold Academy is poised to make a significant impact on the manufacturing industry,” stated Tue Beijer, co-founder of Stilfold. “We are dedicated to creating a sustainable future through education and are excited to see the transformative impact of our training program.”

The initiative is further supported by a consortium of leading educational and research institutions, including TF CC in Greece, MADE Competence Center I4.0 in Italy, and PBN in Hungary, each bringing unique expertise and facilities to the project.

MetaFold Academy is not just a training program but a visionary project that aims to reshape the future of manufacturing. By fostering a skilled workforce that can leverage advanced metal forming technologies, MetaFold Academy is setting the stage for a more sustainable and efficient industrial environment.

About STILRIDE

STILRIDE is a Swedish technology and design company that develops products based on sustainable industrial origami – STILFOLD. STILFOLD is a patent-protected method for producing smart, light and durable constructions that can be folded from flat materials in a digital value chain.

For more information, visit www.stilride.com.