Kingston Launches New Workflow Bundles

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA, May 14, 2024 – Kingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announced the reintroduction of the Workflow Dock and its accompanying Readers. The Workflow series now features more hub options separate from the dock, offering even more flexibility. This update caters to the diverse needs of content creators by supporting a broader range of content transfers.

The Workflow series is designed to streamline transferring video, photo, and audio from multiple sources simultaneously. This enables creators to streamline their postproduction process and establish a file offload system tailored to their requirements with ease. These hubs and card readers facilitate simultaneous file transfers to a Mac or PC at USB 3.2 speeds and can function independently as standalone devices when needed.

At the core of the Kingston Workflow system is the Workflow Station Dock, a central hub for the connected Workflow modules. This innovative dock allows users to simultaneously connect up to four Workflow modules, enabling the transfer of multimedia content from various sources. With this flexible and expandable system, creators can efficiently manage their file transfers and consolidate their workflow into one centralized station now with even more customizability:

  • Workflow Station Dock with USB miniHub

    • Includes Workflow Station Dock and USB miniHub
    • Dock requires USB-C1 host and supports up to four Workflow Readers simultaneously2
    • USB miniHub supports USB-A and USB-C connected devices
    • Includes USB-C to USB-C cable
  • Workflow Station Dock with SD Reader
    • Includes Workflow Station Dock and SD Reader
    • Dock requires USB-C1 host and supports up to four Workflow Readers simultaneously2
    • SD Reader supports 2 UHS-II SD cards
    • Includes (2) USB-C to USB-C cables
  • Workflow SD Reader
    • Includes Workflow SD Reader and USB-C to USB-C Cable
    • Supports (2) UHS-II SD cards
  • Workflow microSD Reader
    • Includes Workflow microSD Reader and USB-C to USB-C Cable
    • Supports (2) UHS-II microSD cards
  • Workflow USB miniHub
    • Includes Workflow USB miniHub and USB-C to USB-A Cable
    • Supports USB-C and USB-A inputs

“We take pride in the reintroduction of the Workflow series,” said Carissa Blegen, product manager, Kingston. “Recognizing the expanding content landscape, we’re committed to meeting the diverse needs of content creators by enabling a wider range of content transfers.”

1 USB Type-C and USB-C are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.

2 Compatible with Kingston Workflow Products only. 

About Kingston Digital, Inc.

From big data, to laptops and PCs, to IoT-based devices like smart and wearable technology, to design-in and contract manufacturing, Kingston helps deliver the solutions used to live, work and play. The world’s largest PC makers and cloud-hosting companies depend on Kingston for their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day.

For more information, visit kingston.com.

Diakonie Nord Selects Planon Real Estate Management

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for SAP S/4HANA

BOSTON, MA, May 14, 2024 – Planon, the global leader in smart sustainable building management software, has announced that Diakonie Nord Nord Ost, a leading provider of social care services in Germany, has decided to implement Planon Real Estate Management for SAP S/4HANA, an SAP Endorsed App, into its existing SAP Public Cloud Landscape. This innovative solution will enable Diakonie to streamline and optimize its real estate and facility management processes, while leveraging the power and security of the SAP cloud ERP solution.

Diakonie Nord Nord Ost offers various forms of social care for families and individuals, such as youth welfare, elderly care, addiction counseling, migration and integration, and disability assistance. With more than 280 locations and 4,500 employees, Diakonie faces complex challenges in managing and maintaining its properties and assets. By integrating Planon Real Estate Management for SAP S/4HANA with its SAP cloud solutions, Diakonie is rationalizing its operations by integrating real estate processes with its corporate finance processes. Diakonie will benefit from a seamless and comprehensive approach to lease management, building inspections and maintenance, energy and sustainability management, and more. Moreover, Diakonie will be able to explore new opportunities for digital innovation, such as IoT, ESG accounting, and AI use cases, that can enhance its performance and social impact.

“We are delighted that Diakonie Nord Nord Ost has chosen Planon Real Estate Management for SAP S/4HANA to advance its real estate and facility management operations,” said Pierre Guelen, CEO and founder of Planon. “This is a great example of how Planon can offer a unique value proposition to customers who want to leverage the best of both worlds: the robustness and scalability of the SAP cloud ERP solution and the domain expertise and functionality of Planon’s software. We look forward to working with Diakonie to help it achieve its digital transformation goals and increase its social impact.”

“By choosing Planon Real Estate Management for SAP S/4HANA, we are confident that we will be able to manage our properties and assets more efficiently and effectively, while complying with the legal and social requirements of our sector. This solution will also enable us to explore new possibilities for innovation and sustainability that can improve our services and outcomes for the people we care for,” said Dirk Wilkesmann, CTO of Diakonie Nord Nord Ost.

Planon Real Estate Management for SAP S/4HANA is an SAP Endorsed App in the real estate and facility management domain. SAP Endorsed Apps are premium certified by SAP with added security, in-depth testing, and measurements against benchmark results. Endorsed apps are meant to deliver value with desired outcomes.

About Planon

Planon is the leading global provider of smart sustainable building management software that connects buildings, people and processes. By eliminating data silos and aligning solutions into one shared information platform, Planon provides all building stakeholders with actionable and meaningful insights. Independent market research and consulting firms have consistently rated Planon as a global leader in the market. Planon has implemented its comprehensive solutions for more than 3,250 clients, supported by offices and partners around the world.

About Diakonie

Diakonie Nord Nord Ost offers various forms of social care for families and individuals, such as youth welfare, elderly care, addiction counseling, migration and integration, and disability assistance.

For more information visit www.diakonie-nordnordost.de.

SprutCAM X, SprutCAM X Robot Update 17.0.14, 17.0.15 Launched

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SprutCAM Tech has announced the launch of Update 17.0.14 and 17.0.15 for SprutCAM X and SprutCAM X Robot, featuring more than 200 changes.

This update enhances various functionalities:

Support for New Robot Models: Added support for Kawasaki robots (BX300L model and others) in SprutCAM X Robot and MachineMaker. Additionally, support for 27 models of ROKAE robots has been added to MachineMaker. Kinematic models of these robots are now also available in the online Robot Library.

Profile Mode for Lathe Operations Enhancement: In Job Assignment for lathe operations, users can now adjust the chamfer angle in Profile cycle based on the 3D model, an improvement from the previous limitation of only being able to change the chamfer size.

User Experience Enhancements: 

  • Updated pop-up hints for Lathe machining, Engraving, Pocketing, and Chamfer machining operations.
  • Improved functioning of pinned Snapshots when clicking Clear All in Project Snapshots manager.
  • Enhanced overall performance of SprutCAM X and SprutCAM X Robot.
  • New feature, which allows users to save tutorials on post processor development as an archive file, enabling offline access.
  • Added Machine setup template for Swiss-type machines.
  • Increased speed of Machining report generation with sketch output. The generation of sketches has been optimized, significantly reducing the Machining report generation time.
  • Updated Smart Hints for Lathe part off, 5D by meshes, Turn Takeover, 3D helical, and Scallop operations.

Technical Improvements

Significant improvements have been made in 17.0.14 update, addressing some challenges across the software. Notably, enhancements include fixing spline handling issues and refining the operation of vectors in 6D contour tasks. The update also resolves critical bugs such as the mishandling of network licenses and the visualization of 3D models in the tool library. The software now correctly updates fixtures during Rotate and Shift operations and eliminates previous issues with machine node saving in MachineMaker. Additionally, it resolves a recurrent error during the trajectory calculation for Cladding operations.

With Update 17.0.15, they fixed a critical error related to recalculating operations with the workpiece considered and errors when editing 4th and 6th axis limits for industrial robots. Importing step files no longer causes hangs, and they resolved axes collision issues in the standard project included with SprutCAM X. Errors in polar interpolation on lathes, collision avoidance options, and 5D mesh operation calculations in standard projects have been fixed. They corrected bugs in various areas such as the safe surface level option for adaptive machining, TCP calibration app links, and toolpath calculation in 6D Contour operation. Additionally, issues with localization rollbacks, launching SprutCAM on Windows 7, and cutter shank operations were also resolved.

Existing SprutCAM X and SprutCAM X Robot users with an active software maintenance contract (SMC) have been notified about the new release and can easily upgrade to benefit from these enhancements. Users who have not received a notification are encouraged to contact their nearest SprutCAM X Reseller for assistance or visit SprutCAM Tech contact page for more information.

Eurotech Listed in Gartner Magic Quadrant

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AMARO, Italy, May 14, 2024 – Eurotech, a renowned provider of edge computing systems and a leader in in the field of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Edge AI, proudly announces its inclusion in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms[1]. This recognition marks the fifth consecutive time Eurotech has been listed, underscoring its consistent excellence and innovation in the IIoT space.

The Gartner report, highly regarded across industries for its in-depth analysis and impartiality, highlights the increasing importance of IIoT platforms in enterprise environments, noting: “Global IIoT platforms are becoming the enterprise industrial data aggregator with advanced analytics capabilities to enable industrial data integration. CIOs and software leaders implementing IIoT platforms to connect traditional OT software systems with IT solutions will learn about which vendors do this best.”

Eurotech is one of the 18 companies recognized in this prestigious research document, a testament to the strength of its robust IoT solutions.

Paul Chawla, CEO of Eurotech, remarked on the company’s consistent recognition: “Being recognized once again by Gartner not only confirms Eurotech’s position as a frontrunner in Edge AI and IoT solutions but also highlights our ongoing commitment to addressing the evolving needs of our customers. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team.”

Robert Andres, Eurotech’s chief strategy officer, also reflected on this achievement: “We highly value our sustained presence in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global IIoT Platforms. This acknowledgment motivates us to continue our mission of providing robust, secure, and open Edge AIoT hardware, software and services, driving us to further innovate and excel in our field.”

Being listed in the Gartner Magic Quadrant is a crucial benchmark for customers and partners, providing a reliable standard in the selection process of technology providers. Eurotech’s presence in this report assures stakeholders of the high quality and reliability of its offerings, enhancing the company’s reputation and trust within the market.

  1. Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms,” Scot Kim, et al, 29 April 2024.

About Eurotech

Eurotech (ETH.IM) is a multinational company that designs, develops, and supplies Edge Computers andInternet of Things (IoT) solutions – complete with services, software, and hardware – to system integrators and enterprises. By adopting Eurotech solutions, customers have access to IoT building blocks and software platforms, to Edge Gateways to enable asset monitoring, and to high-performance edge computers (HPEC) created for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. To offer increasingly comprehensive solutions, Eurotech has partnered with leading companies in their field of action, with the view of creating “best in class” solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things.

For more information, visit website.

Siemens Expands Software Portfolio for Water Industry

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NUREMBERG, Germany, May 14, 2024 – Siemens, a leading technology company, has expanded its software portfolio for the water industry, enabling its customers to optimize their plant operations using artificial intelligence – without the need for technical expertise. These self-service solutions enable users to address the most pressing issues in water and wastewater operations: reducing water loss, preventing pollution from sewers, and ensuring the reliability of treatment assets. The effect of these applications is also a contribution to greater sustainability overall, as the world’s water resources can be better protected.

With the Siemens Water (SIWA) applications designed specifically for the water and wastewater industry, operators can optimize energy efficiency, prevent water losses, reduce water pollution, and improve predictive maintenance measures, among other things.

“Digital technologies have not yet been widely adopted in the water sector so far,” says Anja Eimer, general manager global water business at Siemens. “The existing OT and IT device landscape of is complex, skilled workers are in short supply, and the business benefits of many digital applications have often been unclear. With our new software offerings, we are addressing these conditions and enabling water companies to perform AI-based operational analyses.”

With the Siemens Water (SIWA) applications designed specifically for the water and wastewater industry, operators can optimize energy efficiency, prevent water losses, reduce water pollution, and improve predictive maintenance measures, among other things.

The new offerings include digitalization solutions with pre-integrated hardware and software. This means that AI-based analytics applications have been combined with corresponding sensors from Siemens to make the installment processes as easy as possible and to achieve faster analytics results. To this end, Siemens has launched the new SIWA Leak Finder and SIWA Blockage Predictor apps – available on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace.

AI to combat leaks and pipe blockages

The SIWA Leak Finder app uses data from smart flow meters to reduce water losses from pipe leaks by up to 50 percent. The app’s AI analyzes flow data and identifies leaks as small as 0.2 liters per second. While data from any flow meter can be used for the app, the integration of the Siemens Sitrans FM Mag8000 sensor eliminates the need for specialized knowledge or Siemens services for installation.

Clogged pipes in sewer systems can lead to pollution that also affects households and the environment. Inflow and infiltration (I&I) reduce the effectiveness of the wastewater network and can lead to expensive investments. Siemens’ SIWA Blockage Predictor application applies AI to water level data from sewers collected by sensors such as the Sitrans LR110 radar level transmitter to detect blockages, inflow and infiltration. Based on a single sensor installation, the app can be used in the event of network overflows or in manhole chambers. The application finds nine out of ten blockages and saves users time by automatically generating performance reports for regulators.

Both the SIWA Leak Finder and SIWA Blockage Predictor apps can easily process and analyze operational data from smart sensors via a connection to the cloud – without the need for additional IT expertise. In this way, the sensor data is available in the respective application within two hours. The apps’ AI is automatically trained and implemented with the sensor data from the day of installation. Cybersecurity is also taken into account in the design of the apps. Mendix, Siemens’ low-code platform, can also be used to create interfaces to the respective company’s IT making it possible to connect the data from the SIWA apps to ERP systems. Siemens’ expects these applications to typically pay for themselves in less than 36 months.

Learn more about the integrated Siemens portfolio for the water and wastewater industry https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en/industries/water.html.

About Siemens Digital Industries

Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 72,000 employees internationally.

About Siemens AG

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.

In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €77.8 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 320,000 people worldwide.

For more information, visit www.siemens.com.

LTIMindtree, IBM to Open Generative AI CoE in India

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MUMBAI, India, May 14, 2024 – LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, announced a collaboration with IBM to establish a global, joint Generative AI Center of Excellence (CoE) in India, a co-innovation center combining the power of the IBM watsonx AI and data platform and the engineering skills of LTIMindtree.

Open innovation drives the growth of enterprise AI technology, helping organizations apply AI-infused solutions to solve business challenges. It is this same open innovation which plays a key role in the LTIMindtree and IBM collaboration.

The LTIMindtree and IBM CoE plans to offer a comprehensive suite of services, combining LTIMindtree’s expertise in data and machine learning model customization and full-stack engineering with IBM watsonx technology including watsonx.ai, watsonx.data, and watsonx.governance, and AI assistants. The center, located in India, will focus on building point solutions to accelerate clients’ generative AI adoption journeys.

Nachiket Deshpande, COO and whole-time director, LTIMindtree, commenting on the collaboration, said, “Open innovation is the cornerstone of progress in the digital era. By joining forces with IBM, LTIMindtree aims to be at the forefront of advancing AI technologies and empowering businesses to achieve unparalleled success with governance.”

Kate Woolley, general manager, IBM Ecosystem said, “IBM Service Partners such as LTIMindtree play an integral role helping enterprises maximize the benefits of generative AI technology through all phases of their AI adoption journey. Our collaboration, distinguished by the Center of Excellence, is an opportunity for our companies to work closely together to help funnel the latest AI research and innovations into technologies solving real-world business challenges.”

This collaboration is expected to offer various benefits to clients, including providing them access to the following:

  • IBM watsonx.governance: LTIMindtree will offer a watsonx.governance integration with the Canvas.ai platform, resulting in a collaborative enterprise-ready toolkit that enables organizations to strategically incorporate AI governance frameworks throughout the entire AI lifecycle. Together, these platforms will provide users with the structure and processes necessary to help them navigate the complexities of the regulatory landscape while also adhering to ethical standards, compliance requirements, and responsible AI practices.
  • IBM watsonx.data: The CoE will also offer an enterprise data modernization and warehouse augmentation service powered by watsonx.data. This service will provide the framework and tools for data warehouse consumers to augment the performance of their existing data warehouse capabilities using the power of IBM watsonx.data and LTIMindtree’s expertise in crafting tailored solutions.
  • IBM watsonx.ai: The CoE is also expected to provide a suite of services dedicated to modernizing full-stack applications across a set of domain specific use cases, including mainframe application modernization use cases. LTIMindtree’s proficiency in full-stack engineering, combined with the powerful IBM watsonx.ai studio, will help enterprises train, validate, tune and deploy AI models while simplifying their modernization efforts.

The Center of Excellence aims to play a pivotal role in expanding the scope of generative AI applications for digital initiatives of clients, utilizing the IBM watsonx platform and AI assistants, machine learning, speech recognition, natural language processing, and conversational AI to augment end user experience.

For more information on LTIMindtree’s offerings with IBM, please visit https://www.ltimindtree.com/enterprise-solutions/ibm/.

About LTIMindtree

LTIMindtree is a global technology consulting and digital solutions company that enables enterprises across industries to reimagine business models, accelerate innovation, and maximize growth by harnessing digital technologies. As a digital transformation partner to more than 700 clients, LTIMindtree brings extensive domain and technology expertise to help drive superior competitive differentiation, customer experiences, and business outcomes in a converging world. Powered by 82,000+ talented and entrepreneurial professionals across more than 30 countries, LTIMindtree — a Larsen & Toubro Group company — combines the industry-acclaimed strengths of erstwhile Larsen and Toubro Infotech and Mindtree in solving the most complex business challenges and delivering transformation at scale.

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

About IBM

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. They help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

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

Clarks Partners with Centric

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CAMPBELL, CA, May 14, 2024 – Centric Software, the product lifecycle management (PLM) market leader, has announced its partnership with iconic global shoe brand, Clarks. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, price and sell products such as apparel, footwear, sporting goods, furniture, home décor, consumer electronics, cosmetics, food & beverage and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

The heritage footwear brand was founded almost 200 years ago in Somerset, England by brothers Cyrus and James Clark, and remains world-renowned and respected for combining innovation, comfort and craftmanship. The company operates retail, wholesale, franchise and online channels in over 100 markets internationally.

Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software says, “We are thrilled that Clarks has selected Centric PLM to optimize their global operations. We are committed to empowering them every step of the way.”

About Clarks

Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin cut-offs. At the time it was ground- breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that’s remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive of more than 22,000 pairs are shoes that have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognizable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks. Clarks is a global business operating retail, wholesale, franchise, and online channels in over 100 markets.

For more information, visit www.clarks.com.

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.

ABB Announces IRB 7710, 7720 Robots

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ABB Robotics has expanded modular large robot portfolio with the introduction of the new IRB 7710 and IRB 7720. The new robots, combined with recently launched IRB 5710-IRB 5720 and IRB 6710-IRB 6740, offer a combined total of 46 different variants capable of handling payloads between 70kg-620kg, to give customers a new level of flexibility, greater choice and performance in their operations.

IRB 7710 IRB 7720 offer up to 25% reduction in cycle times

ABB’s new IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 robots offer 16 new variants and are ideally suited to support applications across various industries. Operators can choose from a wide range of ABB robots to ensure they have the ideal variant to handle various applications for electric vehicles (EV), hybrid, and traditional car production – spanning from press automation, body-in-white, EV battery construction, and final assembly. These robots are perfect for high payload assembly, such as giga casting, high speed press tending and palletizing, as well as high accuracy contact applications, such as machining and friction stir welding.

IRB 7710 IRB 7720 Press tending- up to 15 spm to produce 900 parts per hour

Powered by OmniCore, the new robots achieve class-leading motion control with path accuracy down to 0.6mm, even with multiple robots running at high speeds of up to 1600mm/s and moving payloads of up to 620kg. Customers can also benefit from an up to 25% reduction in cycle times1 further enhancing productivity and quality. In the automotive industry, the all-new IRB 7710 with the latest OmniCore controller, will boost the production output of robotic press lines from 12 to 15 strokes per minute to produce 900 parts per hour. Furthermore, in the construction sector, the new robots will support the growth in modular construction, capable of constructing steel building frames and surface finishing, with improvements in speed and quality.

IRB 7720 High payload assembly such as EV batteries or heavier parts up to 620kg

The IRB 7710’s energy efficient design in combination with OmniCore’s re-generation technology achieves up to a 30% energy reduction1, while the built-in power pack can relay energy back to the grid.

For more information about ABB Robotics, visit website.

1 IRB 7710 compared with its predecessor IRB 7600 running in the same payload of 500kg on the previous controller IRC5.

ALLPLAN LEARN NOW Learning Platform Launched

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MUNICH, Germany, May 14, 2024 – ALLPLAN, provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry, announces the international launch of its learning platform ALLPLAN LEARN NOW. It is now available also to customers in France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and in English worldwide. The learning platform offers numerous freely accessible learning opportunities for the entire planning and construction process – from the initial concept and detailed planning through to prefabrication and construction.

ALLPLAN LEARN NOW is ALLPLAN’s new learning platform with numerous freely accessible learning opportunities for the entire planning and construction process. Copyright: ALLPLAN

“The launch of the learning platform is an important milestone in ALLPLAN’s efforts to make daily work with the software easier for users,” says Monika Gronbach, vice president technical services. “With ALLPLAN LEARN NOW, we are creating a new, unique offering for our Allplan software that covers the entire design-to-build process and allows us to exploit the full potential of our software.”

Depending on the contract, most of the learning materials developed by experienced AEC experts are available free of charge. Users can choose from a wide range of learning materials, including up-to-date expert articles, explanatory videos, interactive exercises, tips & tricks for using individual functions and features as well as training courses to expand their knowledge and skills relating to the BIM software. They have full control over their individual learning experience and can decide for themselves when and how they want to access the learning materials.

“With ALLPLAN LEARN NOW, we are setting a new standard for learning in the construction industry and providing our customers with an invaluable resource to improve their skills and workflows,” adds Monika Gronbach. The learning platform has been developed to shorten the learning curve for users while ensuring effective knowledge transfer. With regular updates and new content, ALLPLAN LEARN NOW is constantly evolving to meet the demands of the modern construction industry.

About ALLPLAN

As part of the Nemetschek Group, ALLPLAN is a global provider of BIM design software for the AEC industry. They address the entire “Design to Build” process from first concept to final detailed design for prefabrication and construction. ALLPLAN’s competence centers include: Allplan Infrastructure, their dedicated team for developing and supporting bridge and infrastructure requirements, and Allplan Precast, their specialist team for developing and supporting precast design and manufacture requirements.

For more information, visit website.

Festo Introduces New Generation of Electric Actuators

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ISLANDIA, NY, May 13, 2024 – Festo introduces its newest generation of Cartesian-handling-system mechanical axes. The ELGD-TB, tooth belt actuators, and ELGD-BS, ball screw actuators, are based on an innovative Festo design.

The reduced profile ELGD is 30% lighter than larger units with similar rigidity and guide load capacity.

Festo’s start-to-finish management of every aspect of the ELGD series design, testing, and manufacture ensures world-class quality, a robust and reliable supply chain for assured availability, and industry leading price/performance. ELGD axes deliver exceptional load bearing capacity and torsional rigidity, long service life, and increased reliability in multiple industrial handling situations, from dirty to cleanroom environments.

Suited to most electromechanical handling tasks, the ELGD series brings specific benefits to applications, such as:

  • Cantilever systems and pick-and-place solutions for small parts handling, where short cycle times, high precision, and repeatability are key
  • Handling systems for top loaders, which benefit from the ELGD’s attractive price/performance ratio, high travel speed, and long stroke lengths
  • Automation of 3D printing, additive manufacturing, dosing, gluing, and picking and placing are enhanced with the ELGD’s dynamic, virtually vibration-free movement.

Smaller, more powerful axis

Festo inlaid the bearings into the aluminum extrusion and extended bearings to the full width of the axis. This design enhancement enables high loads in a compact footprint. Machine builders can pack even more powerful tooth belt or ball screw axes in smaller footprint systems to achieve excellent feed forces and acceleration profiles. The integrated bearing design also enabled Festo to develop the lower profile ELGD-WD (wide actuator) for reduced force applications. This low-profile ELGD is 30% lighter than larger units while its rigidity and guide load capacity are similar.

With the Festo Electric Motion Sizing online productivity tool, design engineers input application parameters and the tool finds the right combination of CMMT multi-protocol servo drive, Festo servo or stepper motor, and accessories for the axis with all components perfectly sized and interoperable.

In 2025, the ELGD axis series will be integrated into the Festo Handling Guide Online (HGO) tool for multi-axis handling system sizing and selection. HGO enables users to design a complete cartesian solution in under 20 minutes, including CAD models and documentation. The Handling System arrives as a kit and is fast and easy to assemble with Festo mounting brackets. ELGD axes are also compatible with third-party motors. Festo offers a range of mounting hardware to make third-party motor mounting a snap.

The ELGD-BS ball screw drive offers configurable stroke lengths up to 8.2 ft. The ELGD-TB toothed belt drive provides stroke lengths of up to 27.9 ft. The ELGD series gives a choice of carriage options, including a long carriage and additional passive carriage. The long carriage integrates a second pair of split ball bearing cartridges, which provides even greater permissible torques to the carriage for the most dynamic applications. The passive second carriage allows the loads on the guidance to be distributed even further, essentially doubling the maximum permissible torques, load capacity, and service life for the mechanics in the application.

The ELGD features a stainless-steel cover strip, which minimizes particle emissions in cleanroom applications and reduces ingress of particles in dirty environments. Festo enhanced particle emissions capability by including a pneumatic connection to provide sealing air (0.1 – 0.2 Bar) or a vacuum to the internal structure of the mechanics. Another innovation is the magnetic deflection of the cover strip, which eliminates mechanical wear and further reduces the likelihood of particle emissions.

For more information on the advantages of working within the Festo ecosystem of less engineering overhead, fast time to market, seamless connectivity, and high-quality components, visit www.festo.com.