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.

Aspen Introduces Strategic Planning for Sustainability Pathways

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BEDFORD, MA, Apr 29, 2024 – Aspen Technology, Inc., a global leader in industrial software, introduced AspenTech Strategic Planning for Sustainability Pathways – a new and unique integrated modelling and optimization solution that aims to guide companies in carbon capture utilization and storage decision making and sustainability strategy investments. The AspenTech Strategic Planning solution was developed through a licensing agreement with Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies. Based on this successful effort, AspenTech also announced that it is launching an expanded co-innovation program to bring together leading owner operators and EPC companies to collaboratively innovate a wider strategic planning solution portfolio to attempt to optimize across multiple sustainability pathways.

As companies make significant investments in technologies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, AspenTech’s Strategic Planning solution aims for these large capital investments to drive value and impact sustainability goals. They are also expected to support long-term operational performance objectives.

Rasha Hasaneen, chief product and sustainability officer at Aspen Technology said, “Asset intensive industries play a critical role in the path to global net-zero, and carbon capture is an important pathway for our customers and requires significant capital investment. This is the focus of our new strategic planning solution – helping to optimize CAPEX and OPEX investments across the entire carbon capture value chain.”

Dr. Vikas Dhole, general manager, sustainability solutions at Aspen Technology, said “Carbon capture is but one sustainability pathway. Through the expanded co-innovation program, we will continue to broaden our solutions into other pathways to help the asset intensive industries to simultaneously address sustainability and operational performance objectives, given the significant investment that is projected in this area.”

To learn more about AspenTech’s solutions and its co-innovation program, please visit AspenTech Sustainability.

About Aspen Technology

Aspen Technology 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 our unique combination of deep domain expertise and innovation, customers in asset-intensive industries can run their assets safer, greener, longer and faster to improve their operational excellence.

To learn more, visit AspenTech.com.

Delta Receives ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

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Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions, has announced its 7th recognition as the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence award. These prestigious accolades, bestowed by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy, underscore Delta’s unwavering commitment to excellence and energy conservation. The commitment is demonstrated by the 29 million kilowatt hours of electricity saved for their US customers with Delta’s cutting-edge DC brushless motor ventilation fans shipped throughout 2023.

“As we accelerate historic efforts to address climate change, public-private partnerships will be essential to realizing the scale of our ambition,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “I applaud this year’s ENERGY STAR award winners for working with EPA to deliver a clean energy future that saves American consumers and businesses money and creates jobs.”

Alex Lee, vice president of Fan and Display Systems at Delta Electronics (Americas), expressed, “We are elated to be honored once again by ENERGY STAR for our sustained excellence and commitment to providing innovative solutions that enable customers to reduce their environmental footprint and electricity costs. With an impressive array of 97 ENERGY STAR-qualified ventilation fans, Delta Breez continues to champion indoor air quality (IAQ) enhancements and energy conservation efforts.”

Each year, the ENERGY STAR program recognizes a select group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in the transition towards a clean energy economy. These winners are chosen from a vast network of thousands of ENERGY STAR partners. Delta has not only been honored with the ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence award for 7 years in a row, but also with the Partner of the Year award for 9 consecutive years.

Wilson Huang, general manager of Fans and Thermal Management Business Group, Delta Electronics, Inc., said, “Delta is privileged to be bestowed by ENERGY STAR for the 9th consecutive year. This acknowledgement serves as a testament to our continual endeavors in developing energy-efficient solutions that make positive impact on both our customers and the planet. Delta is resolute to advancing our mission of delivering sustainable solutions to empower customers to achieve their environmental objectives.”

Delta is dedicated to engineering solutions that not only meet but surpass existing energy efficiency standards. Delta Breez takes pride in offering ENERGY STAR-certified products, with some exceeding the efficiency requirements by over 315%. Out of the 106 ventilation fan models assessed in 2023, 92% have been acknowledged as ENERGY STAR qualified.

Well recognized as a pioneer in switching power supplies and thermal management products, Delta has evolved its portfolio to encompass an array of innovative IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions, which include industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, electric vehicle charging, renewable energy, energy storage, and displays. Delta’s high-efficiency products and solutions delivered between 2010 and 2022 enabled over 39.9 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity savings for its customers worldwide, which is equivalent to a reduction of 21.05 million tons in CO2e emissions.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit www.deltaww.com.

About Delta Electronics (Americas)

Delta Electronics (Americas) was established 38 years ago and has grown to over one thousand employees in the entire Americas region. Delta has offices, R&D centers, manufacturing, distribution and repair centers in multiple locations in the United States, Mexico and South America. In the US, operations are located in Fremont, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Raleigh, Boston and Detroit to better serve its diverse customer base. Outside the US, Delta continues to expand its Americas operations in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Canada.

Delta Electronics (Americas) serves the IT, communications, industrial automation, renewable energy, lighting, power tool, automotive electric vehicle and other major industries. Products include power electronics, DC brushless fans, visual displays, industrial automation, networking products, electronic components, consumer products and energy efficient and renewable energy products. The company is always striving to define new ways to improve the energy efficiency of its products through advanced research and product development.

For more information, please visit www.delta-americas.com.

About Delta

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 12 consecutive years. In 2022, Delta was also recognized by CDP with double A List for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for the 3rd consecutive year.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit www.deltaww.com.

Allplan 2024-1 Released for Design to Build Workflows

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MUNICH, Germany, Apr 26, 2024 – ALLPLAN, provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry, has announced the latest update of Allplan 2024 which further accelerates productivity and innovates design-to-build workflows. The Allplan 2024-1 service release delivers extended tools to plan and execute construction more efficiently. New cloud-based processes and enhanced BIM functions support more sustainable design and accelerated project delivery.

One Click LCA Monitor

“Allplan 2024 has truly revolutionized our workflow,” says Riccardo Fontana, CEO of the Italian engineering office Inoving Studio Associato. “The productivity benefits are evident from the moment we started using it. Tasks that used to take hours now can be completed much faster, allowing us to meet tight deadlines with ease. The software seamlessly integrates into our design to build workflow, empowering us to deliver projects more efficiently, safely, and in an eco-conscious manner,” Riccardo continues.

Eduardo Lazzarotto, chief product & strategy officer at ALLPLAN adds: “Our latest Allplan 2024-1 service release marks a significant leap forward in construction efficiency. With expanded tools, cloud-based processes, and enhanced BIM functions, we’re empowering users to plan and execute projects with unparalleled efficiency. This isn’t just about faster delivery—it’s also about enabling sustainability and raising quality. By streamlining workflows and accelerating project timelines, we’re enabling our users to invest more time and energy in what truly matters: designing outstanding architecture, engineering robust transportation infrastructure, and constructing a better, more sustainable built environment.

Improved BIM workflows for architects and engineers

Allplan 2024-1 now features seamless integration with One Click LCA(Life Cycle Assessment), enabling quick and easy analysis. This tool helps users assess the carbon footprint of buildings, evaluate materials and construction methods, and optimize BIM models for sustainability. With automatic transfer of BIM attributes to the LCA cloud, users can generate reports effortlessly. Plus, any model changes automatically update previous LCA adjustments, eliminating the need for remapping.

The creation of provision for voids can be a time-consuming process, especially for larger and more complex projects. To perform this task more quickly and smoothly the performance of this functionality has been optimized for version 2024-1, resulting in substantial time savings. What used to take minutes can now be achieved in seconds. In addition, the optimization of attribute mapping and the application of imported cylindrical geometries from IFC files for void creation have been further enhanced to make designers ‘day-today work even more efficient.

Compliance with current country-specific standards is essential for the work of structural engineers and detailers. For this reason, the Shape Code Manager was integrated into Allplan 2024-1 to support customer-specific reinforcement shapes based on the new British Standard BS 8666 2020. This makes daily work noticeably easier, not only in the UK, but also in many other countries that use the British Standard or customer-specific reinforcement shapes.

Smoother collaboration through cloud-based processes

Cloud-based processes support efficient design to build workflows and underpin collaboration. Advanced combination of 2D plans and 3D models through the Overlay Manager enables easy interaction and interrogation to clarify uncertainties, identify discrepancies, and conveniently raise issues. Users can now visualize multiple drawings together with models, markups can be made and saved in issues and slideshows, conveniently extending federated models with 2D plans.

Timesaving IFC file previewing through the new Allplan Cloud Viewer enables users to rapidly view and check visually before fully uploading and creating a revision.

Allplan 2024 can also be seamlessly integrated with the BIMcollab issue management tool, with improved information content for issues, enhancing collaboration, reducing errors, and accelerating checking processes.

Extended tools for construction planning

Built-in construction planning tools now include a Technical Preview introducing sheet pile walls for excavation shoring, expanding options for precise planning in construction projects. These profiles, available in single, double, and triple forms, along with corner profiles, enhance flexibility and support varied terrain conditions. Parametric components are utilized for positioning easy adjustments. This addition complements existing retention elements like bored pile walls and soldier pile walls, along with ground anchors, offering comprehensive solutions for groundworks.

The BIM2 form Add-on for Allplan 2024 now incorporates Peri TRIO, expanding options for cost-effective formwork planning. Traditionally, companies either handle formwork planning manually or rely on external providers, incurring significant costs and project control challenges. With this tool, automated assignment of formwork wall components, including Peri TRIO, is facilitated, alongside existing options like MEVA Mammut 350 and MEVA MAMMUT XT. Allplan users can now efficiently plan with various formwork systems, reducing outsourcing expenses significantly.

Availability

Allplan 2024-1 is available via the Auto Update function in Allplan or on Allplan Connect. Allplan Cloud services including Bimplus Pro is included with Allplan Subscriptions.

For more information, visit: Features Allplan AEC 2024 – ALLPLAN Deutschland GmbH

About the Nemetschek Group

The Nemetschek Group is a globally leading provider of software for digital transformation in the AEC/O and media industries. Its intelligent software solutions cover the entire life cycle of construction and infrastructure projects and allow creatives to optimize their workflows. Customers can plan, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure more efficiently and sustainably, and develop digital content such as visualizations, films, and computer games in a creative way. The software company drives new technologies and approaches such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, and open standards (OPEN BIM) in the AEC/O industries to increase productivity and sustainability. We are continuously expanding our portfolio, including through investments in disruptive start-ups. More than 7 million users are currently designing the world with the customer-focused solutions of our four segments. Founded by Prof. Georg Nemetschek in 1963, the Nemetschek Group today employs more than 3,400 experts.

The company, which has been listed in the MDAX and TecDAX since 1999, achieved a revenue of EUR 851.6 million and an EBITDA of EUR 257.7 million in 2023.

For more information, visit www.nemetschek.com.