Ashlar-Vellum Releases Cobalt Share App in Apple Mac App Store

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AUSTIN, TX, May 16, 2024 – Ashlar-Vellum, the leading developer of 2D CAD and 3D modeling software, announces the release of the Cobalt Share Application in the Apple Mac App Store. This transformative collaboration tool is available for free, empowering creatives and professionals to work together seamlessly, sharing design files and moving easily between Mac and Windows platforms.

Unlike other viewers, Cobalt Share not only allows users to view and collaborate on designs, but also exports in over 40 formats, including DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES, PDF, and many more. This makes it a powerful tool for working with diverse teams and spheres of design.

“We are thrilled to bring the Cobalt Share App to the Apple Mac App Store, making it more broadly accessible to Apple users worldwide,” said Robert Bou, president of Ashlar-Vellum. “Our goal is to facilitate seamless collaboration and inspire creativity. We believe the Cobalt Share App will have a profound impact on the way people work together, cross-team, cross-software, cross-platform.”

The Cobalt Share App

  • Empowers real-time collaboration and sharing
  • Provides an intuitive interface for easy adoption
  • Enables cross-platform compatibility
  • Supports macOS High Sierra(10.13) or higher
  • Exports in over 40 formats, including DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES, PDF
  • Downloads for free from the Apple Mac App Store

Download the Cobalt Share Application now, free on the Apple Mac App Store, and experience the power of seamless collaboration and flexible idea exchange.

About Ashlar-Vellum

Founded in 1988, Ashlar-Vellum is the leading provider of precision CAD and 3D modeling software that automates and simplifies the design process for drafting, design, and engineering professionals on both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Ashlar-Vellum’s unique Organic Workflow featuring their renowned Vellum user interface and powerful toolsets have earned the loyalty of innovators around the world. Ashlar-Vellum operates from its headquarters in Austin, TX with their development team and administrative support in Ukraine and around the world.

To learn more, visit www.ashlar.com.

Siemens Partners with Sony

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PLANO, TX, May 16, 2024 Siemens and Sony Corp. are partnering to introduce a new solution that combines the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software with Sony’s new XR head-mounted display (HMD), SRH-S1 – designed using Siemens’ NX software, a core solution used across Sony to design its industry leading products.

Image courtesy of Sony Corp.

On stage at Realize LIVE in Las Vegas, Seiya Amatatsu, Head of Sony’s XR Technology Development Division, detailed how his team relies on Siemens’ NX software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to help develop a new HMD. The SRH-S1 includes an XR head-mounted display with high-quality 4K OLED Microdisplays and controllers for intuitive interaction with 3D objects. Sony has been using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio as its primary product engineering software since 2015, at an accelerated pace.

“Sony succeeded in implementing NX in the fastest schedule in the world and we were able to improve our design process productivity by 25%. Although significant advancements have been made with NX, I wanted to achieve further evolution with a product that brings innovations allowing direct editing in an immersive environment. I believed that could be realized with Siemens and as a result, the XR head-mounted display was developed that could bring innovative products to market more rapidly,” said Sony’s Amatatsu.

Sony’s XR head-mounted display is a fundamental part of the forthcoming NX Immersive Designer, an integrated solution that combines Siemens’ industry leading product engineering software, NX, exclusively with Sony’s breakthrough XR technology to deliver immersive design and collaborative product engineering capabilities.

“At Sony, we are committed to creators. In every line of our business, we want to enable creators to create, and the SRH-S1 does just that. Our head-mounted display and dedicated controllers lets you create more intuitively in a fully immersive environment, allowing you to move freely between the virtual and real worlds — collaborating and creating with colleagues around the world in real time, – and it will enable more innovation,” explained Hirohito Kondo, deputy general manager, XR Business Development Division, Product Management Department of Sony.

“The tight integration of the hardware and software gives designers and engineers all new, incredibly natural ways to interact with the Digital Twin. And that interaction is the key. We’re not just viewing designs. This is about doing meaningful hands-on engineering. That is why the image quality is so important – as well as the precision of the controls and even the comfort of the headset – because together, it lets you collaborate more, engineer better, and innovate faster. It lets you do real, meaningful engineering — and without ever having to build a physical prototype.”

Siemens’ NX Immersive Designer is expected to launch at the end of 2024. To register your interest in Siemens’ NX Immersive Designer and learn more about how it is going to change the landscape of immersive visualization and collaboration, visit: https://plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/nx/products/nx-immersive-designer/.

About Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens’ software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today’s ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Accelerating transformation.

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.

Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

Siemens, Microsoft Expand Partnership

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PLANO, TX, May 16, 2024 – Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today an expansion of its partnership with Microsoft to make the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio of industry software available through Microsoft’s cloud and AI platform Azure and integrating it with generative AI and Copilot features. This will increase flexibility and choice for Siemens’ customers and make Microsoft’s industry-leading AI solutions more accessible to Siemens customers.

“Our customers have asked for Siemens to bring our industry leading industrial software to Azure,” said Tony Hemmelgarn, CEO and president, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “Siemens and Microsoft have been partners for more than 35 years, and we are pleased to expand this partnership so we can best enable our customers to digitally transform through our joint solutions.”

As a first step, Siemens will deliver Teamcenter X software, the rapidly scalable and secure PLM solution, on Microsoft Azure, enabling customers to implement their mission critical solutions on their preferred cloud and AI platform. Built on the same trusted, robust and secure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) architecture used by some of the world’s leading manufacturers and innovators, Teamcenter X empowers teams to start fast and get their product data under control, enabling them to reduce cycle time, minimize IT costs and speed innovation. With the availability of Teamcenter X on Azure, organizations can benefit from Microsoft’s responsible AI tools and access to enterprise-grade security.

This continued collaboration builds on the launch of the Teamcenter app on Microsoft Teams which connects frontline factory and service teams to the design and engineering teams through Siemens’ industry-leading Teamcenter software for PLM. The new app takes advantage of the latest advances in generative AI and Natural Language Processing: With Azure OpenAI in Azure AI Studio, Siemens developers have built custom copilot functionality to enable frontline workers to access the engineering enterprise from the palm of their hand and collaborate in more inclusive ways.

Siemens is also developing a Copilot for Microsoft 365 plugin for the Siemens Teamcenter app on Teams, enabling workers across the entire product lifecycle and value chain to better track and prioritize their workloads. They will be able to ask Microsoft Copilot for help with summarizing outstanding tasks and workflows out of the comfort of their Teams app. To deliver new features like these to customers as fast as possible, Siemens developers are using GitHub Copilot.

“As Microsoft and Siemens continue to deepen our collaboration, we are excited to bring the power of Azure AI to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to meet growing market demand and help businesses focus on delivering differentiated customer value faster. By harnessing our latest advances with generative AI and Copilot capabilities, together we empower design engineers, frontline workers and teams across business functions and geographies, unlocking new levels of customer-centric innovation and productivity,” said Nick Parker, president, industry & partnerships at Microsoft.

To learn more about how Siemens and Microsoft are working together to bring greater flexibility and choice for PLM on the cloud and making industry-leading AI solutions more accessible, visit: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/teamcenter/teamcenter-teams-and-ai/.

About Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens’ software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today’s ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Accelerating transformation.

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.

Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

Velo3D Announces $10M Q1 Revenue with $28M Loss

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CAMPBELL, CA, May 16, 2024 – Velo3D, Inc., announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024. For the first quarter of 2024, the company reported revenue of $ 9.8M, compared to $1.8M in the fourth quarter of 2023. Net loss was $28.3M.

“We were pleased with our first quarter performance as we continued to successfully execute on our strategic priorities,” said Brad Kreger, CEO of Velo3D. “Specifically, we are now just starting to see the benefit of our new go to market initiatives as we booked $17 million in new orders during the quarter. Additionally, we entered the second quarter with $22 million in backlog. We believe this strength reflects the continued customer confidence in our technology as well as our success in expanding our footprint in our core markets, including the defense sector, as we added 3 new defense customers in the first quarter. Our re-alignment efforts are also showing progress as we further reduced our quarterly costs and improved our operational efficiency. We also executed on our initiatives to improve system reliability which is reflected in the fact that approximately 50% of first quarter bookings were from existing customers. Finally, we remain committed to achieving cash flow breakeven in the second half of the year.”

A complete chart of the financial results is available here.

About Velo3D

Velo3D is a metal 3D printing technology company. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), has a unique ability to improve the way high-value metal parts are built. However, legacy metal AM has been greatly limited in its capabilities since its invention almost 30 years ago. This has prevented the technology from being used to create the most valuable and impactful parts, restricting its use to specific niches where the limitations were acceptable.

Velo3D has overcome these limitations so engineers can design and print the parts they want. The company’s solution unlocks a wide breadth of design freedom and enables customers in space exploration, aviation, power generation, energy, and semiconductor to innovate the future in their respective industries. Using Velo3D, these customers can now build mission-critical metal parts that were previously impossible to manufacture. The fully integrated solution includes the Flow print preparation software, the Sapphire family of printers, and the Assure quality control system—all of which are powered by Velo3D’s Intelligent Fusion manufacturing process. The company delivered its first Sapphire system in 2018 and has been a strategic partner to innovators such as SpaceX, Honeywell, Honda, Chromalloy, and Lam Research. Velo3D has been named as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023.

For more information, please visit Velo3D.com.

ITandFactory Announces E&I Electrical Designer 2024

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BAD SODEN AM TAUNUS, Germany, May 14, 2024 – ITandFactory GmbH, a leading provider of innovative engineering software solutions, has unveiled the latest version of E&I Electrical Designer – Release 2024. Packed with cutting-edge features and functionalities, this new release is set to elevate the electrical design experience for professionals across industries.

“Celebrating innovation and progress, the release of E&I Electrical Designer 2024 marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of electrical design. With its advanced features and enhanced compatibility, our software empowers engineers and designers to navigate the complexities of modern projects with confidence and efficiency. At ITandFactory GmbH we’re committed to driving industry excellence and supporting our clients on their journey towards success in the digital era,” said Mr. Ajit Joshi, managing director, ITandFactory GmbH.

What’s new in E&I Electrical Designer 2024?

Improved System Compatibility

Built over the latest AutoCAD OEM graphics engine, E&I Electrical Designer 2024 is now compatible with latest Microsoft Windows 11 operating system – with 64-bit support.

Seamless 3D PDF Export

E&I Electrical Designer 2024 introduces an intuitive 3D PDF Export feature, allowing users to effortlessly convert intricate 3D models into PDF format. This feature is especially useful when sharing 3D models with metadata with non-CAD users, as it allows them to view and interact with the designs without requiring any specialized software.

User Friendly Web based view of Model for collaboration

Using E&I Electrical Designer 2024 users can export drawings to the glTF formats. The glTF format is optimized for online use web viewers in the web browsers, which means that 3D models exported to glTF can be easily viewed and shared online, without losing the design intent. It revolutionizes the way engineers and designers showcase their designs online for collaboration with performance.

Enhanced Collaboration with Publish

E&I Electrical Designer 2024 includes a new feature called “Publish”, which allows users to publish engineering data & Drawings to a central repository for easy access and collaboration. It offers a sophisticated list of available file formats, making it easier & efficient for users to create, store, and share documents across multiple platforms.

In conclusion, the release of E&I Electrical Designer 2024 represents a significant milestone in the realm of electrical design. With enhanced compatibility, intuitive features like 3D PDF Export and glTF format support, and improved collaboration capabilities through the Publish feature, our software is poised to revolutionize the way engineers and designers approach their projects. At ITandFactory GmbH, we remain committed to driving innovation and excellence in the industry, empowering our clients to thrive in the digital era.

Experience the future of electrical engineering design by downloading E&I Electrical Designer today from our website. Existing users can upgrade by contacting us at info@enidesigner.com, while new users can embark on a journey of enhanced productivity with our complimentary 7-day trial.

For detailed insights and to access the trial version, visit www.enidesigner.com.

About ITandFactory GmbH

ITandFactory GmbH (a fully owned subsidiary of Neilsoft) is one of the leading solution providers for innovative technologies which help to streamline the challenges of engineering processes. Since inception, their mission has been to develop solutions with a focus on improving engineering. Their aim is to judiciously use their in-depth experience & expertise for developing Innovative Engineering Solutions – E&I Electrical Designer, CADISON and Visio P&ID Process Designer, and make it possible for users to work with maximized productivity, less effort, minimal time and at affordable costs.

For more information, visit https://itandfactory.com/en/.

CoreTechnologie Updates 4D_Additive, Adds Texture Library

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MOEMBRIS, Germany, May 15, 2024 – The 3D printing software 4D_Additive from the Franco-German software developer CoreTechnologie now has a texture library in accordance with the VDI 3400 guideline. With the optimized textures module, the surfaces of 3D-printed components can be visually and functionally enhanced with just a few clicks.

With 4D_Additive, VDI surface textures are generated directly on the CAD models to eliminate the stairstepping effects in 3D printing | Photo Credit: CoreTechnologie GmbH

Aesthetic and Functional Surface Refinement

The textures of the optimized 4D_Additive Software tool improve the appearance, give additively manufactured components an aesthetic look and conceal irregularities that occur during production and printing, just like in injection molding. For the new type of surface finishing, special textures based on the VDI 3400 standard are now available in the textures module. The surface finishes of the VDI 3400 Surface Finish Guideline of the Association of German Engineers (VDI) are used worldwide for products for which a certain texture or grain is desired for aesthetic and functional reasons.

Easy to Use

Designers and engineers simply select the right texture for surface design and surface finishing from the extensive texture library. The 4D_Additive software works directly with the exact CAD models. The desired surfaces and texture areas are selected with just a few clicks and the surface structures predefined in the library are generated. The stair-stepping effect, which is particularly undesirable in 3D printing, is automatically concealed.

In contrast to the time-consuming process of creating textures in toolmaking, additive manufacturing allows surface design to be created on any 3D/CAD geometry in just a few seconds using the software.

The relevance of surface finishing is increasing, particularly in the increasingly important process of additively manufactured small series parts. From a commercial perspective, products with high surface quality and aesthetics that are provided with textures and graining are more attractive to customers and convey a higher quality standard.

Further information on the software is available at www.coretechnologie.com/products/4d-additive.

About CoreTechnologie

The software manufacturer CoreTechnologie (CT) was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Germany near Frankfurt am Main with subsidiaries in France, Japan and the USA. The company is the leading provider of 3D CAD conversion software, known as 3D_Evolution (conversion, repair, simplification, analysis), 4D Additive (3D printing software suite), 3D_Analyzer (CAD viewer with analysis tools) and 3D_Kernel_IO (CAD Interfaces SDK). The company’s mission is to optimize MCAD interoperability in the design value chain and to develop customized solutions for PLM integration and process automation. CoreTechnologie’s customer portfolio includes over 600 internationally active companies worldwide from the automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering and consumer goods industries as well as leading manufacturers of 3D software.

For more information, visit www.coretechnologie.com.

SprintRay Introduces Pro 2 3D Printer

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LOS ANGELES, CA, May 15, 2024 – SprintRay, the market leader in dental 3D printing, revealed the latest in their line of desktop 3D printers, Pro 2, along with two new resins from the company’s BioMaterial Innovation Lab – a direct-print Retainer, and a next-gen Dental Model resin. Building on a recently announced partnership with Ivoclar, SprintRay announced plans to validate Ivoclar resins with the SprintRay 3D printing ecosystem, expanding access to a comprehensive range of restorative materials. These innovations will allow dentists and orthodontists to deliver care faster with more flexibility than ever before.

Pro 2 is a next-generation dental 3D printer that delivers unprecedented accuracy and throughput. With patent-pending Optical panel technology and 385 nm UV-A light, Pro 2 is SprintRay’s most advanced 3D printer.

Pro 2 Matches Precision with Throughput

Pro 2 is the first 3D printer from SprintRay powered by all-new Optical Panel technology, featuring a 35-micron XY resolution and 385 nm UV light. The proprietary new light engine can print up to 6 full-arch dental models in 15 minutes with more than 99% dimensional stability. Paired with the all-new Dental Model and direct print Retainer resins, Pro 2 is set to help dentists fabricate appliances with best-in-class anatomy and a precise marginal fit.

Pro 2 is part of SprintRay’s 3D printing ecosystem, including design software, services, and post-processing equipment.

“Previously, dentists had to choose between precision and production throughput. Pro 2 eliminates this paradigm,” said Amir Mansouri, PhD, co-founder and CEO. “The Pro 2 prints with industry-leading speed, has a large build area, and is extremely accurate, making it a single machine perfect for both high-volume orthodontic production and precise restorative appliances.”

SprintRay’s Pro 2 has a patent-pending Optical Panel, offering 35 µm resolution and zero distortion – all while retaining a large build area.

Next-gen Materials from SprintRay’s Biomaterial Innovation Lab and Partners

The SprintRay Biomaterial Innovation Lab is a hub dedicated solely to advancing material science and the art of the possible with dental 3D printing.

Orthodontists can directly print retainers without thermoforming with SprintRay Retainer, allowing for faster fabrication.

  • SprintRay Retainer: A resin enabling direct 3D printing of retainers, eliminating traditional labor steps for faster production and same-day delivery.
  • SprintRay Dental Model: Advanced resin for orthodontic and dental models, offering significant speed improvements and accuracy for digital workflows.
  • Ivoclar Resins: Combined with SprintRay’s growing resin portfolio, the addition of Ivoclar’s resins will equip dentists and labs with more access to an expanded library of leading materials.

SprintRay’s Pro 2 3D printer and resin portfolio are available for purchase and begin shipping this summer.

About SprintRay

SprintRay is a dental technology company that builds end-to-end 3D printing solutions for dental professionals. SprintRay designs and manufactures user-friendly and cutting-edge dental equipment including 3D printers and post-processing ecosystems, 3D printing software featuring AI technology, and innovative 3D resins. Dental care providers can deliver best-in-class service by leveraging SprintRay’s highly specialized, affordable technologies.

For more information, visit https://sprintray.com/.

Flexxbotics Announces Multi-Factory Robot-Driven Mfg

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with Autonomous Process Control

Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, announced the immediate availability of the latest release of the Flexxbotics solution. Flexxbotics’ new release includes powerful multi-factory capabilities for large scale deployments along with enhanced functionality for in-line inspection, IT business system integration, analytics, and support for mobile tablets and smartphones. With this new version of the Flexxbotics solution global companies can implement advanced robotic machine tending that enables autonomous process control at scale across multiple sites to increase capacity, production yields, and EBITDA profitability.

For more information watch the Flexxbotics Latest Release video and visit the Flexxbotics Solution Latest Release page.

What Does Flexxbotics Do?

The Flexxbotics solution enables continuous operation of unattended robot+machine+inspection workcells with greater throughput, quality, and safety. Flexxbotics robotic workcell digitalization is the backbone of the smart factory delivering robot-driven manufacturing with autonomous process control. Flexxbotics SaaS/hybrid solution seamlessly connects, coordinates and orchestrates robots with existing automation equipment, IT systems and people to revolutionize the use of robotics in complex production operations. Flexxbotics modern architecture runs both online and offline so that production continues regardless of internet access.

What’s New In Flexxbotics?

  • Multi-Factory Power – Control room dashboards for visibility and command of robot-enabled workcells across your factory footprint
  • In-Line Inspection Performance – Inspection results driving real-time updates to machinery program off-sets for precision quality
  • Business System Integrations – Open connectivity with SAP, Oracle, Siemens and numerous other existing systems for comprehensive process integration
  • Expanded Analytics – Even more dashboards, KPIs, reports and analytic capabilities for ongoing analysis and factory workcell optimization
  • Secure Mobile Tablet & Smartphone Access – See robotic production status, alerts and trends on your mobile devices to assure manufacturing output worldwide

Multi-Factory Power

The latest release of the Flexxbotics solution provides enterprise control across multiple sites for robots+CNC machines operating simultaneously in “lights-out” manufacturing. Dashboard cockpits enable fleets of production robots/cobots connected to a wide range of workcell machines with compatibility extending to over a 1000 different makes & models of CNCs and inspection equipment, as well as, other factory machinery such as additive manufacturing machines and laser markers.

At the center of the Flexxbotics solution for robot-driven manufacturing is the breakthough FlexxCORE technology. The patent-pending FlexxCORE is the unique software infrastructure inside the Flexxbotics solution that enables robot+machine interoperability. FlexxCORE is a low-code environment for composing and running connectors that includes a highly secure, high-performance run-time framework for connectivity and communication between robots and all different types of factory assets.

 

In-Line Inspection Performance

With the latest release of Flexxbotics companies can take advantage of new capabilities for including in-line inspection in robotic workcells. Now, Flexxbotics takes automated inspection results for each part, runs statistical process control (SPC) in real-time, and instructs the robots to sort nonconformances and perform rework, as well as, the option to make autonomous updates to the CNC machines’ programs. The closed-loop autonomy is the critical capability that enables autonomous process control.

The inspection equipment can be included in-line – such as probes, vision systems, lasers, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) – with the robots using inspection results to make real-time modifications to off-set parameters/variables/macros in the CNC programs to adjust for processing changes, tool wear, and other factors. With real-time capabilities Flexxbotics enables robotic production autonomy on the most complex geometry parts with the highest levels of precision for improved yields and greater profit per part.

Business System Integrations & Expanded Analytics

The latest Flexxbotics release also includes additional IT business system connectivity capabilities for expanded digital process integration. Flexxbotics’ modern architecture works with a wide range of existing systems including ERP/MRP, MES, QMS, PLM/PDM, DNCs, CAD/CAM, SCADA/HMI, IIoT, custom systems and others. In addition, the new release has additional analytics dashboards for OEE, Utilization, Downtime Reasons, Part Throughput, Cycle Performance, Yield, Failure Reasons and more along with additional REST API capabilities for corporate business intelligence tools to enable comprehensive production analysis and factory workcell optimization.

Secure Mobile Tablet & Smartphone Access

Flexxbotics latest release includes secure access to mobile-enabled functionality with progressive web application capabilities. Now, manufacturing executives can see robotic production as it occurs in factories around the world from phones and tablets anywhere. Trend data and dashboard visibility provide real-time status with output and quality metrics. Downtime alerts and escalations can be either text messages, email notifications or both with clickable links to go straight to the issue. Flexxbotics works on all Windows, iOS and Android devices including ruggedized smart devices.

Deployment at Scale or Incrementally

Whether rolling out production robotic automation across a multi-site smart factory environment or robot-enabling a single workcell, the Flexxbotics solution provides flexible deployment options to fit any strategic robotic automation roadmap. The Flexxbotics solution can be implemented in multiple factories at scale or individual workcells one-by-one to avoid manufacturing interruptions, risk and disruption. In addition, Flexxbotics professionals provide turn-key services for the new Flexxbotics solution to ensure successful deployment and optimized operation.

Flexxbotics latest release is available immediately. For more information watch the overview video and visit the latest release page.

About Flexxbotics

Flexxbotics robotic workcell digitalization is the backbone of the Smart Factory delivering autonomous process control for next generation machining environments. Flexxbotics SaaS/hybrid solutions enable robot-driven manufacturing at scale. Flexxbotics breakthrough, the FlexxCORE technology, seamlessly connects and coordinates robots with existing automation equipment, IT systems and people.

For more information, visit www.flexxbotics.com.

SPECapc SOLIDWORKS 2024 Benchmark Available

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GAINESVILLE, VA, May 15, 2024 – The Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC), the trusted global leader in computing benchmarks, announced the availability of the SPECapc for SOLIDWORKS 2024 benchmark, an update to SPEC’s performance evaluation software for vendors and users of computing systems running Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS 2024 CAD/CAM software.

SPECapc for SOLIDWORKS Benchmark

“As Dassault Systèmes improves SOLIDWORKS every year, SPEC is committed to keeping the SPECapc for SOLIDWORKS benchmark aligned with the latest features and capabilities,” said SPECapc chair Jessica Heerboth. “With the new version of the benchmark, we have added measurement for hidden line removal (HLR), which has a dramatically improved algorithm. All users of SOLIDWORKS 2024 will benefit from this up-to-date measurement.”

The SPECapc for SOLIDWORKS 2024 benchmark consists of 48 graphics tests and 12 CPU tests, exercising a full range of graphics and CPU functionality. The graphics-oriented tests use four SOLIDWORKS view settings — RealView, Ambient Occlusion and shadows — in combination with shaded and shaded-with-edges display styles, and hidden line removal. Drawing mode is also measured. Twelve CPU tests within the benchmark perform rebuild, simulation, conversion and visualize CPU rendering. The benchmark features nine models, with the largest containing 4.75 million triangles.

The 10 models included in the SPECapc for SOLIDWORKS 2024 benchmark are:

  • Audi R8 (car) — 715 MB in memory, exercising graphics and Visualize CPU ray tracing
  • Black owl (desktop computer) — 1.15 GB in memory, exercising graphics and Visualize CPU ray tracing
  • Digger (backhoe) — 464 MB in memory, exercising graphics and Visualize CPU ray tracing
  • Ferrari (car) — 533 MB in memory, exercising graphics and Visualize CPU ray tracing
  • Jet engine — 665 MB in memory, exercising graphics and Visualize CPU ray tracing
  • Menjac (motor assembly) — 514 MB in memory, exercising graphics
  • Motor — 392 MB in memory, exercising graphics
  • SpaceShipCrawler (NASA Crawler Transporter Model) — 2.3 GB in memory, exercising graphics
  • Super car (gullwing door) — 822 MB in memory, exercising graphics
  • Tesla tower — 495 MB in memory, exercising graphics

Available for Immediate Download

The SPECapc for SOLIDWORKS 2024 benchmark is available for immediate download from SPEC under a two-tiered pricing structure: free for the user community and $2,500 for sellers of computer-related products and services. SPEC/GWPG members receive benchmark licenses as a membership benefit.

About SPEC

SPEC is a non-profit organization that establishes, maintains and endorses standardized benchmarks and tools to evaluate performance for the newest generation of computing systems. Its membership comprises more than 120 leading computer hardware and software vendors, educational institutions, research organizations, and government agencies worldwide.

For more information, visit www.spec.org.

Alquist 3D Appoints Mike Halas as Chief Strategy Officer

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GREELEY, CO, May 15, 2024 – Alquist 3D, a pioneer in 3D construction printing technology, is excited to announce the appointment of Mike Halas as its new chief strategy officer. This strategic hire marks another significant step in Alquist’s commitment to revolutionizing the building industry through innovative 3D printing solutions.

Mike brings to Alquist 3D a rich background of over 20 years in leadership roles spanning technology innovation, business development, and strategic planning in both civilian and military sectors. Prior to joining Alquist, he led Central US public sector sales at Socure, an industry leader in AI/ML technologies for identity verification and fraud prevention. Mike’s tenure at Socure was preceded by his role as a strategic advisor to executives and entrepreneurs at Goldman Sachs in Chicago, where he was instrumental in managing assets exceeding $1.5 billion.

A distinguished defense technologist, Mike has held senior positions at QinetiQ North America’s Survivability Group and currently serves as an Advisory Board Member at Leonid Capital Partners, fostering critical connections between military end-users, tech entrepreneurs, and the US Department of Defense.

“Mike’s unique blend of strategic foresight and his extensive experience at the intersection of technology and operational leadership make him the ideal choice to steer our strategic initiatives,” said Patrick Callahan, CEO of Alquist 3D. “We are thrilled to have him on board as we continue to push the boundaries of 3D construction technology.”

In addition to his professional endeavors, Mike has an ongoing US Army career, currently serving in Special Forces assignments. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Johns Hopkins University where he played football and basketball and has furthered his education with a Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies from American Military University and a Master in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

“Joining Alquist 3D feels like a natural progression in my career as it combines my previous experiences in technology and strategic development with my passion for transformative innovation,” said Mike Halas. “I am excited to contribute to Alquist’s mission of advancing the construction industry into a new era of efficiency and sustainability. And many thanks to Zachary, Patrick, and the Alquist 3D team for the opportunity!”

Alquist 3D is set to benefit greatly from Mike’s strategic acumen as it continues to expand its influence in the high-tech realm of 3D home and infrastructure printing.

About Alquist 3D

Alquist 3D is at the forefront of the 3D-printing construction industry, utilizing cutting-edge technology to create homes, buildings, and other structures designed to reduce costs and address the housing crisis effectively. With ongoing research and development, Alquist is committed to advancing public and private infrastructure through innovative 3D printing solutions.

For more information, visit Alquist3D.com.