Simulation and the value pyramid

Simulation and the value pyramid

One of the questions I get most often from designers and their managers is how to do it all: be a good designer, work like a CAD rock star, and learn simulation. It’s a lot to ask of one person and we always wind up talking about how to shift work around to take...
PTC has its eye on the ball: CAD, PLM rev up as SLM leads growth

Tekla acquires Field3D mobile BIM apps

Yesterday, Tekla announced that it has acquired SVS Innovations’ construction business, including the Field3D mobile solution, to strengthen its position in mobile BIM. Field3D apps are available for iPad and iPhone, and enable collaboration between the job site and...
Morning coffee: hockey, the economy & recalls

Morning coffee: hockey, the economy & recalls

Happy Monday! We spent the weekend in Philadelphia, a traditional destination for history lovers and foodies. This year, Philadelphia also played host to the US college NCAA Frozen Four hockey tournament. The four best college hockey teams in the land played there...
Hexagon snaps up Mintec to close mining loop

Hexagon snaps up Mintec to close mining loop

Ever since Dassault Systèmes bought Gemcom, mining has been a hot area of focus for the major engineering software providers. It’s an underserved market that presents a lot of opportunity for more modernized, technological solutions. Mining is under significant...
PTC has its eye on the ball: CAD, PLM rev up as SLM leads growth

CENIT: 2013 was challenging but 2014 is promising

CENIT AG announced earlier this week that it exited a challenging 2013 having “laid the groundwork for future earnings growth in a number of segments”.  Noteworthy is that sales of the reseller’s own software continued to grow, and outpaced all other...
Behind the hype with ENOVIA

Behind the hype with ENOVIA

It’s time for an update. You’ve asked lots of questions about Dassault Systèmes (DS) 3D EXPERIENCEs and how this ties into the DS products you may be using. I’ve answered you from the perspective of DS as a whole, based on what I learn at events like...
Non-CAE simulation? Kineo explains

Non-CAE simulation? Kineo explains

My first car was a used Chevy Chevette. Go ahead and giggle –you’re right– and when you’re ready, let’s talk maintainability. I thought the car had it all: AM/FM radio and tape deck, air conditioning, a hatch to carry all of my stuff … My...
Simulation: you got this!

Simulation: you got this!

It’s a story ripped out of the headlines: Your product is out in the marketplace but it’s failing. Warranty claims are escalating and you’re scrambling to figure out what’s wrong and keep it from ever happening again. Simulation can...