Browser, new UI & consistent focus in SolidWorks 2016

Browser, new UI & consistent focus in SolidWorks 2016

Oct 7, 2015 | Hot Topics

SolidWorks debuted its 2016 release a couple of weeks ago and officially released it last week —you should check out its 300+ enhancements/major fixes at solidworks.com or by attending an event hosted by your favorite reseller— but it’s tough to sum up in 1000 words....
Quickie: DS blows by Q2 forecast

Quickie: DS blows by Q2 forecast

Jul 23, 2015 | Hot Topics

Dassault Systèmes reported today that Q2 revenue was €716 million, up 29% as reported (and up 16% in constant currency) year/year. The company had forecast non-IFRS total revenue of around €675 million and just reported non-IFRS Q2 revenue of €723 million. Some of...
Quickie: DS blows by Q2 forecast

Update: DS and Modelon, not a total acquisition

Apr 24, 2015 | Hot Topics

Dassault Systèmes yesterday announced that it had acquired Modelon Gmbh but wasn’t really clear about the details. A number of you emailed and tweeted to ask for more information; here’s what I’ve learned: DS acquired Modelon AB’s 45% stake in...
Quickie: DS blows by Q2 forecast

Quickie: DS rocks Q1, acquires Modelon

Apr 23, 2015 | Hot Topics

Heading out to day 2 of the Siemens Oil and Gas Innovations Conference but wanted to take a quick peek at Dassault Systèmes Q1 results, reported early this morning. On the surface, DS knocked Q1 out of the park, soundly beating its total revenue target €615 million or...
Quickie: DS blows by Q2 forecast

DS reports Q4 revenue up 19%, software up 16%

Feb 5, 2015 | Hot Topics

Dassault Systèmes just reported a Q4 that should make investors quite happy. In Paris, the share price is up around 5% at mid-day local time. Total IFRS revenue was €673 million, up 19% as reported and up 16% in constant currency (cc), right in the middle of guidance,...
Shakeup at SolidWorks: Sicot out, Bassi in

Shakeup at SolidWorks: Sicot out, Bassi in

Jan 15, 2015 | Hot Topics

Well, this is big (and surprising): Dassault Systèmes just announced that Gian Paolo Bassi has been appointed CEO of SOLIDWORKS, replacing Bertrand Sicot. M. Sicot moves on to become DS’ VP Sales of the Value Solutions sales channel, the indirect sales...
3DEXPERIENCE: Think differently to innovate more effectively

3DEXPERIENCE: Think differently to innovate more effectively

Dec 8, 2014 | Hot Topics

Why do you do what you do? What’s your end goal? Only when you’ve answered those questions, think about how —which tools and techniques, how you’ll approach the task, whether and how you’ll simulate and collaborate … That’s the nexus of Dassault Systèmes (DS) 3D...
Quickie: DS blows by Q2 forecast

DS reports solid Q3, led by direct channel & big accounts

Oct 23, 2014 | Hot Topics

Dassault Systèmes today reported results for Q3 that show its direct sales channel continues to perform well, growing the company’s presence within its largest customers. More analysis to come, but the highlights of the earnings release are: Total revenue in Q3...
Quickie: DS blows by Q2 forecast

DS adds SIMPACK’s multi-body sim to its offering

Jul 11, 2014 | Hot Topics

Dassault Systèmes today announced that it has acquired SIMPACK (formerly INTEC), developer of the SIMPACK general purpose multi-body simulation software that’s been used for decades to analyze the motion, coupling forces and stresses on mechanical and...