Dassault Systèmes acquires Simpoe for injection molding simulation

May. 8 | The existing Simpoe line will still be sold, and the underlying technology will enhance Catia, Simulia, and SolidWorks. Dassault Systèmes has acquired Simpoe, a specialist in plastic injection molding simulation. Dassault will add the Simpoe technology...

Ansys revenue up 7% in unpredictable market

May. 2 | China, Russia, and the UK were international stars but overall Ansys believes manufacturers are entering a cautious phase in their spending. The latest corporate acquisition is a composites analysis vendor from Switzerland. Ansys (ANSS: NASDAQ) today...

Volvo racing team integrates analysis and simulation into design optimization

Apr. 16 | Polestar Racing uses Mode Frontier to study the interrelationships of weight, aerodynamics and braking. Polestar Racing, the official Volvo racing team, leveraged its use of advanced simulation technology to claim first prize in the 2012 Touring Car Team...

JL Audio uses SolidWorks to fine tune high-end product line

Mar. 15 | The holder of 15 US patents, JL saves on physical prototyping using SolidWorks simulation.  JL Audio designs and manufacturers high-end audio equipment for a discriminating clientele. (Source: ModernTech) True audiophiles appreciate good sound quality...

Ansys sets fourth quarter and annual revenue records

Feb. 28 | No other company in Engineering Software has a similar record of uninterrupted revenue growth in recent years. Ansys Workbench 14.5 includes new routines for bringing simulation up-front into the design process, as well as increased ability to work in...

Femap update speeds analysis, graphic performance

Feb. 12 | Superelement support and extended Nastran integration provide increased opportunities for structural analysis. Siemens PLM says its new release of Femap software for product development simulation and analysis benefits from significant enhancements...

IDEX Health & Science achieves higher PSI through integrated design and simulation

Jan. 18 | Streamlining precision microfluidics system design with SolidWorks solutions. Laboratory sample processing challenges drive innovation at IDEX Health & Science. A division of IDEX Corp., IDEX Health & Science manufactures precision microfluidics...

CyDesign Studio uses 3D model to re-couple requirements management with product design

Oct. 16 | Now available in preview mode, the cloud-based platform lets engineers assess design options and continuously test against initial requirements. CyDesign Labs has unveiled a preview edition of its new cloud-based tool for model-based requirements management...

MSC Software acquires e-Xstream for composite material simulation

Sep. 27 | Testing a new material in manufacturing can cost millions; e-Xstream can blur the boundaries between materials and structural engineering. MSC Software today acquired e-Xstream Engineering, a maker of advanced materials simulation. E-Xtream algorithms...

Autodesk moves simulation to the cloud

Sep. 13 | Autodesk believes Simulation 360 will lead to increased access, lower prices, and help push simulation up-front in design workflow.  Autodesk has rolled up many of the simulation and analysis tools acquired in recent years and put them online as a new...