Existing conditions taken with any camera become part of a high fidelity virtual model. Drones are becoming popular for gathering current physical conditions. Bentley Systems has acquired Acute3D, maker of software for aligning photographs of existing conditions with 3D models to create what Bentley calls reality modeling. The data can come from any photo device from a … [Read more...] about Bentley acquires Acute3D to extend Reality Modeling portfolio
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Bentley buys C3global for predictive modeling
Another move to harness operational Big Data for asset performance management. Bentley Systems has acquired UK-based C3global, provider of built asset management technology. Bentley will add C3global’s Amulet technology to its AssetWise portfolio, giving it the ability to perform predictive asset performance modeling. The acquisition is consistent with Bentley’s … [Read more...] about Bentley buys C3global for predictive modeling
Bentley Systems and Trimble team up for construction modeling
Pooling resources and sharing opportunities to advance construction BIM. Bentley Systems and Trimble have been forging links between their products for a few years. The companies have areas where they can effectively interoperate, and both companies are amenable to strategic partnerships with other companies. This year at Trimble’s user conference and Bentley’s Year in … [Read more...] about Bentley Systems and Trimble team up for construction modeling
Bentley Systems and Siemens PLM extend partnership
Exploring expanded working relationship in manufacturing process planning and design. By Kathleen Maher Bentley Systems and Siemens PLM have been working together to improve the ways they collaborate on factory design projects. The two have run into each other as Bentley’s products are used in factory design/build and Siemens is involved in supplying the factory’s … [Read more...] about Bentley Systems and Siemens PLM extend partnership
Bentley announces Connect Edition
The focus on mega-projects and infrastructure leads to a new generation of products better able to serve comprehensive project delivery, from initial design to decommission. By Kathleen Maher Bentley Systems is one of the leading companies in software for AEC and BIM, and they’ve created a strong market for themselves by concentrating on the infrastructure industry. The … [Read more...] about Bentley announces Connect Edition
Bentley MicroStation update is all about the connections
The design platform favored by the enterprise-class design-build and infrastructure firms will use the cloud without living on it. This week in London Bentley Systems is introducing the next generation of its technology for enterprise-scale design, construction, and operations. Dubbed “CONNECT Edition,” the multi-year rollout of new technology across the diverse Bentley line … [Read more...] about Bentley MicroStation update is all about the connections
Bentley Systems acquires Siteops for site development optimization
Cloud-based exploration of site alternatives in hours instead of months. Bentley Systems has acquired Blue Ridge Analytics, Inc., provider of Siteops site design optimization software at your service. Siteops uses cloud-based computing techniques to empower site development professionals to move beyond engineering to what Bentley calls “optioneering,” the exploration of … [Read more...] about Bentley Systems acquires Siteops for site development optimization
Bentley takes project management to the cloud
New ProjectWise Essentials is pre-configured with industry best practices for AEC information management. Bentley Systems today released a version of its ProjectWise AEC information management software suite as a cloud-based solution. ProjectWise Essentials is a subset of the local server version, designed with smaller workgroups in mind. ProjectWise is currently the … [Read more...] about Bentley takes project management to the cloud
Bentley extends use of hypermodels in asset performance management
Design documentation becomes the virtual edition of the physical plant for on-going operations. A new release of Bentley Systems’ AssetWise APM (asset performance management) extends the use of its pioneering hypermodels technology into asset operations and maintenance. Hypermodeling is Bentley technology for merging 2D drawings, 3D models, and related project data into … [Read more...] about Bentley extends use of hypermodels in asset performance management
PTC’s big picture is getting bigger
PTC has been tirelessly outlining its strategy for an extended view of PLM that integrates design, software, service, and operation. It’s the great reshuffle. The CAD companies have been doing a good job of sorting themselves out according to their skills and and ambitions. PTC in particular has done a remarkable job of redefining itself over the past 4 or so years since its … [Read more...] about PTC’s big picture is getting bigger