Boeing introduces new virtual reality trainer for CST-100 Starliner During the International Astronautical Congress in Adelaide, South Australia, Boeing announced efforts by its Australian team to support the company’s global space and defense business including its first virtual reality (VR) system developed by employees outside the United States. Read more. … [Read more...] about Boeing announces Opaque Space as supplier in Australian-based space research initiatives
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SolidWorks drives strong second quarter for Dassault Systemès
Boeing signs a new long-term deal worth $1 billion to expand its use of Dassault software. Dassault Systèmes (Paris:DSY) reported a positive second quarter, with all results at or exceeding predictions. Software revenue was up 7% while new license revenues were up 8%. Total revenue for the quarter was €806.4 million, up 6% in constant currencies from a year ago. During the … [Read more...] about SolidWorks drives strong second quarter for Dassault Systemès
Stratasys to show next-generation 3D printing technologies at IMTS
Mixing 3D printing with robotics and turning printing on its side, literally. Stratasys prepared for the IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show) with several new announcements including new technology to enable 3D printers to create large models, new partnerships, and technology that combines robotics with 3D print, which the company says will improve the ability … [Read more...] about Stratasys to show next-generation 3D printing technologies at IMTS
2013 Global Product Data Interoperability Summit expanding to accommodate more attendees and vendors
Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Elysium co-sponsor the event to support increased aero/auto interoperability and productivity through the use of common data streams. Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Elysium are continuing their annual Global Product Data Interoperability Summit (GPDIS) for the fifth straight year in 2013, to promote the latest in interoperability for aeronautics … [Read more...] about 2013 Global Product Data Interoperability Summit expanding to accommodate more attendees and vendors
Global Product Data Interoperability Summit free registration ends October 15
Boeing and Northrop Grumman co-sponsor the annual event to provide a neutral gathering for discussing product data quality. Boeing and Northrop Grumman announce that free registration for industry professionals to attend the fourth annual Boeing/Northrop Grumman Global Product Data Interoperability Summit (GPDIS) will close October 15. The event will be November 12-15, in in … [Read more...] about Global Product Data Interoperability Summit free registration ends October 15
Wild new Airbus twin-fuselage patent designs in glorious 2D
The cutting edge of aviation thinking must still go 2D when submitting a patent application. All current commercial aircraft are either single or dual aisle with the engines mounted on (turboprop) or under (jet) the wings. But that doesn’t stop aeronautical engineers from thinking out of the box about the future of air travel. Unfortunately, when they submit patent … [Read more...] about Wild new Airbus twin-fuselage patent designs in glorious 2D
SpaceClaim 2012 update improves SketchUp import
Other new features include new solids editing capabilities, JT with PMI export, and more. The fast-growing upstart has the feature-based CAD vendors in its sights. SpaceClaim extends its reach into the pockets of traditional 3D CAD with its latest release today. SpaceClaim Engineer 2012 offers a variety of new features for its target users in reverse engineering, model … [Read more...] about SpaceClaim 2012 update improves SketchUp import
Boeing signs 10-year software deployment deal with Siemens PLM
The aerospace giant says “openness” was a key factor. Large manufactures are becoming more interested in best-of-breed than in single-source solutions. Siemens PLM Software today says Boeing signed a new 10-year agreement to extend the use of Siemens PLM Software technology at both Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Defense Space and Security. In a prepared statement, a … [Read more...] about Boeing signs 10-year software deployment deal with Siemens PLM
3D PDF Consortium begins formal operations
The new industry group will manage the future of 3D PDF and advocate for its increased use in engineering. The evolution of 3D PDF as a standard for technical graphics took another step this week with the formal incorporation of the 3D PDF Consortium. Membership in the new group is open to software developers and other companies with an interest in the future of 3D PDF, … [Read more...] about 3D PDF Consortium begins formal operations
Dassault Systèmes acquires Intercim to push 3D PLM to factory floor
Highly regulated manufacturers have the most to gain by enabling “digital continuity.” Dassault Systèmes has acquired software partner Intercim, maker of enterprise-class software for manufacturing operations management. The deal consummates a close partnership between the two that goes back nearly 10 years, and brings joy to star customer Boeing as it seeks to shorten the … [Read more...] about Dassault Systèmes acquires Intercim to push 3D PLM to factory floor