The fortunes of Siemens and SAP have been intertwined for a long time. This week, the industry giants announced a partnership that will provide their complementary software solutions for product lifecycle, supply chain and asset management to the customers. Thomas Saueressig, Head of Product Engineering and Member of the Executive Board of SAP, said, “The partnership will offer … [Read more...] about Taking strategic advantage of digital thread through Siemens–SAP partnership
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SolidWorks World returns to Dallas with platform products for SolidWorks
The company introduces new line of Dot Products including .Works and .Delmia. Dassault is reeling its SolidWorks community in a little closer. At SolidWorks World, the company unveiled new products for SolidWorks based on the 3DExperience Platform, Dassault’s environment for its enterprise products. This is an ongoing goal for Dassault, which hopes to build a stronger company … [Read more...] about SolidWorks World returns to Dallas with platform products for SolidWorks
Dassault acquires Apriso for manufacturing operations management
The California software company behind FlexNet gains a much larger sales force; Dassault gains new tools for Delmia and new customers. Dassault Systèmes today announced the acquisition of Apriso, a provider of manufacturing software sold under the name FlexNet, for $205 million. Dassault will use the acquisition to strengthen its existing Delmia portfolio of software for … [Read more...] about Dassault acquires Apriso for manufacturing operations management
Autodesk and NetSuite partnership to link PLM to ERP
The goal is increased visibility of all product data, from materials to availability and inventory, in one dashboard environment for everyone in the organization. Autodesk and NetSuite have started a strategic partnership to link their two cloud-based technologies, Autodesk PLM 360 and NetSuite ERP. The alliance creates a unique set of tools to span the separate disciplines of … [Read more...] about Autodesk and NetSuite partnership to link PLM to ERP
Autodesk Jitterbit alliance offers “no-coding” connections from PLM 360 to ERP and CRM
New Autodesk PLM 360 Connect offers business application data integration. Jitterbit has backed away from its open source roots. Autodesk has created an alliance with data integration specialist Jitterbit to create a product that allows Autodesk PLM 360 users to integrate their PLM data with other business application data. A new product, Autodesk PLM 360 Connect, is based on … [Read more...] about Autodesk Jitterbit alliance offers “no-coding” connections from PLM 360 to ERP and CRM
Big data meets big infrastructure as Bentley acquires Ivara
The deal will beef up Bentley’s existing asset performance management portfolio. Ivara technology is used extensively in asset-intensive organizations including mining and process/power plant operation. Bentley Systems today announced that it has acquired Ivara Corporation, a provider of asset performance management (APM) software solutions for organizations in asset-intensive … [Read more...] about Big data meets big infrastructure as Bentley acquires Ivara
Roulunds Braking happy to be in the Autodesk 360 PLM camp
The maker of automotive braking systems has offices around the globe. Autodesk 360 PLM replaces a system based on Excel and email. When Autodesk launched its new cloud-based Autodesk PLM 360 in February, (see “Autodesk launches cloud-based PLM”) we commented: It won’t be the simplicity or the cloud-based mechanics of Autodesk PLM 360 that make it a hit, however, but the … [Read more...] about Roulunds Braking happy to be in the Autodesk 360 PLM camp
SolidWorks 2012 adds costing module and large design review technology
The emphasis for this year’s update is on automating repetitive processes and pushing forward into design tasks SolidWorks users have been doing on the side. SolidWorks is adding a new costing tool as part of its 2012 upgrade of the product line. SolidWorks Costing joins existing modules for simulation and sustainability as SolidWorks looks to push forward into design tasks … [Read more...] about SolidWorks 2012 adds costing module and large design review technology
2008: Northwest small manufactures plan to invest in PLM
A new survey of SMB manufactures in Washington State and Oregon reveals a positive outlook about regional and national economic conditions and a perceived need to more completely implement PLM and ERP systems. If SMB manufactures in other regions have equally high regard for PLM and ERP, then vendors have a gold mine on their hands if they offer the right products and services. … [Read more...] about 2008: Northwest small manufactures plan to invest in PLM
2007: Oracle acquires Agile in $495 million bid to become PLM leader
In hindsight, this acquisition was just one of many; Oracle assimilated Agile and moved on. Here's what it looked like in 2007, from the archives of Engineering Automation Report, acquired in 2010 by Jon Peddie Research. By Randall S. Newton Engineering Automation Report, June 2007--Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) will pay approximately $495 million for Agile Software Corporation, … [Read more...] about 2007: Oracle acquires Agile in $495 million bid to become PLM leader