A new eBook from Jon Peddie Research describes the growing use of GPUs in engineering simulation. Since the start of the year, Jon Peddie Research and Nvidia have conducted a series of interviews with simulation software companies to understand the role GPUs are playing in computer-aided engineering (CAE). The science and technology of simulation and analysis has played a … [Read more...] about Software developers describe the changing role of GPUs in CAE
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Hexagon interim report from 1 January to 31 March 2020
Hexagon’s first-quarter report for 2020 is reasonably upbeat for a company situated smack dab in the crossed eyes of several hurricanes. The company, with metrology in its DNA, interests in oil and gas, mining, and security, and GPS and ambitions in a wide range of design and engineering markets. It saw problems coming in the last quarter of 2019. This started in … [Read more...] about Hexagon interim report from 1 January to 31 March 2020
The stage is set for continued CAD industry growth
CAD market shipments increased 9% sequentially from 2018 to 2019. The CAD market is growing and stronger than ever, thanks to the engine of digitalization, which affects every aspect of design and engineering and every discipline. The market is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 2.4% over the forecast period 2018–2022. The computer-aided design … [Read more...] about The stage is set for continued CAD industry growth
Hexagon changing the world a millimeter at a time
The marriage of CAD and metrology is the marriage of the digital and the real-world. It is transforming many industries including AEC and manufacturing. Hexagon, which has its roots in metrology, has addressed the digitalization revolution from the sky down. Founded in 1992 in Stockholm, Hexagon acquired ERDAS for their satellite-based geospatial technology and they’ve acquired … [Read more...] about Hexagon changing the world a millimeter at a time
Hexagon squares the circle
Report from annual HxGN Live conference 2019. Hexagon is best known as a sensor company, making 3D laser scanners and articulated-arm sensors that check the fit of finished products. After a car comes off the assembly line, for instance, robotic sensors scan the exterior, looking for deviations from tolerances. Other sensors reverse engineer parts or create point clouds of … [Read more...] about Hexagon squares the circle
Hexagon strengthens its construction solutions portfolio for AEC market with Bricsys acquisition
Hexagon AB continues its aggressive expansion into new markets with the acquisition of Belgian CAD software developer Bricsys. Founded in 2002, Bricsys introduced its flagship product BricsCAD as an AutoCAD competitor and that is still the company’s largest base of users. However, the company has a talented team of developers and has added on new products and expanded the … [Read more...] about Hexagon strengthens its construction solutions portfolio for AEC market with Bricsys acquisition
Hexagon acquisition points to autonomous driving strategy
Vires makes simulation software that will aid in developing the Hexagon “autonomous X vision.” For years, Hexagon has been acquiring companies in a variety of 3D-related technologies for engineering disciplines of process and power plant design, civil engineering, and related geographic data applications, including 3D scanning. More recently, the company has been buying … [Read more...] about Hexagon acquisition points to autonomous driving strategy
BricsCAD officially compatible with Intergraph CADWorx Plant
For tiny Bricsys the deal a big step forward in its battle to be taken seriously as a legitimate alternative to AutoCAD. CAD vendors Bricsys and Intergraph Process, Power & Marine today announced that the new release of Intergraph CADWorx Plant 2017 is compatible with both AutoCAD and BricsCAD. For Bricsys, a small software company based in Ghent, Belgium, this is a big … [Read more...] about BricsCAD officially compatible with Intergraph CADWorx Plant
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
Hexagon acquires portable metrology software specialist New River Kinematics
The first company to sell a 3D solution for on-site industrial scanning has a solid list of customers. Hexagon has added to its portfolio of acquisitions with the purchase this week of New River Kinematics (NRK), a US-based engineering company that specializes in 3D analysis software for portable metrology applications. The NRK customer list reads like a Who’s Who of heavy … [Read more...] about Hexagon acquires portable metrology software specialist New River Kinematics