The SPEC Graphics Performance Characterization Group (SPECgpc) has released an update to its SPECviewperf benchmark. The SPECviewperf 2020 V2.0 benchmark features updated Solidworks-06 viewset. The viewsets can be downloaded individually. V2.0 supports all the features of SPECviewperf benchmark V1.0 released in last October and adds on. The SPECviewperf 2020 benchmark license … [Read more...] about SPECviewperf 2020 V2.0 benchmark is available for free download
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Jon Peddie Research releases 2020 CAD report: the stage is set for continued CAD industry growth
CAD market shipments increased 9% sequentially from 2018 to 2019. A new report from Jon Peddie Research (JPR) finds the CAD market stronger than ever, thanks to the engine of digitalization, which is changing the landscape of design and engineering. The market is anticipated to have a healthy growth rate of over2.4% over the forecast period 2018–2022. New synergies … [Read more...] about Jon Peddie Research releases 2020 CAD report: the stage is set for continued CAD industry growth
PTC says look for growth in 2020
The company is building new business and has announced a parallel track for the latest acquisition Onshape. PTC issued an optimistic release for the fiscal first quarter 2020. The company came through a rough 2019 with problems in its channel and problems converting customers to the subscription at the expected rate. The company said it knew about the problem and that they’ve … [Read more...] about PTC says look for growth in 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
Siemens PLM Connection Americas 2018
Solid Edge 2019 was launched at the user conference; latest features of NX 12 were showcased. PLM Connection is a worldwide conference series for customers of Siemens PLM Software run by the PLM World user group. I was at the Americas version in 108F-degree Phoenix, where 2,000 attended; weeks earlier, the event was in Russia (1,000 attendees) and China (5,000). Next year, the … [Read more...] about Siemens PLM Connection Americas 2018
OpenBOM strikes an integration deal with Kubotec KeyCreator
The deal gives KeyCreator users a cloud-based CAD-to-BOM workflow. Bill of Materials startup OpenBoM has landed a collaboration deal with Kubotec KeyCreator, the mechanical 3D CAD tool popular in heterogeneous engineering environments. The deal allows KeyCreator users to make simultaneous changes to a Bill of Materials (BOM) list using OpenBOM’s cloud-based tools. … [Read more...] about OpenBOM strikes an integration deal with Kubotec KeyCreator
Onshape extends its 3D cloud CAD with sheet metal design
“Simultaneous Sheet Metal” technology lets users work concurrently on flat, folded and bend table representations. Onshape today released new sheet metal design capabilities for its cloud-based mechanical CAD design system. The new tools allow creation and refinement of sheet metal parts with simultaneous generation of editable, synchronized flat, folded, and tabular views. … [Read more...] about Onshape extends its 3D cloud CAD with sheet metal design
CADfix adds new features for advanced MCAD feature editing
Facet control, better STL conversion, and tighter mesh control are also included in this update. CADfix version 11, just released by International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI), brings current many of the MCAD import and export formats used by CADfix, as well as adds new editing features. CADfix is a multi-purpose tool for CAD data translation. It allows users to import … [Read more...] about CADfix adds new features for advanced MCAD feature editing
Onshape moves to commercial release
A private beta begins today for its app store and API, as Onshape seeks to build a complete ecosystem around its cloud CAD product. Cloud-based mechanical CAD startup Onshape went from open beta to commercial release today, having logged 400,000 user hours since its March 2015 debut. Now the challenge for the team lead by SolidWorks founders is to build a business and an … [Read more...] about Onshape moves to commercial release
Simulation of real-world forces in latest Autodesk Fusion 360 update
New collaboration tools are not a free-for all, but eliminate lag time from review cycles by enabling review and comment in real time from any computer. Autodesk continues meeting its almost-a-promise to deliver meaningful updates every six weeks to its hybrid cloud-client MCAD Fusion 360, this time with its first move into simulation and collaboration. A new workspace … [Read more...] about Simulation of real-world forces in latest Autodesk Fusion 360 update