IRONCAD Receives “2011 Excellent Software” Award

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ATLANTA, GA. February 28th, 2012 – IronCAD, LLC, the leading provider of design productivity solutions, today announced its strategic alliance partner in China, CAXA, has received the 2011 Excellent Software Award from the China Software Industry Association for the Chinese version of IronCAD’s flagship 3D Innovative Design Solution, IRONCAD. The China Software Industry Association (CSIA) is a nation-wide organization led by Ministry of Industry and Information of the PRC. CSIA publishes the China Software Industry Annual Report every year and it has long been regarded as the most authoritative, valuable and comprehensive report. China Software Industry Association (CSIA) was founded on September 6, 1984. It was voluntarily formed by enterprises and individuals engaged in software research and development, publication, sales and training, in research and development of information systems and information service providing, and in the consultancy, market survey, investing, financing and other related agent services for software industry. Registered in the Ministry of Industry and Information, CSIA is the unique representative of China software industry. Selections of outstanding products are based on software used across China which has widespread implementation in government procurement, public bulk procurement, and large scale key projects. Thousands of software companies compete each year with a select few receiving the excellent software award. About IronCAD Based in Atlanta, GA, IronCAD is a leading provider of 3D Design Productivity Solutions that deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction and productivity. Solutions that can be used either standalone or as complimentary collaboration solutions of a broader PLM initiative. Its flagship product IRONCAD has won many industry awards for its innovative technology and leads the industry in its ease of use and design productivity. IronCAD products are being used successfully by thousands of customers worldwide. For more information on IronCAD, call 1-800-339-7304 or visit www.ironcad.com.

Mcnally Bharat awarded for High Productivity Using PTC Solutions

PTCLive TechForum brings together PTC solutions experts and best-in-class industry presenters to share the latest PTC technology updates, present real-world best practices, and educate on how to use PTC solutions more effectively. In India it was held on 7^th FEB, 2012 @ Mumbai and 9^th FEB, 2012 @ Chennai.

Awards were announced in various segments for customers who showed very high productivity using PTC Solutions. Mcnally Bharat Engineering Company Ltd was awarded as the best implementer of PTC solutions in the EPC segment. Adroitec team was instrumental in helping them in Design Automation using Pro/Engineer.

Adroitec and PTC Team visited their design setup and handed over the award to the team on 21^st Feb 2012.

About MBE ( http://www.mcnallybharat.com)

McNally Bharat Engineering Company Ltd. (MBE) is one of the leading Engineering Companies in India engaged in providing turnkey solutions in the areas of Power, Steel, Aluminium, Material Handling, Mineral Beneficiation, Pyro processing, Pneumatic Handling of powdered materials including fly ash handling and high concentrate disposal, coal washing, port cranes, civic and industrial water supply etc. Over 300 plants have been constructed on turnkey basis by MBE till date. In 2011 we are celebrating our Golden Anniversary year (1961 - 2011).

About Adroitec (www.adroitecengg.com)

Adroitec Engineering Solutions (P) Ltd is an ISO 9001 Certified Global Engineering Solutions provider with state-of-the-art development centres in India and a 100% owned US based subsidiary HOPE Consulting Inc.. With a team of over 300+ highly qualified and experienced professionals, Adroitec delivers services which are closely aligned with the design-through-manufacturing strategies of its global manufacturing customers, crashing cycle times and reducing costs. Adroitec Engineering solutions is Gold Partner with PTC for reselling and implementing PTC Range of solutions in INDIA.

About PTC (http://www.ptc.com)

PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC) enables manufacturers to achieve maximum value from their product strategies with software and services designed to optimize key business processes throughout the entire product lifecycle - from conception and design to sourcing and service. PTC's integral solution portfolio enables customers to unleash product innovation, improve collaboration and ensure product data integrity within engineering and across the enterprise, supply chain and service partner networks. Founded in 1985, PTC employs over 6,000 professionals serving more than 27,000 customers worldwide.  More information can be found at www.ptc.com.

Mitsubishi Aircraft Selects PTC to Meet Aircraft Reliability and Maintainability Goals

PTC to Support Reliability and Maintainability Processes for Next-Generation Aircraft

NEEDHAM, MA - February 7, 2012 - PTC^® (Nasdaq: PMTC) today announced that Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has selected PTC as its strategic partner for developing a reliability and maintainability management platform for its Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) next-generation aircraft program.
The MRJ leverages leading-edge aerodynamic engineering and noise analysis technologies to deliver competitive economics and outstanding cabin comfort. With production planned for 2012, the MRJ is a compelling new offering in the global regional jet market, and the first new airliner produced in Japan in nearly 50 years.
To ensure its customers achieve maximum operational efficiency with each purchase, Mitsubishi Aircraft sought an advanced solution to support its reliability and maintainability management activities. This required a solution that centrally manages product improvements and enhancements (including a detailed product history), gathers and analyzes field data, and communicates necessary improvements to internal organizations and external partners.

After a thorough review of competitive solutions, Mitsubishi Aircraft selected PTC's Windchill^® Quality Solutions (formerly known as Relex^®) and PTC's Arbortext^® Service Information Solutions. The company will implement the PTC solutions in its customer support organization, with the system expected to go live before the first aircraft delivery.

"Today, PTC is proud to have achieved preferred partner status with some of the biggest and most innovative brands in the aerospace and defense industry," said Jim Heppelmann, president and CEO, PTC. "With its next-generation MRJ, Mitsubishi Aircraft is challenging the status quo of the regional jet market. We are confident that together we can help the MRJ meet the company's high standards for quality, meet the industry's requirements for safety, and meet their future customers' need for reliability."

Once deployed, the PTC solutions will enable greater collaboration across the MRJ project teams focused on ensuring the quality, reliability, and maintainability of the aircraft. PTC's quality and reliability management solutions are used today to help companies identify potential failure modes of a system, control or prevent their occurrence or effects, and track the compliance of parts and products against a wide range of commonly-used industry standards.

PTC solutions that support the needs of the aerospace and defense industry are designed to support product design and lifecycle management activities of aircraft manufacturers and suppliers, as well as of airlines and government/military organizations. PTC is a leading provider of reliability and maintainability solutions for the A&D industry, delivering solutions to 18 out of the top 20 companies, such as Boeing, Airbus, and other leading organizations.

About Mitsubishi Aircraft CorporationMitsubishi Aircraft Corporation commenced operation on April 1, 2008 to conduct the design, type certification, procurement, sales & marketing and customer support of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ). The MRJ is a family of 70- to 90- seat next-generation regional jet which will offer both top-class operational economy and outstanding cabin comfort. Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation is capitalized at 100 billion yen, with financing furnished by, among others, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

About MRJ

The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) is a family of 70- to 90-seat next-generation regional jets developed by the Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. By featuring state-of-the-art aerodynamic design, noise analysis technologies and a game-changing engine, the MRJ will significantly cut fuel consumption, noise, and emissions. By offering both top-class operational economy and outstanding cabin comfort, the MRJ will also improve airline competitiveness and profitability. The MRJ features a four-abreast seat configuration, large overhead bins, and feature an innovative slim seat offering heightened passenger comfort. Web site: www.mrj-japan.com

About PTCPTC (Nasdaq: PMTC) enables manufacturers to achieve maximum value from their product strategies with software and services designed to optimize key business processes throughout the entire product lifecycle - from conception and design to sourcing and service. PTC's integral solution portfolio enables customers to unleash product innovation, improve collaboration and ensure product data integrity within engineering and across the enterprise, supply chain and service partner networks. Founded in 1985, PTC employs over 6,000 professionals serving more than 27,000 customers worldwide. More information can be found at www.ptc.com.

Triumph Motorbikes Selects PTC Windchill for Enterprise PLM

Triumph Motorbikes Selects PTC for Enterprise PLM

Windchill Solution to support growth and product development needs



Needham, MA - February 21, 2012 - PTC^® (Nasdaq: PMTC) today announced that Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, the largest British motorcycle manufacturer, has selected Windchill^® for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). The use of Windchill will enable Triumph to better support business growth and product development needs.
Triumph was established in 1902 and is an iconic brand not only in the UK, but worldwide. At the heart of its philosophy is a commitment to develop truly unique motorcycles that offer the perfect blend of design, character and performance. Triumph's innovation expertise and passion have driven its creation of a range of bikes, from cutting-edge super sports bikes to retro-classics and laid-back cruisers.
"Triumph motorcycles have always had a special character," said Geoff Hurst, Chief Information Officer, Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. "We pride ourselves on our distinctive design, performance pedigree, outstanding engineering and unique engine sound. With that reputation and our annual production level of 50,000 motorcycles (which includes the design of 4 new models each year and numerous updates), we felt it was key to move our product development to another level and implement a fully integrated PLM system."
As a long-time user of PTC solutions - Creo Parametric for product design and Pro/INTRALINK solution for data management - Triumph was aware of PTC's technology and capabilities. "We had used Pro/INTRALINK to its maximum capacity and, after a business evaluation, decided to deploy Windchill as a single, comprehensive PLM system to support the entire design from early-stage product development to manufacturing," continued Hurst. "We believe we will see a significant improvement in the design, production and manufacturing development times."
For automotive companies such as Triumph, Windchill can create a well-defined and orderly process for how informal and formal changes to product design are proposed, evaluated, implemented and documented. Windchill delivers a best practice change-process strategy that enables all product development parties to instantly access all necessary data in order to improve product quality, reduce product costs, minimize product inventory and improve time-to-market by minimizing manufacturing downtime.
"The automotive market is ultra-competitive and the stakes are high," said Sin Min Yap, vice president, Market Strategy at PTC. "Designing and engineering a motorcycle from the ground up is a complex process that must keep pace with the ever-changing requirements of customers. These companies require superior technology to overcome the industry's most daunting challenges. Windchill enables automotive companies like Triumph to manage customer needs, product performance, distributed collaboration, intricate global supply chains, and disparate data to put them ahead of the pack."
Additional Resources

• PTC's Automotive Industry Resource Center (web site)
• PTC's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Resource Center (web site)
• Windchill 10.0 Interactive Experience (demo)
• Map Your Best Route to Product Value (eBook)

About TriumphTriumph Motorcycles, the iconic British motorcycle marquee is solely owned by Bloor Holdings Ltd. First established in 1902 and now based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, Triumph has always set the pace for category winning machines. From the iconic Bonneville to the mould-breaking Daytona 675, Triumph offers a blend of design, character, desirability and performance that combines to create truly distinctive motorcycles. www.triumphmotorcycles.com

About PTC (http://www.ptc.com)PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC) enables manufacturers to achieve maximum value from their product strategies with software and services designed to optimize key business processes throughout the entire product lifecycle - from conception and design to sourcing and service. PTC's integral solution portfolio enables customers to unleash product innovation, improve collaboration and ensure product data integrity within engineering and across the enterprise, supply chain and service partner networks. Founded in 1985, PTC employs over 6,000 professionals serving more than 27,000 customers worldwide. More information can be found at www.ptc.com.

Adroitec Implements PTC Windchill at Padmini VNA Mechatronics

Padmini VNA Mechatronics Pvt Ltd is a TS 16949 certified company with a wide range of products like EGR Valves, Throttle bodies, vacuum modulation valves, solenoid valves, actuators, rollover valves, etc for OEM's.  Its customer base includes large OEM's like Tata Motors, Force Motor, Escorts, Eicher, General Motors, Hindustan Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, Honeywell, TVS, Hero, Swaraj Mazda, Piaggio, Greaves, Lombardini and many more. 

Padmini is one of the fastest growing companies in India. Adroitec has a long association with Padmini and has been part of their growth story enabling them with innovative technology solutions helping them to be globally competitive and profitable.

 In order to keep pace with its increased data creation and deployment, it was imperative for them to adopt a PLM solution. After evaluating various PLM solutions, they chose PTC's Windchill PLM and the same was successfully implemented by Adroitec Engineering.

The implementation was completed in record time owing to the vision and the drive shown by the Padmini VNA team and the support by the Adroitec implementation team.

Completion Certificate

Adroitec Engineering Solutions Conducts Design Contest

Adroitec Engineering Solutions Conducts Design Contest

Adroitec Engineering Solutions Conducted Design Contest for
KGiSL Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering Students.  Large number of students
participated in the Contest  and they displayed their work in the form of images and animations.

The Winners are selected by a committee consist of HOD, CAD Lab In-charge
and C.Santhalingam, Sr.Application Manager, Adroitec Engineering Solutions .

The Winners are awarded with Cash award and a certificate from Adroitec by HOD.

Winners

The Runners are awarded with Cash award and a certificate from Adroitec by CAD LAB In-Charge.

Runner up

Objet 3D Printer Wins ‘Best of the Best’ from Dental Lab Products Magazine

The Objet Eden260V was recently nominated the 'Readers Choice' Top Product by subscribers to
Dental Lab Products Magazine.


The Objet machine was the only 3D printer to be honored in the list of over 230 new product
 innovations featured in the magazine and on the website during 2011.
3D printing is at the heart of the digital revolution that is now storming the dental industry.

But what exactly is Digital Dentistry?
 In functional terms, it is the replacement of dental modeling by human hands
with machine-made dental parts. The story is the same for most dental labs:
 the bottleneck caused by the traditional manual workflow prevents them from
taking the next step to more new customers, new markets and new catchment areas.
With a 3D printer in-house, the production of custom dental parts suddenly becomes faster,
highly accurate and incredibly consistent.
Why 3D printing as opposed to any other manufacturing process?

Because 3D printing is the only technology able to manufacture one-off, custom-made
dental parts efficiently and effectively.
Avi Cohen, Head of Medical and Dental Solutions at Objet says of the magazine's recognition: 
“We are delighted that the Objet Eden260V 3D Printer was selected as a 2011 
Best of the Best Product for precision dental manufacturing…
The high degree of interest reflects 3D printing’s growing importance in digitizing dentistry. 


This selection highlights Objet’s growing success in redefining manufacturing in the dental laboratory industry. We are excited to play our part in bringing improved dental solutions to dentists and their patients everywhere."

Objet's 3D printers are being used by Dental Labs around the world to fabricate:

• Accurate stone models directly from digital files
• Veneer prototypes and 'try-ins'
• Delivery trays
• Surgical guides
• Clear aligners and retainers

Just a few months ago Objet also introduced the MED610 Bio-Compatible material.




This clear transparent material is perfect for checking the fit of surgical guides and delivery trays
 in the mouth and for monitoring the soft gum tissue under the guide during dental