ESI Group , leading innovator in Virtual Prototyping software and services for manufacturing industries, announces it will hold multiple international ESI Forums between September and November in North America , Germany and Japan . These events provide opportunities to learn more about the latest innovations in ESI’s software solutions, to witness exceptional examples of how our customers benefit from Smart Virtual Prototyping, and to network with fellow users, worldwide industry experts, academics, and partners. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

SOLIDWORKS World 2017 — Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today unveiled the new professional, versatile and fast FDM-based F123 Series (F170, F270 and F370) for smarter prototyping, designed to make professional rapid prototyping more productive for design workgroups. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), a global leader in applied additive technology solutions, today announced new material compatibility for its flagship J750 full color, multi-material 3D printing solution, delivering additional functionality and versatility for rapid prototyping and tooling applications. Stratasys PolyJet Agilus30 rubber-like material and Digital ABS Plus engineering-grade material can now be used with the Stratasys J750, expanding the range of applications that designers and manufacturers can 3D print. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a global leader in additive technology solutions, today further pushed the envelope of what’s possible with 3D printed prototypes - empowering customers to deliver highly realistic, vibrantly-colored parts at speeds up to 5x - 10X faster and more cost effective than traditional manufacturing. Designed to shrink development cycles and time-to-market, the enhanced Stratasys J750 3D Printer - alongside the new Stratasys J735 3D Printer - enables designers and engineers to build highly realistic prototypes with streamlined design-to-prototype workflows, thus decreasing both time-to-market and time-to-revenue. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today continued to accelerate its industry presence by unveiling a range of premier initiatives at SOLIDWORKS World 2017 – including hands-on product demonstrations, detailed speaking sessions, and a not-to-be missed press conference. Underscored by new strategies and innovations, these announcements address the full gamut of rapid prototyping requirements, expanding the importance of Stratasys advanced 3D printing in product development for consumer products, automotive, aerospace, and other key industries. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today it was awarded a $38.5 million task order contract to provide Rapid Prototyping and Technology Insertion (RPTI) support to the Command, Power & Integration Directorate’s Prototyping, Integration and Testing Division (PI&TD) in support of the United States Army Communications-Electronics Research Development & Engineering Center (CERDEC), Space & Terrestrial Communications Directorate (S&TCD), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Ground Activity (CGA). This five-year (one base year plus four options) new task order was issued under an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for overall RPTI support that CACI was previously awarded in 2012, and represents a continuation of former work for CACI, reinforcing the company’s presence in its C4ISR market area. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The Technology House, a leading single source provider of custom plastic and metal prototypes and production parts, has used a rapid prototyping process to help re-create the face of a 2,000-year old mummy, allowing the Ohio Historical Society to learn as much as possible about the mummy’s past. The prototyping process is described on TTH’s blog. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

FineLine Prototyping, Inc. a leading additive manufacturing service company, has announced today that it has been acquired by online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB). [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The National Armaments Consortium (NAC), a consortium of over 250 companies and academic institutions managed by SCRA, has been awarded a seven-year, multi-project, $700 million ordnance technology development and prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). SCRA provides consortium management services and acts as single-point contracting activity for the NAC consortium. The Section 845 Other Transaction Agreement is executed by U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey on behalf of the Department of Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC). This agreement renews and extends two previous agreements valued at $1.22 billion. NAC is the industrial and academic component of DOTC, both of which were established to facilitate collaborative ordnance technology development and prototyping. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that French-based elevator designer and manufacturer, SODIMAS, is reducing turnaround times of its prototype parts by 98% since integrating Stratasys 3D printing solutions in its production line. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DDC-I, a leading supplier of software and professional services for mission- and safety-critical applications, today announced that its Deos™ safety-critical real-time operating system (RTOS) will support ARINC Specification 653 Part 4 when the final version of the specification is approved. DDC-I also announced that they have a demonstrable version of the product designed to a working draft of the specification for customers to begin prototyping and development with this key emerging specification. ARINC Specification 653 Part 4 is being defined by the AEEC Application/Executive (APEX) Subcommittee, which is co-chaired by representatives from Airbus and Boeing, and includes representation by Dassault, Embraer, GE Aviation, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Thales and other industry leaders. AEEC is the Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee, the body responsible for ARINC Standards. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has been awarded a project agreement under the SOSSEC Consortium’s Air Force Open System Acquisition Initiative (OSAI) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for prototyping to demonstrate a new electronic warfare solution for the U.S. Air Force F-16 multi-role fighter – helping to protect the aircraft against threats. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of Stratasys (Nasdaq:SSYS), announces the addition of Nylon to its growing portfolio of engineering-grade materials, bringing the total to eight for the METHOD platform, as the company continues to drive accessibility of industrial additive manufacturing. Optimized for high abrasion resistance, Nylon is widely used for functional prototyping and end-use applications within the automotive, industrial products, and consumer products industries. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Mayville Engineering Company (NYSE: MEC) (the “Company” or “MEC”), a leading U.S.-based value-added manufacturing partner that provides a broad range of prototyping and tooling, production fabrication, coating, assembly and aftermarket services, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Tempo Automation, the world’s fastest manufacturer for prototyping and low-volume production of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), announced today that Joy Weiss has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ESI Group (Paris:ESI), leading innovator in Virtual Prototyping software and services for manufacturing industries, announces its upcoming ESI Forums 2018, taking place on all continents. In the context of global disruption across industries, OEMs, suppliers and start-ups alike are racing to reap the benefits of digital transformation in their move towards Green, Smart and Connected products. Now more than ever, ESI Forums are an opportunity for Program Managers, and Decision-Makers to learn from their peers, who face similar challenges as they transition into the Industry of the Future. Join us to find out how Smart Virtual Prototyping is enabling successful transformations for the likes of Volkswagen, Renault Nissan, Fiat Chrysler Automotive, Boeing, Airbus, Safran, Framatome, EDF, Caterpillar, Bombardier, and many more. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Desktop Metal, the company committed to making metal 3D printing accessible to manufacturers and engineers, today announced it has begun shipping its Studio System™ to customers and resellers throughout Europe. The world’s first office-friendly metal 3D printing system for functional prototyping and low volume production, has met with strong adoption in North America among leading companies, including Ford, Stanley Black and Decker, Google’s ATAP, Goodyear, Owens Corning, and John Zink Hamworthy Combustion. Building on that momentum, the Studio System is now CE certified for international compatibility and being installed at customers throughout Europe, including France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Tempo Automation, the world’s fastest manufacturer for prototyping and low-volume production of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), announced today that it has raised $45 million in Series C funding, led by existing investor, Point72 Ventures. The round includes new outside investors, including Lockheed Martin, as well as existing investors, Lux Capital, Uncork Capital, Cendana and Golden Seeds. The investment will accelerate development of Tempo’s proprietary factory automation software to further increase speed and accuracy for manufacturing high complexity PCB assembly. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, a leading provider of electronics technology and services for space and other high reliability applications, announced today the new LeanRELTM product family designed to meet the needs of small satellite and non-traditional spacecraft manufacturers. The LeanREL product family, comprised of microprocessors, microcontrollers, as well as memory and interface integrated circuits (ICs), leverages Cobham’s 30+ years of radiation-hardened, QML level reliability, and innovative space systems design expertise and offers an unmatched combination of user benefits. LeanRel ICs are ideal for space-flight, military and aerospace applications that need to operate and survive in harsh environments while remaining cost competitive. Based on the same QML pedigree and silicon as the company’s renowned HiRel solutions, Cobham’s LeanREL ICs can enable significant cost savings—up to 60% depending on quantities, to extend mission durations well beyond that of typical off-the-shelf ICs and greatly speeds up time to market through rapid prototyping. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ATLAS Space Operations, Inc., a leading innovator in ground communications for the space industry, today announced an agreement to develop its LINKS platform with the Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The competitively awarded rapid prototyping program will run for 12 months, and will deliver a complete satellite communications platform tailored to the Air Force’s Multi-Band Multi-Mission requirements, as outlined by the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Range and Network Systems Division. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]