DE News Roundup April 19, 2019: Technology to help rebuild the Notre-Dame, AU calls for papers, more

Dassault Systemes, Ubisoft Pledge to Help Rebuild the Notre-Dame

Moved by the sight of the fire-ravaged Notre-Dame, Dassault Systemes CEO Bernard Charles offers up technology from his company for the reconstruction of the 800-year-old Gothic cathedral.

Game publisher Ubisoft also pledged €500K to help. Ubisoft's game Assassin's Creed Unity features a detailed model of the Notre-Dame in its game environment. The model may now become a reference in the reconstruction.

Another detailed point-cloud model is the work of the late Professor Andrew Tallon from Vassar College. Specializing in medieval architecture, Tallon scanned many ancient structures, including the Notre-Dame.

(For more on technology's role in the reconstruction, read the full article here.)

Siemens PLM Software Releases Kineo 7.0

Siemens PLM releases Kineo 7.0, a suite of software for robotics simulation.

Highlights include KineoWorks, with new trajectory simulation/optimization tools; Kineo Flexible Cables, with enhanced dress pack simulation with cable retraction systems; Kineo Collision Detector, with improved performance and new point cloud-wireframe tests; and KineoWorks Interact, with new and improved tools for developing Kineo-enabled applications.

Autodesk University Calls for Papers

Want a free conference pass to AU 2019 hosted by Autodesk? You may want to submit a proposal for a paper, a class, or an inspiring talk.

The show is still 7 months away, but conference organizers will begin accepting papers April 30.

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Unified Modeling And Simulation (MODSIM) For Sustainable Product Development

Companies in all sectors must address the need for greater sustainability to meet customer demands. The development of new products necessitates rigorous testing and evaluation, while efforts must be made to decrease emissions and operate in a more economical fashion.

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