Latest News
Man and Machine Appointed As BIM Track Reseller
We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed as the exclusive UK reseller of BIM Track, the market leading collaborative platform for BIM coordination and issue tracking. BIM Tack supports buildingSMART’s IFC format for connection with other software environments through its API. It also currently supports through add-ins Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks and Tekla Structures natively. It’s easy to use interface and sophisticated data analytics makes BIM Track an essential tool on any BIM project. Please contact your Account Manager for more information.
Eureka – G-Code Simulation unleashed
Eureka have chosen Man and Machine as a UK reseller to help its customers increase machine productivity and avoid collision issues. Eureka performs a complete 3D-simulation of machine tools through a simple and intuitive graphical interface, starting from the G-code. Eureka helps to avoid risks of damaging expensive work pieces, breaking tools and fixtures or even crashing a CNC machine because of programming errors. Thanks to the possibility of customizations at any level, many important manufacturers have chosen Eureka as their own verification software and as a solution for their customers. Eureka supports any kind of machine and any controller on the market like: Heidenhain, Fanuc, Siemens, Num, OSAI, Z32, Fidia, Selca. Other controllers can be easily integrated on demand.
Co Builder Partnership announced
CoBuilder has chosen to partner with Man and Machine to help deliver on its promise to help the collection and distribution of BIM data on projects, to be done more consistently and more effectively. CoBuilder exploits the power of structured data to support the entire construction supply chain, giving manufacturers a cloud-based solution to deliver their data and designers and modellers a unique tool to easily add data to their BIM models. The concept of using structured data is fully supported by the UK BIM Alliance. The CoBuilder tool supports the methodology of Product Data Templates and is fully aligned to the standardisation being proposed by CEN 442. Please contact your Account Manager for more information.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Man and Machine is pleased to confirm that it has joined the CPD Certification Service membership, as it fully supports the professional development of its customers employees. As more and more industry bodies and organisations demand that training and development be structured and on-going, Man and Machine is committed to ensuring all its training courses are CPD approved. We are pleased to confirm that our ever-popular BIM for Project & Construction Professionals training course is the first to be certified and that the following are also being put forward for approval: BIM Fundamentals, BIM for Product manufacturers, COBie/IFC fundamentals, Revit Architecture Fundamentals.
Appointment as NetFabb Master Reseller
Man and Machine has been appointed by Autodesk as UK Master Reseller for NetFabb, it’s next generation of additive manufacturing solutions. NetFabb helps to streamline workflows, reduce build errors and bring products to market faster. It combines tools for lattice creation, topology optimisation, build preparation, metal process simulation, CNC machining workflow and machine export. If you would like more information or a trail version of NetFabb please contact your Account Manager at Man and Machine on 01844 263700.
Autodesk Legacy Promo
The Autodesk Legacy Promo is back! If you have an old licence of AutoCAD, suites or any other eligible product that is not on maintenance, Autodesk is offering 15% off if you trade it in and move onto a 1 or 3 year industry collection subscription. This includes the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection, Product Design and Manufacturing Collection or the Media and Entertainment Collection. Please contact your Account Manager for more information.
BIM 360 Changes
Autodesk are making some changes to the BIM 360 Platform. Effective 9th April 2018, the following BIM 360 products will be available; Docs, Build, Design, Glue, Plan.
Posted 28th March, 2018
Only One AutoCAD
As of 22nd March, Autodesk will combining different verticals of AutoCAD into Only One AutoCAD. This will include Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, Plant, MEP, Map 3D and Raster Design Toolsets.
Posted 26th March, 2018
Price Increases
As of 22nd March, Autodesk will be increasing prices on most subscriptions by approximately 2.5%. To avoid this price increase, contact your account manager or call us on 01844 263 700 to place your order.
Posted 1st March, 2018
Collection Price Increase
As of 22nd March, Autodesk will be increasing the price of industry collections by approximately 8.5%. Contact us on 01844 263700 to place your order before the 22nd and avoid the price increase.
Posted 19th February, 2018