SolidWorks, a leading developer of 3D mechanical
design solutions, has unveiled a new version of its 3D software featuring more
than 250 customer-requested enhancements, including performance that is 15 times
faster than competing midrange software. By exponentially accelerating large
assembly processing and automating hundreds of tedious tasks, SolidWorks 2004
unleashes design and engineering creativity to make better, more attractive,
more marketable products in a fraction of the time competing software takes,
claims the company. SolidWorks 2004 is available in 12 languages worldwide in
three configurations.
It has a powerful drawing automation enhancement
that let designers create production-level drawings from large assemblies faster
than ever. New lightweight drawings let users create assembly drawings without
loading every component into memory. By simply dragging and dropping an assembly
into a drawing, a user can generate 2D views of a 10,000-piece assembly in about
10 seconds. SolidWorks 2004 also enables design engineers to generate a single
bill of materials for multiple projects with numerous parts, quantities, and
configurations, a key process in accelerating a design to manufacturing. Other
important new drawing automation elements include auto ballooning, hole tables,
and revision tracking tables. Timesaving, productivity-enhancing capabilities
like these result in products that look, work, and sell better.
Contact:
Laura Kozikowski
SolidWorks Corporation
Tel: +1 978-371-5077
E-mail: laurak@solidworks.com
SMC EZ Switch
SMC
Networks has announced the launch of two new EZ Switch 10/100/1000 Gigabit switches,
a five-port and a eight-port version (SMC8505T and SMC8508T), and a 32-bit Gigabit
Ethernet PCI network card, the EZ Card 1000 (SMC9452TX) which lead SMC's new
line of products that bring affordable Gigabit connections all the way to the
desktop in any business environment. The SMC EZ Switch 10/100/1000 five- and
eight-port switches (SMC8505T and SMC8508T) bring the blazing speed of Gigabit
copper to the desktop with five or eight auto-MDIX ports backed by an 8K MAC
address table to ensure support for even the largest of networks. The only switch
of its kind with FCC class B and jumbo frame support, these new switches are
suitable not just for the enterprise, but even for SOHO environments where power
applications demand increased speed and bandwidth. On the desktop itself, the
new EZ Card 1000 copper Gigabit Ethernet adapter (SMC9452TX) completes the connection
for Gigabit Ethernet performance all the way. A high-performance, cost-effective
32-bit PCI network adapter, the EZ Card 1000 provides an excellent solution
for applications that require high-speed and highly-reliable network connectivity.
Offering connectivity at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps, the EZ Card 1000 (SMC9452TX)
supports full duplex to maximise the network's potential speed while accommodating
the existing infrastructure. Fully-complaint with IEEE standards, the SMC9452TX
is the perfect solution for delivering high throughput with minimal strain on
the CPU. Advanced features like TCP and UDP Checksum, flow control, jumbo frame
support, and 802.3p ensure data integrity, even under heavy loading. Those features,
combined with a management tool set that includes the Marvell virtual cable
tester technology for cable diagnostics, wake-on-LAN, SNMP and RMON, make the
EZ Card 1000 an ideal choice for bringing Gigabit connectivity to today's high-performance
workstations.
Shree Infotech Systems has launched Visual
Prolog 6.1, the latest generation of the Visual Prolog logical programming language.
Visual Prolog is a complete programming environment with graphical development
environment, compiler, linker, and debugger. Visual Prolog 6.1 will support
industrial strength programming of complex knowledge emphasised problems. Visual
Prolog 6.1 is a very powerful and safe programming language combining the best
features of many programming paradigms in a consistent and elegant way. The
development environment has also been vastly improved to make programming simpler
and provide even better assistance in advanced tasks. It supports advanced client-server
and three-tier solutions. Visual Prolog is especially well suited for dealing
with complex knowledge in staff planning, hospital booking, airport decision
support, airline decision support, shop floor scheduling, etc. All the systems
are written entirely in Visual Prolog. By utilising the powerful object system
you can architect the application very rigidly and at the same time benefit
from loose coupling. This will enable the user to reduce development and maintenance
cost. Currently the system is available for free in a non-commercial personal
context.
Contact :
Satish Kulkarni
Shree Infotech Systems
Tel: (20) 543 4533 / 5422109
Mobile : 98220-67295.
E-mail: shrinfo@vsnl.com
LiFY LiFY Developer
Linux For You has released a LiFY Developer,
a developer version of LiFY. It is integrated with free programming tools, documentations
and tutorials. It is totally free for any personal and business use. LiFY developer
will make possible for new software developers to set up their entrepreneurial
operations. It will also drastically reduce costs for existing software development
companies. LiFY Developer will expand the utility of Linux towards software
development with some of the finest software development tools and tutorials.
LiFY is also the world's first operating system that is built on Linux kernel
2.6. It also includes the complete source code of LiFY and developer applications.
The development tools included with LiFY Developer include Anjunta (advanced
IDE for C/C++), KDevelop (multi-platform IDE), GAMBAS (Visual Basic like development
environment), Tora (Toolkit for Oracle), Visual TCL, PTUI, DBFORMS, Emacs, gdb,
CVS, Zope, PHPMyAdmin, Jalopy, RHIDE, Perl, C/C++ and others. It also contains
a tutorials on Perl programming, shell programming, Linux programming, Network
programming, PHP programming, TCL, Software development practices, Porting,
MySQL, and many others.
Alcatel
recently unveiled its One Touch 320 feature-rich mobile for first level buyers
in the Indian market. The phone is priced at Rs 3,995 and is available in two
colours—silver grey and blue. The phone offers a good degree of voice clarity
and comes with a loudspeaker for hands-free calls. The phone comes with clear,
loud ring tone, which can also be programmed with a quieter ring tone and a
silent, vibrating alert when discretion is important. Users can choose their
ring tone from 15 polyphonic tunes; covering everything from whimsical tunes
to patriotic anthems. Its lithium-ion battery gives users up to 7 hours of talk
time and the standby time for the mobile phone is 120 hours. A compact, high-performance
mobile, the compact One Touch 320 weighs 80 grams and is only 20 mm thick. It
has an integrated aerial and a high resolution screen (112 x 64 pixels). The
large, backlit screen is highly readable in any lighting conditions, while the
direct-access keys and improved on-screen menu are easy to use. It also comes
with a caller group identification function, a built-in clock and calendar,
with programmable reminders. The phone has an integrated 100-contact directory,
in addition to the SIM card's directory and a diary for the user to programme
alarms for not-to-be-missed appointments. Apart from being light in weight and
compact, The One-Touch 320 has keys for quick access to the directory, voicemail
service and all other function (audio profile, diary, etc) whose parameters
can be set quickly and simply. The instrument is available with all leading
vendors in the country.
GrapeCity India Spread for .NET Bundle
GrapeCity
India recently announced the launch of Spread for .NET Bundle in India under
its exclusive tie-up with FarPoint Technologies. Spread for .NET Bundle is now
a part of GrapeCity India's PowerTools range of software components. Spread
for .NET Bundle combines Spread for Web forms and Spread for Windows forms into
one package so software developers can easily add grids and spreadsheets to
ASP.NET and .NET Windows applications. By using Spread for .NET Bundle's extensive
feature set, developers will be able to reduce development time and costs and
improve developer productivity. Developers will also get the advantage of local
consultation, buying convenience, and professional support when it is needed."
Spread for Web forms is the professional grid/spreadsheet for ASP.NET development.
It offers excellent design time support for rapid development using Spread Designer
and supports in-cell editing and validation. Software developers have complete
customisation at the cell level. Styles can be applied at the table, row, column
and cell level, and can offer customised views. Spread for Web Forms supports
paging, cells spanning, multiple line headers, sorting, a rich set of cell types
and many other features. Spread for Windows Forms is the professional grid/spreadsheet
for .NET development. Software developers can use multiple sheets to categorise
their information, similar to Microsoft Excel. Using the bound mode, developers
can connect to their favourite data source to display and edit information.
Data can be displayed in hierarchical or flat view. Data can be displayed in
multiple panes to allow the end-user to customise their own pane view.
Contact:
Pipson Sebastian Mampilli
GrapeCity India
Pipson@grapecity.com
Tel: (11) 26463661 / 3668 / 3654 / 3853
Website: www.grapecity.com/india
Logitech Power Optical Duo
Logitech
has announced the launch of the new Power Optical Duo—a combination of the Logitech
Cordless Optical mouse and the stylish Power Keyboard with built-in RF receiver.
Since the RF receiver is built-in inside the keyboard you save more space on
your desktop. The product is available with all leading Logitech dealers for
Rs 2,750 and comes with a two-year warranty. Quick and easy to set-up, the sophisticated
and comfortable Power Keyboard gives users a series of buttons providing one-touch
access to favorite tasks and applications, like Windows Explorer or a browser.
It also features a detachable palm rest. With optical technology, there’s no
sticking, more precise tracking, greater durability, less maintenance, and flexibility
to use the mouse on a wider variety of surfaces, without a mouse pad. The cordless
optical mouse has been engineered to maximise battery life in every way possible.
With smart power management capabilities and a custom optical sensor, it is
designed to intelligently alternate between sleep and wake modes. When in use,
it’s in full-run mode. Conversely, when not in use, it powers down to preserve
precious battery life.
Iomega is now shipping two new external
hard drives with a dual interface design that provides computer users with a
high-capacity data storage and back-up solution that is both versatile and easy-to-use.
The Iomega HDD 40 GB portable hard drive and the Iomega HDD 120 GB desktop hard
drive now feature compatibility for both USB 2.0 and FireWire, which makes switching
between PC and Mac computers easy. Each drive includes two standard cable connections
on the back of the drive, one Firewire cable connection and one USB 2.0 connection
(backward compatible to USB 1.1). Both drives also ship with a USB and Firewire
cable making out-of-the-box, plug-and-play storage possible. For computer users
who wish to switch between desktop or notebook computer systems or upgrade an
old computer system, the dual interface drive provides more options than a typical
external hard drive. The Iomega HDD 40 GB portable hard drive and the Iomega
HDD 120 GB desktop hard drive also feature fast rotational speeds of up to 7200
rpm as well as transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps, which makes transfer, backup
or editing of video and other large files more efficient. Both Iomega HDD drives
ship with Iomega automatic backup software for full system backups and Symantec
Norton Ghost 2003 software for disaster recovery. With the included Norton Ghost
2003 software, users can capture an exact image of the PC’s main hard drive,
including all system files, settings and installed software. This proprietary
Iomega software solution provides automatic incremental backups of designated
directories. The software also lets users create multiple backup configurations,
set scheduled backups as needed, exclude unwanted files from their backups,
maintain multiple file revisions and much more. The 40 GB portable hard drive
and the 120 GB desktop hard drive are available in India for Rs 15,000. The
250 GB desktop version of the dual interface design is priced at Rs 21,000.
Contact:
Ingram Micro India
Tel: (44) 2233 3071
E-mail vishal.k@ingrammicro.co.in
Tech Pacific India
Tel: (22) 5596 0101
E-mail varsha.lapsia@techpacindia.com.
STMicroelectronics STi5517
STMicroelectronics
has introduced STi5517, the latest addition to its Omega family of STB decoder
solutions. The new System-on-Chip (SoC) device sets unprecedented standards
in terms of performance, security and integration while retaining full compatibility
with earlier solutions, thereby ensuring fast, safe and cost-effective product
migration. Suitable for use in cable, terrestrial and satellite TV applications,
the STi5517 builds on the success of the popular STi5516 by adding higher specification
graphics (RGB16) and enhanced security features, enabling customers to manufacture
cheaper and more secure STBs. In addition, the ST20 CPU speed has been increased
to 180 MHz, enabling a richer user experience through faster response times
and the ability to support a wider range of applications. Audio options include
MP3 decoding, Dolby Digital and Pro Logic decoding and support for SRS TruSurround
virtual surround sound. The STi5517 also includes a multi-channel DMA engine,
which, in combination with the enhanced RGB16 graphics, makes the device particularly
suitable for graphically rich applications such as DVB-MHP, browser-based middleware
and low-cost IPTV. The STi5517 has been designed to facilitate easy migration
from existing STB designs, most of which are based on earlier OMEGA devices
such as the STi5512/14/16. It is pin compatible with the STi5516 so customers
can easily take advantage of the STi5517’s new features without incurring the
cost of hardware redesign. Software drivers compatible with ST’s STAPI specifications
simplify porting from previous generation devices and all major IP blocks have
been kept software compatible. The device also supports legacy cable applications.
The STi5517 is supported by ST's royalty-free real-time operating system (OS20)
and industry leading ST20 development toolset, as well as extensive third-party
software support.
Creative
Technology recently announced three new additions to the award-winning Creative
Inspire speaker line. Building on the value and performance of the Inspire line,
the next generation of Inspire speakers incorporates a two-way speaker design
and includes Creative's first 7.1 PC speaker system—the Creative Inspire T7700.
Priced at only Rs 12,299, the Creative Inspire T7700 is slated for shipment
this month. New additions also include the 5.1 Creative Inspire T5400 and the
2.1 Creative Inspire T2900. The Creative Inspire T7700 is designed to deliver
accurate discrete 7.1 positional audio when paired with the Creative Sound Blaster
Audigy 2 ZS, but can also be used with any 5.1 or 6.1 sound card for an enveloping
audio experience. The side satellite speakers offer smoother pans and pinpoint
accuracy from the latest EAX or Microsoft DirectSound 3D games that are unavailable
in 5.1 solutions. In addition to the seven speaker satellites, the Creative
Inspire T7700 speaker system includes a high-quality reinforced wood subwoofer
with a 6.5 inches long-throw driver and a dual flared port tube for deep, clean
bass from PC games and DVD movies. The T7700 is equipped with Creative multi-speaker
system (CMSS) technology, an innovative EAX multi-channel up-mixing functionality
for an enveloping surround environment. CMSS dramatically enhances the playback
of 5.1/6.1 audio soundtracks and music files across the full 7.1 speaker configuration.
The audio control pod included with the T7700 integrates an M-port for streaming
music with compatible Creative audio players. The remote also features a line-in,
headphone jack, power on/off and convenient volume/bass controls.
SMC
Networks has announced the launch of two new EZ Switch 10/100/1000 Gigabit switches,
a five-port and a eight-port version (SMC8505T and SMC8508T), and a 32-bit Gigabit
Ethernet PCI network card, the EZ Card 1000 (SMC9452TX) which lead SMC's new
line of products that bring affordable Gigabit connections all the way to the
desktop in any business environment. The SMC EZ Switch 10/100/1000 five- and
eight-port switches (SMC8505T and SMC8508T) bring the blazing speed of Gigabit
copper to the desktop with five or eight auto-MDIX ports backed by an 8K MAC
address table to ensure support for even the largest of networks. The only switch
of its kind with FCC class B and jumbo frame support, these new switches are
suitable not just for the enterprise, but even for SOHO environments where power
applications demand increased speed and bandwidth. On the desktop itself, the
new EZ Card 1000 copper Gigabit Ethernet adapter (SMC9452TX) completes the connection
for Gigabit Ethernet performance all the way. A high-performance, cost-effective
32-bit PCI network adapter, the EZ Card 1000 provides an excellent solution
for applications that require high-speed and highly-reliable network connectivity.
Offering connectivity at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps, the EZ Card 1000 (SMC9452TX)
supports full duplex to maximise the network's potential speed while accommodating
the existing infrastructure. Fully-complaint with IEEE standards, the SMC9452TX
is the perfect solution for delivering high throughput with minimal strain on
the CPU. Advanced features like TCP and UDP Checksum, flow control, jumbo frame
support, and 802.3p ensure data integrity, even under heavy loading. Those features,
combined with a management tool set that includes the Marvell virtual cable
tester technology for cable diagnostics, wake-on-LAN, SNMP and RMON, make the
EZ Card 1000 an ideal choice for bringing Gigabit connectivity to today's high-performance
workstations. 
Alcatel
recently unveiled its One Touch 320 feature-rich mobile for first level buyers
in the Indian market. The phone is priced at Rs 3,995 and is available in two
colours—silver grey and blue. The phone offers a good degree of voice clarity
and comes with a loudspeaker for hands-free calls. The phone comes with clear,
loud ring tone, which can also be programmed with a quieter ring tone and a
silent, vibrating alert when discretion is important. Users can choose their
ring tone from 15 polyphonic tunes; covering everything from whimsical tunes
to patriotic anthems. Its lithium-ion battery gives users up to 7 hours of talk
time and the standby time for the mobile phone is 120 hours. A compact, high-performance
mobile, the compact One Touch 320 weighs 80 grams and is only 20 mm thick. It
has an integrated aerial and a high resolution screen (112 x 64 pixels). The
large, backlit screen is highly readable in any lighting conditions, while the
direct-access keys and improved on-screen menu are easy to use. It also comes
with a caller group identification function, a built-in clock and calendar,
with programmable reminders. The phone has an integrated 100-contact directory,
in addition to the SIM card's directory and a diary for the user to programme
alarms for not-to-be-missed appointments. Apart from being light in weight and
compact, The One-Touch 320 has keys for quick access to the directory, voicemail
service and all other function (audio profile, diary, etc) whose parameters
can be set quickly and simply. The instrument is available with all leading
vendors in the country.
GrapeCity
India recently announced the launch of Spread for .NET Bundle in India under
its exclusive tie-up with FarPoint Technologies. Spread for .NET Bundle is now
a part of GrapeCity India's PowerTools range of software components. Spread
for .NET Bundle combines Spread for Web forms and Spread for Windows forms into
one package so software developers can easily add grids and spreadsheets to
ASP.NET and .NET Windows applications. By using Spread for .NET Bundle's extensive
feature set, developers will be able to reduce development time and costs and
improve developer productivity. Developers will also get the advantage of local
consultation, buying convenience, and professional support when it is needed."
Spread for Web forms is the professional grid/spreadsheet for ASP.NET development.
It offers excellent design time support for rapid development using Spread Designer
and supports in-cell editing and validation. Software developers have complete
customisation at the cell level. Styles can be applied at the table, row, column
and cell level, and can offer customised views. Spread for Web Forms supports
paging, cells spanning, multiple line headers, sorting, a rich set of cell types
and many other features. Spread for Windows Forms is the professional grid/spreadsheet
for .NET development. Software developers can use multiple sheets to categorise
their information, similar to Microsoft Excel. Using the bound mode, developers
can connect to their favourite data source to display and edit information.
Data can be displayed in hierarchical or flat view. Data can be displayed in
multiple panes to allow the end-user to customise their own pane view. 
Logitech
has announced the launch of the new Power Optical Duo—a combination of the Logitech
Cordless Optical mouse and the stylish Power Keyboard with built-in RF receiver.
Since the RF receiver is built-in inside the keyboard you save more space on
your desktop. The product is available with all leading Logitech dealers for
Rs 2,750 and comes with a two-year warranty. Quick and easy to set-up, the sophisticated
and comfortable Power Keyboard gives users a series of buttons providing one-touch
access to favorite tasks and applications, like Windows Explorer or a browser.
It also features a detachable palm rest. With optical technology, there’s no
sticking, more precise tracking, greater durability, less maintenance, and flexibility
to use the mouse on a wider variety of surfaces, without a mouse pad. The cordless
optical mouse has been engineered to maximise battery life in every way possible.
With smart power management capabilities and a custom optical sensor, it is
designed to intelligently alternate between sleep and wake modes. When in use,
it’s in full-run mode. Conversely, when not in use, it powers down to preserve
precious battery life.
STMicroelectronics
has introduced STi5517, the latest addition to its Omega family of STB decoder
solutions. The new System-on-Chip (SoC) device sets unprecedented standards
in terms of performance, security and integration while retaining full compatibility
with earlier solutions, thereby ensuring fast, safe and cost-effective product
migration. Suitable for use in cable, terrestrial and satellite TV applications,
the STi5517 builds on the success of the popular STi5516 by adding higher specification
graphics (RGB16) and enhanced security features, enabling customers to manufacture
cheaper and more secure STBs. In addition, the ST20 CPU speed has been increased
to 180 MHz, enabling a richer user experience through faster response times
and the ability to support a wider range of applications. Audio options include
MP3 decoding, Dolby Digital and Pro Logic decoding and support for SRS TruSurround
virtual surround sound. The STi5517 also includes a multi-channel DMA engine,
which, in combination with the enhanced RGB16 graphics, makes the device particularly
suitable for graphically rich applications such as DVB-MHP, browser-based middleware
and low-cost IPTV. The STi5517 has been designed to facilitate easy migration
from existing STB designs, most of which are based on earlier OMEGA devices
such as the STi5512/14/16. It is pin compatible with the STi5516 so customers
can easily take advantage of the STi5517’s new features without incurring the
cost of hardware redesign. Software drivers compatible with ST’s STAPI specifications
simplify porting from previous generation devices and all major IP blocks have
been kept software compatible. The device also supports legacy cable applications.
The STi5517 is supported by ST's royalty-free real-time operating system (OS20)
and industry leading ST20 development toolset, as well as extensive third-party
software support.
Creative
Technology recently announced three new additions to the award-winning Creative
Inspire speaker line. Building on the value and performance of the Inspire line,
the next generation of Inspire speakers incorporates a two-way speaker design
and includes Creative's first 7.1 PC speaker system—the Creative Inspire T7700.
Priced at only Rs 12,299, the Creative Inspire T7700 is slated for shipment
this month. New additions also include the 5.1 Creative Inspire T5400 and the
2.1 Creative Inspire T2900. The Creative Inspire T7700 is designed to deliver
accurate discrete 7.1 positional audio when paired with the Creative Sound Blaster
Audigy 2 ZS, but can also be used with any 5.1 or 6.1 sound card for an enveloping
audio experience. The side satellite speakers offer smoother pans and pinpoint
accuracy from the latest EAX or Microsoft DirectSound 3D games that are unavailable
in 5.1 solutions. In addition to the seven speaker satellites, the Creative
Inspire T7700 speaker system includes a high-quality reinforced wood subwoofer
with a 6.5 inches long-throw driver and a dual flared port tube for deep, clean
bass from PC games and DVD movies. The T7700 is equipped with Creative multi-speaker
system (CMSS) technology, an innovative EAX multi-channel up-mixing functionality
for an enveloping surround environment. CMSS dramatically enhances the playback
of 5.1/6.1 audio soundtracks and music files across the full 7.1 speaker configuration.
The audio control pod included with the T7700 integrates an M-port for streaming
music with compatible Creative audio players. The remote also features a line-in,
headphone jack, power on/off and convenient volume/bass controls.