Merry Christmas from the Matrix Team

Datum360 - The difference is effective Information Asset Management and speed of implementation!  It enables owner operators and EPCs to ensure right information is delivered to the right place at the right time, improving project and operational efficiency by:

• increasing information quality
• eliminating duplication of effort
• reducing delays and errors due to low quality or missing data, thus reducing data handling costs.

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• Need an electronic device drop tested?
• Need thermal stress analysis on an electro-mechanical device?
• Need a cooling system designed?
• Need electro-structural-acoustic analysis of speakers/headphones?

The ability to predict the performance of Electro Magnetic (EM) systems can lead to significantly lower lead times and reduce the need for expensive, time-consuming physical tests.  Matrix offers a complete Electromagnetic Analysis service using the CST Studio suite of software from Dassault Systèmes, covering the full range of electromagnetic applications:

• Circuit simulation
• Magnetostatic devices
• Radio frequency antennas and filters
• PCBs and cable harnesses down to motors, sensors and transformers

Some specific application areas of interest to NZ companies include:

• Analysis of contactless gears and actuators that use permanent magnets to predict input/output forces and torques.
• Prediction of eddy currents and Joule heating in electro-magnetic devices to prevent overheating.
• Design and placement of Bluetooth antenna systems.
• Prediction of specific absorption rates (SAR) for mobile devices.

Let's discuss how we can help

Hot off the Press:

 

Aras receives top scores in Product Vision, Implementation and Sustainability, Configurability and Flexibility, and BOM Management criteria. Read full article

 

How your Legacy PLM is holding you back

We've said it before and it continues to resonate: “Legacy” PLM systems aren’t capable of meeting the ever-growing complexity of today’s smart connected products.  The solution? Manufacturers need to take a new approach - implementing a Product Innovation Platform that's designed to meet the challenges of today's marketplace as well as those of the future. In other words, a modern system that simply works.

Why legacy PLM systems miss the mark / Learn how Aras is truly different!

 

ACE US 2018: Mark Your Calendars!

Only 110 days until ACE 2018, read more!

 

 

 

Combine BlueCielo Meridian Enterprise with IBM Enterprise Asset Management solution MAXIMO to greatly increase access to essential, asset-related technical data.  Instead of uploading or linking documents manually against each asset in MAXIMO, the integrated solution with BlueCielo reduces the effort for initial upload, but after release of a new version of the documents, the links do not have to be created again.  This allows Operations & Maintenance to always work with up-to-date technical asset information. Redlines and remarks can also be made (even during the night shifts) which can be picked up by Engineering during daytime. This bi-directional communication increases level of confidence on data status and safety on-site.

MAXIMO Maintenance and Engineering Connected

 Let's discuss how we can hlep

 

Break free from your desk with Meridian Mobile app!  Work anywhere using phone or tablet.

• Access up-to-date docs and PDFs if out of office or in the field
• Maximise efficiency/avoid project delays by progressing workflow items even if away from your desk
• Find info easily on the go by searching on document properties and navigating with thumbnail images
• Improve collaboration by adding comments with actions or assigning action items to others
• Optimise and align processes with your specific requirements by configuring workflows, actions and access restrictions.

Webinar on demand

 

Accruent Acquires BlueCielo

BlueCielo has been acquired by Accruent, the world’s leading provider of software and services that enable organisations to manage the full lifecycle of their physical resources. Accruent provides solutions complementary to Meridian, including facility management, predictive maintenance, and IoT-based equipment control.

Read more on Accruent acquiring BlueCielo

 

Experts abound! 3rd Bluecielo Certified specialist on-board

We understand the importance of investing in expert, highly trained staff to ensure our clients receive exceptional support.  Terry van Hattum, who recently joined the Matrix team, has acheived BlueCielo Certified Specialist accreditation, taking us to 3 in-house specialists to service our valuable user base - Stuart Hodder / Rahul Bagchi / Terry van Hattum

A certified specialist has proven BlueCielo product knowledge to deliver high quality Engineering Document Management implementations. They're recognised as able to implement BlueCielo solutions to a standard that meets customers’ increasingly demanding business requirements.

AECOsim Building Designer CONNECT Edition

A multi-discipline application enabling Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes for:

• design
• engineering analysis
• document production
• visualisation

to provide integrated tools for architects, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers.  Data rich models can be shared using industry standard exchange formats for construction delivery and facility operations.

What's new in AECOsim CONNECT? 

Need training to transition to CONNECT?

Matrix and Bentley invite you to our free NZ user groups. These are intended for current and potential users of Microstran, STAAD, Structural Enterprise License, MicroStation and AutoPIPE.

• CAD user group, Mon 26 Feb, Register
• Civil user group, Mon 25 Jun, Register
• Structural user group, Fri 16 Feb, Register
• AutoPIPE user group, Mon 19 Feb, Register

Would like a user group in your area? Let us know

 

 

 

STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition - biggest, most exciting Structural Analysis and Design software update ever. 

 

• Design structures without boundaries!
• New physical modeller optimised to support BIM workflows, increase efficiency and save 20% on an average project by the ability to re-use information.
• 64-bit advance solver exponentially speeds up analysis to handle bigger, more complex models
• Take advantage of local and global design opportunities with support of NZ/Australian standards and 90+ international standards

Join our FREE event as Bentley experts demonstrate end-to-end workflows using the latest analysis and deasign advancements in STAAD.Pro.

 

When: 16 Feb, 2.30pm start

Where: Matrix

Register

 

Matrix are also running scheduled 2-day training courses on STAAD.Pro at both Fundamentals and Advanced levels.  See full training details.

Here's a quick glance. Full schedule here.

• AECOsim User Update​, Register interest
• AutoPIPE Fundamentals, 20-21Feb Register
• AutoPIPE Advanced, 22-23 Feb Register
• Computational Fluid Dynamics, 1-2 Mar Register
• Finite Element Analysis, 15-16 Mar, Register
• MAXSURF Modeller Fundamentals, Register
  MicroStation Essentials, 30Jan-1Feb Register
• MicroStation Advanced, 20-22Mar Register
• MicroStation User Update V8i-CONNECT, 28Feb Register
• *Microstran Fundamentals*, 1May Register
• MX to Open Roads Designer, Register interest
• STAAD.Pro Fundamentals, 12-13 Feb, Register
• STAAD.Pro Advanced, 14-15 Feb, Register

*Our last Microstran general purpose structural analysis course was at capacity so register now. 

Our office closes 5pm on Friday 22nd December and re-opens on Monday 15th January 2018. If you have any issues about support coverage over this period, please contact us. 

 

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe, well-deserved break over the holiday period.