News & Press Releases

San Francisco, CA & Concord, MA -- February 6, 2008 – SpaceClaim Corporation, a leading provider of 3D design solutions and Novedge, LLC, the leading online CAD/CAM store, today announced their partnership to expand distribution of the SpaceClaim’s innovative 3D design product offerings through the Internet. SpaceClaim Professional, LT and LTX provide intuitive 3D modeling capabilities for the creation of complex solid models - adding a valuable “link” to the product design workflow – and are now available to Novedge customers through the convenience of the Novedge online store.
 
“We are very excited at the opportunity to offer SpaceClaim to our customers,” said Cristiano Sacchi, Ph.D., CEO of Novedge. “SpaceClaim is truly an innovative interactive solid digital modeler and we believe that our customers will significantly benefit from the enhanced productivity that SpaceClaim provides.”
 
SpaceClaim’s product line provides a revolutionary solid modeling environment with a streamlined interface. SpaceClaim delivers a radical new paradigm for creating 3D solid models, allowing an extended development team to work with CAD models regardless of the originating CAD system. SpaceClaim liberates the participants in the workflow chain to finally utilize “best-of-breed” systems without incurring the usual friction and penalties associated with interoperability.
 
“We’re delighted that Novedge has begun offering our intuitive 3D design solutions to its conceptual design, 2D, CAE and CAM customers,” said Mike Payne, SpaceClaim CEO. “The Novedge partnership introduces users to an interoperable 3D design environment that will expand their choice in solutions. It’s the perfect complement to expand production CAD environments.”
 
Because of the high level of interoperability that SpaceClaim provides with all CAD/CAM systems, Novedge also offers special bundled packages with SpaceClaim and complementary software products. Rhino, from Robert McNeel and Associates, is the perfect example of a seamlessly compatible complementary product that is offered in a bundle with SpaceClaim.
 
Robert McNeel & Associates President Bob McNeel supports the bundled package Novedge extends to customers: “SpaceClaim’s 3D design solution has a similar philosophy to Rhino’s that other CAD tools don’t share,” said McNeel. "The Rhino/SpaceClaim solution offers a complete round trip workflow using Rhino's .3dm file format, enabling conceptual designers the ability to create the outer design in Rhino and component design in SpaceClaim, all integrated in .3dm.”
 
 
About Novedge
Founded in 2003, Novedge LLC, a privately held company based in San Francisco, CA, is the leading online store of design, graphics, and manufacturing software and accessories. Thanks to its extensive catalog and unique proprietary interactive technology, Novedge offers a comprehensive and unparalleled way to research and purchase CAD and graphics software online.
 
 
About SpaceClaim Corporation
SpaceClaim Corporation is a privately held company with a foundation in 3D mechanical design. SpaceClaim provides a breakthrough 3D design solution that enhances engineers’ and designers’ productivity by empowering them to create, contribute to, and share designs in a 3D digital form. SpaceClaim has assembled a world-class team of prominent executives, product developers, board members, and advisors with unrivaled experience in bringing the next generation of 3D solid modeling software to market. Founded in September 2005, SpaceClaim is backed by Borealis Ventures, Kodiak Venture Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners and Needham Capital Partners. For more information, visit www.SpaceClaim.com or download our 3D CAD trial.

Campell, CA - February 24, 2005 – After a discussion with Dr. Cristiano Sacchi, CEO of Novedge, LLC the owner and operator of the www.novedge.com online CAD store, David Heller, President of Internet Business Systems, Inc. (IBSystems) and parent company of its www.CADalog.com CAD e-store herewith formally apologizes to Novedge in response to its allegation of copyright infringement.
Both companies represent and sell for the same software vendor, and the issue at hand was the alleged use of copyrighted images of that vendor’s product boxes from the Novedge web site used in an email promotion sent by CADalog.com to its subscribers yesterday.
Dr. Sacchi was quick to notify Mr. Heller of this potential infringement by email. Upon receipt of this notification the images in question were immediately removed from the mailing to limit any further damage to Novedge, and then Mr. Heller contacted Dr. Sacchi by phone.
During discussions with Mr. Heller, Dr. Sacchi said that, “We take our intellectual property very seriously and are very distressed that a competing web site (CADalog.com) used copyrighted material from our site to promote a product in competition with us.”
Mr. Heller said, “As president of IBSystems, CADalog.com’s parent company, I take full responsibility for this situation and have agreed to issue this press release because I realize how important protection of intellectual property is to companies like ours. We’ve been in business for more than ten years and this is the first error in judgment of this nature that’s slipped past me, and it won’t happen again.”
Both parties agreed that by issuing this press release Novedge, LLC considers its interests satisfied regarding this matter and will not seek a further legal remedy.
 
 
About Novedge
Novedge LLC is a privately held company based in San Francisco, CA, that operates the leading online store of CAD/CAM software and accessories. Thanks to its large catalog and unique interactive technology, Novedge offers a comprehensive and unparalleled way to research and purchase design and manufacturing software online.
 
 
About IBSystems
IBSystems is a leading provider of web portals and virtual trade shows targeted at computer modeling professional audiences. Its EDACafe.com, MCADCafe.com, CADalog.com, FreeCADApps.com, GISCafe.com, AECCafe.com, PCBCafe, DCCCafe, NanotechCafe, and TechJobsCafe web portals bring valuable resources and timely information and job opportunities to professionals in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Mechanical Computer Aided Design (MCAD), Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Architectural Engineering (AEC), Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Digital Content Creation (DCC), and Nanotechnology industries. Its TechJobsCafe brings employers and jobseekers together in each of these high-tech fields. IBSystems complements their portals with Virtual Trade shows and online publications. Please visit http://www.ibsystems.com to learn more about IBSystems.

San Francisco - January 26, 2005 - Novedge LLC, the leading online CAD/CAM store, offering the largest catalog of design software products, announces record revenue and web traffic growth during 2004. Web traffic has grown to more than 1.5 million unique visitors during 2004 and revenues have grown by more than 500% compared to 2003.
 
These exceptional results highlight the effectiveness of the Novedge online store, which combines the convenience of e-commerce with an easy to browse, information-rich catalog currently offering more than 600 products.
 
”Our continuous effort to offer more quality CAD/CAM products and the easiest way to research and purchase them is clearly paying off,” said Franco Folini, Novedge President. ”Our constant focus on adding accurate product information and improving the usability of our web site has made our online store one of the most visited sites in the CAD/CAM space. Revenue and traffic growth is the logical consequence of our relentless work to enhance our customer experience.”
 
”Novedge's rapid growth does not really come as a surprise to me,” said Mark Hewick of Nemetschek North America. ”As a CAD software vendor we are pleased to work with such a competent and dedicated team. They represent us very professionally in the marketplace and their growth numbers clearly reflect their high level of sales and marketing skills.”
 
 
About Novedge
Novedge LLC is a privately held company based in San Francisco, CA, that operates the leading online store of CAD/CAM software and accessories. Thanks to its large catalog and unique interactive technology, Novedge offers a comprehensive and unparalleled way to research and purchase design and manufacturing software online.

San Francisco, CA – September 14, 2004 – Novedge LLC, the leading online CAD/CAM store offering the largest catalog of design software products, announces its new Associate Program. With the introduction of the new Associate Program, Novedge is offering a great revenue generation opportunity to all web sites in the CAD/CAM & Design area. Novedge’s Associates can add links to any page of the Novedge online store in order to provide additional product related information to their visitors. Novedge offers generous referral fees to all the Associates driving customers to its online store.
 
Novedge also provides Associates with powerful online tools to create ready to use sophisticated graphical links to specific Novedge pages. Associates can leverage the connection between their content and Novedge’s, thus maximizing the benefits to their visitors while generating revenues.
 
”We are providing one of the most advanced and rewarding Associate Program available on the web”, said Franco Folini, President of Novedge. ”This new Associate Program is a key component of our strategy to increase awareness in the CAD/CAM community about our high quality services and attractive prices.”
 
”We were very impressed with Novedge’s Associates Program support tools and real time reporting system,” said www.CADchat.com owner David Whynot. ”I am excited about the opportunity to add links to Novedge on my web site because of their reputation as a quality online store and the breadth and depth of technical information and documentation they offer. It’s a valuable resource for all CADchat.com site visitors.”
 
 
About Novedge
Novedge LLC is a privately held company based in San Francisco, CA, that operates the leading online store of CAD/CAM software and accessories. Thanks to its large catalog and unique interactive technology, Novedge offers a comprehensive and unparalleled way to find and purchase design and manufacturing software online.

Mountain View, CA - July 22, 2004 - Eovia Corporation, developer and publisher of leading 3D animation, modeling and rendering software, announces today that they have teamed with the largest online CAD-CAM store, Novedge LLC to distribute Amapi Pro, Amapi Designer and Carrara Studio.
 
Featuring advanced NURBS 3D modeling, Amapi Pro is the tool of choice for the professional designer. Amapi Designer delivers powerful 3D capabilities and an ease-of-use suitable for beginning as well as advanced users. Carrara Studio offers an affordable and accessible solution for 3D modeling, animation and rendering. All products are available for Macintosh and Windows.
 
“We were very impressed with Novedge’s depth of offerings and tutorials,” says Eovia CEO Philippe Richard. “The Novedge store is a great resource for our current users and yet another way to introduce new creative designers to the Eovia line.”
 
“We have always been very focused on the unique needs of the individuals within the design industry and are always looking to provide them access to quality tools,” said Franco Folini, President of Novedge. “Many regard Eovia’s tools as essential to their profession. We are happy to serve them, and look forward to a long-lasting relationship with Eovia.”
 
 
About Eovia Corporation
Eovia Corp. develops and publishes award-winning 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software. Versatility, affordability and unmatched ease-of-use are among the characteristics that define Eovia products as the most creative and efficient tools in their category. Eovia’s products seamlessly integrate into the design process by supporting industry standard 2D and 3D formats. Founded in November 2000, with offices in both the US and Europe, Eovia is dedicated to providing affordable, unsurpassed 3D solutions for creative professionals as well as a launch pad for those just getting started.
 
 
About Novedge
Novedge LLC is a privately held company based in San Francisco, CA, that operates the leading online store of CAD/CAM software and accessories. Thanks to its large catalog and unique interactive technology, Novedge offers a comprehensive and unparalleled way to find and purchase design and manufacturing software online.

July 8, 2004 – Lifemode Interactive announces that it has signed two more reseller agreements with Novedge LLC to distribute LIFESTUDIO:HEADR 2.6 box version throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, and with weltenbauer, throughout the Germany.
 
The products are available in three versions: LIFESTUDIO:HEAD 2.6 Standard Editor Package, LIFESTUDIO:HEAD 2.6 Standard Artist Package, and LIFESTUDIO:HEAD 2.6 Pro Package. They are also available by electronic download as well as box shipment, directly from weltenbauer in Germany and Novedge in USA.
 
All USA sales enquiries will be provided by Novedge LLC and you can contact them for prices and availability either by telephoning +1 (866) 362 8970 or by visiting the website www.novedge.com.
 
 
About weltenbauer.
weltenbauer. is a team of professionals specialising in consulting and sales, training and development of new tools for 3D Graphics and Animation, Compositing, Digital Video and Real-time 3D Applications. We invent new concepts without boundaries – in means of platform, O/S, individual or packaged software/hardware solution – and turn them into reality for our customers. Whether you purchase a specific software package from weltenbauer. or an individually for you specified 3D Workstation or a High-End Renderfarm – we always find the most inventive, stable and cost-effective solution for our customers. We concentrate our own development on real-time 3D and VR Systems. In means of service we focus on systems consulting and 3D Real-time presentation systems. Our partners are companies such as Alias, Discreet, yello! or more3D.
 
 
About Novedge
Novedge LLC is a privately held company based in San Francisco, CA, that operates the leading online store of CAD/CAM software and accessories. Thanks to its large catalog and unique interactive technology, Novedge offers a comprehensive and unparalleled way to find and purchase design and manufacturing software online.

San Francisco, CA - September 9, 2003 – Novedge LLC, the leading online CAD/CAM store, announces a significant expansion of its product offering.
 
Currently offering a dozen different brands, Novedge has rapidly established itself as the leading online CAD/CAM store. The offered product range covers the complete spectrum of design and manufacturing software, including solid and surface modeling, drafting, document and data visualization, data translation and CAM.
 
Never before has a single online store been able to offer such a wide array of CAD/CAM products complemented by detailed technical information and documentation. For the first time all the necessary information to make an educated and rational CAD/CAM purchase is available in one place. For each of the more than one hundred products available, Novedge provides a clear description, links to the original documentation, comparative tables, related products, suggested readings and much more. All this in addition to the best prices available on the Internet.
 
"We are continuing to expand and improve our online CAD/CAM store to provide a completely new experience for CAD/CAM buyers", said Franco Folini, President of Novedge. "With the recent expansion of our offering and all the provided information we are strengthening our position as the best place to find and purchase CAD/CAM products."
 
 
About Novedge
Novedge LLC is a privately held company based in San Francisco, CA, that operates the leading online store of CAD/CAM software and accessories. Thanks to its large catalog and unique interactive technology, Novedge offers a comprehensive and unparalleled way to find and purchase design and manufacturing software online.

San Francisco, CA - May 28, 2003 – Novedge LLC, the most advanced online store for design and manufacturing software, announced the launch of its new web site today.
 
Novedge provides an innovative and effective approach for buyers of design and manufacturing software to quickly gather the critical information needed for their purchasing decisions. On their highly accessible web site, customers can effortlessly find valuable product information and reviews, download evaluation copies of software and browse field-specific technical books. A very powerful tool for instant e-mail quotations and easy online purchase completes the offering.
 
“We are radically changing the way people research and purchase design and manufacturing software,” said Franco Folini, President of Novedge. “People want clear and well structured information they can use and a convenient way to purchase. This is what we provide.”
 
Complete design, visualization and data-translation solutions are immediately available on Novedge’s web site; several others will soon be added to the offering.
 
To learn more about the Novedge online store visit: www.novedge.com.
 
 
About Novedge
Novedge LLC is a privately held company that markets quality software products for the design and manufacturing industry. By heavily investing in interactive technology, Novedge offers a comprehensive and unparalleled way to research and purchase design and manufacturing software online.