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ROCHESTER, NYEMA Design Automation has received the Autodesk “Rookie Partner of the Year” award, and has been accepted into the 2011 Autodesk Platinum Club.

The award is given to the new reseller that has achieved the top booking in the Autodesk fiscal year; implements a best practice that can be shared across the channel; demonstrates a strong partnership/collaboration with Autodesk, and exhibits continuous utilization of Autodesk channel programs.

EMA is a developer and reseller of EDA and printed circuit board design software.

TOKYO – Leading EDA software developer Zuken said some of its sales operations were damaged in last Friday’s earthquake, but its main facilities in Yokohama were unaffected. Read more ...

WILSONVILLE, OR -- The battle over Mentor Graphics has quieted down, but is hardly over.

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DARMSTADT, GERMANYComputer Simulation Technology started a global series of free workshops this month.

The firm will explain how its CST Studio Suite version 2011 software is a critical tool for speeding the design cycle and ensuring high performance and reliability at all stages.

The workshops are for engineers and management interested in high-frequency or high data rate design , and will look at the key benefits of recent releases and how advances in high-performance computing have pushed the envelope of simulation complexity and reduced turnaround times.

Three application areas will be covered: microwave and RF design with a focus on antennas and antenna placement; signal and power integrity in high-speed circuits and how CST works with technology partners like Cadence to create optimized workflows, and controlling emissions and susceptibility to meet regulatory requirements.

For more information, visit www.cst.com/ws.

WILSONVILLE, OR -- A leading Mentor Graphics shareholder today announced it would withdraw its nominees for the board of the EDA software company, choosing instead to support an alternate slate of candidates offered by Carl Icahn.

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EVERYWHERE -- Virtual PCB opens its second day today with moderated chats on design reuse, component placement, tin whiskers and other compelling design and fabrication topics.

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