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Rochester, NY (PRWEB) January 17, 2012 EMA Design Automation? (http://www.ema-eda.com), a full-service provider of mechanical and electrical CAD tools, today announced the release of FootprintGen?an app which accurately automates the generation of complex PCB footprint (land pattern) models in a fraction of the time compared to typical manual methods. Both user-defined and the IPC-7351 standard settings are fully supported across a broad range of component families. ?Footprint creation is a constant challenge for PCB designers,? said Manny Marcano, president and CEO of EMA. ?Today?s complex components have upwards of 2,000 pins or more, many with unique pad stack configurations, specific corporate drafting specifications, and manufacturing requirements. FootprintGen simplifies the task and saves designers critical project time.? The process, driven by rules, settings, and component dimensioning forms, accurately builds parts in a consistent and repetitive process. A...

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) January 23, 2012 Fractal Design, a leading manufacturer of computer cases, has announced that online retailer Newegg Inc., has awarded Fractal Design North America Inc. with an Eggie Award for Best New Vendor. The Eggie Award recognizes the outstanding contributions made by Newegg's vendors and customers in 2011 and was presented at the Newegg Eggie Awards event at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. Fractal Design computer cases have garnered numerous industry accolades and praise for their minimalistic Scandinavian design, attention to detail, and focus on value. Following successes in worldwide markets, Fractal Design products were launched in North America in 2011. ?We are honored to receive this prestigious award from our partners at Newegg,? said Paul Heimbuch, President of Fractal Design North America. ?With a reputation for unparalleled attention to customer satisfaction and top-level service, Newegg was most certainly a key asset in the successful launch...

Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) January 20, 2012 Ringling College of Art and Design today announced that actor Elijah Wood is participating in the Ringling College Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab on January 23rd and 24th. The Studio Lab is a collaboration between Ringling College and Future of Films, LLC. Elijah Wood was a critically acclaimed actor by age 9, now known best known for his high-profile role as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson?s stunning The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Mr. Woods has been successful in resisting typecasting by choosing varied roles in critically acclaimed films such as ?Bobby,? ?Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,? ?Sin City,? ?Green Street? and ?Everything Is Illuminated.? Widely regarded as one of the most gifted actors of his generation, Elijah Wood continues to challenge himself with roles spanning the spectrum of style and genre. Wood is currently in production on Franck Khalfoun's re-make of the thriller "Maniac." Wood stars as Frank Zito, a ...