“Simulation accuracy has always been central to NCSIMUL, and that remains unchanged,” says Jasper Sanders, product manager for NCSIMUL, Hexagon’s Production Software division. “Selective Simulation gives programmers a more flexible way to work through complex programs. They can gain useful visibility much earlier, focus their attention on the operations that matter most, and still rely on the full NCSIMUL simulation engine for final verification.”

“Manufacturers are under pressure to make better use of time, skills, and machine capacity,” says Peter Ameloot, senior director EMEA North, Hexagon’s Production Software Division. “That pressure is felt strongly at the verification stage, where teams need confidence before a program reaches the machine, but cannot afford unnecessary delay. With this latest release, NCSIMUL helps engineers move through long, complex programs more intelligently, focusing their attention where it matters most.”

Read here for more information about NCSIMUL.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Codebeamer enables streamlined workflows, early issue detection, and maintained connectivity between Model-Based Development data, requirements, and validation results. This step helps automotive companies ensure that every stage of the vehicle development process is traceable and aligned. 

“As our vehicles become increasingly software driven, it is essential that our product development teams operate within a connected and disciplined development environment,” says Tomohiko Adachi, supreme principal engineer, KURUMA Development Division, Mazda Motor. “Codebeamer helps us strengthen requirements traceability and visibility, supporting greater alignment across teams as we continue to evolve our development approach.” 

Codebeamer helps teams streamline safety-critical development, enforce strict checkpoints, and reduce late-stage risks. Mazda will use the unified product data foundation to build a strong project knowledge base, replacing fragmented legacy tools. This integration enables improved quality, compliance, and efficient reuse of decisions and test results.

“Mazda is embracing software-defined vehicle development,” says Robert Dahdah, chief revenue officer, PTC. “Using Codebeamer helps consolidate dispersed documentation, supporting requirements management and collaboration, enabling faster decision-making, more efficient product development cycles, and enhanced quality, innovation, and collaboration.”

To find out more about Codebeamer, visit http://www.ptc.com/en/products/codebeamer. 

For related news on how Mazda is using Dell AI Tools to build a scalable data infrastructure, click here.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

EZtol streamlines 1D tolerance stack-up analysis, enabling engineers to quickly calculate, visualize, and validate tolerance impacts without a need for on error-prone spreadsheets. The result is faster design cycles, more accurate assemblies, and lower manufacturing risk, the company reports.

EZtol v3.2.1

Added ability to clone a stackup

• EZtol now allows users to create a copy of an existing stackup, and the new copy will remain independent of the original stackup. 

Added ability to redefine mating features of existing stackup

• EZtol now allows users to redefine mating features in an existing stackup. 

Switch license manager from Reprise to Flexera

• EZtol has switched license managers from Reprise to Flexera. 

EZtol for SOLIDWORKS v3.2.1, all of the above plus:

Use of assembly mates to automatically define the stackup dimension sequence

• EZtol will interrogate existing mates in the assembly. If at least one path between the start and end features of the stackup can be found, EZtol can use that path to automatically define the stackup dimension sequence. 

Sigmetrix’s portfolio includes other products and services including: 

• CETOL 6σ, a 3D tolerance analysis solution that works directly with NX, SOLIDWORKS, PTC Creo and CATIA V5-6 models. 
• EZtol, a 1D tolerance analysis software that works directly with NX, SOLIDWORKS, and CATIA V5-6 models. The same technology is used in PTC Creo’s EZ Tolerance Analysis (EZTA) tool and Autodesk Inventor’s Tolerance Analysis tool. 
• GD&T Advisor, an interactive tool that provides expert guidance on the correct application of GD&T within PTC Creo and Autodesk Inventor. 
• Training  provided through instructor-led and computer-based courses on basic to advanced GD&T/GPS, MBE, tolerance analysis, and instructional courses for software developed by Sigmetrix. 
• Consultation and implementation services team with years of experience in tolerance analysis and GD&T definition offers consulting services. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

As a strategic technology provider, Siemens supports Quanta in building a unified digital thread across its research & development centers and distributed manufacturing network.

“Siemens has the toolset that will allow us to achieve our ambitious goals,” says Terrisa Chung, vice president, Quanta Computer. “Siemens brings deep expertise in high-tech electronics and a comprehensive software portfolio that supports our key objectives—from reducing commissioning time to improving data accuracy and cross-site collaboration.

“Quanta Computer’s adoption of Siemens Xcelerator underscores the value of a connected digital thread in bringing together complex engineering and manufacturing data,” says Bas Kuper, senior vice president and managing director for Asia Pacific, Siemens Digital Industries Software. 

Quanta Computer is adopting an integrated suite of Siemens’ software, including:

• Application and product lifecycle management: With the adoption of Siemens’ Polarion and Teamcenter software, Quanta will achieve end-to-end traceability from customer requirements and Request for Quotations through MCAD/ECAD design data and Bill of Materials management
• Manufacturing process management: Quanta will create a link between engineering and production with Teamcenter Manufacturing managing its Bill of Process.
• Production validation and optimization: Simulate and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes with Siemens Process Simulate.
• Quality management: Quanta will strengthen its quality processes to assist with IATF 16949 compliance using Siemens’ Teamcenter Quality. 

For more details: https://www.siemens.com/en-us/products/teamcenter/

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

The new MATLAB and Simulink integrations enable engineering teams to move from simulation to running embedded code on hardware with automated build, flashing, and on‑target execution.

“Our customers expect a straightforward path from simulation model to microcontroller, and the new integration with MATLAB and Simulink delivers exactly that,” says Brad Rex, senior director of System Solution Team, UX (User Experience) Group at Renesas. “By working with MathWorks, we’ve removed the need to assemble toolchains and device drivers by hand so teams can simulate and validate designs earlier, iterate faster, and reduce integration effort across ECU and industrial‑control projects.”

The new support packages give engineering teams a consistent Model-Based Design workflow across both automotive and industrial programs, reducing integration effort and accelerating deployment. Renesas’ RA microcontroller platform is optimized for industrial and robotics applications that require flexible connectivity, real-time responsiveness, and scalable embedded control. The integration with the RA family enables rapid prototyping of servo and variable‑speed drive applications, with one-click deployment that streamlines hardware bring‑up and on‑bench validation for motion profiles and closed‑loop tuning.

The Renesas RH850/U2A microcontroller, used in automotive electronic control units, provides the deterministic performance and safety-critical features required for EV motor control, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and body electronics. Automotive engineers developing traction motor control for electric vehicles can deploy field‑oriented control and regenerative braking algorithms directly from Simulink to RH850/U2A‑based ECUs. 

“Our collaboration with Renesas strengthens the level of interoperability that engineers expect when using MATLAB and Simulink,” says Anuja Apte, India product marketing manager, MathWorks. “By providing a direct path from Simulink models to optimized microcontroller deployment, we help engineering teams move from design to hardware more efficiently while staying integrated with the broader toolchains they rely on. This approach reflects the MathWorks Connections program, which brings partners and customers together to accelerate innovation and reduce time to market within a widely adopted engineering and scientific platform.”

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

The collaboration combines XJet NanoParticle Jetting technology with eqops’ additive manufacturing expertise and established operational infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. Together, the companies will support manufacturers through the full lifecycle of technology adoption: from system selection and installation through to process optimization, compliance, and long-term production performance.

eqops is led by Alwyn Pryse, Mark Caseley, and Liam Matthews, whose combined experience spans additive manufacturing, semiconductor service operations, CNC machining, technical service leadership, ISO consultancy, and health and safety implementation. The team has experience supporting additive manufacturing operations across multiple high-performance industries, including aerospace, defence, medical devices, energy, and electronics. This experience includes system installation, lifecycle management, process optimization.

"Partnering with XJet is a major milestone in eqops’ mission to equip UK and Irish industry with additive manufacturing technologies. XJet’s NanoParticle Jetting technology is unique; and the part quality and process simplicity delivered is a proposition for high-performance sectors we support,” states Alwyn Pryse, head of Business Development at eqops.

This collaboration comes as part of XJet's international growth strategy, with a focus on key industrial regions where advanced manufacturing is established and evolving. The UK and Ireland are long-standing centers of high-precision and high-complexity manufacturing across aerospace, defense, medical devices, energy and electronics—sectors where there is increasing demand for tighter tolerances, geometric complexity, and production-grade quality. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

By consolidating decades of engineering data on PowerScale, the company says, Mazda can surface new insights and establish a foundation for advanced AI capabilities in an increasingly software-defined automotive industry. Dell’s prior supercomputer deployment for Mazda analysis workloads made this next step possible.

“The volume and complexity of data in modern vehicle development demands infrastructure that can scale with your ambitions, not just your current workload,” said Yuichi Tetsumoto, staff manager, Engineering Systems, MDI and IT Headquarters, Mazda. “PowerScale gave us the foundation to consolidate decades of engineering data and position Mazda to put AI and generative AI to work across our development pipeline.”

According to a press release, Mazda chose Dell PowerScale due to its performance and scale to handle two distinct requirements within a single scale-out NAS solution: large capacity for model-based development data and high performance for CAD workloads. 

Dell's InsightIQ provides unified AIOps-driven observability across the environment, giving Mazda's team a single view of storage health and utilization. Meanwhile, SnapshotIQ protects against accidental data deletion and SyncIQ supports inter-chassis replication for business continuity.

The infrastructure went into full operation in December 2025. Total storage capacity expanded from approximately 4 petabytes to 10 petabytes, eliminating dependence on tape media for data offload. Recurring issues around capacity shortages and performance degradation were resolved.

The consolidation reduced storage costs per unit by 90%. The operational management burden dropped significantly as capacity allocation inquiries and performance-related tickets decreased. Critical design and development data is now protected through automated replication, the company says.

Moving forward, Mazda plans to use PowerScale to support a data lake for AI workloads. The consolidated environment gives Mazda's engineering teams direct access to decades of accumulated design and development data. That access is what makes it possible to train models, surface patterns and accelerate innovation across Mazda's end-to-end vehicle development pipeline. Dell PowerScale is the foundation that makes that ambition possible.

“Mazda has 30 years of simulation data shaping automobile design. The challenge was never storing that data, it was unlocking it,” said Travis Vigil, senior vice president, Product Management, Infrastructure Solutions Group, Dell Technologies. “PowerScale delivers the performance to feed workloads like CAD today and the capabilities to power AI tomorrow, helping Mazda turn its data into fuel for what’s next.”

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

As part of the TSMC OIP ecosystem, the 3DFabric Alliance enables 3D integrated circuit (IC) innovation, readiness and customer adoption of TSMC’s 3DFabric, a family of 3D silicon stacking and advanced packaging technologies including TSMC-SoIC, CoWoS, InFO, and TSMC-SoW.  

Through this partnership, IC-Link will enhance its capabilities in advanced chip integration, while customers and the expanded 3DFabric ecosystem will be able to leverage imec’s global ASIC services.  

Through TSMC’s 3DFabric Alliance, partners gain early access to 2.5D/3D technologies enabling accelerated solution development. 

“Building on imec’s deep expertise in advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration, IC-Link now joins the TSMC 3DFabric Alliance, sending a clear signal that it is ready to take on the industry’s most advanced projects, particularly in Europe and North America,” says Ozgur Gursoy, director Portfolio & Strategy for IC-Link’s ASIC services. "The collaboration is especially relevant for companies designing semiconductors for HPC, automotive, mobile, and telecommunications markets, where advanced packaging has become a decisive factor in performance, power efficiency, and time-to-market.”  

"The relentless pursuit of higher performance and greater power efficiency continues to drive innovation in advanced packaging and 3D integration. At TSMC, we actively collaborate with our 3DFabric Alliance members to accelerate design enablement through our transformative 3D IC technologies,” says Aveek Sarkar, director of the Ecosystem and Alliance Management Division at TSMC. "We welcome imec's expanded collaboration with the OIP ecosystem through the 3DFabric Alliance and look forward to working together to bring even greater value to the industry." 

IC-Link by imec has been a TSMC Value Chain Alliance (VCA) member since 2009 and Design Center Alliance (DCA) member since 2007 and is now a 3DFabric Alliance member headquartered in Europe, underlining its position as a global key player in advanced ASIC and system integration. 

This expanded alliance reinforces imec’s strategic focus on system scaling and heterogeneous integration, connecting early-stage research directly with industrial implementation. As the industry moves toward modular, multi-die systems, partnerships like the TSMC OIP ecosystem and the 3DFabric Alliance will play a key role in enabling scalable, high-performance solutions for the next generation of computing. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

When NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang made his cameo appearance, Dell described him as "a great partner and friend, a true leader and visionary for the AI age." In the next phase, AI agents "will iterate until it gets the job done," Huang said. "Because it runs autonomously for so long, the amount of computation necessary has grown 100x, 1,000x. Depending on what you're doing, sometimes it kicks off and doesn't finish for a week." 

At Dell's request, Huang autographed one of the server racks on stage. It also signaled the two companies' expanding partnership, covering a broad set of advancements to the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA.

Michael Dell asked NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to autograph a server. Image courtesy of Dell.

Mining Tokens with On-Premise Hardware

Dell anticipated the AI craze's computing demands will cause a hardware shortage. So it's proposing its own Dell PowerStore Elite and Dell PowerEdge Servers as viable ways to address it. The company is introducing "a new generation of storage, compute, cyber resilience, and automation innovations built to power the modern data center," according to the press release.

"With Dell deskside agentic AI, where everything is running on-premise with open-weight models [AI training parameters are made public], customers can expect up to 87% reduced spend versus public-cloud APIs, assuming a two-year horizon," said John Siegal, Sr. VP. Client Solutions Group, Dell Technologies.

Like its rival Oracle, Dell also offers on-demand cloud computing and infrastructure. However, the announcements from Dell Technologies World give the unmistakable impression the company wants to put the spotlight on in-house, on-premise solutions as the preferred way to ride the Agentic AI wave.

"On premise matters more than ever. It's driven by sovereignty, security, performance, and increasing costs," said Sam Grocott, Sr. VP of Products, Dell Technologies. 

A Blueprint for the AI-Native Enterprise

On Day Two of the conference, Dell COO Jeff Clarke took the stage to discuss how companies can become AI-native enterprises. "Just because you didn't start with AI doesn't mean you cannot get there," he said. "Are you ready to tear down the old ways and rebuild in a new way?"

His five recommendations were:

• build an AI-ready data foundation, not by moving the data to the AI but by moving the AI to the data;
• build a distributed AI infrastructure, leveraging GPU acceleration;
• implement secure autonomous systems, with traceability and the ability to undo steps when necessary;
• integrate the enterprise stack and let the agent become the coordinator;
• restructure for agentic AI.

Recent launch of OpenClaw, a personal assistant-like AI agent, created considerable excitement in the Agentic AI community. "OpenClaw can read files, run commands, install plugins, talk to the network, and act on a real machine for a real user," according to Jesse Merhi, Security Engineer, OpenClaw.

The open source software is expected to make Agentic AI adoption easier at the enterprise level. Clarke described OpenClaw as "one of the most important projects for enterprise AI," and welcomed Dave Morin, cofounder and board member of OpenClaw Foundation.

"What we've learned in building OpenClaw over the last several months, is to give the agent read-only access at the start, and to build observability layers to understand every single action the agent takes, to help you figure out where in the enterprise it can go, whether in the cloud or on the edge," said Morin.

For enterprise deployment of OpenClaw, NVIDIA came up with NemoClaw, which creates a secure environment to run OpenClaw. "This provides the missing infrastructure layer beneath claws to give them the access they need to be productive, while enforcing policy-based security, network and privacy guardrails," according to the press release. (For more on this, read our NVIDIA GTC report.)

Dell announced, "Dell Deskside Agentic AI, a new solution powered by Dell’s high-performance workstations and NVIDIA NemoClaw, allows enterprises to more securely build and run autonomous agents locally with data that never leaves the device."

Dell AI Ecosystem Wants You

During the conference, Dell announced the launch of the Dell AI Ecosystem. Caitlin Gordon, VP, Private Cloud and AI Solutions, Dell Technologies, said, "The ecosystem is what brings the infrastructure to life, and this ecosystem, as you all know, is moving incredibly fast, with new players coming on in and old players getting in the game." The program formally brings together validated solutions, she added.

Through the program, Dell offers its enterprise customers:

• a curated catalog of validated AI solutions running on Dell AI Factory;
• reusable deployment blueprints and solution patterns;
• clear support models.

And it offers ISV partners:

• a structured path to validate solutions;
• access to reference architectures, test frameworks and tooling;
• visibility and credibility through Dell’s AI ecosystem destinations and catalogs, along with the AI Ecosystem Certified label. 

At Dell Technologies World, Dell COO Jeff Clarke welcomed Dave Morin, cofounder and board member of OpenClaw Foundation. Image courtesy of Dell.

The project call, Joint Additive Qualification for Sustainment—Supplier Qualification (JAQS-SQ)—Group 1, aims to accelerate integration of nontraditional suppliers and scale defense industrial base capabilities by training and supporting manufacturers to meet required process control documents (PCDs) for qualified additive manufacturing (AM) production. Up to five awards were anticipated.

This project offers a significant opportunity to strengthen the AM supply chain by better aligning it with government acquisition requirements. By developing comprehensive training and audit programs, the JAQS-SQ efforts ensure that AM contract manufacturers implement essential process controls, fostering efficient, qualified production for government needs.

Below is the list of winners:

• 3D Systems, Inc.
• Alloyed, Inc.
• Howco Additive
• Rennscot, LLC
• Velo3D
• Divergent Technologies, Inc.

This award announcement represents the first group of suppliers under the JAQS initiative. Group 1 includes six suppliers focused on advancing laser powder bed fusion production capabilities in support of the DIB. America Makes is currently reviewing submissions for the JAQS-SQ Groups 2 and 3, with additional award announcements anticipated this summer. Project teams will report on their progress at the America Makes Technical Review and Exchange (TRX) and other industry events during program execution.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

For background, the AD PAG engaged with a group of leading DTW-DTH solution providers. The initiative assessed the capabilities of commercially available software and services through a series of intensive, real-world use-case demonstrations.

The benchmark inquiry was not focused solely on “measuring how well it is done.” Instead, the AD PAG project team structured the initiative around three lines of inquiry: How is it done? What is real today? Where is it going? 

To evaluate current market realities, the project team drafted a catalog of use cases before reaching out to solution providers. Participating solution providers were asked to demonstrate existing use cases from their current catalogs that directly aligned with the AD PAG catalog. This approach focused the evaluation on the strengths of each participating provider’s solution. The published results provide a composite profile of capabilities across the current commercial solutions landscape.

Webinar attendees will gain the insights necessary to:

• Develop a Roadmap Blueprint: Clearly define objectives, requirements, and deployment roadmaps needed to manage a product's digital representation across its entire lifecycle.
• Learn from Direct Solution Provider Insight: Find out how leading solution providers implement digital threads and digital twins.
• See Examples of Real-World Value Metrics: Gain visibility into validated benefits for the PLM ecosystem, including improved data portability, total transparency of PLM events, and reduced operational friction.

“This benchmark was a significant, sustained effort from many individuals across multiple organizations, and their contributions made this work possible," says Dr. Robert J. Rencher, D.M., senior systems engineer and associate technical fellow at Boeing, and also project leader of the AD PAG Digital Twin/Digital Thread working group,  The value of this benchmark is not as a conclusive answer, but as a contribution to the ongoing conversation about the readiness of the industry to deliver true Digital Twin and Digital Thread capabilities. We welcome continued dialogue, feedback, and engagement as the industry evolves.”

Cross-Industry Applicability

This webinar is for leaders across Automotive, Industrial Equipment, Energy, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, and High-Tech.

Specific roles that will benefit include: Product Program & Engineering Managers; PLM Program & Project Managers; Systems Engineers & Systems Architects; Digitalization & Digital Transformation Solution Architects; Digital Thread & Digitalization Strategists; and Technology Providers, among others.

To find out more, visit https://tinyurl.com/6xfu5t9r. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ztmht6xj.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

The event series will explore how AI-native PLM and intelligent digital threads enable organizations to reduce coordination complexity, and make more informed decisions earlier in the product lifecycle, Aras reports. Attendees will learn from real-world customer examples, gain insights from industry experts, and discover approaches for building more intelligent and adaptable product development processes, Aras adds.

Attendees can gain insight into how organizations are moving beyond disconnected tools and static processes through product development approaches enabled by AI and the digital thread. Sessions will cover emerging approaches to AI-assisted engineering, lifecycle intelligence and real-time decision support, as well as strategies for scaling these capabilities across global organizations.

Select tour stops will also include a Tech Summit for developers and technical users, with sessions led by Aras engineers and community members.

The events will take place on the following dates:

• Tokyo: June 16
• Canberra: August 11
• Brisbane: August 13
• Taipei: September 3
• Osaka: September 16
• Stockholm: October 6–7
• Paris: October 13–14
• Frankfurt: October 21–22
• Milan: November 5

“AI is creating new opportunities across engineering and product development, but it’s also exposing the limits of disconnected systems and fragmented processes,” says Leon Lauritsen, CEO of Aras. “Aras Connect 2026 brings together our global community to explore how AI-native PLM and intelligent digital threads are enabling organizations to move faster, improve coordination and make more confident decisions across the product lifecycle.”

Visit the Aras Connect website for event details, regional agendas, and registration information.

About Aras
Aras provides a digital thread platform for product lifecycle management and engineering AI. It is built on an AI-native, low-code foundation.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

H2 Core Systems uses Siemens’ automation hardware and software, including S7 1200 compact programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and TIA Portal to develop and implement the automation its complex products required. Founded in 2019 and based in Heide, Germany, H2 Core Systems develops, manufactures, and maintains modularly configurable production, storage and energy systems that combine electrolysis with storage, compression, fuel cells and everything around a hydrogen-based eco-system. Designed to be flexible, expandable and scalable, alongside on-grid use, its products are made for combination with photovoltaic or wind power systems in a decentralized, self-sufficient and green energy supply that can be used worldwide.

“In our role as an accelerator of the energy transition, we need to respond to individual requirements promptly and with modular, scalable energy systems,” says Ulf Jörgensen, chief executive officer, H2 Core Systems. “This acceleration is based on fully digitalized, dynamic and efficient collaboration between sales, engineering, production and documentation. Siemens Xcelerator enables this collaboration and significantly reduces our time-to-market.”
 
"Siemens Xcelerator, including Designcenter and Teamcenter, is built to help companies like H2 Core Systems design and collaborate more efficiently; by allowing them to visualize the complete product in 3D and collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders from anywhere, on any device, they can make informed design changes before production starts, saving time and money," says Joe Bohman, executive vice president, PLM Products, Siemens Digital Industries Software. "Siemens' technologies help them reduce complex steps and deliver sustainable energy systems quickly to communities that need them."
 
“By combining modular hydrogen energy systems with Siemens’ advanced software and automation hardware, we can continue to deliver sustainable energy solutions worldwide, quickly adapting to customer needs and scaling our impact,” says Thorsten Claussen, head of mechanical engineering, H2 Core Systems. “We use Designcenter X Solid Edge to fully digitize our dynamic product and production planning."

For more about H2 Core Systems, watch the video or visit https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/case-study-h2-core-systems/

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Manufacturing Toolkit 2026.3 highlights:

• Improvements in CNC and sheet metal recognition.
• Wall Thickness and Nesting updates.
• MTK Workbench & Web updates.

Feature recognition updates

The updated recognition logic now identifies shallow and narrow forming features as beads more consistently, improving classification accuracy for typical sheet metal reinforcement geometry. CNC machining feature recognition has been improved to prevent cylindrical or conical geometry containing internal elements from being incorrectly recognized as holes or countersinks.

Wall Thickness updates

Wall Thickness analysis has been extended with the introduction of the new Ray Marching algorithm and updated analyzer parameters. 

Wall Thickness functionality has also been extended across the MTK ecosystem. MTK Web examples have been reworked with improved thickness-based coloring, configurable thickness ranges for custom color mapping, and interactive display of thickness values on mouse hover at any point on the model surface.

MTK Workbench now allows users to set the Ray Marching method directly in the UI, supports vertex selection in triangle inspection mode, and displays thickness values in tooltips at triangle vertices.

Nesting updates

Nesting support has been extended across the Manufacturing Toolkit ecosystem. MTK Workbench now includes a dedicated Nesting mode that allows running nesting computations for specified patterns directly from the UI.

MTK Web updates

The updated measurement application programming interface includes:

• Angles between faces, edges, vertices, and points.
• Length measurements for Edge, Wire, PolylineSet, and Polyline2dSet entities.
• Surface area, volume, and other validation properties for Model, ModelElement, Body, Shape, and MeshShape objects.

MTK Workbench updates

Structure View usability has been improved with keyboard navigation, “expand all” and “collapse all” actions for large branches, and support for displaying the Model object as the root item together with its properties.

The Measurements module now supports axis-aligned bounding box (AABB), oriented bounding box (OBB), and bounding cylinder measurements. AABB visualization and related information are now also available directly in the Properties panel.

Machining mode has been improved with explicit hole grouping by diameter, while feature display now shows diameters instead of radii for clearer manufacturing-oriented interpretation. DFM Analysis now validates parameters against allowed ranges.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

The partnership is designed to accelerate adoption of high-speed, production-grade photopolymer manufacturing across North American industries that are focused on repeatable, end-use production. 

Founded in 1997, Dynamism has expanded into 3D printing, focusing on validated, high-performance systems. Dynamism is recognized for its independent testing methodology and selective portfolio approach. By adding Axtra3D, Dynamism expands its offerings in high-performance photopolymer production.

“Axtra3D fits naturally within our North America portfolio of advanced manufacturing technologies,” says Hratch Gasparyan, Enterprise Solutions director for Dynamism. “Our customers look for solutions that have been rigorously evaluated and proven in production environments. The Lumia X1, AxtraWorkflow and HPS technology stand out for their ability to deliver both performance and consistency, which is critical for industrial adoption. We see strong alignment with manufacturers and service providers looking to scale additive production beyond prototyping.”

For Axtra3D, the partnership represents an expansion of its North America channel strategy, focused on strengthening regional coverage through technically capable and application-driven partners.

“Dynamism has a long-standing reputation in North America for curating and validating advanced manufacturing technologies that meet real production requirements,” says Rajeev Kulkarni, CSO at Axtra3D. “This partnership strengthens our ability to reach customers who require both trusted guidance and high-performance solutions. Together, we are focused on accelerating the adoption of HPS-based production workflows across key North American tooling, aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing applications.”

The partnership reinforces Axtra3D’s North America growth strategy. The focus is on expanding installed base growth, increasing application-driven throughput adoption, and scaling revenue contribution.

About Axtra3D

Based in the United States and Italy, Axtra3D is a global company specializing in high-speed SLA systems.

The flagship LumiaX1 Hi-Speed SLA system by Axtra3D combines its Hybrid PhotoSynthesis resin polymerization process with TruLayer, a layer separation technology. HPS uses a laser and a DLP to image simultaneously, while TruLayer enables rapid detachment of the active print layer.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

The SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) award supports QuesTek's development of ASTRO-Grav (Alloy Simulation Toolkit for Robust Optimization in Low Gravity), a new modeling and optimization framework that integrates multi-fidelity simulations with high-throughput experiments.

"Being selected for this NASA Ignite award is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of in-space manufacturing," says Jason Sebastian, executive vice president at QuesTek Innovations. "ASTRO-Grav will advance NASA's long-term vision for sustainable operations in orbit, on the Moon, and eventually on Mars."

Building on QuesTek's ICMD materials simulation software platform, ASTRO-Grav will identify optimal alloy compositions and manufacturing parameters tailored for low-gravity conditions. As NASA prepares for longer duration space missions, the toolkit will help determine how to produce strong parts in orbit and on the lunar surface, according to QuesTek.

Learn more about NASA's SBIR/STTR program here.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Why It Matters

Deskside Agentic AI systems keep inferencing local, costs predictable and data secure. NVIDIA OpenShell gives developers and IT teams a secure, sandboxed environment to build, deploy and govern AI agents across the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA from workstations to servers. 

Production-ready deskside agentic AI

The solution offers a range of Dell high-performance workstations, each sized for different workload and budget requirements. These pair with the NVIDIA NemoClaw reference stack and Dell Services to handle heavy AI workloads wherever they make economic sense. 

• Dell Pro Max with GB10: Compact and power-efficient system for small-scale, individual agent prototyping.
• Dell Pro Precision 9: Enterprise workstation towers featuring Intel Xeon 600 processors for workstation and up to five NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Workstation Edition GPU configurations.
• Dell Pro Max with GB300: Powered by the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip and Dell’s MaxCool technology, this platform is purpose-built for inference of frontier-level AI models from 120 billion up to 1 trillion parameter models.
• NVIDIA NemoClaw reference stack: An open-source foundation for managing always-on AI agents built on OpenClaw, the agentic framework that powers autonomous, multi-step AI workflows on local hardware. 
• Dell Services: End-to-end guidance through the full agentic AI lifecycle—from initial strategy and hardware deployment to workflow alignment.

A framework for every workload

Deploying agentic AI in production requires a framework that protects sensitive data, integrates with current operations and covers the full infrastructure stack. NVIDIA OpenShell, now supported across the entire Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, gives organizations a sandboxed environment to build, deploy and govern agents with privacy and security controls at runtime. It spans Dell high-performance workstations through Dell PowerEdge XE servers on Canonical Ubuntu and Red Hat AI in the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA. 

NVIDIA AI-Q 2.0 blueprint support gives a foundation to deploy multi-agent workflows handling research, decision support and complex tasks. Now available as the Dell-NVIDIA AI-Q 2.0 Reference Architecture, powered by Dell AI Data Platform, it is engineered for on-premises workloads in regulated industries.

"The most efficient token is the one produced closest to the data, and most enterprise data isn't in the cloud," says Jeff Clarke, chief operating officer, Dell Technologies. "Dell Deskside Agentic AI gives every workgroup a secure local environment to run agents, keep costs predictable and keep IP inside the building. What works at the desk scales to the data center."

“As enterprises reshape and scale the future of work with agentic AI, they’re seeking infrastructure that spans the full enterprise — from our desks where work happens to the AI factories where intelligence scales," says Justin Boitano, vice president, AI Platforms, NVIDIA. "With NVIDIA OpenShell across the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, enterprises can develop locally, scale securely and deploy agentic AI on one consistent platform.”

Availability

• Dell Deskside Agentic AI is available now.
• NVIDIA OpenShell (on Canonical Ubuntu and Red Hat AI in the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA) and NVIDIA AI-Q 2.0 for Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, are available now.
• Dell-NVIDIA AI-Q 2.0 Reference Architecture, powered by Dell AI Data Platform, is available now.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

At Lockheed Martin's Center for Innovation 'Lighthouse' in Virginia, the Lockheed Martin AI Center (LAIC) and Skunk Works collaborated with teams from Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) and ATG to execute a series of virtual 4 versus 4, aerial mission scenarios. The AI Fight Club team pitted AI agents in live head-to-head contests to evaluate how AI agents can carry out the mission with minimal losses.

"The agents demonstrated exceptional potential in meeting the rigorous standards of the Department of War," says Irene Helley, vice president of applied AI at Lockheed Martin. "Everything we learned together during AI Fight Club will be crucial in informing the development of future AI systems that support our nation's warfighters."

The AI Fight Club initiative, announced in June 2025, is a testing ground to simulate and visualize how AI systems perform in air, land, sea, and space domains. The environment is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of AI technologies that meet the standards of the Department of War.

"Modern defense operations demand faster, more informed decisions across increasingly complex and contested environments. This exercise shows how combining trusted mission-level simulation with AI-driven insight provides the ability to explore scenarios, anticipate outcomes and validate operational plans before forces are ever deployed," says Mike Pedaci, vice president and general manager of Ansys Government Initiatives.

"The AI Fight Club event was a glimpse at how defense autonomy development should work. Large-scale, simulation-first and collaborative. It can be a real force multiplier for development. ATG is proud to have been part of the inaugural event," says Scott MacDonald, director of Operations, ATG, Inc.

Participants in the event tested AI agents in a head-to-head series of scenarios using 4th-gen aircraft. Teams focused on deploying and testing the best of their AI and advanced simulation capabilities in this scenario in this collaborative landscape.

Why It Matters

In one month of testing inside the simulation environment, the Lockheed Martin AI Fight Club team: ran 114 years' worth of tests at an estimated cost of $540T+; and would have expended 18M aircraft.

The AI Fight Club synthetic environment makes complex testing possible, according to Lockheed Martin. This scale of testing would not be feasible in the real world until actual AI agent deployment. In the synthetic environment, testing is unlimited. The data gathered from these simulations can help enhance speed, accuracy and decision making for military operations, Lockheed Martin adds.

This allows Lockheed Martin and our collaborators to deploy their AI technologies and to give the warfighter verified, validated solutions.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

One of those Chinese firms, UnionTech, was one of just a handful of companies to announce new products at RAPID – the MUEES430 PRO metal AM system. BigRep showed off its large format ONE.5X, which was announced a few months ago. Prusa Research showed off its Pro SLX and AFS print systems for industrial applications. ELEGOO debuted its ultra-large format resin 3D printer, the Jupiter 2, which offers 16K resolution. The company also had its new multicolor system, CANVAS for Centauri Carbon, on hand.

HP announced its new HP Multi Jet Fusion 1200 printer on the show floor. These sub-$60,000 printers are designed for office or laboratory use. Combined with the Magics Print for HP build-prep software, the printers let users quickly print prototypes or parts using the same technology found on the shop floor, but in a more compact form factor. The printer, in fact, is about the same size as the types of large office printer/scanner/copiers that HP provides for its 2D printing customers. It’s a fully guided system with automated powder management.

HP showed off new Multi Jet Fusion printers for office environments. 

In advance of the show, Stratasys announced its new Additive App Suite, developed by software partner trinckle, that will launch this summer with 10 apps. These are automated design apps for industrial uses, including apps to quickly create shadow boards, drill guides, clamping jaws and other tools. The apps are embedded directly into GrabCAD Print and GrabCAD Print Pro, and let non-experts quickly design tools for 3D printing. The company also exhibited the new J850 Core printer.

3D Systems introduced its new SLA 825 Dual, a dual-laser production system that allows 20% larger build volumes and 30% faster print speeds. The company also launched AddiTrak, a software platform that provides real-time fleet monitoring, process control, data collection and custom analytics. The company also highlighted a number of real-world use cases in its booth, including Eureka Pumps, a Norwegian company that has partnered with 3D Systems to create large-format metal spare parts on demand. 

“The industrialization of additive manufacturing continues to accelerate as more companies realize its ability to deliver both performance gains through design innovation and operational flexibility through digital production,” said Patrick Dunne, SVP, Technical Fellow, 3D Systems.

3D Systems SLA 825 Dual. Image courtesy of 3D Systems.

Stratasys CEO Yoav Zeif kicked off the first day of the event. Zeif has headlined several additive manufacturing events over the past year, banging the drum that the industry is headed in a positive direction with a more realistic trajectory – that 3D printing can replace some (but not all) manufacturing processes; that the technology should be integrated into hybrid manufacturing scenarios targeted at specific, cost-effective applications; and that all of this will take time.

“Nothing is easy in this industry,” Zeif said. “We are bringing a new technology, and we want to change the world with this technology. We are believers because we have the patience, we have the resilience, we have the optimism, but above everything else, we have the perspective.”

Stratasys CEO Yoav Zeif at RAPID+TCT 2026.

In a briefing with Digital Engineering, Stratasys Chief Business Unit Officer Rich Garrity expanded on these themes, noting that the industry is primed for acceleration in the coming years. “It’s been a tough time from a capital expenditure perspective, and our Stratasys Direct services revenue exceeds hardware sales right now,” Garrity said. “But adoption is progressing. It’s going to take more awareness and confidence to increase AM adoption.”

Event organizer SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) held its SME AM Awards at the Omni Boston Hotel during the event. Formlabs CEO an dco-founder Max Lobovsky received the SME AM Industry Achievement Award. Matterwave received the AM Start-Up Technology Award. You can read more about the awards here.

This event is reportedly designed to foster ingenuity and resourcefulness among aspiring leaders in diverse tech careers, event organizers say. Register now at thebigthinkers.com. The tentative program for the event is available here.

"BiG Thinkers is the first IEEE‑USA event designed to develop the whole person — not just technical skills, but imagination, creativity, leadership, and purpose," shares Barry Tilton, IEEE-USA president. "By bringing tech together with artistry and bold thinking, we're creating a new formula for ambitious professionals to build momentum, fulfillment, and lasting impact throughout their careers."

About the Event

IEEE-USA BiG Thinkers takes place at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista in Disney Springs, FL. Attendees will experience keynote sessions from leaders and creatives. The speaker list includes:

• James Finlay (Digital Experience & Engagement,OpenAI)
• Brice Nguoghia (Startup & VC Engagement Manager and Google Cloud Advisor)
• Shawntia McNeil (Global Ecosystem Partner Manager, NVIDIA)
• Eric Robison (Disney Artist & Imagineer)
• Dylan Sisson (Head of RenderMan Creative Engagement, Pixar Animation Studios)
• Mike Pell (Director, Microsoft Garage NYC)

The IEEE-USA BiG Thinkers program is structured across several content tracks:

• BiG Thoughts: BiG keynotes delivered by the people pushing boundaries
• BiG Future: Focus on Technology, Trends, AI, Cloud, Autonomy, and Smart Living
• BiG Inspiration: Sessions dedicated to creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, bold ideas, and visionaries
• BiG Impact: Workshops and discussions on Career Empowerment, Leadership, Self-Improvement, and Wellness
• BiG Fun: Off-site activities, networking mixers, and special events designed to foster connections

The inaugural BiG Thinkers event is launching with support from AMBA, administrator of the IEEE Group Insurance Program, underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company, with additional partners to be announced.

Early-bird registration is open until July 31, enabling attendees to save $100 and secure a seat at $295 for IEEE members and $395 for non-members.

About IEEE-USA

IEEE-USA promotes the careers and public policy interests of nearly 160,000 engineering, computing, and technology professionals who are U.S. members of IEEE, a large technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

with a new Dark/Light Theme Toggle, a redesigned Draw Menu, and a faster Command Finder that surfaces tools instantly with predictive suggestions and visual icons.

The Drafting Palette now adapts more fluidly to evolving models, keeping annotations stable while allowing objects to be added or removed at any time. 

Installation and Deployment

A new Unified Multi‑Language Installer simplifies setup by including all supported languages in a single package. TurboCAD 2026 is fully localized in English, French, and German. Additional languages are included in the installer, but their localization work is ongoing.

Interoperability and File Formats

TurboCAD 2026 integrates updated Teigha (ODA) libraries for improved DWG/DXF compatibility and adds direct 2D Adobe PDF import, converting PDF drawings into editable CAD geometry. 

2D, 3D and Modeling Enhancements

Graphic on Path enables smooth placement of objects along curves.  For 3D workflows, TurboCAD 2026 introduces Direct 2D Unfolding for sheet metal, an improved Unbend Tool with K‑Factor control, a Closed Loft option for continuous surfaces, and Imprint Projection for embedding curves or text directly into solids.

Copilot

The new Copilot Render, available in the Copilot Professional add‑on, brings concept visualization directly into TurboCAD. Describe the style, lighting, materials, or mood you want, and Copilot generates concept images on top of your drawing—without changing geometry or leaving the workspace. Variations appear instantly. Each result is saved as a Copilot Named View. Copilot Render turns early‑stage visualization into an intuitive part of the design process. Additional Copilot Professional capabilities include Copilot‑generated textures and a Part Finder.

Availability and Pricing

TurboCAD 2026 is vailable for purchase. Visit www.turbocadpro.com or www.imsidesign.com.

TurboCAD 2026 is available in four variants:

• Platinum: $1,499.99
• Professional: $999.99 – Precision, power, and productivity for advanced users.
• Deluxe: $399.99 – A perfect blend of 2D simplicity and 3D capability.
• Designer: $149.99 – Efficient and precise 2D drafting for beginners and hobbyists.

All variants are available as standalone licenses or through flexible term plans, including 1-year and 3-year options.

Copilot Availability & Term Plans

All TurboCAD 2026 purchases include a complimentary trial of TurboCAD Copilot Help, an optional plug‑in powered by Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG). After the trial, Copilot Help is available for $99.99.

For users seeking a more design‑integrated experience, TurboCAD Copilot Professional is offered as an optional plug‑in. It includes everything in Copilot Help and extends it with advanced AI‑powered tools for visualization, material development, part discovery, natural‑language interaction with CAD data, general AI assistance, text‑to‑image generation, rendering‑scene analysis, visual reporting tools, basic text‑to‑CAD creation, and parametric part creation and editing. It is available as a 1‑year term plan for $299.99 or a 3‑year term plan for $899.99.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

It is designed to meet the semiconductor industry's requirements for efficiency in library characterization across process nodes, the company says.

Developed for foundries and in‑house chip design teams, Solido Characterizer uses advanced predictive AI technologies to accelerate and improve the creation of SPICE-based Liberty files.

Solido Characterizer delivers greater throughput, cutting Liberty file generation from weeks to days, through two complementary innovations. Its faster AI engine drives Liberty generation for multi-PVT creation and advanced LVF techniques to achieve a speedup. As a purpose-built AI-accelerated characterization simulator, Solido LibSPICE, adds a performance boost. 

Solido Characterizer enables teams to scale characterization across multiple IPs and design groups. Its integration with Solido Analytics provides real-time QA insights, progress monitoring, and automated rerun capabilities. Solido Characterizer works in tandem with Solido Generator, which uses the baseline Liberty files produced by Characterizer to train AI models that generate additional library views without SPICE simulation. Solido Characterizer can also be combined with Solido Fuse, built on the Fuse EDA AI system, to enable generative and agentic AI workflows.

"AI is redefining what is achievable across every dimension of semiconductor design, and characterization is one of the most transformative opportunities," says Amit Gupta, chief AI strategy officer, senior vice president and general manager, Siemens EDA, Siemens Digital Industries Software. "With Solido Characterizer, we are delivering intelligent automation that fundamentally changes the economics of library development, enabling our customers to achieve levels of speed and precision that were simply not possible before. This positions engineering teams across every process node to innovate with confidence as the demands of modern semiconductor design continue to grow."

Solido Characterizer offers the following features:

• High-performance compute acceleration: Reduces characterization time and improves accuracy
• Complex data formats handling: Emerging formats such as LVF require characterizers that can process large, detailed datasets. 
• Scalable across multiple teams and IPs: Accelerated, accurate characterization supports large organizations with many design teams
• Live Liberty debugging for productivity: Integration with Solido Analytics delivers real-time QA of characterizer results
• Integration with Solido Custom IC solutions: Spanning SPICE simulation, variation-aware verification and IP validation, contributing directly to faster time-to-market for complex semiconductor design.

To learn more, watch the launch video on YouTube or visit https://www.siemens.com/en-us/products/ic/solido/characterization/

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Qualifying startups receive free access for five users each to PTC’s Onshape cloud-native CAD and product data management (PDM) platform, Creo+ SaaS computer-aided design (CAD) solution, and Codebeamer+ SaaS application lifecycle management (ALM) solution. A startup package for PTC’s Arena product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) solution is also available at a discounted rate. Creo+, Onshape, and Codebeamer+ licenses are renewable annually with no time limit, as long as startups continue to meet program eligibility requirements.

The expanded program reflects PTC's vision that early-stage companies should not have financial barriers to enterprise-grade tooling. PTC for Startups is designed, according to the company, to help founders move faster from day one with cloud tools that support agility, teamwork, and scale at every stage of the journey.

Participants also gain access to PTC's global ecosystem of incubators, technology partners, and nnovators, along with opportunities for mentorship, co-marketing, and industry exposure.

"PTC helps the world's leading companies bring better products to life, and with PTC for Startups, we're extending that same commitment to the next generation of innovators, giving them the tools to move fast, scale with confidence, and compete on a level playing field from day one,” said Catherine Kniker, chief marketing and sustainability officer, PTC. “The startups building today are the industry leaders of tomorrow, and we want PTC to be part of that journey from the very beginning."

Onshape, Creo+, Codebeamer+, Arena, along with the rest of PTC’s portfolio, support the company’s vision of an Intelligent Product Lifecycle, which enables manufacturers and product companies to build a product data foundation in engineering and extend the value of that data across their enterprise. 

To apply for the PTC for Startups program, visit PTC.com/startups.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

CAD File Agent is the first application in the company’s Product Memory Platform vision, bringing AI-powered file capture, revision control, and connected product context to engineering teams that use SOLIDWORKS as their primary design environment, according to OpenBOM.

OpenBOM CAD File Agent moves beyond the file vault model. It captures SOLIDWORKS files with full references and dependencies, organizes design information into structured context, and preserves a navigable history of how a product evolved.

Key capabilities include:

• Capture of CAD files with all references and dependencies
• Structured organization of design information and assemblies
• Multi-user coordination with appropriate access controls
• Complete change history and revision and comments functions 
• Full project restoration to any prior revision with all references intact
• Agentic workflows and conversational access to product context

This launch marks a new architectural direction for OpenBOM. The company is building toward what it calls Product Memory — a data foundation that preserves the evolving memory of a product over time, connecting files, BOMs, revisions, decisions, and all related activity into a living context that people and intelligent agents can use.

“Traditional systems store approved records, but they lose the context of how the work actually happened,” says Oleg Shilovitsky, CEO and co-founder of OpenBOM. “Product Memory is about preserving that context. CAD File Agent is where that journey begins.”

Availability

OpenBOM CAD File Agent for SOLIDWORKS is available for a limited set of selected customers. To learn more, visit: https://www.openbom.com/cad-file-agent-for-solidworks 

To learn more about the OpenBOM Product Memory Platform vision, visit: openbom.com/openbom-product-memory-platform-vision

About OpenBOM

OpenBOM is a cloud-native digital thread platform providing PDM, PLM, and ERP-connected capabilities.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

The four simulation software titans all share “an enthusiasm for integrating accelerated computing” in their solutions, Costa said. Their integration “isn’t just about improving the total cost of ownership but about transforming what’s possible with real-time simulation.” 

Costa also pointed out that agentic AI, made possible with accelerated computing, can “compress the product development lifecycle and improve time to market.” Perhaps the most important factor is the possibility to deliver real-time digital twins. “If your physics simulation takes three days, for example, that won’t be real time. You need to get to the point where you can solve your fluid, structural, acoustic, and thermal problems in real time,” he reasoned.

In immersive simulation exercises on NVIDIA Omniverse, the simulation software makers’ physics solvers, and NVIDIA’s AI-physics framework work in concert to enable real-time digital twins, Costa explained. “Companies that work in CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) and EDA (Electronics Design Automation) can integrate our core CUDA-X libraries. That’s true of our libraries for first principle solver acceleration … hundreds of libraries like cuDSS [GPU-accelerated Direct Sparse Solver] and cuEST [for Electronic Structure Theory] .. We’re really just one click below [the simulation vendors’] solvers, working to accelerate their workloads and connect the real and the digital world,” he said.

At GTC San Jose, NVIDIA also unveiled the Vera Rubin DSX AI Factory platform, which includes DSX Sim to validate AI factories as High-Fidelity Digital Twins. ISV partners -- Cadence, Dassault Systèmes, Siemens, and Synopsy -- can integrate their own simulations and models for designers and builders of DSX AI factories.

“There’s tremendous hunger in the design and engineering space to adopt AI-- agentic AI, physical AI, and AI physics,” Costa said.

For his full comments, listen to the podcast.

The acquisition extends GoEngineer’s presence into Latin America while strengthening its capabilities across manufacturing software, shop-floor technologies, automation, and product development.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in São Leopoldo, Brazil, SKA serves customers across manufacturing, aerospace, medical, and industrial end markets. SKA brings meaningful capabilities in manufacturing execution systems (MES), machining automation, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and engineering workflow integrations.

The acquisition expands GoEngineer’s ability to support its customers across the full product lifecycle. It also extends its technical expertise and customer support capabilities throughout the Americas. This acquisition follows GoEngineer’s 2025 expansion into Canada and represents the company’s first presence in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere. 

"Bringing SKA into the GoEngineer family means that engineers and manufacturers in Brazil and throughout Latin America will now have access to that same world-class experience," says Justin Winter, CEO, GoEngineer. 

 As a full-service engineering solutions partner, GoEngineer combines software and hardware from more than a dozen leading technology vendors with in-house technical capabilities, including hundreds of certified specialists, a national training infrastructure spanning classroom, online, and on-site delivery, and an additive manufacturing services bureau operating across FDM, PolyJet, SLA, SLS, and metal 3D printing technologies.

SKA brings a complementary set of solutions to the combined organization. SKA’s management team and local culture will remain fully intact as the business operates as SKA, a GoEngineer company, ensuring continuity for customers and partners throughout Brazil.

 “This is a strategic step that launches SKA into a new era of growth and internationalization without sacrificing our DNA. We keep our team, our culture, and our commitment to the development of Brazilian industry. The connection with GoEngineer expands our vision of the future and strengthens our capacity to accelerate delivery and generate value for our customers," Siegfried Koelln, CEO, SKA.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Austal USA, which runs the AM CoE, ordered the portable ARCEMY, mounted in a 20-ft (~6 m) shipping container to allow for fast deployment. The portable ARCEMY will be used to accelerate technological development and component manufacturing at Danville and add to the existing fleet of two custom large-scale ARCEMY X systems.

Premounting the portable ARCEMY in a shipping container allows for the easy redeployment of the system as Austal USA’s additive manufacturing operations at Danville expand. The field service time to reinstall the portable system can be as little as to 1-2 days.

The companies report that It is expected the flexible deployment profile of the portable ARCEMY will also demonstrate its potential use for forward deployment by multiple branches of the US military. ARCEMY technology is already used to manufacture components that meet U.S. military specifications. The portable ARCEMY provides point-of-need additive manufacturing that delivers parts with reduced lead times.

"The success of this first portable, containerised system demonstrates how AML3D can flex its technology to meet multiple US military and industrial manufacturing use cases," says AML3D CEO Sean Ebert. "The addition of the portable ARCEMY brings Austal USA’s fleet of customised ARCEMY systems to three at the U.S. Navy’s Danville Center of excellence. And we still are only just beginning to access the huge opportunity to support the US Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base outlined in the Letter of Intent we received from the US Navy that indicated a need for up to 100 additive manufacturing systems and 3,400 additively manufactured parts by 2030."

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

The Onshape Altium Connector removes creates a direct connection between the companies' platforms, bringing PCB designs from Altium into Onshape so teams can assess fit early, track changes in real time, and stay aligned as designs evolve, according to a press release.

“This collaboration marks an important milestone for cloud-native engineering. By expanding our direct ECAD-MCAD CoDesign technology, we are enabling a truly cohesive connection between leading cloud-based design platforms,” said Nikolay Ponomarenko, Vice President of Altium R&D. “In a complex, fast-paced industry, cloud data enables engineers to collaborate in real-time within a unified workflow across design domains. This eliminates all risks imposed by manually sharing files. This level of synchronization keeps teams aligned from the very beginning of the design process and lays the foundation for even deeper collaboration in the future.”

According to the companies, key benefits of the Onshape Altium Connector include:

• Works entirely in the cloud — no file conversions, downloads, or manual data transfers required
• Keeps electrical and mechanical designs in sync — changes made in either platform are automatically reflected in the other, eliminating version mismatches
• Enables identification of design problems earlier — teams can verify that circuit boards fit correctly within their enclosures before issues become costly to fix
• Built-in version control — detailed electrical history lives in Altium, and mechanical history lives in Onshape, connected in real time so teams always trace and manage what changed and when
• Accessible from any browser — stakeholders can review, comment on, and markup designs from anywhere, with no software installation required

The same PCB design in MCAD, left, and ECAD, right. Image courtesy: PTC and Altium

“Connecting electrical and mechanical design in real-time is a critical step toward fully digital product development,” said David Katzman, General Manager of Onshape and Arena at PTC. “By bringing these workflows together in a single cloud-native environment, we give teams continuous access to a shared, real-time product definition so they can move faster, stay aligned, and focus on building better products.”

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Rescale’s agentic digital engineering capabilities introduce simulation-native AI agents that automate workflows across the product development lifecycle, including input validation, troubleshooting, report generation, and hardware selection. Engineers maintain human-in-the-loop control while deploying prebuilt agents through an agent library, agent deployment framework, and workflow builder. 

Rescale has expanded its AI physics operating system into an end-to-end environment for turning simulation data into production-ready surrogate models. The platform now provides a unified path from data structuring through model training, validation, and deployment. Surrogate models can also be deployed directly into third-party design tools, bringing AI-accelerated predictions into the environments engineers already use, including production manufacturing settings. 

New compute economics capabilities give engineering and IT leaders granular controls. Curated hardware configurations optimized for cost-performance, paired with policy controls, reduce computing spend and increase simulation utilization across teams.

“Engineering teams have spent decades building simulation expertise, but that knowledge has been trapped in disconnected tools, siloed data, and manual processes,” says Joris Poort, CEO of Rescale. “Today we are giving those teams a platform to turn their institutional knowledge into compounding intelligence through agentic digital engineering. Rescale’s platform integrates computational engineering, data intelligence, and AI into a single environment where every workflow builds on the last, continuously turning R&D expertise into organizational intelligence.” 

Rescale’s latest platform expansion is available now. For more information, visit https://rescale.com/lp/spring-26-release/. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

This collaboration grants companies accepted into the Chips JU program access to Siemens’ electronic design automation (EDA) software under pre-defined pricing and conditions.

“The agreement significantly lowers barriers for smaller companies, startups and research institutions to access world-class design, verification and manufacturing software— the same powerful tools used by industry giants. This creates a more level playing field for innovation within the European semiconductor ecosystem,” says Jean-Marie Saint Paul, senior vice president, EDA Global Sales, Siemens EDA, Siemens Digital Industries Software. 

“The contract with Siemens is a key enabler for our Design Platform” says Jari Kinaret, the Executive Director of the Chips Joint Undertaking. “The Design Platform is an essential part of the capacity build-up under the Chips Act, helping European startups and SMEs to develop into profitable fabless businesses.”

The collaboration enables EuroCDP participants to:

• Accelerate innovation cycles and reduce development costs.
• Focus on design and innovation.
• Access comprehensive digital twin capabilities and AI-driven design tools.
• Achieve cost predictability for R&D budget management.

To learn more about Siemens’ work with the EuroCDP to the European Chips Act's goals, visit https://eurocdp.eu/

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

The Agile Engineering Design System (AEDS) is an integrated CAE and CAM software platform specialized for turbomachinery. 

Expanded Flow Analysis Capabilities

The latest release deepens CFD functionality for radial and axial machines. Users can now solve secondary passages with standard, stepped, or custom labyrinth seal designs using Cadence Fidelity Fine Turbo and Concepts NREC's pbCFD. Improvements to secondary flow path geometry handling in AxCent further expand customization options and improve CFD solve success rates. 

Reduced Workflow Friction

A new automated link between AxCent and CTAADS ports blade geometry and CFD results directly into cooled turbine analysis projects, eliminating manual data transfer. Similarly, the TurboOpt II, Concepts NREC's turbomachinery design optimization tool, and Ansys optiSLang integration has been overhauled to automatically exchange inputs and outputs between the two applications.

Increased Toolpath Performance 

The latest MAX-PAC release focuses on expanding machining flexibility for complex blade geometries. New toolpath methods are also being introduced including spiral roughing capabilities for single blades for shrouded or tailstock-supported parts. Undercutting support has also been added for 3+2 roughing operations with lollipop tools, disc cutters, and barrel tools, resulting in increased material removal in each tool orientation. 

Customized Process Documentation

A new interface in the Machining Setup Properties menu consolidates process documentation customization into a single location, giving users control over setup images, column configuration, and output format (HTML or TXT).

"The pace of innovation in turbomachinery is accelerating and engineers are expected to meet demands, faster than ever before," says Jonathan Bicknell, vice president of Software Products at Concepts NREC. "This release reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering the most connected and capable environment for engineers, from early design through analysis, optimization, and final machining, so they can focus on solving hard problems with robust tools."

A full list of new features is available in the release notes at www.conceptsnrec.com/software-release-notes-2026.1. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Hamilton switched to Codebeamer for enhanced collaboration among engineering, risk management, quality, and verification and validation teams. The solution facilitates automated traceability and audit preparedness across product development. Together, Codebeamer and Windchill establish a unified product data foundation, linking requirements, testing, and release decisions for end-to-end traceability and visibility, the companies report.

The multi-year agreement enables both parties to work on the development of standardized PTC medical technology software capabilities and advancement of Codebeamer and Windchill integration. Hamilton Medical will contribute expertise in medical device development processes, methodologies, and tool usage. These insights will support PTC’s development of standards and its out-of-the-box ALM and PLM solutions to facilitate product development in alignment with Hamilton Medical’s Integrated Product Engineering (IPE) goals. 

“This collaboration positions us at the forefront of industry-specific software development,” says Jim Giger, director of Research and Development at Hamilton Medical. “Given the critical role our products play in patient care, our development processes must be both uncompromisingly rigorous and highly adaptable. PTC’s ALM solution empowers us to adhere to risk-centric development practices while retaining the flexibility to respond to evolving product and regulatory demands, ultimately supporting safe, scalable innovation across our portfolio.” 

About Hamilton Medical 

In 1983, Hamilton Medical was founded to develop Intelligent Ventilation solutions. Hamilton Medical is a manufacturer of critical care ventilation solutions for a variety of patient groups, applications, and environments. 

About PTC

PTC is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service physical products. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Integration Options for Desktop and Web

• Teamcenter Active Workspace and 3DViewStation WebViewer: 3DViewStation runs fully browser-based inside the user interface of Active Workspace.
• Teamcenter Active Workspace and 3DViewStation Desktop: Launched from the Active Workspace interface, the Desktop application allows users to work with full-featured functionality on local machines.
• Teamcenter Rich Client and 3DViewStation Desktop: In settings based on Teamcenter Rich Client, 3DViewStation Desktop operates as an application that runs outside the PLM client. 
• 3DViewStation Desktop and Teamcenter Rich Client: Users can initiate searches within the 3DViewStation interface and open 3D CAD data stored in Teamcenter without navigating the PLM client.

The 3DViewStation integration allows fast processing of very large and complex 3D and 2D CAD models, supporting all major CAD formats—like CATIA, Creo, NX, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, JT, and STEP—without conversion. Users can search and visualize data from Teamcenter or Active Workspace right away. 

“By integrating 3DViewStation into Siemens PLM, we empower users to streamline processes across the product lifecycle without switching systems or duplicating data. The result is an easy-to-use visualization and mock-up experience that reduces complexity, minimizes errors, fastens decision-making and makes CAD data accessible to a broader range of users,” says Craig Impastato, sales manager at KISTERS.

Meet KISTERS at Realize LIVE in Detroit

KISTERS will showcase the Siemens PLM integrations and innovations of the 3DViewStation product family at Realize LIVE, Siemens’ digital transformation conference. Visitors can experience live demonstrations and walk-throughs of CAD visualization, virtual reality workflows, and integrations use cases in Detroit June 1-4, 2026.

About 3DViewStation

KISTERS 3DViewStation is available as a Desktop, HTML5 WebViewer and VR Edition product versions plus the online collaboration tool VisShare. KISTERS 3DViewStation provides all necessary APIs for your development team. For cloud, portal and web solutions, there is a HTML5-based WebViewer solution available, which does not require client installation. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

By combining LEAP 71’s Noyron, a large computational engineering model, with Sindan’s AI-powered manufacturing infrastructure, the partnership closes the loop from autonomous engineering to advanced production. Under the collaboration agreement, the companies will jointly develop and manufacture air-breathing jet engines and space propulsion systems.

“Over the past two years, Sindan has established an advanced manufacturing ecosystem that brings together additive manufacturing, precision machining, and digital production capabilities," says Heyuan Huang, managing director and CEO of Sindan. "With more than 40 large-scale metal additive manufacturing systems, 300+ polymer manufacturing systems, advanced CNC machining, and Sindan Industrial Artificial Intelligence Capability, we can move directly from digital design to serial production.”

LEAP 71 has demonstrated its capabilities through the development and hot-fire testing of dozens of liquid-propellant rocket engines across multiple architectures. Generated autonomously by Noyron, these systems are brought to test within weeks, including liquid methane engines exceeding two tons (20 kN) of thrust. Noyron encodes first-principles physics, engineering logic, and manufacturing constraints into a deterministic model that directly generates manufacturable systems.

“Noyron compresses development timelines from years to weeks and allows systems to be generated directly from physics and requirements," says Josefine Lissner, CEO of LEAP 71. "Combined with Sindan’s ‘lights-out’ production, this enables a rapid path from specification to manufactured hardware.”

The partnership establishes a new paradigm for how complex machines are developed and produced. Computational engineering and AI-driven manufacturing replace iterative design cycles and fragmented production pipelines with a continuous, integrated path from concept to hardware. 

About Sindan 

Sindan is an Abu Dhabi–based AI-driven advanced manufacturing company. At the core of Sindan’s approach is an integrated digital production environment that combines advanced additive manufacturing, robotics, and industrial AI into a unified, end-to-end manufacturing platform.

About LEAP 71

LEAP 71, based in Dubai, UAE, works with customers worldwide to design advanced machinery in fields such as aerospace, electric mobility, robotics, and thermal systems. A pioneer in the field of Computational Engineering, LEAP 71 designs physical objects autonomously, without human intervention. At its core is Noyron, a Large Computational Engineering Model that encodes logic, physics, production methodologies, and real-world feedback into a coherent, deterministic system.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Powered by Dassault Systèmes, the Experience Center will integrate advanced digital technologies into DYPIU's Smart Manufacturing curriculum, enabling hands-on experience in engineering and manufacturing. The program is designed to create industry-ready talent while fostering research and innovation in advanced manufacturing, according to Dassault Systemes.

The center will feature dedicated facilities, including a NextGen Product Innovation Lab, an Intelligent Production System Lab, and a Virtual Twin and Simulation Lab with virtual reality capabilities. Students will gain exposure to technologies such as virtual twins, generative design, multi-physics simulations, and digital manufacturing systems.

Students can benefit from live projects, certification programs, internships, and industry interactions. The partnership will also support faculty development and curriculum enhancement. Additionally, it plans to deliver a 3year Training of Trainers program to equip faculty with expertise in advanced digital manufacturing workflows.

"Our collaboration with DYPIU to establish this Experience Centre marks a significant step in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. By enabling access to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and virtual twin technologies, we aim to foster an innovation-driven ecosystem aligned with the 'Make in India' vision and Industry 4.0 demands," says Deepak NG, managing director, India, Dassault Systèmes.

"This collaboration marks a significant step in the journey of DYPIU," adds Prof. (Dr.) Manish Bhalla, vice chancellor, DYPIU. "The establishment of the Experience Centre at DYPIU, powered by Dassault Systèmes, will be one of the first of its kind in the field of Smart Manufacturing in the state of Maharashtra. It will foster a strong ecosystem of experiential learning, where young students will actively engage in solving real-world industry problem statements while facilitating effective technology transfer."

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

The collaboration brings together Simulations Plus’ validated scientific engines across physiologically-based pharmacokinetics (PBPK), pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), and quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) with NVIDIA AI infrastructure to help scale simulation cycles, parameter exploration, and virtual population studies. 

NVIDIA contributes computing infrastructure in accelerated inference and GPU-native optimization. NVIDIA also brings access to its life sciences ecosystem, including the NVIDIA BioNeMo platform and a global network of pharmaceutical partners.

“For three decades, Simulations Plus has helped pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations apply modeling and simulation with confidence across drug development. Our collaboration with NVIDIA brings together validated science, accelerated computing, and AI capabilities in a way that expands what scientific teams are able to explore and accomplish,” says Shawn O’Connor, chief executive officer of Simulations Plus.

The collaboration is initially focused on three areas:

Scientific engines

Simulations Plus has begun developing GPU-optimized simulation capabilities for QSP and PK/PD application. This enables scientists to evaluate a range of hypotheses without pre-pruning models.

AI-assisted scientific workflows

Simulations Plus is applying AI-assisted approaches, informed by NVIDIA’s expertise in accelerated inference and agentic AI, to support model construction, parameter fitting, diagnostics, and refinement. By reducing manual steps, these workflows will allow scientists to focus more on scientific interpretation and decision-making.

Advancing quantitative systems pharmacology

Simulations Plus is prioritizing QSP workflows by applying GPU acceleration and AI-assisted methods. Current testing shows up to a 75% reduction in time required for end-to-end QSP modeling.

As part of the collaboration, the companies plan to engage select pharmaceutical partners to evaluate these capabilities in real-world drug development workflows.

“Scientific teams are asking for faster iteration, greater scale, and better ways to work across increasingly complex modeling problems. By combining our validated scientific engines with AI-assisted workflows and accelerated computing, we are extending our platform into a more integrated modeling ecosystem—where workflows scale across domains like QSP while remaining grounded in reproducible, scientifically validated outputs,” says Erik Guffrey, co-chief product and technology officer of Simulations Plus.

“Biopharma teams need platforms that can connect mechanistic modeling, AI, and high-performance simulation into workflows scientists can actually use. By bringing NVIDIA accelerated computing and AI infrastructure together with Simulations Plus’ deep expertise in model-informed drug development, we can help researchers run more complex models, explore larger design spaces, and move from insight to decision faster,” says Anthony Costa, director of Digital Biology and Health, NVIDIA.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Enterprise Product Data Management (ePDM) has been designated as the Department of the Army Approved Data Platform (DADP) and serves as the system of record for Product Data Management and Product Lifecycle Management information in accordance with Army Data Platforms Guidance. ePDM enables governed enterprise workflows, configuration management, and business processes supporting weapon system development, production, and sustainment, while enabling the Army to improve data quality, reduce redundancy, and strengthen cybersecurity across the Army enterprise, PTC reports.

With Windchill and the rest of its portfolio, PTC is delivering on its vision for the Intelligent Product Lifecycle: enabling manufacturers and product companies to build a product data foundation in engineering, and extend the value of that data across their enterprise. Greater use of product data enables companies to bring higher quality products to market faster, better manage complexity, meet regulatory standards, and much more.

To learn more about PTC’s solutions for regulated industries, visit https://www.ptc.com.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

OMRON and Dassault Systèmes are creating a link between 3D design and simulation in the virtual world, and robots, sensors and production lines in the physical world.

The collaboration combines Dassault Systèmes’ 3D UNIV+RSES with OMRON’s Sysmac industrial automation platform, enabling manufacturers to design, simulate, validate and deploy production systems within a continuous virtual environment. At the core of the partnership is the virtual twin of production systems.

"Manufacturing is entering a new era. With OMRON, we are building living production systems, AI-driven, self-improving, and software-defined, where the virtual and physical worlds are fused into one continuous loop of learning. Our industry world models transform complexity into intelligence, making factories not just automated, but autonomous. This is how we reinvent industrial systems, from reactive to predictive, from rigid to adaptive and define the next frontier of manufacturing," says Pascal Daloz, CEO, Dassault Systèmes.

"Our partnership with Dassault Systèmes strengthens our ability to integrate the OT and IT worlds and provide customers with a holistic solution from simulated to fully implemented, intelligent production," said Motohiro Yamanishi, company president of the Industrial Automation Company (IAB), OMRON Corp.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

This partnership builds on Siemens' supply chain intelligence vision, where Siemens' Supplyframe brings deep design-to-source intelligence across electronic components and Xometry extends that intelligence into standard and custom mechanical parts through its digital marketplace business and Thomas, Xometry's North American industrial sourcing network.

In addition to the integration within Siemens' Designcenter software, the partnership includes integration of Thomas, Xometry's North American industrial sourcing network, with Siemens' Supplyframe to bring design-to-source intelligence for electronic and mechanical components to source the bill of materials for Siemens' customers.

The partnership is accompanied by a minority investment into Xometry of approximately $50 million¹. By integrating design, pricing, sourcing insights and production insights across the digital thread, Siemens and Xometry are creating capabilities that neither company could deliver independently.

"Industrial competitiveness is defined by how fast and how confidently companies can turn digital ideas into physical reality," says Tony Hemmelgarn, president and CEO, Siemens Digital Industries Software. "By infusing Siemens' comprehensive digital twin expertise and industrial AI innovation with large-scale, AI-driven manufacturing intelligence, we're breaking down the boundary between design and production for our customers. Our partnership with Xometry enables us to leverage AI to deliver the intelligence captured from millions of manufactured custom parts directly into the design process, empowering designers to work smarter, faster, and with greater impact."

"Xometry and Siemens share a common opportunity: embed AI directly into the design digital thread, putting manufacturability, pricing, sourcing and execution intelligence in front of engineers at the instant design decisions are made," says Randy Altschuler, co-founder and CEO, Xometry. "Xometry has built and trained its AI-native platform on the real-world complexities of manufacturing, including millions of part files, actual manufacturer feedback and production outcomes at global scale."

Xometry has built its platform on millions of part files, design feedback from real-world manufacturers and production outcomes across a global supplier network of more than 5,000 active suppliers. 

Siemens' customers will have a native integration workflow that will provide access to real-time feedback on design feasibility, manufacturing options, pricing and lead times directly within their existing design and lifecycle workflows.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

America Makes MMX is an annual member-centric event convening the additive manufacturing (AM) community for two days of high-level conversations, presentations, and panels.

MMX provides a platform for strategic discussion and content. The event also provides time for sharing the overall Institute accomplishments and where America Makes leadership envisions the organization going forward.

The event includes keynote speakers from government, academia, and industry. The conversations and presentations allow for information sharing and acknowledgment of AM advancements of AM to increase adoption of AM in the U.S. industrial base.

Individuals from industry, academia, government, and economic development agencies are encouraged to attend. MMX aims to unite the community, encourage collaboration and work towards building a competitive American AM industrial base.

Please note: Per CFR126.1, citizens of the following countries will NOT be allowed to participate in this event: Afghanistan, Belarus, Burma, Central African Republic, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Registration from these countries will be canceled.

For questions about registration or other event information, please email Zach Smith, Event Manager: zach.smith@ncdmm.org

To register, click here.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

“Modern manufacturers need to know if they’re making good parts. PC-DMIS FUSION modernises analytics and reporting with a simple, intuitive interface, interactive reporting, and fast access to historical data,” says Greg Holdsworth, senior portfolio manager at Hexagon. “Seamlessly integrated with PC-DMIS, it delivers real-time measurement information, visualization, and SPC analysis, all to increase productivity and support data-driven decisions.”

Integrated with PC-DMIS metrology software, Fusion presents measurement data captured from a range of devices, to unify shop floor data and drive automated quality workflows.

Connecting Devices and Automating Workflows

PC-DMIS FUSION streamlines data collection, reporting, and analysis. Users can automate repetitive tasks, receive immediate alarms when deviations occur, and monitor part quality continuously.

FUSION + MAESTRO

PC-DMIS FUSION pairs with MAESTRO, Hexagon’s all-digital, fully connected coordinate measurement machine and digitally-native industrial internet of things device, to create a fully automated metrology ecosystem. MAESTRO streams precise measurement data in real time, while FUSION interprets trends, automates SPC and reporting.

Together, MAESTRO and FUSION support virtual metrology and model-based manufacturing, measuring digitally, linking results to 3D models, and spotting issues as they occur. 

Key benefits of PC-DMIS FUSION include:

• Real-time metrology: Get information and statistical analysis and insights as they happen
• Modern user interface: view and interact with dimensional data in a modern and simple reporting format. 
• Usable insights: turn inspection data into usable insights for quality assurance and process improvement with alarms for monitoring parts or processes.

FUSION is available local Hexagon sales teams and authorized resellers. For more info, visit https://hexagon.com/products/pc-dmis-fusion

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

• Electrical equipment manufacturing in North and South Carolina: Siemens invested $165 million to expand two existing Siemens facilities and introduce three new sites across the Carolinas to support America’s AI and data center markets.
• Data Center infrastructure manufacturing in Fort Worth, TX: $190 million invested in a new 500,000-sq.-ft. facility to scale American production of critical electrical infrastructure, such as low-voltage switchboards.
• New passenger rail manufacturing hub in Lexington, NC: The $220 million greenfield manufacturing facility is building passenger rail coaches for the United States.
• Expanded electrical infrastructure manufacturing in Pomona, CA: The $95 million investment in a new greenfield manufacturing site and existing facility upgrades create a combined 146,000-sq.-ft. campus for low-voltage electrical equipment production.

A deep dive into Siemens’ U.S. investments can be found on our company blog. These investments are expected to introduce a total of more than 2,200 jobs by 2028. The roles span jobs in advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering and logistics.

“Siemens has been helping to build and support America's industrial backbone as long as we've been a company, more than 175 years,” says Ann Fairchild, president and CEO of Siemens USA. “These investments—and those we anticipate in the years ahead—reflect our commitment to serving U.S. customers, the continued growth we see in the U.S. market, and our pride in supporting a strong, innovative domestic manufacturing base that is essential to America’s long-term competitiveness and resilience.”

Siemens facilities integrate the company’s industrial software and automation technologies to create production environments for artificial intelligence. Siemens’ U.S. manufacturing footprint also supports a network of more than 16,000 American suppliers.

Siemens’ new and expanded facilities in California, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, and the Carolinas serve as a testament to energy-efficient manufacturing in the United States. Select carbon-neutral facilities, all-electric operations, on-site PV microgrid systems and integrated EV chargers all showcase how Siemens is progressing to be a net-zero carbon company by 2030.

For more information on Siemens in the USA, visit here.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

As one of a select number of companies accepted into the Autodesk Digital Twin Solution Provider Program, this marks a milestone in the firm’s progression from descriptive and informative digital twins toward predictive, enterprise scale twin solutions for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure clients.  Participation in the program validates Michael Baker’s ability to connect design, construction and operational data into a digital twin environment.

As a Digital Twin Solution Provider, Michael Baker will work closely with Autodesk to implement the Autodesk Tandem platform as a system of record for asset information for the firm’s clients, enabling owners and operators to establish a single source of truth across the asset lifecycle. 

“Joining the Autodesk Digital Twin Solution Provider Program positions Michael Baker to further accelerate how our clients adopt and scale digital twins across their portfolios,” says Rod Malehmir, Ph.D., chief technology officer at Michael Baker International. “Looking ahead, this partnership will support more connected project delivery, stronger continuity from design through operations and measurable improvements in how infrastructure and facilities are managed over time.”

Michael Baker has been a leader in digital twin strategy, platform integration and cross-practice workflows that align building information modeling (BIM), geographic information systems (GIS), reality capture, sensor data and analytics into cohesive digital environments.  Acceptance into the  Autodesk Digital Twin Solution Provider Program reflects the firm’s commitment to advancing owner-centric digital twin solutions that are scalable, standards-based and focused on operational outcomes, the company says.

“This program is an important pillar of our overall digital twin vision,” said Joseph Bartorelli, vice president, Digital Solutions at Michael Baker International.  “Autodesk Tandem plays a key role in how we partner with clients to establish a reliable digital foundation at handover and evolve that foundation into something that supports forecasting, optimization and decision support over the life of an asset.”

“Michael Baker International has been a valued Autodesk customer for years, and it’s exciting to see them expand their focus into digital twin-enabled building operations with Tandem. As they continue investing in this space, we’re looking forward to working together to help our collective customers turn fragmented building data into actionable business intelligence for smarter, more efficient operations,” says Hayli Hay, director of Digital Twin Partnerships at Autodesk.

Learn more about how Michael Baker is transforming infrastructure with digital twins: https://mbakerintl.com/services/digital-twins/

About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a provider of engineering, consulting and technology services spanning four Verticals: Infrastructure, Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA), Mitigation, Environmental, Resiliency, Response and Recovery (MER3) and GovTech. The firm’s practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and program management.

To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

With the completed transaction, Cadline now operates as Mastercam Italia, expanding Mastercam's presence in the Italian manufacturing market.

This transition brings together Cadline' regional expertise with Mastercam's global technology leadership, enabling faster response times, more personalized service, and enhanced customer support for manufacturers throughout Italy.

"This marks an important milestone for Mastercam and for our customers in Italy," says Russ Bukowski, president of Mastercam. "By bringing Cadline fully into the Mastercam organization as Mastercam Italia, we are strengthening our local connections while delivering the full power of Mastercam's global resources."

The move from a channel partner model to direct operations enables Mastercam Italia to provide enhanced problem resolution, customized training programs, and regional specialists who understand challenges of Italian manufacturers. The acquisition supports Mastercam's growth strategy integrating innovation and targeted acquisitions.

As part of Sandvik's digital manufacturing portfolio, Mastercam is advancing connected manufacturing technologies and delivering support to customers worldwide.

About Mastercam

Mastercam, part of Sandvik Group, is a developer of CAD/CAM software for manufacturing, trusted by over 450,000 installations worldwide. Discover more at www.mastercam.com.

About Sandvik Group

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group working with the manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries. Offerings include equipment, tools, services, and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation, and rock processing. In 2025, the Group had approximately 42,000 employees.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Manual Modeling to Intelligent Acceleration

AI Modeling Assistant acts as an intelligent co-pilot for CPQ modelers for CPQ-ready models. By ingesting inputs such as spreadsheets, technical specifications, PDFs, and legacy data, the assistant generates a structured model foundation up to 80% complete. Modelers then review, refine, and approve outputs before synchronizing directly into Tacton.

Built for Complexity of Manufacturing

Tacton AI is purpose-built for manufacturing and embedded within CPQ workflows. It understands the structure of configurable products, including assemblies, attributes, and constraints, and generates models within a governed environment where human validation is always required.

Driving Ongoing Scale

As manufacturers expand their portfolios and introduce new configurations, AI Modeling Assistant helps organizations accelerate updates, reduce manual effort, and increase modeling capacity across existing teams.

Availability

AI Modeling Assistant is available today in the Tacton platform. 

About Tacton

Tacton is a global leader in software for manufacturers of highly configurable products. Tacton delivers the Buyer-Centric Smart Factory, connecting buyer engagement with engineering and order fulfillment through a single source of truth. By uniting Configure Price and Quote, Configuration Lifecycle Management, and Configured Order Fulfillment, Tacton helps manufacturers manage complexity across the lifecycle.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

Morningstar CAM Solutions has been providing CAD and CAM software, training, postprocessors and technical support since 1986. With years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing sector, including owning and operating their own modern machine shop with three-axis, four-axis and five-axis machining centers, Morningstar is qualified to assist clients in simplifying, automating and accelerating their CNC programming processes with HCL CAMWorks software.

“We are thrilled to welcome Morningstar into the HCL CAMWorks reseller network. With their extensive experience in manufacturing and a proven track record of selling and supporting CAD/CAM software, I am confident they will prove to be a valuable resource for companies looking to drive machining efficiency and streamline their operations,” says Mark Cadogan, senior area sales director for HCL CAMWorks in the Americas.

“While there are plenty of other CAM software products on the market, we feel that CAMWorks truly stands alone with its ability to quickly recognize machinable features in a part and apply machining strategies from its technology database to them.  This reduces programming effort and ensures consistency within any machining organization,” says Tony Ledbetter, co-founder andpPresident of Morningstar.

HCL CAMWorks delivers a fully integrated CAD/CAM solution for CNC machining, with programming for 2.5-axis to 5-axis mills, lathes, mill turn, Swiss machining, wire EDM, and more.  By working within SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS, there’s no need to maintain separate CAD and CAM files, as design and manufacturing data are stored in a single file.  When design changes occur, toolpaths and G-code update automatically.  With advanced features including automatic feature recognition, intelligence-based machining, and the TechDB for capturing best practices, programming time is cut, and machining cycles are optimized.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

By leveraging learned geometric representations of 3D models, the POC enables consistent, geometry‑aware similarity detection across large repositories, independent of how parts are named or categorized.

The Similar Parts Search technology demonstration combines Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) with advanced 3D geometric processing to enable similarity detection within large collections of engineering models. This approach allows the system to learn and leverage geometric characteristics of 3D parts.

By automatically preparing uploaded 3D models for analysis and generating persistent digital profiles for each part, the system supports scalable, reusable similarity searches across datasets. This foundation enables the technology to be extended into custom, production‑ready solutions that can integrate with existing CAD, PLM, ERP, or supply‑chain systems.

The demonstration leverages domain‑specific datasets, established expertise in geometric algorithms, and engineering model collections, including the Mechanical Components Benchmark (MCB)—an open‑source dataset developed by Purdue University and distributed under the MIT License.

The POC highlights how AI‑based geometric similarity search can deliver tangible operational and economic benefits across engineering, manufacturing, and supply‑chain domains. By enabling faster identification of previously manufactured or equivalent parts, Similar Parts Search supports quicker manufacturing cost and lead‑time estimation.

The prototype demonstrates the potential to reduce part proliferation and stock variation by minimizing near‑duplicate components across product lines. Improved similarity detection also contributes to lower warehouse and inventory holding costs through consolidation and reuse strategies, simplifies supply and procurement management via greater standardization, and enhances design reuse.

By pairing AI‑driven similarity metrics with intuitive visual validation, the demonstration supports human‑in‑the‑loop decision‑making. To see the current functionality of the Similar Parts Search technology demonstration, watch a short demo video.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

“More people than ever are designing, building, and running their own businesses. ... We’ve heard directly from our customers that they need more flexibility, more clarity, and technology that reflects how they actually work. Autodesk for Small Business is about building around their needs and building alongside them as they bring the world around us to life,” says Dara Treseder, chief marketing officer, Autodesk. 

To start, Autodesk for Small Business is focused on three areas:

Experience

Autodesk’s new Small Business Hub is a destination on Autodesk.com where small businesses can explore products, compare options, and find tools without navigating an experience designed for large enterprises, according to Autodesk. The hub also provides a direct line for users to share feedback. It’s live nowin the United States and United Kingdom, with more countries to follow later this year.

The company is also prioritizing product improvements shaped by small business feedback: 

• Design and Make: Autodesk Assistant in Fusion turns natural language into action across design and manufacturing workflows. It enables text-to-command modeling and automates workflows for transitions, while being contextually aware of the task at hand. 
• M&E: Autodesk Flow Studio has introduced flexible pricing tiers, including a freemium entry point, that scale with the needs of business so smaller studios and independent creators can experiment with the latest VFX and animation technology, without upfront costs. With the newest feature releases of Wonder 3D (a generative text to 3D model), AI Rigging, and Neural Layer, Flow Studio enables teams to streamline modeling, rigging, and animation. 

Flexibility

Autodesk Flex allows customers to prepay for token-based access to more than 100 Autodesk products, with no subscription and no long-term commitment.

Special offers

In May, Autodesk will introduce special offers; the company is also offering a free Autodesk Professional Certification exam voucher with the purchase of AutoCAD.

Recent Report

To understand how small businesses are shaping the future of Design and Make industries, Autodesk partnered with GlobalData on a new State of Small Business report.* 

Top findings include:

• Design and Make professionals are leaving corporate to start their own businesses: Nearly 1 in 5 Design and Make professionals (18%) say they’re considering starting their own business in 2026—six percentage points higher than the broader small business economy.
• Nearly 60% of small business owners in Design and Make say the latest technology is too complex or not designed for smaller teams—seven points higher than the broader small business economy.  
• Independent work is becoming the norm in Design and Make: More than one third of the Design and Make workforce (36%) now operates as freelancers or contractors, outpacing the broader workforce (32%) by more than three percentage points.

*Methodology

Autodesk’s State of Small Business report was developed in partnership with third-party analytics firm GlobalData. The analysis draws on GlobalData’s U.S. business and employment tracking data to evaluate growth trends in small businesses and freelance work over the past 3 years. 

Visit the hub. Check out the video. Download the report.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

The collaboration addresses discrete and process manufacturing's AI scaling challenge by combining enterprise-grade infrastructure with industry-specific capabilities.

"The conversation has changed from 'where do we start with AI' to 'how fast can we scale it," says Ozgur Tohumcu, general manager of Automotive and Manufacturing at AWS. "Through our collaboration with Infor, manufacturers are moving from pilot to production faster than ever — deploying industry-specific agents that deliver operational advantages at enterprise scale."

"Generic AI doesn't work in manufacturing — you need agents that understand manufacturing-specific operational processes, bill of materials, supply chains, and shop floor realities," says Rick Rider, senior vice president, Product Management, Infor. "AWS provides the enterprise infrastructure and AI horsepower, while we bring the deep industry-specific intelligence and context. The result is AI and agents built specifically for manufacturing industries that our customers can trust to run critical operations and deliver measurable financial impact."

Among Infor's complete collection of AI agents are those designed specifically to address complexities of manufacturing operations. Built on AWS infrastructure, Infor deploys agents across manufacturing's critical workflows with compliance controls and scaling from pilot to production:

• Project Management — Agents continuously compare baseline plans to real-time financials and performance metrics to protect margins, forecast revenue, and surface cost or schedule variances before they impact profitability.
• On-Time Project Delivery Management — Agents monitor project risks, milestones, dependencies, and cross-project performance to detect delays early and coordinate interventions that keep delivery on schedule.
• Process Mining & Operational Intelligence — Agents use process-mining-derived insights to automatically discover end-to-end workflows from event logs, surface bottlenecks and variant behaviors, and prioritize the highest-impact interventions so agents can close the loop with targeted remediation and continuous optimization.
• Inventory Flow Management — Agents track warehouse activity, stock movements, and inbound and outbound orders to maintain real-time inventory visibility and ensure materials move through the supply chain.
• Financial Operations Management — Agents connect contracts, billing, supplier invoices, and general ledger activity to automate financial oversight, streamline processes, and provide a unified view of financial performance.
• Quality Management — Agents monitor inspections, non-conformances, and material disposition across orders and projects to identify deviations and maintain consistent product and operational quality.

Customers can also build and deploy their own custom agents through Infor Agent Factory and in conjunction with Infor AI agents through orchestration, using Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Amazon Bedrock, and Amazon SageMaker.

Availability

The solution is currently in limited availability and available to customers through Infor Velocity Suite, an all-inclusive package of AI solutions, tools, and expertise for Infor CloudSuite customers across Distribution, Industrial and Process Manufacturing, and related verticals. Visit infor.com/partners/aws to get started.

About Infor
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

The conference is an opportunity for knowledge sharing and networking with industry peers and leaders from a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, energy & power, consumer products, process manufacturing, life sciences, and everything in between.

The Location

NAFEMS will be in Vancouver, at the Vancouver Convention Centre, just 25 minutes from Vancouver International Airport.

Call for Presentations - Opens June 2026

Stay tuned for full details on registration, abstract submissions, and sponsorship opportunities at nafems.org/congress

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.