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The second Service Pack release of KeyCreator 2025 provides important translator updates and several user-driven enhancements. The downloads are available now for customers with active maintenance or lease. Improved Translators Read/import translation capabilities in all KeyCreator products have been updated to support the 2025 formats of SolidWorks, CATIA V5, CATIA V6/3DX, and Solid Edge. Support for Siemens NX and Parasolid has also been updated to handle the latest versions of those formats. Additionally, new support for 3D data from Autodesk Fusion 360 files has been made available in the highest product license packages. Minor Enhancements The text formatting options of the Balloon function have been expanded. The user can now set the color (and other attributes) of the text portion of the annotation entity to be distinct from the leader and enclosure geometry portions. KeyCreator has been updated to better support using mixed units when examining volume and other mass properties. An option now allows
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Newforma, the trusted leader in project and information management for the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry, announces the launch of Info Track—the only solution of its kind for AECO teams. This powerful new module for Newforma Konekt is built on a robust, cloud-native platform and centralizes every project conversation, file, task, and decision, empowering distributed and multidisciplinary teams to collaborate effortlessly and stay connected—wherever they work.  Info Track arrives at a critical time for the industry. According to Newforma’s 2025 AECO Project & Information Management Survey, 41% of project delays in the AECO space are now attributed to labor shortages, and 40% of firms say a limited labor pool is putting extra pressure on their teams. Even more striking, 77% of AECO firms report missing deadlines due to poor project and information management, including disconnected communication and coordination. As AECO firms face mounting workforce challenges and an ever-growing volume of project data,
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Elysium has released CADdoctor SX10.0.2. Key Enhancement Changed support of CAD versions Import & Export Options Versions added in SX10.0.2 Supported Versions CATIA V5 (Standalone) Exporter R23 – R34(V5-6R2024) R14, R19 – R34(V5-6R2024) NX (Standalone) Importer NX 2406 Series UG10 – NX 2406 Series 3DXML (Standalone) Importer R2025x R2010x – R2025x To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Elysium on CIMdata.com
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 PDFTakeaways AI-powered formulation enables science-based innovation to rapidly meet new market demands. Centralized digital lab environments drive speed, agility, and collaboration in R&D. Generative formulation and Virtual Twins improve sustainability, reduce costs, drive efficiency and speed, and enhance compliance. Dassault Systèmes’ Perfect Formulation solution, delivered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, delivers comprehensive end-to-end transformation of the formulation lifecycle. Introduction Today’s R&D organizations operate in a highly complex and rapidly evolving environment. Companies in the food, beverage, cosmetics, and other formulation-driven industries are under intense pressure to innovate faster, more sustainably, and with fewer resources. They must respond to increasingly sophisticated market demands while navigating a dense and evolving web of global regulatory requirements. Success depends on their ability to formulate and reformulate products that meet nutritional, sensory, cost, and sustainability goals—often simultaneously.[1] CIMdata sees several global megatrends that are reshaping the current industrial landscape. Climate change and environmental degradation are forcing companies to design for sustainability from the
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Contruent, a leading SaaS company specializing in lifecycle cost management solutions, has welcomed a dynamic group of 2025 interns to its summer program. Hailing from universities nationwide, these students bring fresh ideas, curiosity, and drive to every corner of the business. The initiative reflects Contruent’s ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of talent and investing in the future of capital project delivery. “At Contruent, we believe in cultivating a dynamic and energetic work environment,” said Ryan Kubacki, CEO of Contruent. “Our summer intern program is a testament to our commitment to fostering growth and providing valuable real-world experience to the next generation of professionals. We believe investing in early career talent is essential to driving innovation, and we look forward to seeing the impact they’ll make.” Over the next few months, interns will be integrated across various departments, including product, engineering, marketing, and customer success, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to
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Cyncly, the leading global provider of software and content solutions that help make amazing spaces for living, has appointed Jon Harper as Senior Vice President of Professional Services. In this role, Jon will drive the successful adoption and deployment of Cyncly’s market-leading software, helping designers, retailers, and manufacturing customers grow their businesses and achieve their goals. “Jon brings a passion for customer success, with deep understanding of software implementation, post-implementation support, and consulting services that add value,” said Kristina Lengyel, Chief Customer Officer. “We welcome him to the team with confidence that his track record and approach will help us deliver an amazing customer experience.” Jon brings more than 20 years of experience leading fast-growing SaaS and consulting businesses, including leadership roles at Protiviti, Johnson & Johnson, and Smartsheet. Over his career, he has helped build and scale professional services teams during times of rapid growth and global expansion. He is guided
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The Digital Twin Consortium® (DTC) announced a liaison agreement with the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), a leading scientific and professional organization dedicated to advancing the geospatial and mapping sciences. ASPRS recognizes the transformative potential of digital twin technologies across infrastructure, environmental, and urban systems. “We are excited about working with ASPRS to contribute to creating and developing digital twin technology. As digital transformation continues to accelerate across industries, the digital twins have emerged as a powerful enabler of digital transform including driving greater operational efficiency, enhanced predictive analytics, and optimizing strategic planning,” said Dan Isaacs, GM & CTO of Digital Twin Consortium. “ASPRS experience in developing guidelines and standards for creating high-resolution, high-accuracy geospatial data will be very valuable as we work together to advance the use of digital twins across all industries,” continued Isaacs. “Through this partnership, ASPRS seeks to collaborate with the DTC in advancing standards, best practices, and knowledge-sharing
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The Digital Twin Consortium® (DTC) today announced a liaison agreement with the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA), ) a nonprofit, volunteer-led educational association advancing test and evaluation (T&E) in science, technology, and management. “We are excited about working with ITEA on using digital twins in Test & Evaluation,” said Dan Isaacs, GM & CTO of the DTC. “Their experience in T&E with government, academia, and industry communities will be very valuable as we work together to accelerate the use of digital twins across industries.” “ITEA’s members will benefit greatly from our association with DTC, especially as digital capabilities and digital twins permeate system design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment,” predicted Dr. Michael Barton, ITEA Fellow and Board Chairman. The two groups have agreed to the following: Realizing interoperability by harmonizing technology components and other elements Aligning work in Digital Twin Consortium Capabilities and Technology for adoption within vertical domains through proof of value projects and use cases,
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IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, announced the appointment of Mark Buongiorno as President, Aerospace & Defense. Based in North America, Buongiorno joins the IFS executive leadership team, bringing with him over three decades of Aerospace & Defense leadership, operations and engineering experience. Buongiorno was most recently CEO of Tsunami Tsolutions, a privately held engineering and IT services company focused on the Aerospace & Defense industry. He succeeds current president Scott Helmer, who transitions into the role of Chairman of IFS Aerospace & Defense. As Chairman, Helmer will focus on strategic customer pursuits and relationships, mentoring, M&A activity, and special projects. With a proven track record in leading complex global operations and delivering sustained business growth, Buongiorno will guide the strategic direction of IFS’s Aerospace & Defense business. Prior to his tenure at Tsunami, Buongiorno held senior leadership roles at StandardAero and Pratt & Whitney, where he
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IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, announced the appointment of Shawn Juister as President, Energy & Resources, reflecting IFS's strong growth in the sector and new product investment. Juister has joined the IFS executive leadership team, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the company. With this appointment, IFS continues to strengthen its focus on the Energy & Resources (E&R) sector, which includes asset-intensive and service-centric customers in Energy and related industries. Juister will be responsible for driving accelerated growth in the sector, deepening customer value, and executing IFS’s ambitious E&R product roadmap. Juister has previously held global leadership positions across software, energy, and asset-intensive industries. He brings deep experience in enterprise software and commercial transformation, including senior roles at Hitachi Energy and RPM Global, where he delivered significant revenue growth and led major go-to-market and SaaS transitions. “Shawn is an accomplished software executive with a track
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