Centric Software® is pleased to announce that Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, has selected Centric PLM™ to streamline new product development and harmonize product data for its food and nutrition division. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, formulate, develop, procure, manufacture and sell consumer goods products in food & beverage, grocery, food service and multi-category retail to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. Brenntag Specialties sought a single source of truth for master data management in its Food & Nutrition business to ensure regulatory compliance across multiple regions. With a strong network of dedicated Innovation and Application centers working daily on satisfying customer requests, Brenntag identified an opportunity to streamline R&D processes. Nutrient calculation and labeling declaration were vital functions to address. For each country where Brenntag operates, there are specific regulatory rules governing permitted ingredients and labeling. Formulation, recipe management, compliance checks,

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that Cimolai Technology, a leader in the design, production, and installation of lifting and handling equipment, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. This move aims to deliver innovative, reliable, and custom-made solutions to meet the most demanding technical specifications across sectors such as shipyards, infrastructure, and heavy industry. “Siemens’ Designcenter NX software allows our designers to flexibly represent our highly complex, large-scale products, providing immediate access to specific details and enabling the identification and comparison of potential issues. We describe Designcenter NX as immediate, easy, and accessible,” said Giovanni Sabbini, technical manager, Cimolai Technology. Cimolai Technology needed a way to manage large-scale assemblies more efficiently and improve collaboration between engineering and production teams. The company worked with Siemens’ sales partner, ATS Global, to implement Siemens Xcelerator to connect engineering and manufacturing, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integration. A recent aerospace

SoftInWay Switzerland GmbH has been selected for a cutting-edge R&D project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) under the FIRST! (Future Innovation Research in Space Transportation) initiative. This project, part of ESA’s Future Launchers Preparatory Program (FLPP), aims to de-risk and develop a Cryogenic Hydrostatic Bearing System (CHBS) designed for reusable liquid oxygen turbopumps—an essential step toward the next generation of high-performance space propulsion systems. In collaboration with BeBlue Cryotech (Belgium) and Sirius Space Services (France), SoftInWay will lead the development of the CHBS, with completion expected within a year. The goal is to advance this system to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4/5, making it ready to be integrated into future rocket propulsion systems. With decades of expertise in turbomachinery design and analysis, SoftInWay is well-positioned to lead this important initiative, which aims to overcome longstanding performance limitations in turbopump bearings. Hydrostatic bearings offer a promising solution to meet the increasingly

The company is replacing its PRO.FILE solution with CIM Database PLM from CONTACT Software to establish end-to-end digital product development and future-proof its position in global competition.  Strama-MPS develops equipment, special-purpose machinery, and turnkey solutions for the production, assembly, and testing of complex technical products. Its customers include leading global technology companies from industries such as automotive, electrical engineering, and petroleum. To increase efficiency in product development and strengthen its position for long-term success in global competition, Strama-MPS is now replacing its PRO.FILE solution with CIM Database PLM from CONTACT Software. Seeking a high-performance, scalable alternative to the existing system, Strama-MPS chose CONTACT’s PLM solution as the ideal fit. “CIM Database is the only platform that fully convinced us – for a special-purpose machinery manufacturer, it combines all project, process, and product data in one system. It also offers powerful options for production and service management,” says Roland Billmeier, Head of Standard & Development

Velo3D, Inc., a leader in metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology, announced a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with two Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) federal laboratories, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC East), to advance additive manufacturing capabilities for the aerospace and defense sectors. Under the terms of the four-year agreement, Velo3D will collaborate with NAWCAD and FRC East to explore and characterize advanced materials tailored for military flight hardware. The partnership aims to enhance the understanding of AM for production of complex, high-performance components used in military aircraft and systems, ensuring these parts meet the rigorous standards required for defense operations. "This CRADA with NAWCAD and FRC East represents a significant milestone in advancing our ability to provide precise, repeatable and scalable additive manufacturing solutions for the defense industry," Arun Jeldi, Chief Executive Officer for Velo3D. "By focusing on engineering-driven solutions, we are

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One™Team has deployed Neural Concept, the world’s leading AI platform for engineering design to accelerate the team’s car design and optimize aerodynamic performance through AI-powered, data-driven engineering workflows that enable faster design iteration and better-informed decisions. Neural Concept’s proprietary Engineering AI platform complements traditional Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with high-speed predictive simulations. Engineers can use digital twins to evaluate thousands of design variants across complex “multi-physics” environments that mimic real-world track conditions such as wind and temperature differences. This enables VCARB to explore more designs, unlocking new performance gains within every iteration. Laurent Mekies, Team Principal, Visa Cash App Racing Bulls said: “In Formula One, every millisecond counts and innovation at the design stage can be the difference between leading the pack or falling behind. By integrating Neural Concept’s cutting-edge Engineering AI into our aerodynamic development, we’re unlocking new levels of speed and precision in our design

This annual educational webinar will share results from CIMdata’s 2025 global PLM status and trends survey. ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 10 June 2025—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, “2025 PLM Status & Trends.” The webinar will take place on Thursday, 10 July 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and last for one hour. This eagerly awaited annual webinar will provide insight into CIMdata’s global PLM Status & Trends research survey results. The research aims to deepen the global PLM community’s collective understanding of the status, drivers, and preconditions necessary for companies to derive value from their investment in PLM. Topics to be covered include spending trends, implementation focus, value perception, and processes that are enabled, to name a few. Additionally, the webinar will share some of the key potential PLM industry

CIMdata’s Aerospace & Defense Practice Director, James Roche, featured in the May edition of PPI SyEN with an article entitled "Current Reality and Trends in Model-Based Systems Engineering – Insights from Industry Research.” Read the full article at https://issuu.com/ppisyen/docs/ppi_syen_147_may_edition/29?utm_campaign=PPISyEN147&utm_medium=Post&utm_source=PPILinkedIn To view the original press release, please click here.

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, inaugurated its delivery center in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Located at the Technopark, the center will deliver projects across AI, GenAI, Cloud and emerging technologies to HCLTech’s clients across industry verticals. Sri Seeram Sambasiva Rao, IAS, Special Secretary, Electronics & IT (E&IT), Government of Kerala, Fabrizio Salvatore, Head of Infrastructure Services and Information Security, EMT Member, Allianz Technology, Jayant Tulsiani, Branch Head, Allianz Technology India and Sudip Lahiri, Executive Vice President and Head of Financial Services—Europe and UKI, HCLTech, were present on the occasion. This is HCLTech’s second delivery center in Kerala, following the inauguration of the first center in Kochi last October. The company aims to cultivate innovation-driven learning and offer career opportunities for aspiring IT professionals in the region. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for HCLTech on CIMdata.com

We’re excited to welcome Mark Smith to Microvellum as our new Brand Ambassador. Mark brings over 30 years of experience as an Industrial Technology Teacher and industry advocate, with a career dedicated to advancing technical education and bridging the gap between schools and the manufacturing workforce. He has developed and led computer-integrated manufacturing programs at both the high school and college levels, teaching CAD/CAM, CNC programming, and design using industry-standard tools and software like Microvellum. His passion for education and his deep understanding of wood product manufacturing have positioned him as a trusted voice in the industry. Beyond the classroom, Mark has served in leadership roles with respected organizations such as WoodLINKS USA, the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA), the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS), and the National Woods Board. He is a frequent contributor to advisory boards, education committees, and skills competitions, consistently advocating for the future of skilled trades As Brand Ambassador, Mark will work alongside