Science Applications International Corp. has announced the launch of ReadyOne™ Foundational – the company’s commercial-grade solution for a rapidly deployable, cloud-based digital engineering ecosystem that meets the Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5000.97 mandate and unique mission requirements of government customers. It is now available on the AWS Marketplace to accelerate deployment and help government avoid developing capabilities that are already commercially available. ReadyOne™ Foundational's built-in digital thread accelerator unifies disparate data, tools and teams in real-time through a configurable, turnkey solution – enabling an out-of-the-box adoption of best practices in digital engineering. This offering grants customers access to a credentialed cloud-based environment that eliminates common DE barriers and is pre-loaded with data-models, software tools and connectors from the outset increasing mission effectiveness and saving costs over an entire lifecycle. “As threats to national security continue advancing and evolving, digital engineering is no longer optional for our Department of Defense customers and

SteepGraph, a leading provider of Aras Innovator solutions and services, announced the introduction of Scale B, a suite of PLM solutions targeting small and medium-businesses (SMBs) serving the aerospace, automotive supply, and industrial machinery markets. Scale B is powered by Aras and was developed as part of the Build with Aras program. Leveraging the flexibility and scalability of Aras Innovator, Scale B empowers suppliers and OEMs with the technology they need to compete and grow in an increasingly dynamic market. It enables growing businesses to implement enterprise-grade PLM solutions at their own pace and within their budget—without the complexity or cost of large-scale deployments. With Scale B, they gain access to a flexible, scalable PLM tailored to their needs. This partnership strengthens Aras’ presence in high-growth markets such as India, Southeast Asia, and MENA. “With Scale B, we are breaking down barriers for rapidly growing businesses. Our mission is to enable organizations to

EON Reality, the world leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking digital marketplace for traditional artisans using EON Reality’s AI-Powered EON Entrepreneur Guide. The Traditional Artisan Marketplace platform represents a significant advancement in fair trade e-commerce, connecting artisans directly with global consumers while ensuring craftspeople receive 70-80% of the final selling price instead of the industry standard 10-20%. Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Technology The Traditional Artisan Marketplace addresses critical challenges facing cultural heritage preservation and artisan livelihoods worldwide. Developed through EON Reality’s comprehensive entrepreneurial guidance platform, the marketplace features blockchain-verified authenticity, immersive storytelling experiences, and transparent pricing models. The EON Entrepreneur Guide enables the swift transformation of cultural heritage concepts into sustainable business models. The platform offers structured support, guiding users through problem identification and the development of market-viable solutions. Consequently, these marketplaces contribute to the preservation of endangered crafts and guarantee fair remuneration for artisans. From

Trimble® announced the availability of new application programming interfaces (APIs) for Trimble Accubid® Anywhere, a cloud-hosted estimating software for electrical projects. These connection capabilities help electrical contractors better collect, analyze and share data to improve estimating insight and collaboration across the construction lifecycle. Five Accubid Anywhere APIs provide a comprehensive suite that helps estimators pull bid data into dashboards and reporting for analysis and improvement of estimating efforts: A Project API provides a list of projects with the project details that can be extracted to other software. An Estimate API captures all of the estimate information for users to extract into their ERP, including a list of estimates with their details and bid summaries. A Final Price API allows users to compare initial estimates and final prices for different projects. An Extension API allows users to send bill of materials (BOM) to other software. A Bid Breakdown API enables users to more easily retrieve and analyze data points such

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. is thrilled to announce a major upgrade to its educational licensing program to include all capabilities of Vectorworks Cloud Services, such as game-changing tools like the AI Visualizer and the ability to generate 3D models from iOS photos. In addition, educational licenses now come with access to premium training content on Vectorworks University. Cloud-based collaboration just got better with room scanning, real-time markups, and interactive presentations only a tap away. Need heavy rendering power? The Cloud can do the heavy lifting, freeing up hardware for other creative tasks. And with the AI Visualizer, students can instantly generate design imagery from their Vectorworks models or drawings or even just a text prompt, bringing design ideas to life faster than ever before. Those looking for more information on the AI Visualizer can find an overview here and an FAQs page in the Vectorworks Community Forum. “Enhancing educational licenses underscores our commitment to providing students and

Last week, CIMdata completed our first 2025 PLM Market & Industry Forum event, which took place in Ann Arbor, MI, USA. Here is one view of the event. Please plan to join us for a similar discourse in Germany, India, China, and Japan. Learn more at https://www.cimdata.com/en/events/forums To view the original press release, please click here. Search for BeyondPLM Blog on CIMdata.com

3D Systems announced the successful completion of the sale of its Geomagic® software portfolio to the Manufacturing Intelligence Division of Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, for $123 million before working capital adjustments and following the satisfaction of customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. As part of its strategic focus, 3D Systems will now concentrate on advancing its core additive manufacturing software platforms, including 3D Sprint® and 3DXpert®, as well as the Oqton Industrial Manufacturing OS. The Company intends to continue expanding the capabilities of these solutions by leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to enable accelerated adoption of 3D printing technologies in high-volume, production environments. "Hexagon is well-positioned to take the Geomagic portfolio to new heights, ensuring continued innovation and value for its users,” said Dr. Jeffrey Graves, president & CEO of 3D Systems. “We are grateful for the contributions of our Geomagic team members and confident they will thrive in this next

CGI, one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, announced the signature of an exclusivity agreement to acquire Apside, a France-based leading digital and engineering services firm. The agreement was signed with Apside’s main shareholders, Siparex and investments companies of Crédit Agricole Group. Operating for almost 50 years, Apside is recognized for its deep industry knowledge in manufacturing, financial services, insurance and mutual health insurance services and public sector, as well as its broad technology expertise in areas such as data, AI, cloud and cybersecurity. The exclusivity agreement was signed on March 28, 2025. The proposed transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, as well as the prior information and consultation of the relevant employee representative bodies. Subject to receiving all required regulatory approvals and completion of the consultation procedures, the proposed transaction is expected to close in June 2025. With a significant

Accenture is working with Schaeffler AG to reinvent industrial automation with physical AI and robotics. At Hannover Messe 2025, the companies show how to optimize various work scenarios, from human-centric to human/robot collaboration and full automation, with the latest simulation, AI and data technologies from NVIDIA and Microsoft. These scenarios include industrial automation systems, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), Schaeffler’s mobile manipulator cobot EMMA, and general-purpose humanoid robots such as Agility Robotics’ Digit and Sanctuary AI’s Phoenix. “As a leading motion technology company, Schaeffler leverages disruptive innovations such as physical AI, digital twins, and humanoid robots to enhance operational excellence across our global manufacturing network,” said Andreas Schick, Chief Operating Officer at Schaeffler AG. “In collaboration with strong partners like Accenture, we constantly explore how disruptive technologies from NVIDIA and Microsoft can increase our flexibility and efficiency. This is how we want to jointly shape the production of the future.” “Physical AI is reinventing industrial

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced the launch of a subsidiary dedicated to serving state and local government, and education (SLED) organizations, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies in the United States. HCLTech Public Sector Solutions (PSS) will leverage the company’s 25+ years of industry expertise and integrated technology solutions to deliver impactful outcomes for the public sector and better serve its constituents. This launch underscores HCLTech's continued growth in the public sector following the establishment of the Strategic Segments business under Arjun Sethi's leadership as Chief Growth Officer for Strategic Segments since November. "A sharper focus through a dedicated subsidiary will enable us to deliver our AI and digital transformation expertise across all public sector segments," said C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director of HCLTech. "By combining our comprehensive AI suite, deep subject matter expertise, industry-leading talent and dedicated leadership, we are better positioned to partner with government agencies and