Dassault Systèmes, the world leader in Virtual Twin Experience, announced that 3D UNIV+RSES powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform will leverage the power of spatial computing to provide a new dimension to virtual twins, with the new “3DLive” visionOS app, available this summer. To make this vision a reality, Dassault Systèmes has partnered with Apple to integrate Apple Vision Pro into the next generation 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The deep engineering-level collaboration between Dassault Systèmes and Apple has brought together the best of both platforms to deliver this magical experience. With 3DLive, virtual twins created on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform will be able to leap off the screen and into a user’s physical space, enabling real-time visualization and team collaboration in lifelike environments. Apple Vision Pro’s advanced cameras, sensors and tracking also allow virtual twins to interact with the physical world around them in 3D UNIV+RSES with scientific accuracy. This unique and powerful way to model, simulate,

Graphisoft, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solution developer for architecture and multidisciplinary design, announced the launch of Archicad Studio, a subscription plan powered by Archicad’s end-to-end BIM workflow and tailored to solo practitioners working independently or with local teams. “With AEC technology evolving at such a rapid pace, we want solo practitioners to have access to cutting-edge BIM software innovations as soon as they hit the market,” said Gábor Kovács-Palkó, Senior Director of Product Portfolio Strategy at Graphisoft. “Archicad Studio achieves exactly that — affordable access to Archicad’s powerful BIM workflow at a competitive price point scaled to the solo practitioner’s needs.” The Archicad Studio subscription plan includes: Archicad desktop application on macOS and Windows Local Teamwork with BIMcloud Basic - Cloud-based features are available with a paid BIMcloud subscription Graphisoft’s cloud-based AI Visualizer BIMx mobile app for iOS and Android BIMx Pro features Archicad extensions, like Python API, PARAM-O, Maxon Redshift, Library Part Maker, and additional Surface Catalog Training,

Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, introduced Seequent Evo, a powerful cloud-based platform designed to help Seequent users, and the broader geoscience community, collaborate and manage data centrally for faster, smarter decision-making. Seequent Evo provides a strong foundation for integrated workflows, bringing together geoscience data from both Seequent and third-party applications into a single, accessible source. By centralising data—regardless of its origin or application—Evo ensures users can effortlessly share data with colleagues, draw valuable insights from past projects, and work with the most up-to-date information. With cross-platform connectivity, Evo will unlock the full potential of geoscience data—empowering companies to draw unparalleled insights, improving efficiency, and saving time and resources. Evo’s geospatial search incorporates the capabilities of Cesium, also part of Seequent’s parent company, Bentley Systems. Alongside Evo, Seequent also announced two new Evo applications, Driver and BlockSync. The launch of Evo comes at a critical time for industries reliant on geoscience data, particularly mining. To

Plataine is excited to launch its new groundbreaking AI Agents designed to revolutionize manufacturing operations. Unveiled at the JEC World 2025 event, Plataine’s smart and connected agents optimize decision flows, and deliver real-time, actionable insights that enhance efficiency, supply chain collaboration, resources utilization, and ensure on-time delivery across complex production chains. Plataine’s recent advanced AI Agents tackle a broad spectrum of manufacturing challenges—from daily scheduling and long-term order planning to critical processes such as ability-to-promise (ATP) and equipped-to-deliver (ETD). By fostering seamless communication between agents within the factory and across the supply chain, Plataine’s AI-powered solution addresses dynamic production demands. These AI agents analyze production capacity and resource availability in real time, enabling manufacturers to confidently commit to delivery schedules and meet customer expectations. ‘Ability to Promise’ Agent (ATP) assesses real-time production capacity to confirm that a work order can be manufactured and delivered on schedule. ‘Equipped to Deliver’ Agent (ETD) continuously monitors production processes

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), offers with the susietec® toolset a combination of software, hardware and expertise to enabling the implementation of extensive digital transformation solutions in companies. By expanding the KontronGrid IoT device management solution to include a granular upload function for applications and a powerful REST API, Kontron is setting new standards in the flexibility, security and scalability of the ManagedEdge IoT Bundle. With the susietec® IoT Bundles, Kontron supports global digital transformation projects with specially matched solutions consisting of software and hardware products. A central part of KontronGrid development is the ability to create distribution sets that consist of a boot loader, an operating system and application packages. This new feature makes it possible to define and provide individually tailored software packages. By introducing the new app packages category, native applications can be installed directly in the system and run with full hardware access. At the same time,

Oleg Shilovitsky announced the new release of OpenBOM on the OpenBOM Blog. Oleg says, “The improvements include user experience, graph navigation, governance, PDM features, and improvements in CAD integrations.” For full details please visit https://www.openbom.com/blog/whats-new-openbom-february-2025 To view the original press release, please click here. Search for OpenBOM on CIMdata.com

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 4 March 2025—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and its Digital Transformation, announces that Principal Consultant, Tom Gill, will participate in a panel discussion on, “Winning at Configure-to-Order: Drive Innovation to Meet Complex Customer Demands.” The panel discussion, sponsored by Aras, takes place on Tuesday, 18 March, at 10:00 AM EDT. As customer expectations increase and market dynamics become more complex, Configure-to-Order (CTO) has become a crucial strategy for businesses looking to deliver customized products quickly and accurately. However, traditional CTO processes, often dependent on manual workflows and lacking scalability, struggle to keep pace with change. In this panel discussion, CIMdata will join industry leaders to examine the challenges of conventional CTO approaches, the transformative potential of digital solutions like PLM and the digital thread, and how modernized CTO processes can enhance scalability, profitability, traceability, and innovation. Attendees

In about three weeks members of the software and services providers in the PLM Economy will come together in a series of global meetings known as the PLM Market & Industry Forum. One of the key topics we will expand on are the trends we see relative to sustainability and PLM. With this in mind we asked Mark Reisig, CIMdata's Sustainability Practice Director to share some of the topics he will be covering in his presentation.  The urgency of addressing sustainability challenges continues to intensify. Rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, global warming, the resulting climate crises, and broader unsustainable practices are driving a transformative shift in the global economy. Businesses are increasingly embracing sustainability practices, making bold "net-zero" commitments, and responding to the growing demand for carbon-free and environmentally responsible products and services. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) plays a pivotal role as organizations transition to integrate sustainability throughout the product lifecycle and

Accenture has completed the acquisition of IQT Group, a provider of engineering managed services for large infrastructure projects, based in Rovigo, Italy, announced on December 18, 2024. The move combines Accenture’s generative AI and digital capabilities with IQT Group’s infrastructure projects expertise to help clients plan, execute and manage net-zero infrastructure projects more efficiently. With IQT Group, Accenture continues to expand its infrastructure and capital projects capability globally and in Europe. Last year, it acquired BOSLAN, a management services provider focused on net-zero infrastructure in Spain. In 2023, Accenture acquired advisory and management company Anser Advisory in the U.S. and consulting and program management company Comtech in Canada. Accenture’s recent acquisitions in Italy include Fibermind, a network services company; Intellera Consulting, with expertise in the national consulting market dedicated to the innovation of Public Administration; Ammagamma, a consulting company with Italian excellence in innovation related to Artificial Intelligence (AI); and Customer Management IT and SirfinPA, two companies offering innovative services and technological solutions in the

Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase Germanedge, a provider of industry-leading industrial software for discrete and process manufacturers from funds managed by Alpina Management GmbH (Alpina, Alpina Partners) and private shareholders. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Germanedge’s product portfolio includes Advanced Planning & Scheduling, Intelligent Production Management (MES), Statistical Quality Management, and Connected Worker (Shopfloor Management) solutions. These manufacturing focused solutions are accessible through Germanedge’s Edge.One platform, a no-code SaaS platform that is highly configurable to optimize the digital factory operations of its customers. The addition of Germanedge will greatly expand Aptean’s manufacturing and supply chain management capabilities, enabling Aptean to better serve the needs of its global ERP customer base while also providing existing Germanedge customers with access to its broad portfolio of manufacturing focused solutions. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Germanedge delivers all of the