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Matterport, Inc. has released its third Environmental, Social, and Governance Report which, for the first time, sets ambitious targets for the company’s top ESG priorities, including reducing emissions and fostering gender equality in the workplace. In addition to these new commitments, the new report also showcases the company’s success helping its more than one million subscribers reduce their own carbon emissions by using Matterport’s digital twins to reduce travel to the more than 12 million spaces across 178 countries that have been digitized on the Matterport digital twin platform. With respect to Matterport’s own goals, the new ESG report establishes the company’s commitment to: Reaching net-zero emissions by 2050; Transitioning to recyclable / renewable packaging for all Pro3 cameras by 2025 Reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 20 percent by 2030; Achieving gender parity among all full-time employees by 2030. “These targets reflect our ongoing commitment to reduce our environmental impact, drive systemic change

Tech Soft 3D and Spatial, a Dassault Systèmes subsidiary, the two leading component technology providers in the engineering industry, have strengthened their strategic alliance with the goal of driving the engineering industry forward. This enhanced partnership aims to deliver best-in-class technology, fostering rapid application development and solving real-world engineering challenges more effectively. For more than two decades, Spatial and Tech Soft 3D have shared a vision of empowering engineers with cutting-edge visualization technology. This collaboration underscores their commitment to innovation and excellence in the engineering software market. Most recently, Spatial has chosen to add Tech Soft 3D's HOOPS Communicator graphics engine for web visualization to its portfolio of components. Spatial’s decision to integrate HOOPS Communicator with its ACIS and CGM 3D modeling kernels and 3D InterOp for data conversion is a testament to the robustness and market leadership of HOOPS Communicator for visualization of engineering data in the browser. This decision follows an extensive evaluation process,

Stratasys announced its plans to move its U.S.-based headquarters from Eden Prairie, Minn. to a new Minnetonka campus. With the move, Stratasys will consolidate most Minnesota-based offices into one larger, more dynamic corporate campus. The new corporate campus, comprised of two leased buildings on the current United Health Care campus site, is expected to open its doors on January 6, 2025. It will feature the latest technology, enhanced amenities, and thoughtfully designed work areas to inspire innovation and creativity. This will ultimately also strengthen Stratasys’ ability to deliver exceptional value and service to customers and partners. The company expects the move to increase collaboration and productivity. It is also an opportunity to take advantage of the current real estate environment. The new campus will offer a compelling and attractive workspace for top talent in the region. “Our success as the leader and original founder of industrial 3D printing is based on a strong

TrueProject, a leading provider of advanced predictive project management solutions, is pleased to announce a new resell relationship with Coforge, a premier global digital services and solutions provider. This strategic partnership will enable Coforge to sell and implement the TrueProject solution, further enhancing their ability to deliver superior project management services to their clients. As an existing client of TrueProject, Coforge has already experienced the transformative power of TrueProject’s cutting-edge technology in optimizing project performance and outcomes. Building on this success, Coforge will now extend the benefits of TrueProject to a broader client base, leveraging their deep industry expertise and extensive market reach. “We are excited to expand our relationship with Coforge,” said Tom Villani, CEO of TrueProject. “Coforge has been a TrueProject client, and their decision to become a reseller is a testament to the significant value that TrueProject brings to project management. Together, we will empower more organizations to achieve

Third-quarter revenue rose 5% on a comparable basis, excluding currency translation and portfolio effects; comparable orders came in 15% lower than in Q3 FY 2023, which included a record-high level of orders in Mobility On a nominal basis, revenue increased 4% to €18.9 billion; orders were down 16% at €19.8 billion but exceeded revenue for a book-tobill ratio of 1.05, and the order backlog remained on a high level at €113 billion Profit Industrial Business rose 11% to €3.0 billion, and the profit margin reached 16.5%, well above the prior-year quarter Net income was €2.1 billion, with corresponding basic earnings per share (EPS) of €2.51 and EPS before purchase price allocation accounting (EPS pre PPA) of €2.66 “We grew profitably in the third quarter, continuing to benefit from the high demand in electrification. Another growth driver was our particularly strong industrial software business, which won several large license contracts. The industrial automation business remains

Xometry, Inc., the global AI-powered marketplace connecting enterprise buyers with suppliers of manufacturing services, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. “We delivered record revenue, record gross profit and record gross margins as our AI-powered marketplace continues to gain market share,” said Randy Altschuler, Xometry’s CEO. “In Q2 2024, we grew our marketplace revenue 25%, with accelerated growth in the U.S. and a record 33.5% marketplace gross margin as more customers turn to Xometry for their supply chain solutions. The combination of data-driven AI and supplier network expansion will fuel robust growth and continued margin improvement.” “We delivered another strong quarter with better-than-expected results driven by improving marketplace gross margin and significant operating leverage,” said James Miln, Xometry’s CFO. “This resulted in a 70% improvement in our Adjusted EBITDA loss to $2.6 million, or 2.0% of revenue. We remain focused on our path to Adjusted EBITDA profitability.” Second Quarter 2024

Align Technologies, a leading provider of construction operations solutions connecting the field, warehouse, and back office, announced the acquisition of FleetWatcher, a fast-growing fleet and materials management software provider that serves the heavy civil construction space. The acquisition extends Align’s product offerings and will allow customers to leverage a single platform to track tools, small equipment, fleet, and materials; oversee safety and compliance; and manage employee time, attendance, scheduling, and payroll. “Align is dedicated to offering best-in-class solutions that increase visibility, drive efficiency, and enable real-time decision-making across the full spectrum of construction operations,” stated Jay Martin, Align CEO. “In the past 24 months, we have added comprehensive safety, workforce management, and wireless tracking capabilities to our construction management platform. FleetWatcher’s cutting-edge telematics solutions for heavy equipment contractors and best-in-class asphalt paving solutions further build out the Align product suite by enhancing our asset tracking offerings and enabling us to better

Configit, the global leader in Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM), will hold the Configuration Lifecycle Management Summit in Turin, Italy. “Live in Turin,” cohosted by Coolshop, is set for Sept. 10-11, 2024. This event will bring together global experts and industry leaders in manufacturing to discuss strategies for optimizing configuration and sales processes to boost enterprise operational efficiency. Attendees will gain valuable insights from top industry leaders on integrating CLM with Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) and Product Information Management (PIM) systems, as well as how connecting sales tools with engineering delivers the right configuration data throughout the entire value chain, including after-sales processes. The agenda includes discussions on new trends and opportunities in CLM, the role of Customer Experience (CX) in driving sales excellence, and the integration of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and CLM. Additionally, real-world case studies will be presented by Case New Holland (CNH) and Sidel, showcasing how they have successfully implemented advanced CLM and CPQ solutions to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. Attendees

Cyncly, the leading global provider of software and content solutions that help make amazing spaces for living, will be presenting its latest innovations and solutions for the kitchen trade and kitchen industries at area30. Since its premiere in 2011, each year the area30 trade and order fair brings together representatives of the kitchen industry to discuss trends, review business solutions and plan for the industry’s future. During the event from 21 to 26 September, Cyncly can be found at stand A25.  At area30, Cyncly will be showcasing its comprehensive suite of software solutions, which has been specially developed to meet the needs of the kitchen industry. This includes integrated management tools and the world’s largest catalogue content hub. These solutions are designed to optimize the entire planning and sales process, helping designers and retailers deliver a great consumer experience while building their business.  “Since the merger of Compusoft and 2020, we have

AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, reported third quarter fiscal 2024 results.   Third Quarter Fiscal 2024   Year-to-Date Fiscal 2024 (from Continuing Operations; $ in millions, except EPS) As Reported Adjusted1 (Non-GAAP) As Reported YoY % Change Adjusted YoY % Change   As Reported Adjusted1 (Non-GAAP) As Reported YoY % Change Adjusted YoY % Change   Revenue $4,151 -- 13% --   $11,995 -- 14% --   Net Service Revenue (NSR)2 -- $1,826 -- 8%   -- $5,353 -- 8%   Operating Income $227 $261 NM 19%   $591 $724 142% 16%   Segment Operating Margin3 -- 16.3% -- +110 bps   -- 15.5% -- +90 bps   Net Income $129 $159 NM 21%   $338 $445 321% 17%   EPS (Fully Diluted) $0.95 $1.16 NM 23%   $2.47 $3.25 333% 20%   EBITDA4 -- $286 -- 16%   -- $805 -- 13%   EBITDA Margin5 -- 16.5% -- +130 bps   -- 15.8% -- +90 bps   Operating Cash Flow $291 -- 4% --   -- $529 -- 29%   Free Cash Flow6 -- $273 -- 3%   -- $434 -- 32%   Total Backlog $23,362 -- 1%7 --             Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Highlights: Reflecting as reported performance from continuing operations, revenue increased 13% to $4.2 billion, operating income increased to $227 million, net income increased to $129 million, and diluted earnings per share increased to $0.95. Net service revenue2 increased by 8% to a record high, driven by growth across all of the Company’s largest end markets and the benefits from continued addressable market expansion. The adjusted EBITDA margin5 increased by 130 basis points to 16.5% and the segment adjusted1 operating margin3 increased by 110 basis points to 16.3%, both of which set quarterly records, reflecting strong execution and the high