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Mollificio Bordignon revolutionizes its offering with CADENAS: a new, state-of-the-art digital catalog Mollificio Bordignon Srl, a company known for its wide range of high-quality form springs, has taken an important step towards digital innovation with the launch of a catalog supported by CADENAS. Mollificio Bordignon Srl's catalog, which offers shaped springs for the needs of various industries, includes a wide range of products, from standard models according to ISO 10243 to oval and round wire springs and customized solutions. With the aim of further improving its offer and optimizing the customer experience, Mollificio Bordignon Srl has decided to distribute the 3D CAD models of its products in a digital catalog based on CADENAS' eCATALOGsolutions technology. Simplifying design with 3D CAD models 3D CAD models greatly simplify the design process for engineers and designers, as they provide complete product data and the metadata required for the design with just a few clicks. Thanks to full compatibility

Centric Software® is pleased to announce that outdoor sports brand PELLIOT has selected Centric PLM™ to drive their R&D digital transformation. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, outdoor, luxury, multi-category retail, grocery, food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care and consumer electronics to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Beijing, PELLIOT is committed to providing high-quality clothing and equipment for outdoor enthusiasts who love nature. Producing and retailing products across many categories including clothing, camping, cultural and creative products, PELLIOT is now a leading outdoor brand in China with more than 100 directly operated stores across the country. PELLIOT is growing rapidly, and realizes the importance of digital technology in achieving their vision of world-class brand development and management. Mr. Ma Yubiao, General Manager of PELLIOT, says, “PELLIOT drives

Dassault Systèmes and Peugeot Sport, the motorsports division of Stellantis, announced their partnership to simulate and optimize the aerodynamics of the PEUGEOT 9X8 Hybrid Hypercar for the 2024 endurance racing season, and demonstrate high-performing electric mobility in motorsports that creates value for Stellantis’ automotive brands. Dassault Systèmes’ SIMULIA PowerFLOW application, powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, was used to create a virtual twin of the car’s entire exterior and accurately predict the aerodynamic effects of different designs on performance, downforce generation and stability. Through a seamless connection of its design and simulation data in the cloud, Peugeot Sport was able to evaluate and optimize design ideas. Therefore, final design decisions were reached more efficiently and cost-effectively. “Dassault Systèmes and its technology and expertise are at the center of our design and simulation. This partnership enabled our team of 120 people to collaborate, innovate quickly, and fulfill our objectives,” said Olivier Jansonnie, Motorsport WEC

ALLPLAN, provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry, has announced the latest update of Allplan 2024 which further accelerates productivity and innovates design-to-build workflows. The Allplan 2024-1 service release delivers extended tools to plan and execute construction more efficiently. New cloud-based processes and enhanced BIM functions support more sustainable design and accelerated project delivery. "Allplan 2024 has truly revolutionized our workflow”, says Riccardo Fontana, CEO of the Italian engineering office Inoving Studio Associato. “The productivity benefits are evident from the moment we started using it. Tasks that used to take hours now can be completed much faster, allowing us to meet tight deadlines with ease. The software seamlessly integrates into our design to build workflow, empowering us to deliver projects more efficiently, safely, and in an eco-conscious manner”, Riccardo continues. Eduardo Lazzarotto, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at ALLPLAN adds: “Our latest Allplan 2024-1 service release marks a significant leap forward in construction efficiency.

Aspen Technology, Inc., a global leader in industrial software, today introduced AspenTech Strategic Planning for Sustainability Pathways™ – a new and unique integrated modelling and optimization solution that aims to guide companies in carbon capture utilization and storage decision making and sustainability strategy investments. The AspenTech Strategic Planning solution was developed through a licensing agreement with Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies. Based on this successful effort, AspenTech also announced that it is launching an expanded co-innovation program to bring together leading owner operators and EPC companies to collaboratively innovate a wider strategic planning solution portfolio to attempt to optimize across multiple sustainability pathways. As companies make significant investments in technologies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, AspenTech’s Strategic Planning solution aims for these large capital investments to drive value and impact sustainability goals. They are also expected to support long-term operational performance objectives. Rasha Hasaneen, Chief Product

487 manufacturers and more than 1,680,000 data sets are available with the update April 11, 2024. New manufacturer catalogs China Leadshine Technology Co., Ltd. – 178 new data sets with amplifiers and controllers Sichuan Odot Automation System Co., Ltd. – 71 new data sets with PLC Sauter AG – 29 new data sets with amplifiers and controllers Updates and new data ABB LTD – 223 new and 9 updated data set with protection devices Balluff GmbH – 2 new and 1 data sets with cables, sensors, switches and pushbuttons Banner Engineering Corporation – 71 new and 8 updated data sets with signal devices, sensors, switches and pushbuttons Baumer Holding AG – 61 new data sets with sensors, switches and pushbuttons Danfoss Drives A/S – 18 new data sets with converters E–T–A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH – 78 new and 11 updated data sets with protection devices Eaton Industries GmbH – 210 updated data sets with sensors, switches and pushbuttons Fuji Electric FA Components Co., Ltd. –

PlanHub, the leading cloud-based preconstruction software (SaaS) platform, has announced the rollout of a new-and-improved private planroom experience. Building upon the all-in-one solution's already-extensive array of tools, PlanHub's new and improved private planroom helps general contractors network, find more qualified subcontractors for their projects and simplify bid management like never before. With private planrooms, general contractors can confidently grow and collaborate with their network of subcontractors. They can also keep track of insights and updates related to their activity, all with the peace of mind provided by a secure environment. General contractors using private planrooms will also have access to a new and improved assortment of cutting-edge features, including: Advanced Directory - Planhub users can easily search the platform's extensive directory of over 400k hard-to-find subcontractors using intuitive search & filter functionality, pinpoint the best candidates for their project and send ITB's in just one click. Plus, general contractors can create lists of subcontractors to

ALLPLAN and BIMcollab proudly announce the official launch of their integrated solution for streamlined issue management within BIM projects. This solution provides enhanced collaboration, reduced errors, and accelerated checking processes.  In many BIM projects, issue management is paramount, and the seamless integration of the BIMcollab cloud-based issue management tool with Allplan 2024 simplifies this process. Users can now connect directly to their BIMcollab project from within Allplan via a dedicated palette, eliminating the need for manual BCF import/export. This cloud-based approach not only saves time but also ensures consistency and reduces errors throughout the BIM process.  The connection, initially introduced as a technology preview, has undergone significant enhancements based on user feedback and other improvements, culminating in the release of Allplan 2024-01. Alongside these improvements, the information contained within each issue has been expanded, enabling more detailed and comprehensive communication. Moreover, users can now customize the appearance of issues, adjusting settings for

The HOMAG Group acquired the remaining 20 percent of the shares in System TM at the beginning of April 2024. HOMAG had already acquired 80 percent of the Danish engineering and manufacturing company in 2020. System TM offers machines and services for solid wood processing. The resulting elements can be used in timber house construction, among other things. "With our solutions for timber construction, we have built up a second business segment in recent years in addition to systems for furniture production," explains Dr. Daniel Schmitt, CEO of HOMAG Group AG. We continue to see great growth potential in this area - particularly in timber house construction - and are continuously strengthening our activities. The complete takeover of our successful subsidiary System TM is a logical step in this direction." As already planned at the time of the purchase in 2020, HOMAG Group AG has acquired the missing 20 percent from the

Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the leading China-based company Suzhou Ahno Precision Cutting Tool Technology Co., Ltd. (Ahno) from the current majority owner, Ningbo Baosi Energy Equipment Co., Ltd and related parties. The company will be reported within the business area segment Sandvik Machining Solutions. Ahno has a leading position in precision cutting tools in the fast-growing local premium segment, with a broad product-and service offering and extensive sales, distribution and production footprint in China. The main customer industries are general engineering and automotive, in which a significant part is towards electric vehicles, and with medical being a growing segment for the company. With this acquisition Sandvik Machining Solutions further strengthens its leading position within round tools. “This acquisition will strengthen our position in the strategically important Chinese market. Ahno’s competitive assortment and closeness to customers is a great platform to drive further growth of our