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BuildTec Software Group, a dynamic European platform specializing in cutting-edge software solutions for the construction and trade sectors, is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Danish software provider, Acies A/S ("Acies"), through the acquisition of a majority stake. With a rich history of 45 years, Acies is a Danish provider of configuration, manufacturing execution systems ("MES"), and production planning software for window, door, and kitchen manufacturers. Acies’ solutions adeptly handle the most intricate and industry-specific functional demands encountered in the construction, configuration, validation, and manufacturing processes of windows, doors, and kitchens. In November 2023, BuildTec Software Group laid the groundwork for expanding its footprint in Scandinavia with the acquisition of E-KOMPLET A/S, a Danish ERP software provider serving the trade sector. Alongside Acies A/S and E-KOMPLET A/S, BuildTec Software Group, backed by Bregal Unternehmerkapital, brings together other renowned brands boasting a combined customer base of over 20,000. Notable among these are

AGCO Corporation and Trimble announced the closing of their joint venture (JV) transaction. The JV, known as PTx Trimble, combines Trimble’s precision agriculture business and AGCO’s JCA Technologies to form a new company that will better serve farmers with factory fit and retrofit applications in the mixed-fleet precision agriculture market.  AGCO has acquired an 85% stake in PTx Trimble, and Trimble will hold a 15% stake. Going forward, the PTx Trimble JV will be consolidated into AGCO’s financial statements.  “Farmers worldwide need technologies that support them to be more productive and profitable while minimizing the environmental impact of their operations,” said Eric Hansotia, AGCO’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “PTx Trimble will provide farmers greater access to next-generation precision ag tools, no matter what brands of tractors and implements they operate.”  The formation of PTx Trimble enhances AGCO’s comprehensive technology offering around guidance, autonomy, precision spraying, connected farming, data management and sustainability.  “Farmers

Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management (XM) category, announced the appointment of two new executives who further expand the company’s leading ability to help organizations drive business value with experience management and harness the full power of AI. Juan Rodriguez joins Qualtrics as Chief Information Officer, where he will lead the team focused on building, optimizing, and transforming critical systems and processes that make it easier and quicker for customers to see returns on their investments in Qualtrics®, and enable internal teams to deliver greater levels of service and support to customers and partners. He brings three decades of experience in engineering, systems, and process design, most recently as CIO at Cloudflare and Executive Vice-President for Product Operations at Sage. Assaf Keren joins Qualtrics as Chief Security Officer, where his team will ensure Qualtrics continues to evolve and strengthen product security, maintain compliance with relevant regulations globally, and partner

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced the five U.S. companies who have earned top honors in the second edition of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards. As anticipation builds for the imminent announcement of the global award winners, set to be revealed on April 3, Schneider Electric commends these U.S. winners for their pioneering decarbonization efforts. Launched in 2022, the awards honor the contribution of Schneider's partner ecosystem in creating a more sustainable and electric world. This year, Schneider broadened the scope of eligible companies to include customers, suppliers, and channel partners who are making an impact in achieving an integrated approach to sustainability. Impact Makers are catalysts for change, embodying the ethos of action and innovation to foster resilience, efficiency, and sustainability. This year’s entrants were assessed based on their decarbonization efforts to Electrify, Reduce, and Replace, while also looking more broadly at their endeavors to

Key executives from leading semiconductor EDA and IP companies will gather to discuss the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities Thursday, May 9, in Santa Clara, California at the annual CEO Executive Outlook, hosted by the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), a SEMI Technology Community, and Keysight Technologies. Registration is open. Kicking off the program, Calista Redmond, CEO of RISC-V International, the industry group representing the RISC-V ecosystem, and Patrick Little, CEO of SiFive, a RISC-V IP provider, will address the state of the developing RISC-V market. A panel discussion with executives from leading companies in the design ecosystem will immediately follow. Participants include: Niels Faché of Keysight Aki Fujimura of D2S Dave Kelf of Breker John Kibarian of PDF Solutions Prakash Narain of Real Intent Moderator: Bob Smith, Executive Director of the ESD Alliance The event will be held at Keysight Technologies, 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd. in Santa Clara, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with networking, dinner and beverages. The RISC-V speaker program

Centric Software®, market leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), proudly announces that Ajinomoto Brazil, known for amino acids and owner of popular brands such as SAZÓN®, MID® and VONO®, has selected Centric PLM™. Centric Software provides the most innovative solutions to plan, design, develop, purchase, price and sell food, beverage and consumer products to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. Present in Brazil since 1956, Ajinomoto is a Japanese multinational and global leader in amino acids. The company offers quality products for consumers as well as ingredients for the food, cosmetics, sports, pharmaceutical, animal nutrition and agribusiness industries. The Ajinomoto group is present in 36 countries. Quality and precision in execution are key elements of Ajinomoto Brazil’s product development process. Managing their product categories and raw materials while simultaneously developing products in a fast, efficient and precise manner had become a challenge. According to Tatiana Tavares, R&D manager at Ajinomoto Brazil, the

OpenText™, the information company, announced that it has been selected by Coroplast Group, a leading manufacturer in the fields of Technical Adhesive Tapes, Wires & Cables, and Wire Harnesses, as its e-invoicing provider for Poland. OpenText’s e-invoicing solutions will empower the growing global company to confidently manage mandatory governmental requirements in Poland, partnering toward the goals of a seamless connection to the Polish KSeF-portal and compliance with the local mandate. As part of the European Commission's universal e-invoicing mandate (ViDA), businesses operating in Poland must comply and establish the necessary infrastructure. With OpenText as its e-invoicing provider, Coroplast Group can feel confident in its compliance while also reaping the benefits of the platform, such as streamlined document processing, real-time invoice information for business management, and expedited VAT returns. "As our company grows worldwide, it can be tricky to understand and follow the various mandates in each new market," said Astrid Hasen, Teamlead SAP FI/CO at Coroplast Group. "With OpenText's help, we are confident that we now meet the electronic invoicing requirements not only in Poland

ESI Group and FAW-Volkswagen (FAW-VW) TE have commemorated their strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing intelligent simulation technology within the automotive industry. The ceremony, held at the FAW-VW R&D center in Changchun, Jilin Province, PRC, was officiated by Deng Guohui, Technical Development Director at FAW-VW, and Francis Griffiths, Executive Vice-President and Chief Revenue Officer at ESI Group. The collaboration between ESI Group and FAW-VW TE aims to address the challenges posed by China's automotive safety regulations and drive industry innovation. Through this partnership, the two entities will aim to drive innovation and efficiency in intelligent simulation, and work towards establishing a localized automotive industry material database, thereby enhancing cooperation in advancing intelligent simulation technology across the industry. This collaborative effort is geared toward paving the way for a cleaner, safer, and more productive future. Under the MoU, a material testing and intelligent simulation joint laboratory has been

IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, announced that Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS), a global leader in maritime services and part of the Wilhelmsen Group, is upgrading to IFS Cloud as part of its strategic initiative to foster innovation and bolster long-term growth. The move marks a pivotal point in the longstanding partnership between IFS and WSS, which dates back to 1998, and underlines a mutual commitment to technological excellence and industry leadership. WSS’ decision to implement IFS Cloud followed a comprehensive review of the platform’s capabilities. The IFS platform stood out for its flexibility and scalability, allowing WSS to remain evergreen on the latest version of the software thanks to twice-yearly releases. By implementing IFS Cloud, WSS should also be able to significantly reduce the need for customizations.  Spanning 55 countries and over 1,300 users, WSS will initially implement finance, supply chain management, procurement, asset, and service IFS Cloud modules. The

 PDF Key Takeaways As product complexity increases, organizations need quality and compliance management techniques applied across the complete lifecycle–this requires organizations to refine roles and governance within PLM in the context of product lifecycle quality. Quality Management Systems (QMS) must expand beyond a narrow focus of managing manufacturing repeatability and customer usage complaints. Exploring quality from the very start of a new idea, in the context of a trusted digital twin while comprehending sustainability requirements, changing consumer usage patterns, and evolving manufacturing practices, will be the hallmark of leading products companies. Siemens Xcelerator enables the digital thread and management of product data flowing across the complete lifecycle supporting closed-loop quality and comprehensive digital twins both on premises and on the cloud. Siemens continues to enhance their QMS solutions, such as Teamcenter Quality, with capabilities for lifecycle collaboration defining and managing a Bill of Quality. Introduction CIMdata’s definition of PLM emphasizes the complete lifecycle of a product and all