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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is redefining automation and efficiency in woodworking and fabrication with new advancements now available in its leading CAD CAM software, ALPHACAM. The newest release of ALPHACAM introduces multi-head nesting capabilities, expanded machining automation, and streamlined workflows designed to help manufacturers maximize productivity and material utilization across industries. The upgraded automation features enable manufacturers to cut their production time in half compared to manual methods, in some cases speeding up machining and programming tasks that would manually take an hour to just seven minutes. Updates also include the ability to import Solid and CAD files for simulation, aligned with increasing utilization of solid models in the woodworking industry. Multi-head nesting enables shops to optimize machine capacity by leveraging multiple router heads simultaneously. The software intelligently adjusts nesting strategies based on sheet size, head spacing, and production requirements—enabling significant reductions in cycle times without compromising precision. These improvements are particularly impactful

Materialise, a global leader in additive manufacturing (AM) software and services, unveils the 2025 Magics release alongside strategic partnerships with Raplas and One Click Metal. The announcements address key challenges in AM design limitations, part costs, and manufacturing speed to advance the use of AM in industries like aerospace, healthcare, and automotive. The company reports that the combined solutions of the new Magics release with nTop implicit geometries overcome traditional AM design challenges by reducing build preparation time from days to seconds while maintaining design precision. This new capability in Magics, combined with Materialise’s next generation of Build Processors, enables the printability of complex parts that could not be printed before. “As additive manufacturing transitions from a niche technology to a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, the need for intelligent, integrated software is more critical than ever,” said Udo Eberlein, Vice President of Software at Materialise. “We are listening closely to the

Netskope, a leader in modern security and networking, announced the launch of Netskope One DLP On Demand, the newest component in its unified Netskope One Data Security service. Netskope One DLP On Demand enables new data protection integrations for Netskope technology alliance partners, on-premises support for customers, and significant enhancements to further unify Netskope’s data security capabilities. With this launch, Netskope’s data security posture management (DSPM) now includes all of the market-leading and patented capabilities of Netskope One DLP. Netskope’s unified data security helps organizations secure data across increasingly disparate systems and evolving usage scenarios: across public and private cloud, the web, on-premises, and in AI and machine learning systems. Using Netskope One Data Security, organizations are no longer forced to take different approaches to data in use, data in motion, and data at rest, and therefore no longer need to support sprawling systems delivering disjointed analytics, fractured policy controls, and resource inefficiencies. Netskope One

Oleg Shilovitsky published a blog post on the OpenBOM blog to announce the March release of OpenBOM. Oleg says, “Alongside the UX updates, the release brings powerful upgrades across all major CAD integrations. Highlights include the introduction of Quick Start—a truly 1-click BOM generation feature now available in Solidworks, Fusion, and Onshape—and new Team Settings to standardize property mapping, templates, and derivative file control across engineering teams.” Read the full blog post here: https://www.openbom.com/blog/whats-new-in-openbom-march-2025-release To view the original press release, please click here. Search for OpenBOM on CIMdata.com

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it has completed the acquisition of DownStream Technologies, a leading provider of manufacturing data preparation solutions for printed circuit board (PCB) design. This acquisition strengthens Siemens’ PCB design portfolio and expands its footprint in the electronics small and medium-sized business (SMB) market. “The acquisition is a significant step for Siemens EDA in the mid-sized PCB market, offering DownStream’s customers improved time to market, quality, and cost efficiency," said Mike Ellow, CEO, Siemens EDA, Siemens Digital Industries Software. "Integrating DownStream Technologies enables Siemens EDA to provide the most comprehensive and advanced manufacturing data preparation solution, helping to ensure a smooth transition from design to production within a fully digitalized and scalable electronic systems design process.” Founded in 2002 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, DownStream Technologies is a leading provider of manufacturing solutions for manufacturing data analysis and processing, and documenting PCB designs. Its widely adopted CAM350 suite

Capgemini announced it will establish an AI Center of Excellence (CoE) in Egypt focused on accelerating the generative and agentic AI transformation journeys of clients worldwide. Through this new cutting-edge AI hub, Capgemini will invest in research and development, collaborate with local academic institutions, and leverage technology partnerships to help accelerate client adoption of AI at scale. This initiative bolsters Capgemini’s strong ties with Egypt as a strategic innovation hub for global organizations. It also further cements Capgemini’s leadership in AI, reinforcing its commitment to developing talent, leveraging strategic industry partnerships, and accelerating AI-driven innovation to unlock significant value for clients. Capgemini is committed to driving continued growth and innovation in Egypt. By the end of 2025, it plans to double the number of employees in the country, reaching approximately 1200 highly talented professionals in the fields of digital transformation and innovation. The new AI hub will house a diverse team of architects,

Honeywell announced that Su Ping Lu has been appointed as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective May 5, 2025. She will succeed Anne Madden who is currently Senior Vice President and General Counsel. In this role, Lu will lead Honeywell's global legal, government relations and security teams. She will report to Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell. Madden will transition to an evolved role as Senior Vice President of Portfolio Transformation and Senior Advisor; she will continue reporting to Kapur. Honeywell recently announced the planned separation of its Aerospace Technologies business along with the previously announced spin of Advanced Materials, which will result in three publicly listed industry leaders with distinct strategies and growth drivers. In her new role, Madden will lead both efforts through to completion.  Lu currently serves as Vice President and Corporate Secretary and General Counsel for International. Lu joined Honeywell in 2009 as Vice President and General Counsel, Aerospace Technologies in Asia Pacific leading legal and contracts

Indixio, a leading provider of Information Management Solutions and Geomatics, announces an exciting strategic alliance with EagleView®, a leading provider of aerial imagery and geospatial technology. This collaboration aims to revolutionize location-based intelligence, offering users an unparalleled solution for data-driven decision-making. With the IDX Connector enabled for EagleView® created by Indixio, it is possible for mutual clients to visualize EagleView® high resolution aerial images in GoMap®, a web mapping platform used to publish and edit georeferenced data. This allows users to extract critical detail and information from imagery using their existing data and knowledge about the environment. “The IDX Connector enabled for EagleView® is the key to unlocking a new level of geospatial insights within GoMap®, our robust platform for managing assets and infrastructure data. This isn’t just about maps; it’s about revolutionizing how you make decisions,” says Danick Venne, CEO of Indixio. “At Indixio, we’ve always strived to simplify the complexities

Nano Dimension Ltd., a digital manufacturing leader, announced the appointment of Mr. Ofir Baharav as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This strategic move underscores the Company's commitment to swiftly realizing merger synergies, restoring profitability, and delivering substantial shareholder value. The Board of Directors, having worked closely with Mr. Baharav as Chairman, recognized his unique qualifications. Mr. Baharav has a proven track record in transformation and innovation, along with a deep background in capital equipment for the electronics industry and additive manufacturing, 3D printing technologies, making him the ideal candidate to lead Nano Dimension through this pivotal phase. “Mr. Baharav’s proven ability to drive strategic change and operational efficiency is precisely what Nano Dimension needs at this critical juncture,” stated Robert Pons, Nano Dimension new Chairman of the board of directors, “His deep industry expertise and leadership will be instrumental in navigating the integration, achieving rapid profitability, and delivering significant value

Stratasys Ltd. announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with German-based software company, trinckle 3D GmbH, to integrate its fixturemate™ software into Stratasys’ industry-leading GrabCAD Print™ Pro software package. This integration will complete Stratasys’ tooling workflow. It allows for simplified fixtures design by non-CAD-designers and broaden the range of users who can benefit from the capabilities of GrabCAD® software, expanding the opportunity for innovation while creating a more seamless workflow from design to production. The addition of fixturemate enables manufacturers without CAD expertise to design and configure custom 3D-printed fixtures within Stratasys’ GrabCad Print Pro. This partnership is aimed to expand the reach of GrabCAD Print Pro to address the growing demand for fixture and tooling applications across nearly all industries, including industrial, transportation, service bureaus, contract manufacturing, and service and repair. “Eliminating the need for specialized CAD skills gives customers flexibility with their manufacturing workforce when it comes to the