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  CIMdata brings you the top ten trending PLM news stories of the prior week     Oracle Expands Powerful AI Capabilities in Oracle AI Database@Google Cloud to Supercharge Enterprise Data Innovation Read More SAP to Announce Results for First Quarter of 2026 Read More PROSTEP demonstrates Connectivity to Data Ecosystems at HMI Read More Siemens Industrial Edge ecosystem strengthens data and AI integration Read More MongoDB Expands Product Leadership to Accelerate Growth and Innovation Read More Accenture and Avanade Collaborate with Microsoft to Develop Agentic Factory to Help Reduce Manufacturing Downtime Read More HCLTech launches Gemini Enterprise Business Unit to accelerate Agentic AI adoption Read More CIMdata highlights the potential of CONTACT Fourier AI for the digital thread Read More PTC Showcases Bobcat’s Use of the Intelligent Product Lifecycle at Hannover Messe 2026 Read More Siemens launches the Eigen Engineering Agent, bringing purpose-built AI to industrial automation engineering Read More   Subscribe to the FREE CIMdata PLM Industry Summary and receive all the latest news to your Inbox each week. Get the News

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced the launch of a dedicated Gemini Enterprise Business Unit. The new business unit is designed to help accelerate the development and adoption of industry-specific solutions built on Gemini Enterprise, Google Cloud’s advanced agentic platform. HCLTech’s Gemini Enterprise Business Unit aims to enable enterprises globally unlock the full value of generative and agentic AI. Enterprises can transition from manual, fragmented processes to unified, automated decision‑making, driving measurable outcomes such as reduced unplanned maintenance downtime, stronger fraud mitigation and improved diagnostic accuracy. "HCLTech continues to be an essential partner in bringing Google Cloud technologies to enterprises worldwide," said Kevin Ichhpurani, President, Global Partner Ecosystem at Google Cloud. "By combining HCLTech's industry expertise with Google Cloud's agentic platform, we're providing our joint customers with the tailored, industry-specific solutions necessary to tackle their most complex business challenges.” “The new dedicated Gemini Enterprise business unit is aligned with our vision to help customers accelerate

ENCY Software has released a major update for ENCY Hyper, its hybrid robot programming system. Hybrid programming combines offline preparation with live work on the real robot in a single workflow. Offline programming on its own is rarely enough, because even a well-prepared program still needs adjustment on the shop floor. Online programming on its own is slower, ties up the cell, and leaves less room for advance verification. ENCY Hyper brings the two together: users can build and check a project in a digital environment, then connect to the real robot to refine motion and run the job. That makes robot programming faster to prepare and easier to bring into production. The new version expands support for industrial robot brands. ENCY Hyper now works withABB, AUCTECH, BORUNTE, CRP Robot, DENSO, Dobot, Doosan Robotics, Elite Robots, Epson Robots, FAIRINO, FANUC, Flexiv, Han’s Robot, JAKA, JHY Robotic, Kawasaki, KUKA KRC4 and newer, KUKA KRC2, Mecademic,

CGI, one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, and SSAB, a Nordic and U.S.-based steel company, have agreed to expand their strategic IT partnership. As part of the agreement, CGI will deliver business-critical IT services supporting SSAB’s operations in Finland and Sweden. Leveraging more than 40 years of CGI’s manufacturing experience, the partnership represents a significant step in strengthening SSAB’s IT landscape. CGI will support business continuity and operational reliability, enhance supply chain resilience, and accelerate digital transformation, while underpinning SSAB’s long-term growth and innovation ambitions. “Ensuring business continuity while simultaneously driving renewal requires a partner with broad capabilities: local presence, deep understanding of business-critical legacy systems, and the ability to leverage new solutions such as automation, artificial intelligence, and modern service platforms. It was important for us to find a partner that shares our ambition to invest in future growth, as well as in Nordic

Stratasys Ltd. will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The Company plans to hold the conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (ET). The investor conference call will be available via live webcast on the Stratasys Web site at investors.stratasys.com, or directly at the following web address: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=jBx4uZ5o To participate by telephone, the U.S. toll-free number is 877-407-0619 and the international dial-in is +1-412-902-1012. Investors are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes prior to the call to register. The webcast will be available for 6 months at investors.stratasys.com, or by accessing the above-provided web address. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Stratasys on CIMdata.com

Rockwell Automation, Inc. is scheduled to report its second quarter fiscal 2026 results on Tuesday, May 5, before the market opens. The release will be posted on the Rockwell Investor Relations website at www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/investors.html. A conference call to discuss the quarterly results will be held at 7:30 a.m. CDT on May 5. This call will be audio webcast and accessible on the Rockwell Automation Investor Relations website. Presentation materials will also be available on the website prior to the call. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing the following numbers: (888) 330-2022 in North America; (365) 977-0051 in Canada; +1 (646) 960-0690 for other countries. Use the following passcode: 5499533. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Rockwell Automation website through June 5. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for

Order intake SEK 36,756 million (32,763) Order intake, at fixed exchange rates, increased by 23%, and organically by 23% Revenues SEK 30,685 million (29,301) Revenue growth, at fixed exchange rates, increased by 15%, and organically by 15% Adjusted EBITA SEK 6,138 million (5,768) Adjusted EBITA margin 20.0% (19.7) Adjusted EBIT SEK 5,719 million (5,262) Adjusted EBIT margin 18.6% (18.0) Adjusted profit before tax SEK 5,482 million (4,966) Profit for the period SEK 3,877 million (3,736) Adjusted profit for the period SEK 4,100 million (3,782) Earnings per share, diluted SEK 3.09 (2.97) Adjusted earnings per share, diluted SEK 3.27 (3.01) Free operating cash flow SEK 3,613 million (3,809) Additional information may be obtained from Sandvik Investor Relations, phone +46 70 782 63 74 (Louise Tjeder). A webcast and conference call will be held on April 22, 2026, at 13:00 PM CEST. Information is available at home.sandvik/investors Stockholm, April 22, 2026 Sandvik Aktiebolag (publ) Stefan Widing President and CEO This information is information that Sandvik AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities

Honeywell announced results for the first quarter and also announced an agreement to sell its Warehouse and Workflow Solutions (WWS) business in an all-cash transaction to American Industrial Partners. This transaction and the previously announced sale of Productivity Solutions and Services (PSS) are both expected to close in the second half of 2026. The company also updated the expected timing for the spin-off of Honeywell Aerospace to June 29, 2026, subject to final approval by Honeywell's Board of Directors and other customary conditions. First-quarter reported and organic1 sales grew 2% driven primarily by pricing actions and new product introductions. Orders grew 7% organically fueled by strong demand in Building and Industrial Automation. As a result, backlog was up 2% sequentially to $38.3 billion. Operating income decreased 14% and segment profit1 increased 6% to $2.1 billion with growth in all four segments. Operating margin contracted 320 basis points to 16.1% due to an impairment charge related

In its latest analysis, the international management consultancy emphasizes the role of CONTACT Fourier AI in the effective integration of AI into product processes. The solution provides companies with the strategic framework to systematically align technology, data, and organizational change to unlock the full business potential of AI.  Companies in the manufacturing industry grapple with increasing product complexity, product variety, and growing regulatory pressure. In addition, many AI initiatives fail due to a lack of integration into engineering processes, insufficient trust in the data foundation, and concerns regarding intellectual property protection. According to CIMdata’s experts, CONTACT Software’s AI solution Fourier AI overcomes these critical hurdles and enables the strategic use of Artificial Intelligence in the manufacturing industry. CIMdata emphasizes that Fourier AI acts as an integrated layer within the CONTACT Elements platform – like an “experienced colleague” who provides in-depth knowledge of product data and history. The solution reduces redundant AI implementations and

PROCAD, a Revalize company, continues to develop PRO.FILE with a clear objective: to help manufacturing companies meet growing demands for transparency, alignment, and traceability across the product lifecycle. The latest software release focuses on engineering change management. Design changes are a routine part of industrial operations, yet in many organizations they are still handled in an insufficiently structured and poorly coordinated way across departments. The new Engineering Change Management (ECM) module introduces a clearly defined, system-supported workflow to address this challenge. At the same time, the PRO.FILE update establishes the technical foundation for a future-ready product lifecycle management (PLM) platform. New ECM Module: Structured Change Instead of Informal Processes PRO.FILE ECM is an optional Engineering Change Management module for existing PRO.FILE environments. It transfers change processes that are often managed manually or informally into a standardized, end-to-end workflow without system breaks. “Many companies operate technically powerful systems but struggle with a lack of