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PlanHub, the leading cloud-based software as service (SaaS) preconstruction platform, announced the launch of its new, seamless takeoff feature to the PlanHub app for premier-level subcontractors. The easy-to-use feature will ensure a simple and precise takeoff process for subcontractors that will increase accuracy, save time and win more business. Takeoff is vital for creating accurate estimates and bids, the step when subcontractors measure, count, and list quantities of materials based on a set of drawings. With takeoff and bid management included in PlanHub Premier’s end-to-end cloud-based solution, subcontractors can more quickly prepare takeoff documents and instantly input the numbers into their bid without the need to pay for multiple solutions or download additional apps. “Simple, accurate and precise takeoff is critical for subcontractors looking to win more projects and grow their business,” said Ro Bhatia, CEO of PlanHub. “Including our industry-leading takeoff tool in PlanHub premier will make it simple for subcontractors

On December 15, 2022 Oleg Shilovitsky announced that the December release of OpenBOM was made available on December 12, 2022. He says the highlights of the December release are: OpenBOM automatic sync with Octopart electronic catalog OpenBOM automatic drawing PDF generation for Onshape add-in OpenBOM Part Number enhancements  To read the full blog post please visit https://www.openbom.com/blog/whats-new-in-openbom-december-12th-2022-release To view the original press release, please click here. Search for OpenBOM on CIMdata.com

Alessandro Cereseto posted on the Siemens blog on December 19, 2022 to announce the latest version of Teamcenter Quality. According to the blog post the latest features are: Create boundary diagrams within design FMEA to reuse engineering data for quality analysis Improve usability for searching and standardized form sheets in the FMEA module Optimize alignment between FMEA and control plan to collect all relevant information Transfer of the BOP operation from the FMEA to the control plan Leverage easy-to-use drag and drop function for root cause analysis tools Use enhanced quality master data for quality checklists and quality actions To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Siemens on CIMdata.com

I would again like to thank those who took the time to attend my recent Webinar. You can find more information on the session here. While I answered quite a few questions during the session, we ran out of time. In the post below, I endeavor to answer the remaining questions. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact me at: \n Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! Stan Which Industry segments are rapidly adopting cPDm portfolio? Over the last decade or so there has been a lot of adoption in the retail, footwear, and apparel (RFA) market. This will likely continue as sustainability is a big issue in that market. I do not see Propel PLM, which is a private company. Are they too small to mention? Propel was mentioned during my remarks but did not appear on a

Infor®, the industry cloud company, announced that MMI Hotel Group, a fast-growing hotel management company, has selected Infor Hospitality to provide hospitality management and pricing solutions for its expanding independent property base. Set to implement these new applications at select properties, MMI will have access to cloud-based tools that will allow its teams to better serve guests and achieve competitive positioning through dynamic pricing strategies. Infor will provide MMI with easy access to valuable incoming data that can quickly be turned into action, allowing teams to better track guest preferences, simplify reservations and provide consistent quality and services. “We want to make sure all of our properties are run well and perform well, and we know that adopting new and modern technology solutions are the key to allowing our teams to take on less of an administrative burden so that our staff can focus on creating consistent and dependable interactions with

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced that it has been selected by Mazda Motor Logistics Europe to deliver next generation managed services for its entire application landscape. Mazda is currently transforming itself into a more centralized organization with harmonized business processes and standardized business capabilities, resulting in reduced cost and complexity. This strategic relationship with Wipro will help industrialize Mazda IT, digitize processes, and further enable agile DevOps ways of working while infusing state-of-the-art tools to drive automation. Alex Janssens, Vice President, IT & Supply Logistics, Mazda Motor Logistics, Europe said, "Mazda was looking for a partner that was culturally aligned and understood our application landscape complexity, operational nuances and business imperatives. Wipro stood out in the selection process for its best-in-class capabilities and credentials in the automotive industry, blended with a high-performance Agile, DevOps operating model and a robust automation platform to drive efficiency in Mazda’s

PTC to host its premier annual in-person event May 15-18, 2023 PTC announced the return of its annual LiveWorx®, premier event focused on digital transformation for manufacturers. The LiveWorx 2023 experience will return in person, hosted in the heart of Boston's Seaport Innovation District at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, May 15-18, 2023. The event will welcome thousands of participants from the world's leading manufacturers and product companies, as they explore a new era of product lifecycle innovation. Registration is now open at liveworx.com/register. "Over the years, PTC has aspired to bring its extended ecosystem together for information, education, and inspiration," said Eric Snow, Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing, PTC. "2023 will bring back the core elements of the event our audience has loved in the past, but we've got a few new tricks up our sleeve to keep things fresh. This will be the biggest, boldest, best LiveWorx yet.

Innovation leader Lectra, supports brands, retailers and manufacturers through connected industrial equipment and cutting-edge solutions led by state-of-the-art software to facilitate the digital transformation and Industry 4.0 transition of fashion, automotive and furniture companies, and today announced the completion of its first annual ideation Conference since acquiring Gerber Technology in June 2021. The three-city tour, which hit major cities from coast to coast, began in New York on November 9th, followed by Mexico on November 17th, and Los Angeles on December 8th providing expert insight and commentary on ways to fuel the fashion industry forward as brands and retailers continue to face pressure due to macroeconomic issues, supply chain disruptions and rising inflation. Bill McRaith, industry veteran and former executive at PVH, Walmart, and Victoria's Secret opened the series of conferences with a keynote focused on the supply chain challenges that retailers and global brandsface with consumers going digital, the rise

Lantek, leader in software for the sheet metal industry is delighted to announce the opening of a direct sales office in Australia. Covering both Australia and New Zealand, Lantek’s new direct sales and support team is building on the over 20 years of success of its former Australian dealer to expand the market, bringing its latest software developments to tube, structural steel and sheet metal manufacturers. Headed by John Salisbury, who brings over 20 years of experience in the sheet metal industry, the objective is to offer first class sales and support to the over 180 Lantek users in the region directly from Lantek. Additionally, he aims to further develop and expand OEM relationships with local machine tool vendors. Lantek already has partnerships with more than 120 machine tool OEMs worldwide and its software can program virtually any make and model of sheet metal cutting and punching machine in the market. John

Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced a 100 MUSD investment in Divergent Technologies Inc., a pioneer of green manufacturing technologies with the first modular digital factory for the automotive industry. Divergent has developed an alternative production process to traditional vehicle manufacturing called DAPS® (Divergent Adaptive Production System) that addresses economic and environmental challenges head-on. DAPS is a fully integrated software and hardware solution, creating a complete modular digital factory for complex structures. The patented process combines AI-optimised generative design software, additive manufacturing (3D printing) and automated assembly to build lightweight automotive parts and frames. The design software optimises the weight, strength and cost of vehicle models. Parts are 3D printed and assembled autonomously, reducing manufacturing time and human intervention. Regardless of the design, part manufacturing and assembly can be carried out using the same hardware infrastructure, enabling quick design iterations or