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Cyncly, the leading global provider of software and content solutions that help make amazing spaces for living, is excited to announce its support for SketchUp models from Trimble 3D WarehouseTM, a leading online platform offering an extensive collection of 3D models and digital twins, in its Winner Flex kitchen design software. This powerful new feature allows designers to effortlessly import their Sketchup objects into Winner designs with just a few clicks, enabling a more enriched and personalised design experience. Winner Flex is a cutting-edge kitchen design solution that streamlines the design process, allowing users to create stunning, realistic kitchen layouts. With the integration of Sketchup, designers can now bring in a vast array of products and objects from the Sketchup library, expanding their creative possibilities beyond what was previously available within Winner Flex. By importing Sketchup objects, designers can not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of their projects but also add functionality and

iBase-t, the global leader in cloud software for Aerospace and Defense industries, announces Solumina AI. By incorporating AI into its Solumina Manufacturing Operations platform, iBase-t will enable its customers to achieve greater precision, efficiency, and adaptability, crucial for an industry experiencing record growth. Solumina AI begins with the development of a Solumina Digital Subject Matter Expert (Solumina Digital SME). Solumina Digital SME is an AI-enabled copilot designed to help MES, Quality and MRO Sustainment teams use Solumina more effectively and make faster, more informed decisions through Solumina-data-driven contextual guidance. By acting as an assistant, Solumina Digital SME can help iBase-t customers make intelligent data-driven decisions to work more efficiently, accelerate production cycles, and drive first-time quality. This addresses critical industry challenges like lengthy lead times, constrained capacity and backlogs. “iBase-t’s AI strategy is focused on leveraging our unique experience and expertise in solving the most complex Aerospace & Defense manufacturing challenges.” said Naveen

IronCAD, a global leader in innovative mechanical CAD (MCAD) solutions, proudly announces the release of IronCAD 2025. This groundbreaking update is set to transform design productivity and collaboration across industrial equipment, machinery manufacturing, and metal fabrication industries. Packed with hundreds of new features and enhancements, IronCAD 2025 continues IronCAD’s mission to empower design engineers with cutting-edge tools that streamline workflows and inspire creativity. Revolutionary Features in IronCAD 2025The 2025 release builds on IronCAD’s legacy of innovation, delivering advanced tools and functionalities, including: Quick Access Favorites Catalog: Access frequently used design elements instantly, reducing workflow interruptions and boosting productivity. Advanced Centerline Loft: This new feature enables users to sweep two profiles along a path, offering unmatched precision and flexibility in 3D modeling. AI-Powered Assistance: The debut of the IronCAD AI Chatbot provides an intuitive support tool for new users, enhancing onboarding and troubleshooting experiences. Sheet Metal Design Enhancements: Time-saving tools like the Quick Bend command allow users to apply multiple bends

ModuleWorks announces the 2024.12 release of its software components for digital manufacturing and digital factory. This latest release of the ModuleWorks SDK includes various new and enhanced features aimed at increasing safety, toolpath generation efficiency and part quality. These features contain enhancements across multiple components, ranging from multi-axis surface finishing to simulation and many more. Multi-Axis Surface Finishing – SWARF Machining Accurate 4-Axis SWARF ModeThe 4-axis SWARF mode has been significantly enhanced to achieve optimal geometric accuracy. This improvement addresses the challenge of machining complex surfaces, such as cylindrical cams, using flank milling on a cost-effective 4-axis machine. Traditionally, aligning the tool with the surfaces when using a tool smaller than the slot has been difficult. However, the new algorithm now accounts for kinematic limitations during the initial toolpath calculation, eliminating the need for 4-axis enforcement in post-processing and reducing the risk of inaccuracies. With the ModuleWorks 2024.12 release, this enhancement brings

Propel Software, creator of the first product value management (PVM) platform that transforms how businesses create, market, sell, and service products, announced the launch of its latest software, purpose-built to address the complex needs of product requirements management. This release marks a significant milestone for manufacturers seeking nimble and collaborative solutions by introducing unique capabilities that allow for the efficient reuse of user needs and requirements across product lines and delivery of precise linkage to items in the Bill of Materials (BOM). As industries continue to demand faster innovation cycles while remaining compliant with industry mandates, Propel elevates organizations’ ability to manage and trace product requirements with unprecedented precision. Companies can now seamlessly connect user needs and product requirements directly to the development cycle, from initial concept through the final product, ensuring that both are persistently monitored and improved upon when needed to exceed customer expectations. Key Highlights of the New Release: Requirement Reusability:

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced an extension of its Veloce™ hardware-assisted verification platform to support 1.6 Tbps Ethernet. As a core component of the Siemens software/hardware and system validation platform, Veloce delivers complete virtual models to support Ethernet Packet Generator and Monitor (EPGM) Ethernet port speeds up to 1.6 Tbps. This enables full performance, pre-silicon verification for complex networking designs targeting data center, cloud, HPC and AI workloads.  The Veloce hardware-assisted verification platform now supports the evolving standard of IEEE 802.3dj for port speeds of 1.6 Tbps based on 200G per lane and also supports 200G/400G/800G performance based on the 200G per lane technology standard.  “These interfaces enable customers to scale up large networking configurations for skyrocketing bandwidth demand,” said Jean-Marie Brunet, vice president and general manager, Hardware-Assisted Verification, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The Veloce low latency, high bandwidth co-model channel provides a complete, high-performance pre-silicon environment so customers can easily run

SimScale, the leading provider of cloud-native engineering simulation software, is thrilled to announce a strategic collaboration with PTC and its Onshape® solution, an innovative SaaS-based CAD platform. Through this collaboration, SimScale will introduce a unique offering for start-ups and entrepreneurs worldwide by granting eligible members of the Onshape Start-Up Program three months of free Professional License access to SimScale’s platform. This access to SimScale’s powerful, cloud-native simulation capabilities will enable start-ups to analyze and optimize their CAD designs, helping accelerate the launch of innovative products to market with greater efficiency and confidence. The Onshape Start-Up Program is designed to support emerging businesses by providing access to best-in-class CAD & CAE tools, allowing them to bring ideas from concept to completion seamlessly. By collaborating with SimScale, Onshape expands its offering to its Start-Up Program community, equipping start-ups with robust cloud-native simulation technology that traditionally required costly hardware and software infrastructure. Combining CAD

ENGYS is proud to announce the release of ELEMENTS version 4.3.0, an open-source CFD software suite tailored for automotive design applications distributed by Streamline Solutions LLC. ELEMENTS 4.3.0 introduces several new capabilities and enhancements aimed at streamlining CFD simulations and improving user experience with dedicated tools for external vehicle aerodynamics, thermal management and other critical vehicle flow design applications. This release also introduces updated versions of the add-on modules ELEMENTS-Adjoint and ELEMENTS-Coupled to take full advantage of all the new capabilities in ELEMENTS 4.3.0. What’s New in ELEMENTS 4.3.0? Enhanced Simulation Framework Unified Solver Framework: Incorporates advanced multiphase flow solvers and models for comprehensive multi-physics simulations. Dynamic Multi-Motion Library: Enables the setup of complex dynamic simulations with multiple motion frames in a single model. Automotive-Specific Innovations Thermal Management Tools: Upgrades to cooling airflow and battery cooling applications for optimized vehicle design workflows. Wind Tunnel Templates: New features for 5-belt moving ground systems, including automatic adjustments for different wheelbase configurations. Improved

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has announced a partnership with CGI, one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. The partnership aims to accelerate IT modernization and digital transformation for organizations globally. At the heart of this partnership is the innovative data science software found in the Altair® RapidMiner® data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) platform, including Altair® AI Studio and Altair SLC™, a SAS language compiler. Altair SLC empowers organizations to move to a flexible, modern analytics platform with minimal business impact. It runs programs written in SAS language without translation or any third-party products or licenses required. Plus its support for Python, R, and SQL — and the ability to combine program modules built in any of these languages — makes it the perfect way to facilitate major migration projects as well as maintain libraries of SAS language programs at reduced cost.  “This partnership is further evidence of our commitment

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, is pleased to name Alexander Thamm GmbH as a channel partner for the EMEA-based DACH region, consisting of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Alexander Thamm GmbH, a leading firm specializing in data and artificial intelligence (AI), will offer the full Altair® RapidMiner® data analytics and AI platform to its customers.  The collaboration combines Altair’s innovative AI and machine learning tools with Alexander Thamm GmbH’s proven industry expertise and record of over 2,700 successful data and AI projects. Together, the partnership aims to empower businesses with seamless data migrations, transformative analytics capabilities, and sustainable, AI-driven insights tailored to their unique needs. “Alexander Thamm GmbH’s expertise in data and AI within the DACH region dovetails perfectly with the Altair RapidMiner platform,” said Kimon Afsaridis, managing director of Eastern Europe and vice president of indirect EMEA sales, Altair. “Together, our organizations will empower enterprises to uncover new insights and make informed decisions by leveraging the