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Alma will be presenting at Global Industrie in Paris its full range of CAD/CAM software applications for 2D/3D cutting, sheet metal work and robotics, integrated in the Almacam suite or available via the web. From quotation to workshop, these applications manage the entire digital sheet metal workflow and cover: Nesting and CAM for 2D cutting (laser, plasma, oxycutting, waterjet), punching-nibbling and routing (Almacam Cut/ Punch/ Routing and the web application Nest&Cut). 3D CAD for sheet metal and mechanical design (SpaceClaimSMOPlus) CAD assembly import, unfolding of sheet metal parts and offline programming of press brakes (Assembly2cam, Unfold, Almacam Bend). Production management (integration with ERP, job orders and stock management, workshop station, production planning, etc.) Sheet metal quoting (Almaquote, Webquote). CAM for 3D cutting, tube and profile cutting (Almacam Tube and Almacam Space Cut). Offline programming of welding robots (Almacam Weld). The focus will be on version 4.0 of Almacam and its different modules, with in particular major upgrades to the Almaquote for even faster and more accurate quotations: management of multi-level BOMs with

Aspen Technology, Inc., a global leader in industrial software, announced that Antonio Pietri, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the KeyBanc Emerging Technology Summit in San Francisco, CA. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The presentation will be webcast live and available for a limited time on the Webcasts and Events section of the company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.aspentech.com/events-presentations/webcasts-and-events. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Aspen Technology on CIMdata.com

OpenText™, the information company, announced its participation at two leading information and technology industry events, Pink24 and the Healthcare Information Management System Society (HIMSS) conference, to highlight how OpenText Aviator is reshaping the future of AI in IT Service Management and healthcare technology. Pink24 IT Service Management Conference & Exhibition  WHAT: At Pink24, the global IT Service Management event, OpenText will showcase OpenText IT Operations Aviator, the private generative AI virtual agent for its IT Service Management platform. This secure virtual agent works with OpenText Service Management Automation X (SMAX) and can transform Tier 1 and live agent support with private, generative AI. OpenText experts will conduct live IT Operations Aviator demos to highlight the private generative AI chatbot’s ability to empower users to self-resolve requests, reduce the burden on support agents and control data and ethics with a private large language model (LLM).  WHEN: March 3-6, 2024 WHERE: Booth #209, The Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada Unable to

PTC announced that it will participate in the following conferences. What:  Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference When:  Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 at 11:45am PST     What:  KeyBanc Emerging Technology Summit When:  Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 at 11:30am PT     What:  Bank of America Transportation, Airlines and Industrials Conference When:  Tuesday, May 14th, 2024     What:  JP Morgan 52nd Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference When:  Monday, May 20th, 2024     What:  Baird's Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference When:  Tuesday, June 4th, 2024     What:  Stifel 2024 Cross Sector Insight Conference When:  Tuesday, June 4th, 2024     What:  Wolfe Research 1st Annual Small and Mid-Cap Conference When:  Wednesday, June 5th, 2024     To view the webcast and replay for conferences please use the link below. Webcast:  https://investor.ptc.com/events-and-presentations/events-calendar/default.aspx To view the original press release, please click here. Search for PTC on CIMdata.com

Dassault Systèmes announced that Clarins Group, the family-owned global cosmetics group, has selected Dassault Systèmes’ solutions to transform its manufacturing operations as it prepares to increase significantly its production capacity for its portfolio of skincare, make-up, spa and wellness products. Clarins will deploy Dassault Systèmes’ “Perfect Production” industry solution experience based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The solution enables Clarins to leverage DELMIA Apriso applications to streamline and improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes at its existing production site near Paris, and at a state-of-the art, new high environmental quality (HQE) site in Troyes, France that is scheduled to be operational in late 2024. Dassault Systèmes provides Clarins with a unified, flexible and powerful manufacturing operations management solution to optimize resources, implement best practices and harmonize processes from planning to execution, while taking into account the specific capabilities of each site. “As part of its global development strategy, the Clarins Group is building a

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that Lazer Sport NV, one of Europe’s leading cycling helmet manufacturers, adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software – to help bring KinetiCore, Lazer Sport’s new proprietary rotational impact protection technology, to market. “At Lazer Sport, we have led bicycle helmet innovation since 1919. From simple leather caps on Belgian roads to our sleek, safe, and globally available helmets today. We are blending passion and performance for the joy of riding. Our drive for innovation redefines helmet protection with KinetiCore technology. With KinetiCore already implemented in 20 models by the end of 2024, these helmets offer enhanced safety and design for all cyclists. Our focus is on top performance, eco-friendly materials, and self-sufficient production. As we continue to grow in more markets and product categories, safety remains our priority. In the meantime, our commitment to sustainability aligns with the bike industry's evolving needs. At the

Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, announced that Ruland Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Ruland), a precision manufacturer of high-performance shaft collars and couplings, has selected Flexxbotics for robot-driven manufacturing with autonomous process control in its FANUC RoboDrill workcells for “lights out” production operations. The advanced robotic machine tending solution from Flexxbotics enables Ruland’s Universal Robots to communicate directly with the FANUC RoboDrill machinery and Renishaw inspection probes. The robots connect with the probes to inspect the part after machining and then make changes to account for tool wear and other factors enabling continuous operation and higher utilization. Flexxbotics provides the ability to dynamically change jobs in workcells producing more than 100 SKUs reducing the changeover time to 10 minutes from over an hour. “One of the challenges we’ve had with previous automation projects has been the complexity of the robot to machine interfacing which Flexxbotics solves,” said Dustin Vinci, Engineering Manager of Ruland Manufacturing. “What’s great about the Flexxbotics solution

Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, announced that it has completed the migration of ManpowerGroup's largest data centre in Europe to Microsoft Azure. Wipro FullStride Cloud facilitated the transformation to help simplify ManpowerGroup's business operations by moving this data centre to a shared services product platform. The project entailed migrating more than 150 mission critical IT applications across 15 countries in Europe onto the Azure platform. Services utilized include Azure SQL Database, Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking and Security. In addition, Wipro established governance frameworks covering security and compliance. By standardizing on the Azure platform, ManpowerGroup will gain an enterprise-grade foundation to drive innovation, scalability, and sustainability. The project will also improve resilience, security, and IT controls. Completed in under a year, the transition to a more efficient cloud-first environment will deliver improved sustainability benefits including a reduction of ManpowerGroup’s carbon footprint. Srini Pallia, Chief Executive Officer - Americas 1, Wipro Limited said,

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. expanded its Tensilica IP portfolio to address the increasing computational requirements associated with automotive sensor fusion applications. The new high-performance Cadence® Tensilica® Vision 331 DSP and Vision 341 DSP combine vision, radar, lidar and AI processing in a single DSP for multi-modal, sensor-based system designs, delivering the best energy efficiency in the smallest area. When paired with the new Cadence Tensilica Vision 4DR Accelerator optimized for 4D imaging radar applications, customers can achieve even greater radar performance and higher energy efficiency. A major automotive SoC provider and early access customer has selected the Vision 341 DSP for its next-generation automotive SoC, demonstrating customer demand for these new solutions. “Automotive architectures continue to evolve with the current focus on software-defined vehicles and the growing prevalence of driver and occupancy monitoring systems,” said Raphaël Da Silva, Technology and Market Analyst at Yole Group. “With the automotive race towards eyes off, a mix

The latest version of Cadmatic software (2024T1) is absolutely packed with exciting new features. We've made designers' lives easier and elevated the user experience to a whole new level! Top Picks – what we are most excited about in 2024T1! Outfitting/3D Plant Design Piping isometric enhancements: Discover upgraded isometric drawings where your 2D annotations and custom labels are retained, enhancing clarity and usability. Isometric setting preview: Easily visualize the impact of annotation settings on isometric drawings, ensuring optimal configuration before finalizing. Pipe routing innovations: Navigate effortlessly to pipe sides and center points with additional navigation commands and start following a pipe seamlessly during routing. Hull Enhanced work breakdown structure (WBD): Experience our improved WBD for flexible, clear digital assembly access, even during workflow, via eShare. Advanced shell plate design: Realize your complex shell plate designs directly in the 3D environment. Our enhanced design capabilities turn your ideas into reality with seamless precision. Information Management eShare browser scalability: The 2023T2 update's model splitting capability is now extended