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As a manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals, HERMES Group must ensure delivery reliability and adhere to strict compliance regulations. With CIM Database PLM, the company benefits from a Single Source of Truth for product data and documents, as well as end-to-end and traceable processes.  The high manual effort required to gather and synchronize data from various sources such as emails, Excel files, Access databases, or paper documents for the development of new pharmaceuticals is time consuming and prone to errors. With CONTACT Software's CIM Database PLM, the HERMES Group improves data quality, simplifies the fulfillment of compliance requirements, and reduces workloads related to maintaining product and part master data.. With the PLM solution, the HERMES Group creates a Single Source of Truth for all product information, formulations, and documents, which proves beneficial throughout the entire product development process. The existing ERP system, Infor M3, has been seamlessly integrated. Workflows standardize how information is

Tata Technologies, a global engineering and product development digital services company, has signed a 5-year Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Telangana to modernize 65 government-owned ITIs across the state with a total project cost of INR 2324 Crores. This collaboration is an extension of Tata Technologies’ efforts to support projects of high social impact and complement the efforts of the Telangana Government to enhance the availability of skilled talent and attract investments from industries desirous of setting-up manufacturing infrastructure in Telangana. The upgraded Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) will serve as Skill Development Centers, strengthening the technical proficiency and employability of students. By training a workforce that is not only highly skilled in Industry 4.0 tools & technologies but also primed for immediate industry deployment, these centres will stimulate the economic progression and holistic development of the state. The Telangana government has launched various skill development initiatives to empower

Tecsys Inc., a global leader in supply chain management solutions, announced that Truepill, a digitally enabled pharmacy solutions company that offers first-in-kind patient experiences including customizable, direct-to-patient solutions and nationwide prescription delivery, will implement Tecsys' Elite™ Warehouse Management System (WMS) across its pharmacies and distribution sites. This strategic move will help Truepill continue to modernize its distribution capabilities ensuring scalability to support its rapid growth. Since its inception in 2016, Truepill has been at the forefront of the pharmacy services industry. The selection of Tecsys as a fulfillment technology partner further demonstrates Truepill’s dedication to operational excellence, enhancing a key portion of their digital healthcare ecosystem. "Truepill has always been at the intersection of technology and healthcare, supporting our customers and their patients through a seamless digital experience," said Aaron Wurst, president of Truepill. "Adopting Tecsys' Elite™ WMS is an investment in our growth and vision. It's not just about meeting today's

Qualtrics, the leader and creator of the experience management category, revealed additional keynote speakers and the full agenda for X4: The Experience Management Summit, taking place May 1-3 in Salt Lake City.  The annual event, which brings together leaders and experts from top brands around the world, will feature a keynote conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, American Express CEO Steve Squeri, Delta CEO Ed Bastian and Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta will also share insights from the main stage.  NBA Hall-of-Famer, investor and philanthropist Dwyane Wade will discuss developing a championship mindset. Eight-time World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Lindsey Vonn will reflect on how to overcome adversity and dig deep to find what drives you. X4 2024 will bring together more than 10,000 C-suite executives, and industry leaders in frontline, digital, and customer care professionals to hear from some of the world’s largest brands

The leading CAD software in the event industry invites you to Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt from March 19th to 22nd. In Hall 12.0 at booth E58, national and international experts will showcase the versatile capabilities of Vectorworks Spotlight and will be available to answer any questions. Vectorworks provides an ideal platform for event professionals and newcomers to inform themselves, engage in personal exchanges, and gain valuable insights. Our experts are attentive and ready to answer questions about cable planning, trussing, GDTF & MVR, Braceworks, Vision, ConnectCAD, and much more. International Vectorworks Expertise Supported by product experts from the US manufacturer Vectorworks, Inc., on-site interested parties and users have the opportunity to benefit from international expertise. Through networking and personal exchanges, all participants can learn from each other to experience the full potential of Vectorworks and share it with colleagues. Prolight + Sound 2024 offers planners from the event industry the opportunity to discover

Stratasys Ltd., a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023. Dr. Yoav Zeif, Stratasys’ Chief Executive Officer stated, “We continued to differentiate ourselves in 2023, achieving our tenth consecutive quarter of profitability on an adjusted basis. We also delivered 1.3% full year revenue growth when adjusted for divestitures despite a persistently challenging backdrop for our customers. Revenue in the fourth quarter was driven by another record for consumables sales, demonstrating how utilization of our systems remains strong, while a relentless focus on cost control contributed to improved margins.” Dr. Zeif continued, “We are innovating and investing as we expand our leadership in additive manufacturing. Our newest and most advanced FDM offering, the F3300, is building a strong pipeline of interest after announcing Toyota as its first customer, and engagement across our entire suite of offerings remains robust. As macro-economic conditions normalize and

Velo3D, Inc. announced Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) has selected a fully integrated metal additive manufacturing solution from the company to produce parts for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The Sapphire XC large format printer, calibrated for stainless steel 415, will be operated by ATI (NYSE: ATI) at its new additive manufacturing facility outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Earlier this year, BPMI awarded a contract to ATI to support development of highly engineered part solutions for advanced manufacturing methods including metal additive manufacturing. The partners will use the printer to produce parts previously produced through casting, reducing lead times for mission critical parts, and streamlining their supply chain. Velo3D’s technology was developed in the United States and includes a fully integrated software and hardware solution. The company is headquartered in the United States, including its research and development, customer support, and manufacturing operations. Conventional 3D printers often struggle to produce parts with overhanging features beyond 45

Copperleaf® Technologies Inc. (“Copperleaf”) announces the selection of its decision analytics solution by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (“METRO”), a major public transportation agency based in Houston, Texas. METRO’s Transit Asset Management (TAM) group was established in 2017 to comply with the Federal Transit Authority TAM Rule and provide decision support to prioritize and justify capital investment needs. As trends and requirements in the North American transit asset management landscape have evolved to incorporate new drivers of value, such as risk, resilience, and equity, legacy tools are increasingly unable to meet the complex investment prioritization needs of many medium to large transit providers. In late 2023, METRO recognized that transitioning from a manual Excel-based process to an Asset Investment Planning (AIP) solution could improve its ability to create transparent, defensible capital plans, address its State of Good Repair (SGR) backlog, and adapt quickly to changing financial and operational conditions. Copperleaf Portfolio™ will

CGS, a global provider of software and business applications, enterprise learning, and outsourcing services, announced that Mi Hub, a global workwear solutions company, supplying businesses and individuals, through its Dimensions, Affinity, Yaffy and Alexandra brands in the UK, has selected CGS’s award-winning, industry leading BlueCherry® Enterprise Supply Chain Platform. Mi Hub chose BlueCherry after an extensive evaluation along with seeing BlueCherry in action in one of its North America-based subsidiary companies. “We see BlueCherry as the seamless platform that will provide us with a global view of our entire supply chain ecosystem, in real-time – giving us full visibility for all divisions and countries,” said Andrzej Ostrowski, Chief Financial Officer for Mi Hub. “With over three decades of expertise, we trust that the CGS team will drive us to success by streamlining our processes and ultimately providing us with the tools we need to continue to grow our business.” Today’s market challenges

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that South Korea-based nepes corporation, a global leader in Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) services, has leveraged a range of industry-leading solutions from Siemens EDA to tackle the broad range of complex thermal, mechanical, and other IC packaging design challenges associated with developing advanced 3D-IC packages. “nepes is committed to providing us with the most comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor packaging design and manufacturing services, to help us innovate and succeed in a market where high performance and compact form factors are critical.” said Brad Seo, vice president of SAPEON Korea’s R&D center. “By expanding nepes’ adoption and usage of Siemens’ EDA technologies for advanced packaging, we also can achieve the innovative technologies necessary to grow.” nepes has an established track record of providing customers with world-class packaging, testing, and semiconductor assembly services for clients throughout the global electronics industry. nepes also offers packaging design services including