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Siemens Digital Industries Software announced a collaboration with Compute Maritime (CML) to revolutionize ship design and simulation and push the boundaries of generative AI in the ship design industry. The project focuses on connecting Compute Maritime’s flagship platform for vessel design and optimization, NeuralShipper, with Siemens’ Simcenter™ STAR-CCM+™ software for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and results validation. Adopting new fuel types or energy-saving devices can significantly enhance emissions reduction and fuel efficiency. However, existing ships were not originally designed to accommodate such technologies or fuels, limiting the potential for maximum savings. To fully leverage these advances, new ships must be purpose-built to integrate these technologies from the outset. “Our collaboration with Compute Maritime represents a paradigm shift in maritime design,” said Dmitry Ponkratov, marine director, Simulation and Test Solutions, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The combination of NeuralShipper and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ aims to redefine how multidisciplinary design optimization is performed. It enables the creation

ALLPLAN, global provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry and part of the Nemetschek Group, and Dietrich's, innovation leader in the field of computer-aided timber construction, have announced a strategic partnership. The aim of the cooperation is to drive the digital and sustainable transformation of the construction industry and to make timber construction more efficient and cost-effective. The collaboration between ALLPLAN and Dietrich's enables end-to-end digital workflows: from the design of timber houses to the automated prefabrication of building elements. Both companies are thus responding to the growing demand for industrialized construction, the use of renewable raw materials and the reduction of material consumption. "Cost-effective residential construction in timber construction is an answer to key issues facing our society in the future. The BIM-based integration with Dietrich's creates maximum efficiency and speed in the implementation of timber construction projects," says Eduardo Lazzarotto, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at ALLPLAN. Thomas Seidler, Managing Director

Tacton, a global leader in Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) software and leading SaaS platform simplifying sales and configuration processes for manufacturers of complex products, announced the addition of four new executives to its leadership team. These strategic hires are poised to accelerate Tacton’s global growth, strengthen its position as a global CPQ software leader in the manufacturing space, and to continue driving tremendous innovation and value to its customers and partners. With groundbreaking technology, Tacton equips manufacturers to address complex demands, drive efficiency gains, and streamline sales processes across the manufacturing ecosystem. Recognized as a leader for the third consecutive time in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Configure, Price, Quote Applications, Tacton is increasingly becoming the trusted partner for manufacturers driving sustainability, buyer centric solutions, and sales transformation and growth. Tacton’s CPQ solutions have delivered measurable impact for manufacturers worldwide, with customers reporting a 34% increase in sales efficiency, a 30% boost in

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces a significant leadership transition. Dr. Biplab Sarkar, chief executive officer (CEO), will retire in March 2025 after an impressive 25-year tenure. Jason Pletcher, chief operating officer and chief financial officer (CFO) at fellow Nemetschek brand, GoCanvas, will step into the CEO role.  Dr. Sarkar joined Vectorworks in 2000, initially as manager of geometry and rendering, and later became chief technology officer before being appointed CEO in 2016. Under his leadership, the company transformed into a global provider of innovative 3D design software, expanding to over 300 employees. He was crucial in advancing Vectorworks as a leading solution for various design fields by modernizing the Vectorworks codebase, implementing best-in-class technology underpinnings, and developing them beyond industry standards. As CEO, Dr. Sarkar also spearheaded the company’s international expansion into markets like the UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan while successfully guiding its transition to a subscription-based business model that fostered continued growth

Graphisoft, a global leader in openBIM solutions, hosted the latest General Assembly of Implementers meeting on February 5-6, 2025, at Graphisoft Park in Budapest, Hungary. Graphisoft CEO Daniel Csillag opened the two-day event, which brought together industry experts, technology innovators, and openBIM implementers from around the globe to discuss the future of buildingSMART's standards and solutions. With 40+ active participants from 19 countries, the meeting focused heavily on the future development of IFC 5 — the next generation of the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) standard, aimed at simplifying and improving data exchange in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. After a morning of updates and discussions around buildingSMART's standards and solutions, the attendees split into several sub-groups for an IFC 5 hackathon. Focus areas for the groups included workflows, properties, materials, alignment, and georeferencing. Key outcomes of the hackathon included: Agreement on principles and scope of IFC 5 First demonstrations of IFC

ModuleWorks is excited to be exhibiting at TIMTOS 2025, one of the world’s leading expos for smart manufacturing and machine tools, on 3-8 March 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan. As the global manufacturing landscape continues to evolve, TIMTOS is a pivotal event for showcasing the latest advances in digital manufacturing, automation and AI-powered solutions.  This year, the show will be held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and the Taipei World Trade Center, featuring nearly 1,000 exhibitors and over 6,000 booths. With a focus on innovation and transformation, TIMTOS 2025 will attract industry leaders and pioneers from across the globe.  ModuleWorks at TIMTOS 2025 We will be presenting the latest advances in our technology with a special focus on CNC simulation, multi-axis toolpath optimization and next-generation AI and robotics solutions. Key highlights at the ModuleWorks Booth (Nangang Hall 1-4F, Booth No. M1104) include:  Next-Generation Shop Floor Programming (NGSP): Empower operators to quickly program complex machining operations without G-Code knowledge.  Visual Twin: Experience as-real-as-it-gets machine simulation. Visual Twin combines the proven

OpenText™ announced expanded investment in Asia-Pacific and its upcoming flagship summits in Sydney and Tokyo. These events will bring together senior executives, industry leaders, and technology visionaries to explore the latest advancements in AI-powered knowledge worker and information management. With a strong and growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region, OpenText is investing in Cloud, Security and AI infrastructure across Japan, Singapore, Australia, China, Korea, the Philippines, and India to drive innovation and digital transformation. The company continues to expand its footprint, with over 10,000 talented employees across APAC, supporting over 5,000 customers. OpenText’s partner ecosystem is also growing with over 500 partners across the region.  As part of its commitment to advancing enterprise technology, OpenText is making a significant investment in people and technology to help businesses navigate the ever-evolving digital and AI landscape. OpenText is building centers of excellence in R&D, professional services, and operations in APAC and expanding personnel by 2500

Sage, a global leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses, opens registration for its annual user conference, Sage Future, taking place June 3-5, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center. The event is expected to welcome 5,000 attendees from across the US and Canada to Atlanta, including medium-sized business and financial leaders, Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), strategic alliances, and community partners. A Brand New Experience: Sage Future Sage Future aims to inspire innovation and growth in the finance and accounting industry through cutting-edge thought leadership, immersive industry sessions, professional development opportunities, and in-depth product explorations. Replacing the former Sage Transform conference held in Las Vegas last year, the newly reimagined event promises to deliver an unparalleled experience designed to empower businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of business and technology. Attendees will experience a dynamic event designed to spark ideas,

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, and the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), working together to foster academic growth, advance research initiatives, and promote the use of cutting-edge technologies. “We are thrilled to collaborate with CIT at KMUTNB to empower the next generation of engineers and researchers,” said Lim Seng Tat, sales director, Altair. “This partnership highlights our commitment to supporting education and driving innovation through our technologies.” Altair will provide KMUTNB with licenses to its Altair® HyperWorks® design and simulation platform, including Altair® Inspire™ Cast, Altair® Inspire™ Form, and Altair® Inspire™ Extrude. CIT at KMUTNB will utilize these tools in undergraduate courses, master’s programs, and doctoral research projects related to plastic technology and mechanical engineering. Moreover, CIT at KMUTNB will integrate Altair software into its curriculum and research, ensuring students gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools.  “This MoU represents a significant step

The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract to DXC Technology, a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, to develop an enterprise AI platform to enable ESA to quickly and securely build and deploy GenAI agents and other AI-powered solutions. An intergovernmental organization, ESA collaborates internationally and supports European industry and economy through space technology and research. Running on NVIDIA and designed and built by DXC, the new platform will be based on generative AI from Mistral AI - a French start-up specializing in the development of large language models (LLMs). This pioneering project was initiated by Francois Margottin, Head of Application Services at ESA. Named “Ask ESA,” the platform will allow the Agency to efficiently access high volumes of documents and data. “By working with DXC and applying agile methodology, we quickly evolved from a prototype experiment to corporate production maturity with a robust and scalable solution,” said Charles Antoine Poncet,