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CIMdata’s Peter Bilello published an article for engineering.com to discuss the PLM trends we expect to see in 2025. Peter says, “I expect effective, enterprise-spanning collaboration to be front and center. Without that, no new product (or service or system) will succeed in the marketplace and/or with its users … or even get to market in the first place. This points to the criticality of people in digital transformation and why people are cited as a major cause of many digital transformation failures.” Read the full article on engineering.com here: https://www.engineering.com/plm-and-digital-transformation-trends-for-2025/ To view the original press release, please click here. Search for engineering.com on CIMdata.com

Accenture has agreed to acquire Staufen AG, a Germany-based management consulting firm, and its subsidiaries1. The acquisition will expand Accenture’s capabilities to drive operational excellence and competitiveness in manufacturing and supply chains, particularly for clients in discrete manufacturing industries including automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial goods and medical equipment. Manufacturers are under pressure to mitigate supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions and fluctuating tariffs while staying abreast of rapid technological advances. Staufen brings deep operational excellence expertise to clients, helping them optimize their entire value chains, drive value with digital manufacturing initiatives, and improve overall businesses performance. The company’s service portfolio includes solutions for Industry 4.0, supply chain management and organizational change as well as data-driven tools, continuous improvement techniques and lean management principles. Its comprehensive approach enhances clients’ product design, shopfloor processes, time to market and sustainability efforts, reducing costs, eliminating inefficiencies and optimizing production capacity. Staufen also fosters talent and leadership growth among

Agiloft, the leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (CLM), announced the promotion of Angel Lange to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic appointment comes as Agiloft continues its rapid growth, further solidifying its leadership team to support the company’s expanding global footprint and vision for the future. Lange has been with Agiloft since 2021, serving as the Vice President of Finance, where she has been instrumental in driving the company’s financial strategy and operations.  In her new role as CFO, Lange will oversee all financial functions at Agiloft, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, strategy, tax, and compliance. Her extensive experience in finance and deep understanding of the technology sector will be invaluable as Agiloft continues to expand its market presence and innovate its offerings. Lange will also play a critical role in shaping the company’s long-term growth initiatives and continuing its momentum following Agiloft’s recent partnership with KKR, which acquired a

AMETEK, Inc. announced the appointment of William P. Callahan as Vice President and General Manager, Aerospace & Defense Division. "I am delighted to welcome Bill to AMETEK and pleased he will be taking on this important leadership role with the company," commented David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Bill's extensive P&L management experience, strong operational expertise, and proven leadership skills make him ideally suited for this role." Mr. Callahan brings a strong track record of experience and success, having most recently served as Group General Manager at Amphenol Corporation. Prior to that, Mr. Callahan led the business units of Borisch Technologies and Times Microwave Systems as part of Amphenol. Additionally, he held operational leadership roles at Smiths Group. Mr. Callahan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Boston College. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for AMETEK on CIMdata.com

After more than 15 years of working as the Country Manager of India for SolidCAM, Amod Onkar joins ModuleWorks as the new Global Head of Marketing. With over 25 years of experience in CAD/CAM and CNC machining, Amod brings an impressive track record of strategic business development, team leadership, and industry innovation to his new role. Amod played a pivotal role in shaping the CAM landscape in India. Under his leadership, SolidCAM grew from having just two customers to over 1,200, consistently achieving a year-over-year growth rate of 20% in the past five years. He built and managed a high-performance team of 72 engineers and sales professionals across multiple locations while spearheading technical advancements in 3- and 5-axis milling. His extensive experience includes integrating ModuleWorks’ toolpath engines into SolidCAM products, a testament to his deep understanding of the technology that drives advanced machining solutions. Beyond business development, Amod is known for his

Eptura, the global worktech leader, announced strategic internal promotions to build on strong market growth and recent milestones, including the launch of over 50 new product features, expanded services, and recognition by industry analysts. Among key appointments, Eptura has named Meg Swanson Chief Market Officer where she will lead both the Product and Marketing organizations. Key internal promotions and external appointments elevate leadership and sales Eptura has announced several strategic promotions and appointments to its leadership team to accelerate bringing in-demand worktech innovations to market. As Chief Market Officer, Meg Swanson will lead both the company’s product and marketing organizations, overseeing the company’s product innovation and go-to-market initiatives in addition to her existing responsibilities as head of Marketing. Aligning product and marketing will enhance agility as Eptura accelerates feature delivery to sustain its rapid advancement. Former Chief Product Officer Fabrice Martin will continue as Operating Advisor on Eptura’s board of directors. Eptura has elevated

Matterport, Inc., a pioneer in digital twin technology and spatial data capture, is proud to sponsor the 2025 Digital Twins Awards (DTAs), powered by Matterport partner, CAPTUR3D.  Now in its fourth year, the DTAs are a global stage for inspiring individuals and forward-thinking businesses to showcase their most engaging Matterport digital twins in 2024. From real estate to cultural preservation, the awards showcase the best and most impactful digital twin projects from over 170 countries worldwide. All Matterport users and partners—from developers to capture technicians and photographers—are invited to participate in one of the largest digital twin awards events in the world.  “The Digital Twin Awards are a tribute to the expert skill and dedication within our global community who push the limits of creativity, technology, and digital transformation," said RJ Pittman, Chairman and CEO, Matterport. "These awards inspire the next generation of ideas, showcasing how digital twins are unlocking a new

Authentise, a leading provider of data-driven manufacturing software, is proud to announce the seamless integration of Autodesk’s Fusion Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) into its production management system, Flows. This integration allows for multiple workflows to prepare designs for manufacturing, all without any interruptions or complications.  Authentise Flows’ users who have access to the integration can now check the design quality, generate support structures, slice, nest, create a machine-specific build file more directly from the Flows interface, and operate directly on live Fusion Data. Other actions, such as adjusting the design or sending the part directly to the machine, can be completed from the Fusion interface, which can be directly accessed via Authentise Flows, with the design already loaded and continuously version-controlled. The integration builds on a years-long and fruitful collaboration between Autodesk and Authentise. The newly announced capabilities mean that users can go far beyond simple data exchange by picking and choosing which

Centre for Computational Technologies (CCTech) - proudly announces the early access launch of Buildings AI, a next-generation whole-building performance modeling platform powered by Agentic AI. This breakthrough solution redefines building energy modeling, offering AI-driven automation, real-time insights, and seamless interoperability to empower architects, HVAC, and energy consultants in the global push toward net-zero energy and carbon. Buildings AI represents a major leap forward in AI-driven building performance analysis, delivering unmatched efficiency and accessibility. By automating time-consuming processes like DWG to BEM conversion, energy modeling, and reporting, the platform helps professionals optimize HVAC systems, energy performance, and carbon impact with unprecedented ease. The new software leverages Agentic AI, a next-generation artificial intelligence approach that enables automated, intelligent decision-making in complex building simulations. By integrating real-time simulations, predictive design scenario analytics smart defaults, and result extraction through tools like ReportGPT, the platform empowers users to optimize HVAC systems, energy performance, carbon impact, and operational efficiency

Oleg Shilovitsky published a blog post announcing the January release of OpenBOM. Oleg says, “This release introduces improvements in Design Projects, including new capabilities for the Workspace Manager and enhanced user commands to make data organization and collaboration more efficient than ever.” Read the full blog post here: https://www.openbom.com/blog/openbom-whats-new-january-2025-release To view the original press release, please click here. Search for OpenBOM on CIMdata.com