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Tebis announces the availability of Release 9 of its Tebis 4.1 CAD/CAM software at the Moulding Expo (May 6 to 9 in Stuttgart). The focus of the new version is internationalization: Tebis's CAD/CAM software solution and the ProLeiS MES solution are now fully Unicode-capable and can be seamlessly integrated. The new version also boasts even greater user-friendliness and stability.  Tebis and ProLeiS MES are fully Unicode-capable In a globalized world economy, companies and business units need to work more closely together across all cultural and international borders. MES systems play a key role in bridging the gap between production sites, suppliers and customers. Julian Odeh, Director of Tebis China since the start of the year, explains: "We see a high level of interest in manufacturing planning and control among many of our international customers, especially those focused on Asia. This stems from the desire to make the manufacturing process more transparent. The goal is

adesso SE, one of the leading IT service providers in Germany, and Configit, the market leader for Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM), are now entering into a strategic partnership to provide manufacturing firms with optimum support in the form of integrated solutions. The aim of this cooperation is to provide companies with an end-to-end solution that allows them to map the entire product life cycle and automate processes at all levels of complexity, from Configure-to-Order (CTO) to Configure-to-Order Plus (CTO+) and Engineer-to-Order (ETO). This strategic partnership combines Configuration Lifecycle Management solutions and technology with industry expertise to deliver end-to-end configuration and automation capabilities for the manufacturing industry. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Configit on CIMdata.com

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, announced its involvement in the Metallic Additive Manufacturing for High Performances (MAM4HP) research program, part of Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU resources. The project brings together some of the most innovative Italian companies and focuses on the development of additive manufacturing technologies. "Altair is proud to support MAM4HP and help advance Italy’s additive manufacturing capabilities," said Stefano Deiana, vice president, Spain, France and Italy, Altair. "By combining our simulation and optimization technologies with the ingenuity of other MAM4HP partners, we’re accelerating innovation and enabling the next generation of components." Spanning over 18 months, the MAM4HP project is structured in two phases. The first phase focuses on the redesign and structural optimization of mechanical components to ensure they’re suitable for additive manufacturing. The second phase will focus on optimizing printing parameters and post-production processes. As part of

Duro, a leading cloud-native PLM platform for hardware engineering, has launched its official Technology Partner Program, expanding its ecosystem to help customers build a complete digital thread—from initial design through manufacturing, maintenance, and beyond. As more hardware teams adopt agile practices and distributed tools, Duro’s open and flexible model offers an alternative to legacy PLMs that restrict integrations and slow down collaboration. With its API-first architecture and open GraphQL API, the platform makes it easy for partners to build and deploy integrations—accelerating onboarding, boosting data visibility, and eliminating information silos. “Our partner program mirrors how Duro is built—flexible, connected, and ready out-of-the-box,” said Michael Corr, CEO of Duro. “Together with our partners, we’re helping customers move faster and avoid vendor lock-in, with a digital thread that supports agile hardware development.” Current partners include Epsilon3, First Resonance, Tulip, Fusion by Stoke Space, SysGit, Quarter20, Violet Labs, and Procurable. Partners receive technical support along with co-marketing opportunities, including webinars, content, customer stories, and shared

DXC Technology announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved special equity grants for Raul Fernandez, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Rob Del Bene, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. These grants are designed to secure the continued leadership of both key executives through fiscal year 2028 and further align their compensation with sustainable long-term shareholder value creation. These agreements reflect the Board’s confidence in the executive team’s strategic vision and operational execution, as DXC continues to progress to a more focused, customer-centric and growth-driven technology services leader. Under Raul’s leadership, “DXC has sharpened its strategic focus, revitalized its go-to-market execution, and reignited cultural momentum across the organization,” said David Herzog, Chairman of the DXC Board of Directors. “Together with Rob’s financial stewardship and focus on operational excellence, this leadership team has positioned DXC to deliver long-term value for our customers, employees, and shareholders.” In lieu of annual equity grants

ENCY Software, a European developer of innovative CAD/CAM/OLP solutions for automating CNC machine and industrial robot programming, has officially registered and launched its wholly-owned Indian subsidiary — ENCY Software India Pvt., Ltd. — in Pune, Maharashtra. The opening marks a strategic expansion into one of the world’s fastest-growing manufacturing and automation markets. India’s industrial sector is undergoing rapid transformation. With government initiatives like “Make in India” and the rise of smart manufacturing, the demand for CNC machining, robotic automation, and intelligent software is increasing. The Indian metalworking market is projected to maintain double-digit growth, with the automotive, aerospace, defense, and general engineering sectors driving investment in modern CNC machines and digital production tools. The robotics segment is evolving from basic automation to advanced multi-axis systems, while the CAD/CAM software market is seeing a shift from legacy solutions to integrated platforms that connect engineering and production. The decision to establish a local presence followed

Keysight Technologies, Inc. released its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Progress Report, highlighting the company’s recent achievements across ethical business and governance, environmental sustainability, and positive social impact. The progress report, with its accompanying 2024 CSR Data Report, encompasses Keysight’s CSR performance in fiscal year 2024 and includes operations worldwide, unless otherwise noted. Data includes disclosures that have been prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) revised universal topic standards and aligned to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) frameworks, as well as additional human capital metrics not included in the mentioned frameworks. Keysight’s 2024 CSR Progress Report showcases how the company met its ethical business and governance goals, progressed toward long-term sustainability goals, exceeded some short-term key impact goals. These results were attained while continuing to make positive contributions to purposeful technology and transparency with key international environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure frameworks. Met stated goals for ethical business and governance

The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) and media industries, announced the launch of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to supporting the region’s rapid growth, digital transformation, and sustainability ambitions as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 The expansion brings Nemetschek’s portfolio of industry-leading brands – including Allplan, Bluebeam, Graphisoft, Maxon, Solibri, Spacewell, and Vectorworks – closer to one of the world’s most dynamic construction markets. The Saudi construction sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with over $1 trillion in mega-projects underway and a strong push for digitalization and sustainable building practices. The Nemetschek Group’s solutions will empower local architects, engineers, builders, and creative professionals to deliver projects more efficiently and sustainably through advanced BIM, AI, and digital twin technologies. Muayad Simbawa has been appointed Managing Director for Nemetschek's operations in Saudi Arabia

PROS Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of AI-powered SaaS pricing and selling solutions, announced the winners of its second annual 2025 Customer Outperformer Awards. The awards celebrate customers that exemplify innovation, transformative growth and exceptional customer experiences through the strategic use of the PROS Platform and AI capabilities. Representing industries including airline, distribution, manufacturing and services, this year’s winners reflect the versatility and wide-reaching impact of the platform. “Our Outperformer Award winners reflect the power of combining technology, vision and partnership to fuel industry-leading progress,” said Todd McNabb, Chief Revenue Officer, PROS. “In a time when businesses must adapt faster than ever, these companies are not just keeping pace, they’re setting the standard— through bold, data-driven strategies and meaningful collaboration.” In its second year, the 2025 Customer Outperformer Awards saw a substantial increase in the quantity of submissions, with applications doubling from 2024. This surge in participation highlights the growing recognition of PROS

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced its partnership with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, to support local startups and academic institutions in the field of VLSI and embedded semiconductor systems. Renesas also celebrated the expansion of its offices in Bengaluru and Noida to accommodateits growing R&D teams, with the inauguration ceremonies held today. This strategic move underscores Renesas’ commitment to innovation and excellence in India and aims to drive continued growth in the region. Renesas and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an autonomous scientific society of MeitY, today signed and exchanged two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) under the MeitY Chips to Startup (C2S) programme (Note). These MOUs focus on 1) Supporting local startups by enabling them to drive technological advancement andpromote local manufacturing in alignment with the Make in India initiative; and 2) Enhancing industry-academia collaboration by fostering an innovative, product-focused mindset among students. Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics &