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Centric Software® is pleased to announce that Dansko, the renowned comfort footwear brand, has successfully gone live with Centric PLM™. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and related goods like cosmetics & personal care as well as multi-category retail to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. Founded in 1990 in Pennsylvania, Dansko is a women-founded, employee-owned brand known for its iconic clogs and commitment to comfort. Trusted by professionals in healthcare, education and hospitality, its APMA Seal of Acceptance styles prioritize foot health. Dansko’s collection is available in select U.S. and Canadian retailers and online.  As the company expanded and demand for its heritage products grew, managing product data became increasingly inefficient. Traditional methods proved challenging, leading Dansko to seek a robust PLM solution.  After evaluating several vendors, Dansko ultimately selected Centric Software. When asked about how they made their decision, VP of

EON Reality, the world leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, today announced a landmark strategic initiative targeting the specific needs of Germany’s defense modernization and the Zeitenwende. This initiative introduces the specialized “AI Academy for Defense – Bundeswehr Transformation Track,” powered by EON Reality’s revolutionary Spatial AI technology. Designed to forge vital partnerships with the Federal Ministry of Defence (BMVg), Bundeswehr training commands, educational institutions (like Bundeswehr Universities), and leading German defense contractors (such as Rheinmetall, KMW, Hensoldt), this program will deploy a transformative XR and AI training ecosystem. The goal is to rapidly equip Bundeswehr personnel with the critical, AI-era skills demanded by Germany’s €100 billion special fund investments and its pivotal role in NATO and EU security. The Why: Bridging the Advanced Skills Chasm for Germany’s €100 Billion Defense Modernization Germany stands at a historic turning point, undertaking a monumental reinvestment in its defense capabilities fueled by the €100 billion

We are pleased to share an important milestone for SDC Verifier in strengthening our presence in the Republic of Korea. On the 11th of April, 2025, in Delft University of Technology, SDC Verifier, represented by our CEO Wouter van den Bos and COO Oleg Ishchuk, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Professor Daeyong Lee of Kunsan National University. This agreement marks the beginning of a promising partnership aimed at fostering collaboration in the field of structural verification in offshore wind energy. The signing ceremony was a moment of mutual recognition and shared vision. We look forward to close and fruitful cooperation that bridges academic research with cutting-edge industrial applications. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to our trusted partner in the Republic of Korea, TAE SUNG S&E Inc., for their continuous support. Stay tuned for more updates as we take this exciting step forward together! To view the original press release, please click here. Search for SDC Verifier

Cadence announced the industry’s fastest HBM4 12.8Gbps memory IP solution, which meets the increasingly higher memory bandwidth needs of SoCs targeted for the next generation of AI training and HPC hardware systems. The Cadence® HBM4 solution is compatible with the JEDEC specification JESD270-4 and doubles the memory bandwidth compared to the previous generation of HBM3E IP products. Available now for customer engagements, the Cadence HBM4 PHY and controller IP boast an industry-leading performance of 12.8Gbps, with 20% greater power efficiency per bit and 50% better area efficiency while doubling the number of I/Os for higher bandwidth. The new Cadence HBM4 IP offers a PHY and a high-performance controller as a complete memory subsystem solution. The HBM4 PHY will be available as a drop-in hardened macro in the TSMC N3 and N2 technology nodes, while the HBM4 controller will be provided as a soft RTL macro. The best-in-class 12.8Gbps data rate exceeds the available

ProjectReady is excited to unveil the all-new WorkBridge, an innovative, standalone application that empowers teams to sync and transfer project data between Autodesk Construction Cloud® and Procore, including multiple Autodesk Hubs and Procore Companies. Built to address the challenges of managing disparate, fragmented project information, WorkBridge streamlines data migration, automates manual tasks, and ensures that project closeouts are faster and more efficient than ever before. Efficient Data Sync and Transfers Across Autodesk Construction Cloud and Procore WorkBridge supports a wide range of project data for transfer and synchronization including—Submittals, RFIs, Issues, Photos, Forms, and Documents—teams can ensure that every piece of information reaches the right stakeholders, exactly when and where it’s needed. Automating and Streamlining Project Closeout and Updates A standout feature of WorkBridge is its ability to streamline the project closeout process. With tools to automate daily deliveries of content to stakeholders’ systems or the ability to simply transfer all project data at completion, teams can deliver

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it is introducing new versions of its Teamcenter® X software so that organizations of all sizes can leverage best-in-class SaaS Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to digitally transform and drive innovation across the manufacturing industry. New Teamcenter X offerings introduce prepackaged capabilities out of the box to include process management and cross domain capabilities that bring together mechanical, electrical and electronics development and other advanced functionality.  “This expansion of Teamcenter X continues Siemens' mission of making SaaS PLM more accessible for companies of all sizes," said Frances Evans, senior vice president, Lifecycle Collaboration Software, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The new additions to Teamcenter X help even more customers get started quickly with PLM and then scale to solve more business challenges using more of the Teamcenter portfolio." Teamcenter X drives innovation at Workhorse  Workhorse Group Inc, an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial

ANSYS, Inc. announced that the Company expects to release its first quarter earnings on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, after the market closes. As previously announced, in light of the pending transaction with Synopsys, Inc. (Synopsys), Ansys has suspended quarterly earnings conference calls and no longer provides quarterly or annual guidance. After the market closes on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, you can find the following information on the investor section of our website at https://investors.ansys.com: the earnings press release and the 10-Q filing. Additional information: Synopsys to acquire Ansys On January 15, 2024, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Synopsys under which Synopsys will acquire Ansys. The transaction is anticipated to close in the first half of 2025, subject to satisfaction or waiver of all closing conditions, including receipt of outstanding regulatory approvals. Bringing together Synopsys’ pioneering semiconductor electronic design automation with Ansys’ broad simulation and analysis portfolio will create a leader in silicon

FARO® Technologies, Inc., a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, announced that before market open on Thursday, April 24, 2025, it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. In conjunction with the release, Peter Lau, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Matthew Horwath, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 8:00 am. ET. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing +1 800-245-3047 (U.S.) or +1 203-518-9765 (International) and using the passcode FARO. To avoid a delay in connecting to the call, please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start time. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of FARO's website at: https://www.faro.com/about-faro/investor-relations/events A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company's web site approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and remain available for approximately 30 calendar days. To

About this release We gladly announce the bug-fix version 24.1.5, for ANSA, EPILYSIS, META, KOMVOS, and FATIQ. Known issues resolved in ANSA Modular Run Management The Build Process of Library Items would fail, when Nastran parameter name length exceeded 10 characters. Furthermore, referencing Simulation Model Build Performance, "Build Action > Check Assembly Status" function execution has been accelerated by 70%. Shell Mesh Upon “Cut” action under “Direct Edit” function, the option to provide tangential point would not work for mesh without underlying geometry. Decks ANSA would freeze during output in case Set ranges, containing ids above deck limit, existed. Laminate Tool Unexpected termination would occur when multiple layers were selected from GL area and modifications were applied in the layer attribute side panel. Cross Section “Beamify > Structure” function execution would apply the section offset incorrectly for Abaqus beams. Scripting ANSA would abort abruptly during input of multiple files along with post input script. Known issues resolved in META Decks Concerning nCode, results on elements were not loaded

Hitachi Digital Services introduced Hitachi Application Reliability Centers (HARC) for AI, a powerful new service designed to help enterprises run AI and Generative AI (Gen AI) applications with greater reliability, efficiency, and governance. Building on the broader HARC platform launched in 2022, HARC for AI addresses key challenges companies face when scaling AI: unpredictable costs, performance degradation over time, and limited oversight of complex models like LLMs. Key Capabilities AI Resilience & Performance Management – Ensures stable, available AI applications by monitoring reliability metrics and implementing recovery strategies. Data Drift Detection – Tracks and corrects shifts in input and output data patterns to keep AI accurate over time. Cost Optimization – Dynamically adjusts workloads to minimize compute waste and reduce cloud costs. AI Observability – Continuously monitors AI behavior and performance using advanced tools and dashboards. Security & Governance – Protects systems from attacks and enforces compliance through automated controls. Agent Lifecycle Management – Supports AI agents throughout their lifecycle—from deployment to continuous improvement. “Just as we