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Synopsys, Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of DINI Group, an established leader in FPGA-based boards and solutions, headquartered in La Jolla, California.

The rapid growth of software used in automotive, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications creates an enormous hardware/software validation challenge for system-on-chip (SoC) designers. To address this challenge, SoC designers are deploying FPGA-based prototyping solutions to enable software development to start earlier and accelerate hardware verification and system validation.

DINI Group's FPGA-based solution further expands our leadership position in physical prototyping and extends our FPGA solutions into network applications and...

Accenture has completed its acquisition of Sutter Mills, a French firm that specializes in developing and executing data-driven marketing strategies for clients. Accenture Interactive previously announced its intent to acquire Sutter Mills on October 11.
 
The acquisition brings additional capabilities in data-driven marketing strategy, adtech and martech, strengthening Accenture Interactive’s ability to help brands deliver relevant experiences at scale across all customer touchpoints.
 
Headquartered in Paris, Sutter Mills works with some of the most well-known French and European companies across various industries, including luxury goods, automotive and...

Accenture has announced its intent to acquire Silveo, a French consulting company that provides solutions and services for supply chains and manufacturing. Silveo would join Accenture Industry X.0 — the part of Accenture that uses digital technologies to improve how companies engineer and manufacture products and services and operate industrial facilities.
 
The acquisition requires prior consultation with the relevant works councils and would be subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
 
Adding the capabilities of Silveo would enhance Accenture’s ability...

Trimble announced Trimble Nova version 15.1 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) design software. In the new version, 3D manufacturer-specific components can be directly downloaded and placed into a model from the cloud-based content platform. Nova users now have easy access to up-to-date manufacturer content in real time. As a result, manufacturers are better able to support their customers through the building process continuum.

 Trimble Nova 15.1 features functionality specific to the MEP trades in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. The software enables customers to focus on the constructibility of the building. It integrates design, drawing and engineering calculation...

Synopsys, Inc. announced that Samsung Foundry successfully deployed the Synopsys TestMAX™ XLBIST solution on an automotive integrated circuit (IC) to provide dynamic in-system testing for critical failures in order to meet stringent automotive functional safety (FuSa) requirements. The accelerating evolution of vehicle technologies means that more automotive chips are required to satisfy higher automotive safety integrity levels (ASILs) for autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). According to IC Insights research, increased demand for automotive ICs is forecast to drive growth rates that exceed all other end-user applications in the next few years. Synopsys' automotive design solutions...

ESI Group supported its strategic partner Renault Group in the realization of the new Clio 5 concept. Thanks to this collaboration and a consortium of partners, the Clio 5 obtained a 5-star rating at the Euro NCAP safety test.
 
The cooperation between ESI and Renault Group started in 2001, mainly focused on design and manufacturing methodologies for various vehicle models. Positioned as an agent of change working alongside Renault Group’s experts, ESI is one of the companies involved in the digital transformation initiated by Renault Group in 2017.  Renault Clio’s fifth generation is the first vehicle of...

Tata Consultancy Services announced that it has expanded its partnership with Cardinal Health, a global, integrated healthcare solutions company, to transform its IT operating model toward a product-centric IT organization.

The new operating model will embrace TCS’ Enterprise Agile vision and Machine-First™ Delivery Model (MFDM™), and help Cardinal Health drive business agility, and continuous innovation and transformation to stay ahead of its competitors and disruptors.

MFDM uses automation and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to reduce operating risk, boost velocity and increase productivity to deliver business value. At the core of this framework is...

iBASEt announced it will host its annual business conference, Excelerate, for business leaders focused on simplifying complex manufacturing. The event will take place on Mar. 31 – Apr. 2, 2020 at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point, California.

This conference will feature keynote speakers and educational tracks presented by industry-leading manufacturing professionals who can help educate and provide insights on how to digitally transform manufacturing, quality and MRO operations. Several high energy networking activities are planned to foster collaboration and discussion with peers.

"We are thrilled to...

The SPS is an ideal environment for CONTACT's IoT platform. In connection with automation technology, CONTACT Software presents smart solutions for shop floor management, the supply chain and service. The heart of the new, data-driven business processes is the digital twin of smart products.

With its open low-code platform Elements for IoT, CONTACT Software provides technology and application building blocks that intelligently network virtual and real products. At the SPS 2019, the company will demonstrate that Industry 4.0 projects and other digital business models can therefore be implemented flexibly and fast.

CONTACT...

As part of Hexagon’s philosophy of supporting data-driven Smart factories, the latest release of ALPHACAM CAD/CAM software speeds up how jobs which require several processes are managed.

A new job type has been introduced in ALPHACAM 2020.1. The Multiple Process Jobs functionality makes it simpler to create jobs and orders in Automation Manager, which need to be outputted to more than one machine or require any secondary processing at the same machine.

“In the past, users had to create multiple jobs to process complex operations in Automation Manager,” says Product Manager Chip...