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MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI), provider of Touchplan, the leading construction planning software platform, announced the upcoming release of Precision Time Planning, a new capability that gives contractors the flexibility to plan, sequence, and coordinate work with time intervals of weeks, days, hours, or minutes, and to organize shift work as needed. This…

OpenBOM, a leading provider of cloud-native PDM and PLM software, announced the private beta release of its AI BOM Agent with MCP (Model Context Protocol) support. This milestone advances OpenBOM’s mission to deliver intelligence, connectivity, and automation for engineers and manufacturers. OpenBOM AI Vision OpenBOM is building a new generation…

Trimble® announced the availability of the 2025i version of Tekla® PowerFab®, a comprehensive software suite for managing steel fabrication. The new version offers improved production planning and forecasting, as well as a new integration with Trimble ProjectSight® software to help optimize construction project management workflows. Tekla PowerFab now also offers an improved integration with…

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has named the winners of the 2025 Altair Enlighten Award. Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts. “In…

The Digital Twin Consortium® (DTC) announced it added eight new testbeds to its Digital Twin Testbed Program, bringing the total to 16. Members can model, simulate, integrate, verify, deploy, and optimize digital twin solutions by providing unprecedented access to early-stage testbed development. “We’re excited to announce these innovative digital twin testbeds,” said…

GeoDin, a global leader in geotechnical data management software, announces a strategic partnership with Symetri, who creates and provides technology solutions and services for companies in the architecture, engineering, construction, process and power, and manufacturing industries. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in GeoDin’s strategy to expand its service offerings…

ModuleWorks announces the upcoming market launch of its GPU Simulation. As part of the company’s strategic partnership with Sandvik, the CAD/CAM software brands Cimatron and Mastercam will be the first to make the technology available in a commercial CAM solution. The rollout is scheduled for the next releases of both…

Octave, the proposed software spin-off from Hexagon AB, announced its executive leadership team, uniting visionary leaders, proven innovators and industry veterans. Octave will be a leader in enterprise software, turning data into decisive action and delivering intelligence at scale for its customers. Hexagon expects Octave to list on a U.S.…

Technology company Siemens and leading machine tools and laser manufacturer TRUMPF announced a partnership that promises to elevate industrial production by harnessing advanced digital manufacturing solutions. The collaboration joins Siemens' Xcelerator portfolio with TRUMPF's renowned machine-building and software expertise. The partnership addresses a critical challenge in modern manufacturing: the disconnect…

Stratasys Ltd. released its fourth annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability Report, showcasing significant progress in Mindful Manufacturing™ principles and reinforcing its leadership role in advancing sustainable, next-generation manufacturing. A centerpiece of the 2024 report is the company’s first-ever year-over-year Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosure. Verified…