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Second Module of the 2022 PLM MAR Report Series ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 7 July 2022—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the release of the CIMdata PLM Industry Review and Trends Report, the second of five modules of the CIMdata 2022 Market Analysis Report Series. The MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the worldwide PLM market during 2021. It contains analyses of major trends and issues, revenues of leading PLM providers, and revenue analyses for geographical regions, industry sectors, and historical and projected data on market growth. The 2022 PLM Industry Review and Trends Report focuses on “The Sustainability Imperative.” The planet Earth evolved over billions of years, surviving multiple Ice Ages and natural disasters—meteor impacts, tectonic and volcanic events—before humanity inhabited large swaths of the planet. Humans had little significant impact on the natural world until their numbers, extractive capabilities, and

IFS announces the appointment of Mark Moffat as Chief Customer Officer. In his role, Moffat will ensure that all aspects of IFS’s Customer Experience and Success Services strategy support the growth plans of the company, specifically in relation to our customers’ experience with IFS and in realizing value from IFS’s technology in their business with IFS Success Services. Creating outstanding Moments of Service™ for its customers has been the company’s true north since its inception Moffat’s appointment shows the company’s unwavering commitment to this goal. IFS has created momentum by being recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights Customer Choice across a number of categories over the years, demonstrating that its strategy is paying off.  Commenting on the appointment, Darren Roos, CEO at IFS, said: “Mark is a leader with a strong reputation for developing outstanding customer relationships; they value his empathy and visionary mindset in helping them achieve transformational results no matter

Mastercam, CAD/CAM software developed by CNC Software, LLC, is proud to sponsor a competition to inspire students and professionals in the manufacturing arena. The Mastercam 2022 Wildest Parts Competition is now accepting entries. The challenge is simple. Create a bold, original item using Mastercam. The competition challenges students and professionals to create something that shows off imaginative design and exciting machining. Participating in the Wildest Parts Competition is a great opportunity for instructors and students to get inspired in the classroom and motivated to expand their CAD/CAM abilities by the spirit of competition. Entrants are expected to create high quality parts that either haven’t been done before or add a new twist to an existing concept. Now until October 31, 2022, entries will be accepted in two divisions:Education (1st, 2nd, 3rd) – open to individual students at high school and college/university level of education.Professional (1st, 2nd, 3rd) – open to anyone with professional manufacturing experience;

Together with international customers and partners, CONTACT Software will present from September 14 to 15 under the motto "Shape the sustainable future now!" strategies, technologies and best practices that enable companies to drive forward their digital transformation in a future-proof and sustainable way. Ecological and social changes are increasing the pressure on industry to transform. Digitization, new business models and the responsible use of resources are more crucial than ever in global competition. At Open World 2022, CONTACT Software will show how companies can develop, manufacture and operate smart products, services and infrastructures - and integrate sustainability in their value creation. At the two-day conference in Bremen, Germany, renowned customers will provide exclusive insights into their successful digitization strategies based on the CONTACT Elements platform. The keynote from thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components, a leading global automotive supplier, will highlight, in particular, the benefits of data-driven production control in real time. In its keynote,

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the launch of CALIPRI X, a fully automated on-track wheelset measurement system that delivers significant productivity gains and operational cost savings to the rail sector. Combined with the analytical capabilities of the cloud storage and analysis tool CALIPRI Predictor, CALIPRI X allows rail operators to safely run their trains with longer, more predictable maintenance intervals, less downtime and reduced lifecycle costs. Safety is paramount in rail. Regular wheelset measurements must be made to meet stringent safety requirements and ensure safe operation and passenger comfort. However, measurement of wheels and wheelsets is still typically performed manually, which is labour intensive, time-consuming and costly. CALIPRI X removes this need for manual measurement by effortlessly delivering precise results in seconds from an automated permanently installed optical scanning system designed for 24/7 operation. “We’ve really pushed back the boundaries with this integrated solution,” says Peter Lehofer, CALIPRI Product Manager at Hexagon. “It’s a

ZWSOFT will attend MTA Vietnam 2022 held in Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City from July 6th to July 9th. ZWSOFT Vietnam Team will join this exhibition and showcase our powerful all-in-one CAD/CAE/CAM solutions for product design, mold design and machining. Also, we will have a lucky draw with plenty of amazing gifts including Samsung Galaxy Tablets. Come and see how ZWCAD & ZW3D bring your products to market faster and win big gifts!  Details as below   Expo Name   MTA Vietnam 2022   Expo Date   06 July - 09 July, 2022   Venue   Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam   Booth No.   AG2-1   Expo Website   https://mtavietnam.com/?lang=en   Exhibitors   ZWSOFT To view the original press release, please click here. Search for ZWSOFT on CIMdata.com

IBM announced it has acquired Databand.ai, a leading provider of data observability software that helps organizations fix issues with their data, including errors, pipeline failures and poor quality — before it impacts their bottom-line. Today's news further strengthens IBM's software portfolio across data, AI and automation to address the full spectrum of observability and helps businesses ensure that trustworthy data is being put into the right hands of the right users at the right time. Databand.ai is IBM's fifth acquisition in 2022 as the company continues to bolster its hybrid cloud and AI skills and capabilities. IBM has acquired more than 25 companies since Arvind Krishna became CEO in April 2020. As the volume of data continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, organizations are struggling to manage the health and quality of their data sets, which is necessary to make better business decisions and gain a competitive advantage. A rapidly growing market opportunity, data observability is quickly emerging as a key

First Module of the 2022 PLM MAR Report Series ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 6 July 2022—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the release of the CIMdata 2022 Executive PLM Market Report. This report provides an executive-level view of CIMdata’s comprehensive analysis of the PLM market, with summary charts on the overall market and specific PLM solution segments (including the chart below). It also includes perspectives on current trends in the PLM industry and how they may affect current suppliers and investments. Distribution of 2021 PLM Revenue by Market Sector in US$ Millions The PLM Economy, as measured in CIMdata’s PLM market analysis, continues to grow even in the face of COVID-19. In the calendar year 2021, the PLM market grew to nearly $60.6 billion overall (11.9% growth over 2020). “The PLM market saw really strong results in 2021, beating our forecast,” said Mr. Stan Przybylinski, CIMdata’s

Accenture has completed its acquisition of digital engineering and operational technology capabilities from Trancom ITS, a Japanese logistics technology services provider. Terms of the transaction, which Accenture announced on March 28, 2022, were not disclosed. Approximately 190 Transcom ITS engineers have joined Accenture Industry X in Japan as part of the transaction. They specialize in cloud-based logistics systems and optimizing warehouse operations with IoT and sensor technology. The acquisition strengthens Accenture’s digital engineering, manufacturing and logistics capabilities to offer hyper-automation solutions at scale, which manufacturing and logistics companies in Japan are increasingly demanding. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Accenture on CIMdata.com Search for Trancom ITS on CIMdata.com

IFS, announces it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Ultimo Software Solutions, the Netherlands based provider of cloud Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software. ULTIMO has been widely acknowledged for building a strong reputation for the completeness, flexibility, and configurability of its SaaS EAM solutions. IFS boasts a deep and long-standing heritage in asset management and provides end-to-end industry specific EAM software to companies with complex needs and looking to manage their assets’ efficiency from cradle to grave. ULTIMO complements the IFS Cloud EAM offering with a proven track record of delivering faster time to value within the industries they serve, and providing an EAM point-solution widely accredited for its rapid deployment and ease of use. Founded in 1988, ULTIMO’S customers base sits primarily in Europe with some US presence. The company is Headquartered in the Netherlands, has 180 employees, and over 2000 customers, including London Gatwick Airport, BASF, VTTI, Ravago, Vion Food