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InnovMetric, the independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes, announces the launch of PolyWorks® 2026.  This major release delivers three key pillars of innovation:  A data management solution in a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model  Improved software compatibility to support a broader range of measurement devices An AI assistant designed to provide technical support 24/7 PolyWorks 2026 empowers metrology engineers and quality control managers to implement standardized dimensional inspection processes, facilitating multi-site collaboration among metrology teams, as well as with external suppliers.  A digital thread infrastructure  PolyWorks 2026 introduces two major enhancements that leverage a digital thread framework to create the ultimate inspection lab:  DataLoop Cloud™, a SaaS solution designed to ensure secure data centralization for manufacturers seeking to outsource their data management server setup and maintenance, thereby simplifying deployment and reducing ongoing upkeep. Seamless sharing of PolyWorks|Inspector™ licenses as well as piece measurement templates with tailored interfaces, streamlining multi-site inspection

CGI, one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, announced a strategic partnership with Cleura to expand its sovereign cloud offering in the Nordics. By integrating Cleura’s European-based cloud services as a key component of its offering, CGI is addressing the growing demand from Nordic organizations for flexible, regionally aligned cloud solutions that support evolving business and regulatory needs. “By adding a leading European cloud platform to CGI’s offering, this partnership extends our ability to support clients navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape,” said Anna Ahlström, Senior Vice-President for Global Technology Operations, CGI Sweden. “We can support clients with greater flexibility, choice and readiness for AI-enabled transformations requiring sovereign solutions.” Many organizations – particularly in the public sector, healthcare, and critical infrastructure – are accelerating their cloud adoption while balancing regulatory requirements and operational needs. Through this partnership, CGI enables customers to leverage advanced cloud capabilities

Stratasys Ltd. announced that it has been recognized with multiple industry awards at the recent 2026 RAPID + TCT conference, North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event. The awards focus on innovation in real-world additive manufacturing applications and leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) best practices. Stratasys, together with Addion GmbH, were named a TCT Award winner in the healthcare category. The company also earned four awards at the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) Member Summit. Stratasys is a founding board member of AMGTA. The healthcare application award recognized the Eyelid Surgery Training Model, developed in collaboration with Addion. As Europe’s first 3D-printed anatomical eye model for eyelid surgery training, the solution underscores the impact of Stratasys’ Digital Anatomy™ technology in enabling realistic, repeatable, and scalable medical education. Developed by Addion GmbH, the model accurately simulates skin, muscle, and fat, eliminating the need for cadavers or animal

FARO CREAFORM and FARO INSIGHT, businesses of AMETEK, Inc. and global provider of 3D scanning and portable CMM solutions, announced an expansion to the scope of its existing Service Center to support the full FARO product portfolio, namely articulated arms, laser trackers and mobile and stationary laser scanners, for Canadian customers. Headquartered in Lévis, Québec, the service center will operate as the primary logistics hub for FARO CREAFORM and FARO INSIGHT customers who have FARO products, supporting simplified shipments and a more locally managed service experience. Canadian customers will now use Lévis as their main point of contact for service-related hardware needs. Designed to simplify administrative processes, the new logistics center will reduce complexities associated with cross-border shipments, and support more efficient service cycles, while maintaining both organizations’ global service standards. “The expansion of the Québec-based logistics hub reflects our ongoing commitment to bringing service closer to our Canadian customers while simplifying the overall service

SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, announced the appointment of Julie Rogers as Executive Director of the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESDA), a SEMI Technology Community. In her new position, Rogers will lead global programs supporting the electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor ecosystem. She will oversee strategy, member initiatives, and high-impact events that connect EDA leaders, semiconductor companies, and system designers. Rogers replaces Robert P. Smith who has moved into an advisory role after serving as Executive Director for 11 years.  “Julie’s leadership, industry insight, and collaborative approach will bring fresh energy and new ideas to strengthen the ESD Alliance and deliver even greater value to our global members,” said Ajit Manocha, President and CEO, SEMI. “Her longstanding tenure with SEMI and the ESDA has given her a deep understanding of our members’ needs and the evolving semiconductor industry landscape. We extend our gratitude to Bob Smith

Logility, an Aptean Company, and a leader in supply chain management software announced the availability of Orchestration Center, a real-time agentic AI orchestration layer that moves beyond insight to action. Orchestration Center unifies the entire supply chain including planning, production, supplier management, and transportation management on a single Agentic AI layer that enables customers to plan, sense, adapt, and execute strategically in minutes. Available immediately to seamlessly manage Logility’s Supply Chain Management Suite, Orchestration Center can also be used to manage and integrate a wide range of third-party solutions. Most supply chain organizations have invested significantly in visibility. The remaining gap isn’t informational; it’s operational. By the time signals are analyzed, decisions are aligned, and actions are executed, the window to act has closed, and the cost has already been absorbed. By aggregating data from a wide variety of enterprise systems and LLMs in real time and applying agentic AI to

JuliaHub announces the launch of Dyad 3.0 and a $65M series B funding round led by Dorilton Ventures, with participation from General Catalyst, AE Ventures, and technology investor and former Snowflake CEO Bob Muglia. Dyad marks a fundamental shift in how physical systems are designed and built, bringing autonomous AI agents into the digital design and testing of industrial machines. From heat pumps to satellites to semiconductors, engineering teams can compress cycles of design, testing, and building from months to minutes. Several Fortune 100 companies are already leveraging Dyad and Julia across several industrial sectors such as aerospace, government, automotive, HVAC, and utilities. Daniel Freeman, who led the Series B round for Dorilton Capital, commented: “Systems modeling is one of the most strategically important layers of the AI-native engineering stack, because it is where physics, control logic, and AI converge. JuliaHub has built something extraordinary with Dyad: a platform that doesn’t

As the national conversation focuses on the urgent need to fix aging U.S. infrastructure, Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced that ProjectWise, its connected data environment for infrastructure project delivery, and OpenGround, its geotechnical information management and reporting software, have achieved FedRAMP® Authorization at the Moderate Impact Level. FedRAMP, which stands for Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, is a U.S. government initiative that accelerates the adoption and use of secure cloud-based services by the federal government. Bentley achieving FedRAMP authorization enables federal agencies and their ecosystem partners to adopt its secure, compliant cloud-based products to strengthen data-centric workflows for infrastructure programs, from transportation and water systems to defense and environmental programs. By providing secure, interoperable, and scalable digital workflows, federal owners can further modernize their infrastructure digital delivery strategies, improve cross-agency collaboration, and adopt emerging practices such as AI, digital twins, connected construction, and real-time geotechnical intelligence within a fully compliant,

Hexagon announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Inertial Sense, strengthening its assured positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) portfolio with tactical-grade GNSS+INS technology. The acquisition reinforces Hexagon’s long-term commitment to innovation in high-performance navigation technologies. Inertial Sense strengthens Hexagon’s positioning portfolio and further enhances its assured PNT capabilities. “Inertial Sense brings exceptional GNSS+INS innovation that advances our assured PNT roadmap and expands resilient positioning capabilities in GPS-challenged environments,” said Stig Pedersen, President, Aerospace & Defence Division, Hexagon. “Their compact, cost-effective solutions meaningfully enhance our ability to serve aerospace and defence applications.” Inertial Sense is a trusted provider of high-performance navigation solutions, with more than 30,000 inertial systems deployed worldwide across defence and commercial applications. “We are excited to join Hexagon and expand our ability to offer lightweight, affordable, and precise navigation solutions for applications that depend on our technology,” said Walt Johnson, CTO and Founder of Inertial Sense. Inertial Sense, headquartered in Utah, USA,

Tecsys Inc., an industry-leading supply chain management company, announced its keynote speaker and agenda for the annual Tecsys User Conference (TUC), taking place from May 31-June 3, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. As organizations face mounting geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory pressure and operational complexity across global supply chains, the conference brings together leaders from organizations including Nissan, Texas Children’s Hospital, St. Luke’s and Kirby Risk to share how they are responding. Sessions will examine how supply chain teams are reshoring and diversifying supply, building resilience against disruption, deploying AI in regulated environments, and maintaining continuity in the face of labor constraints, volatility and risk. This year’s conference will feature keynote speaker Rodger Baker, Senior Geopolitical Analyst with Periplous and the Executive Director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE. His session, “Geopolitics in Action: Understanding the World to Navigate It,” will examine how escalating geopolitical and economic pressures are reshaping sourcing strategies