Commentaries & Highlights

CAMSUPS is led by CAD/CAM market pioneer Taiji Sano. He founded JBM in 1970 and brings decades of hands-on manufacturing software experience in Japan. In the early 1990s, his team helped introduce a globally recognized CAM brand to the Japanese market, building deep commercial and technical expertise in CAD/CAM adoption, enablement, and customer support on local shop floors. ENCY Software and CAMSUPS moved quickly from initial contact to technical evaluation, followed by an in-person milestone around EMO in Germany. The companies finalized a signed agreement and a clear go-to-market plan. With CAMSUPS, ENCY gains a local partner that understands Japan’s manufacturing culture. Andrei Kharatsidi, CEO of ENCY Software, commented: “We see strong potential in this partnership. CAMSUPS has shown exceptional drive and a clear focus on execution, and we are confident the team can build meaningful momentum for ENCY in Japan.” From January through March 2026, CAMSUPS will run a new product launch campaign and

Flexxbotics, delivering digital solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at scale, announced a strategic expansion with new offices in Newlab at Michigan Central in Detroit. Driven by growing demand for manufacturing autonomy with autonomous process control, the new facilities position Flexxbotics for even tighter collaboration with customers and partners across the Midwest. The expansion places Flexxbotics at the center of yet another advanced manufacturing cluster in the United States with Detroit’s concentration of automotive, defense, industrial, and medical sectors making it an important geography for reindustrialization. “We’re excited to welcome Flexxbotics to Newlab Detroit,” said Riley Hall, General Manager at Newlab. “Flexxbotics is an ideal fit for our community – their technology is built for next generation manufacturing environments, and their focus on deployment and scalability reflects exactly the kind of innovation we aim to support here in Detroit.” Newlab is a global platform for innovation hubs that focuses on scaling critical technologies transforming core

GenAlpha Technologies is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Revolution Payments, a payments technology provider focused on secure, flexible, and integrated payment solutions for B2B and B2G organizations. Through this partnership, GenAlpha and Revolution Payments will work together to help manufacturers and distributors improve the buying experience for their customers by offering modern, reliable payment options that fit naturally into digital commerce workflows. By combining GenAlpha’s digital commerce solutions with Revolution Payments’ expertise in payment processing, both companies aim to reduce friction in the purchasing process and support more efficient transactions across the aftermarket. “Partnering with Revolution Payments aligns perfectly with our focus on helping manufacturers and distributors modernize how they do business,” said Kris Harrington, CEO of GenAlpha Technologies. “Payments are a critical part of the customer experience, especially as more transactions move online. Revolution Payments brings deep expertise in this area, and together we can help our customers

Syncron, a global leader in intelligent aftermarket Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Tridant adding them to its global Value-Added Reseller (VAR) program. The agreement significantly expands Syncron’s presence in Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing its commitment to helping local organizations unlock aftermarket growth.  Tridant brings deep experience in analytics and planning and performance management, with a local team that supports customers through a phased, scalable deployment model. Their expertise complements Syncron’s mission to help manufacturers modernize aftermarket operations, improve service outcomes, and realize long-term value.  As a new VAR partner, Tridant will offer Syncron’s advanced inventory planning and pricing solutions to manufacturers and distributors of all sizes across the region. The partnership will enable these companies to rapidly address key aftermarket challenges, such as parts availability, inventory complexity, and pricing accuracy, optimize service performance and accelerate digital transformation with measurable results.  “Tridant’s deep regional expertise, combined with our best-in-class technology, empowers OEMs, distributors, and importers to unlock greater value from their aftermarket, driving reliable, high-margin revenue, brand loyalty and, ultimately, market share,” said Rob Joseph, VP of the Global Partner Organization at Syncron.  “Collaborating

To support our long-term strategy and enable continued growth, Addnode Group has reviewed the structure and responsibilities related to its divisions. Jens Kollserud has been appointed new President of Division Design Management. In connection with this, the company Tribia will be transferred from the Design Management Division to the Process Management Division. These changes are effective as of January 1, 2026. Jens Kollserud has successfully led Symetri’s global expansion since 2016 and he will continue as CEO of Symetri as he takes on the responsibility as President of the Division Design Management. “The promotion of Jens Kollserud as Division President of Design Management and the transfer of Tribia to Division Process Management will provide better governance and create even better growth platforms for Addnode Group,” says Johan Andersson, CEO and President of Addnode Group. The interim report for the fourth quarter 2025 will be reported as is. From January 1, 2026, Tribia will be

Agiloft, a global leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (CLM), announced the appointment of Scott Arnold and John Kinzer to its Board of Directors. Their combined leadership across hypergrowth SaaS, AI-driven operations, enterprise transformation, coupled with their strategic backgrounds marks a significant milestone in Agiloft’s vision to scale as the AI and agentic leader in CLM.  In the last year, Agiloft delivered another year of strong ARR growth, expanded its enterprise customer base by 30%, saw a 250% increase in adoption of its AI-powered Screens, and increased international deployments across EMEA and APAC. Agiloft’s newest board members bring deep operational and financial expertise to help grow the company through its next phase: to be a leading AI-driven CLM platform.  “We are scaling with intent,” said Eric Laughlin, CEO at Agiloft. “Agiloft has the foundation, the technology, and the leadership focus to move aggressively. Scott and John share our belief that contract data will become one of the most valuable intelligence layers inside the enterprise. With their partnership, we are investing heavily in AI, expanding internationally, and building the systems needed to capture a global market opportunity with accelerated focus.”  New Board Members  Scott Arnold brings more than

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune, and COEP Technological University to strengthen digital engineering education and research in India. Bentley has partnered with SIT and COEP Technological University to establish a Centre of Infrastructure Innovation at each campus. These dedicated hubs will focus on advanced learning and research in sustainable infrastructure design, digital construction, and asset lifecycle management using AI and digital twin technologies. Students and faculty will gain hands-on experience with Bentley’s industry-leading software, including MicroStation, OpenRoads, and OpenFlows, among other Bentley software tools widely adopted by engineering professionals worldwide. Additionally, Bentley will work with both SIT and COEP Technological University to advance curriculum integration and expand experiential learning programs via Bentley Education. Students will benefit from structured learning modules, certifications, and project-based training aligned with global best practices, preparing them for careers in a rapidly evolving

CPQ Finland announced it has become a Syncron VAR partner, expanding its offering to support manufacturing and service organizations across Finland and the Benelux with a focused portfolio around Syncron’s Parts Planning and Parts Pricing solutions.  The announcement builds on CPQ Finland’s existing relationship with Syncron, having joined the Syncron Partner Program as an official referral and systems Integration partner in April 2025. With this new partnership, CPQ Finland strengthens its ability to help companies improve aftermarket performance by aligning pricing execution and inventory decisions with high-quality product, configuration, and commercial data. The objective is to enable profitable growth, higher service levels, and improved operational resilience across complex product portfolios and multi-channel service networks. “Aftermarket excellence is increasingly driven by data consistency and decision intelligence across the entire lifecycle,” said Mikko Jokela, CEO of CPQ Finland. “We see great value in managing product data throughout the whole ecosystem—from R&D and modularization, through PLM,

PlanHub, the all-in-one cloud preconstruction platform, announced the appointment of Mourad Mourad as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Mourad joined PlanHub in January 2025 as Vice President of Engineering and will now lead the company’s technology and AI strategy as PlanHub advances its mission to become the leading AI-powered, end-to-end operating system for preconstruction. In his expanded role, Mourad will guide PlanHub’s engineering, data, AI, and Product teams to deepen the value of the company’s rich data assets and intuitive workflows. PlanHub’s platform already provides a foundation for accelerating the adoption of analytics and AI across preconstruction, enabling seamless collaboration among general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, while supporting the industry’s most critical decisions and processes. “PlanHub is where preconstruction happens,” said Ro Bhatia, CEO of PlanHub. “We’ve built the largest connected network of contractors and suppliers, and now we’re transforming that network into the industry’s first true end-to-end preconstruction platform. Mourad is the right leader

The InnovMetric group has reached a major corporate milestone: the sale of its 50,000th PolyWorks® license. This achievement underscores the enterprise solution’s sustained growth and widespread adoption across the manufacturing industry. PolyWorks is a digital enterprise solution that empowers manufacturers to harness the full potential of their 3D measurement data. It streamlines the acquisition and processing of this data and ensures its seamless integration into manufacturing workflows through a robust digital thread. Driving the Digital Transformation of Quality ControlFor over 30 years, manufacturers across the globe have relied on PolyWorks to overcome their 3D measurement challenges and standardize their quality control processes. Now recognized as a leading, proven solution in the industry, it seamlessly connects diverse 3D measurement technologies and addresses critical client needs through two foundational software platforms: PolyWorks|Inspector™ offers a powerful universal metrology platform that allows quality control specialists to use the same tools and interfaces for measurement, regardless of the type of 3D