Commentaries & Highlights

PTC will release its fiscal 2026 third quarter results on Wednesday, July 29th after the stock market closes. Senior management will host a live webcast and conference call to review the results on Wednesday, July 29th at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The earnings press release, accompanying earnings presentation, and financial data tables will be accessible prior to the conference call and webcast on the Investor Relations section of the company's website at PTC Investor Relations. Please note that statements made on the conference call and webcast are as of the date of the conference call and webcast and PTC does not assume any obligation to update any statements made live or the archived call. Matters discussed may include forward-looking statements about PTC's anticipated financial results and growth, as well as about the development of products and markets, which are based on current plans and assumptions. Actual results in future periods may differ materially from

OPEN MIND Technologies AG will be exhibiting at AMB in Stuttgart from September 15–19, 2026. At Booth 2B21 in Hall 2 of the international metalworking exhibition, the company will present the latest enhancements to the hyperMILL® CAD/CAM suite as well as the Hummingbird Manufacturing Execution System. Among the new features in hyperMILL® is 2D hale machining, also known as contour planing. This is supported by both machining strategies and simulation to enable scratch-free surface finishes. It is suitable, for example, for sealing surfaces in battery manufacturing.  Also on display at AMB are enhancements to the hyperMILL® TURNING Solutions, which simplify the programming of turning programs and ensure support for new, complex turret-type turning during collision checking. Deburring Feature Package Burrs in hard-to-reach areas have often required significant effort during manual post-processing. With three efficient strategies for hole brushing, hole deburring, and component edge deburring, hyperMILL® offers a comprehensive solution. All strategies can be executed as both 3-axis and 5-axis machining and ensure burr-free part

GammaTech Engineering (GTE), the advanced methods and engineering services team of Gamma Technologies (GT), has inaugurated its newly renovated office in Turin, Italy. The new office provides a dedicated workspace designed to support collaboration and engineering excellence, reflecting GTE’s growth in both team size and global client engagement. GammaTech Engineering specializes in computer-aided engineering (CAE) services, providing simulation-driven solutions across a broad range of industries. Its core capabilities span 1D component- and system-level simulation, 3D-CFD analysis, MiL/SiL/HiL and Real-Time modeling, simulation process automation and AI-enabled engineering solutions. GTE helps customers address complex simulation challenges, with a focus on reducing development costs, shortening time-to-market, improving product performance and enhance engineering productivity. The inauguration was attended by senior Gamma Technologies leadership, including Jan Böbel, Director of European Operations; Iakovos Papadimitriou, Chief Technology Officer; and Haitham Mezher, Europe Sales Director, who joined the GTE team to mark the occasion. “We are proud to celebrate this milestone with

ENCY Software and Stäubli Robotics have signed a global agreement to make robot programming more intuitive, faster, and more accessible. The collaboration brings together Stäubli’s high-performance industrial robots and ENCY Robot, ENCY Software’s CAD/CAM-based solution for offline robot programming, simulation, and trajectory generation. The agreement focuses on a key challenge in advanced automation: turning complex CAD/CAM trajectories into reliable, easy-to-control robot processes for applications such as milling, grinding, cutting, deburring, polishing, and laser processing. “Manufacturers do not need another layer of complexity,” said Andrei Kharatsidi, CEO of ENCY Software. “They need a clear path from digital preparation to real robot motion. Together with Stäubli, we are making advanced robot programming more practical and predictable through ENCY Robot.” With ENCY Robot, users can program robots offline, simulate processes, check collisions and singularities, and reduce robot downtime during programming. Stäubli provides the robot hardware foundation for demanding production environments, including accurate and rigid robots designed for reliable trajectory execution. The partnership was

Baumann Automation is modernizing its IT infrastructure for the future by replacing its legacy system with CONTACT Software’s CIM Database. Baumann Automation aims to optimize manufacturing with flexible, digital automation solutions delivered from a single source. At the same time, the company faces challenges such as global competition and new regulatory requirements. In addition, data silos have been slowing down development and innovation processes. The legacy system was no longer able to meet these growing demands due to limited scalability and traceability. To overcome these hurdles and secure its long-term competitiveness, Baumann chose CIM Database PLM from CONTACT Software. Key factors in the decision were the platform’s flexible scalability and its seamless integration of ERP, MCAD, and ECAD applications. Currently, the project focuses on implementing product and document management. In future project phases, the solution will be gradually expanded to support the entire digital product lifecycle. This step-by-step rollout will eventually allow users

Bechtle AG has acquired Interforce Networks BV and Interforce Hosted Solutions BV, expanding its presence in the Netherlands. Interforce is an established managed services provider focused on mid-sized businesses across the Netherlands. The acquisition strengthens Bechtle’s managed services portfolio, increases its share of recurring revenue and adds deep technical expertise in modern workplace, cloud networking, cloud hosting and communication services. Integration with Bechtle subsidiary PQR is planned for 2027. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hazerswoude-Dorp, the Netherlands, Interforce employs 38 people and generated revenue of €11.3 million in the 2025 financial year. The company runs a highly automated operating model focused on integrated cloud and managed services for small and medium-sized businesses. The acquisition further strengthens Bechtle’s position in the Dutch market and opens up additional growth opportunities in managed services. Interforce’s organisational structure closely mirrors that of PQR, providing a strong foundation for the planned integration. Bechtle also expects cross-selling opportunities and synergies

Actian, the data and AI division of HCLSoftware, has brought together Jaspersoft’s embedded analytics and reporting with its data management portfolio. The addition follows the completion of HCLSoftware's acquisition of Jaspersoft. “As organizations scale AI, the need for trusted data and actionable insights has never been greater,” said Marc Potter, chief executive officer of Actian. “AI and business intelligence each play a key role in helping organizations make better decisions. With the addition of Jaspersoft, we're expanding our portfolio to support both, giving customers a seamless path from data to reporting, analytics, and AI-driven insight.” Actian will continue developing Jaspersoft's roadmap. Planned enhancements include AI-enhanced analytics, agentic BI capabilities, and deeper integration across Actian's portfolio. Jaspersoft’s approximately 90 partners across 44 countries also join Actian’s network, giving customers access to local implementation and support expertise. Jaspersoft Complements AI-Driven Insights As enterprises scale AI initiatives, they continue to rely on business intelligence to support repeatable business processes, regulatory

In the rapidly evolving world of engineering software, a significant transformation is underway. The traditional role of simulation and analysis (S&A) as a pure validation tool is being redefined. According to CIMdata's newly released 2026 S&A Market Analysis report, simulation has officially become a core strategic driver of continuous enterprise optimization. This shift marks a pivotal moment for the industry, and understanding its implications is crucial for stakeholders at every level. Here are some of the key trends reshaping the landscape. The Move to "Platformization" One of the most notable trends highlighted in the report is platformization. As the boundaries between software silos blur, organizations are moving toward integrated digital threads. This approach maximizes enterprise value by connecting previously disconnected tools. The standalone CAE market is consolidating at an unprecedented pace. As we have seen, major players such as Synopsys, Siemens, and Cadence are actively acquiring specialized capabilities to build comprehensive, all-in-one electromechanical design

The upcoming webinar will show how to operationalize AI to deliver measurable business outcomes. ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA, 7 July 2026—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the digital transformation it enables, announces a free educational webinar titled “From AI Experimentation to Enterprise Value: AI Governance Strategies for Trusted AI at Scale.” The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, August 13th, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and will explore practical approaches to AI governance to help organizations accelerate adoption while maintaining trust, oversight, and business alignment. Many organizations have successfully piloted AI initiatives, but moving beyond isolated use cases to scalable, enterprise-wide adoption remains a major hurdle. As Generative AI, Agentic AI, and intelligent automation become more deeply embedded in business processes, the pressure is mounting to balance rapid innovation with stringent security, accountability, and measurable business value. Without effective governance, AI initiatives often stall due

Accenture, through its newly launched Accenture Edge business, and Google Cloud announced a suite of agentic solutions to enable mid-market companies to drive technology and AI transformation. Accenture Edge will bring Accenture’s global strength and leadership position with Google Cloud to a new market segment providing pre-built solutions designed for the speed and scale mid-market organizations require. "The companies that will define the next decade aren't waiting—they're building,” said Rajendra Prasad, Technology Reinvention Engine lead, Accenture. “Accenture Edge offerings built with Google Cloud technology help mid-market organizations do exactly that. They can deploy solutions in weeks and get measurable outcomes at the scale, budget and speed that they need to grow." Kevin Ichhpurani, president, global partner ecosystem, Google Cloud, added, “We’re seeing tremendous demand as mid-market enterprises adopt AI agents to fundamentally reinvent their business workflows. The launch of Accenture Edge brings the full power of Google Cloud’s entire portfolio including enterprise AI, our