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IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced the appointment of Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer, succeeding Debra McCowan, who is stepping down from her role as Chief Human Resources Officer. Podobnik was most recently IFS Chief of Staff, where she partnered closely with the executive team to lead strategic initiatives and drive transformation across the business. Her leadership skills and ability to connect strategy with execution will be central to advancing IFS’s people-first agenda. “Mihita is highly respected across IFS and I’m delighted to welcome her into this role,” said Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS. “Her leadership, strategic mindset, and deep connection to our people make her the ideal person to take our high-performance agenda forward at pace. I look forward to seeing her impact as we continue to scale globally. “Debra has played a key role in shaping IFS’s people strategy. Her leadership has left a lasting impact,

Kontron AG, a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT)/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), and Exein, the world’s largest embedded runtime security provider, announced a strategic partnership that will integrate Exein’s cutting-edge Cybersecurity Technology into Kontron’s advanced solutions. Through this collaboration, Exein’s technology becomes a standard security feature of KontronOS, the security-strengthened Linux-based operating system for edge devices, and KontronAIShield, the AI-powered cybersecurity tool, enhancing Kontron’s product portfolio with real-time, AI-driven protection against evolving cyber threats. Data published in July showed that global cyber attacks rose 21% year-on-year in Q2 2025, with Europe seeing the highest rise of any region; 22% on the same period last year.  The partnership represents a significant milestone for the European Cybersecurity landscape, as two of its leading innovators join forces to address the global challenges of the hyper-connected world. Kontron’s long-standing expertise in industrial computing and embedded systems, combined with Exein’s device-level security technology, creates an

Modular Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Mart Tiismann as Chairman of the Board. Mart brings decades of international leadership experience to the role, having served as President and CEO of Sidel Group, and held senior positions at Eaton Corporation, and ESAB. His career spans engineering, regional management, and executive leadership across Europe and the United States. Mart has been a valued member of Modular Management’s board for over a decade, contributing strategic insight and operational expertise. As Chairman, he will guide the company’s long-term direction and support its mission to help industrial manufacturers reduce complexity, accelerate growth, and lead with modular product architectures. In addition to his industrial leadership, Mart brings extensive knowledge of SaaS products and digital transformation. He will play a key role in helping Modular Management grow its PALMA SaaS business to new levels, supporting clients in achieving faster time to market, improved product governance, and enhanced

GenAlpha Technologies is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with VIPAR Heavy Duty, a premier network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors and service providers across North America. By joining forces, GenAlpha and VIPAR will equip members with advanced digital commerce and product support tools that make it easier to identify, sell, and deliver the right parts, helping distributors improve customer service, reduce vehicle downtime, and grow their business in the competitive heavy-duty aftermarket. This collaboration brings together GenAlpha’s expertise in digital commerce and product support solutions with VIPAR’s unmatched reach and influence in the heavy-duty aftermarket. Together, the companies will work to equip VIPAR members with innovative tools and resources that help them serve their customers faster, smarter, and more effectively. “Partnering with VIPAR Heavy Duty is a great opportunity for our company. We share a commitment to helping our customers operate more efficiently and profitably. VIPAR’s strong network and

Planera, the leader in visual CPM-based construction scheduling, announced that Miles-McClellan Construction, a trusted general contractor with decades of experience in Ohio and beyond, has expanded its use of Planera to now include Planera for iPad. Planera has helped Miles-McClellan to improve accessibility, collaboration, and real-time scheduling updates across its projects. With the adoption of Planera for iPad, the contractor is now making it easy for team members to manage and update project schedules from the field. Challenge: Traditional Tools Left the Field Behind Historically, Miles-McClellan used a combination of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to meet contract requirements. While effective in the office, these tools proved cumbersome for field staff. Updating schedules required laptops and time away from the jobsite, leading superintendents to rely on sticky notes, spreadsheets, or other manual methods. The company sought a solution that could be easy to learn, accessible in the field, and collaborative across project teams. Solution:

Synopsys, Inc., unveiled a digital twin racetrack experience featuring Discovery accelerated by NVIDIA Omniverse libraries at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore. As the exclusive global CFD simulation partner for STEM Racing, Synopsys offers over 400,000 students across the globe complimentary access to advanced simulation software — the same tools leveraged by professional F1 teams — educational resources, and technical support. STEM Racing features middle and high school student teams across 65 countries competing to design and race miniature F1 cars.  The new setup links their race car, refined in Discovery, with a digital twin of the racetrack and Omniverse libraries. Using Discovery, teams can explore advanced aerodynamics concepts and learn how to interpret CFD behavior. Then, they can import this data to Omniverse to visualize the air flow in real-time, enabling deeper understanding of complex STEM topics. At the STEM Racing World Finals, students can interact with a simplified version of the

The leading textile machinery manufacturer will leverage CONTACT’s cloud-based PLM solution to establish a central source for product data and enhance collaboration in development. As part of its OneTrützschler digitalization initiative, the textile machinery manufacturer Trützschler is implementing CIM Database Cloud from CONTACT Software. The global market leader is relying on “Innovate”, the most comprehensive edition of the SaaS (Software as a Service) solution. It offers flexible scalability, is always up to date, protects sensitive data, and reduces IT efforts. With the new PLM system, Trützschler aims to eliminate data silos and establish a single source of truth for product-related information, providing the foundation for future digitalization projects. Third-party systems such as the mCAD system Solidworks and the ERP solutions PSI and Microsoft Dynamics AX will be integrated through open interfaces. In addition to central document and product data management, CIM Database Cloud offers extensive features for variant and project management as well as the cross-site coordination

Centric Software® is pleased to announce that leading Indian fashion retailer V2 Retail has successfully implemented Centric PLM™ to power product development, streamline operations and enhance visibility across its growing organization. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home and related goods like cosmetics & personal care as well as multi-category retail to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. Headquartered in New Delhi, V2 Retail was established in 2006 and has since risen to prominence as one of India’s fastest-growing value retail chains. The company manages several in-house brands, including Body & Mind, OC, Ebellia, Godspeed, Honey Brats and LB. Spanning over 190 stores across 145 cities, V2 Retail’s extensive footprint meets India’s demand for fashion that is current, cost conscious and sustainable. V2 Retail’s products are available through its nationwide

 PDF Takeaways 3D CAD is prevalent in product development, but replacing outdated technology and manual processes can significantly enhance and expand enterprise workflows across the lifecycle especially with non-traditional users. Workflows that are often out of scope for product engineering and 3D include early-stage design, concept development and ideation, design review, digital validation and prototyping, tooling design, process engineering, maintenance, and prototyping. Providing an accessible, high-value solution to capture product definition and non-product data across the enterprise expands cross-team collaboration, improves traceability, and enriches the digital thread, driving individual and organization productivity. Shapr3D, a modern, accessible (easy to learn, easy to use) Parasolid-based CAD solution, runs on tablets, desktops, laptops, and Apple Vision Pro, enabling collaborative 3D design for traditional and non-traditional users. Introduction While 3D CAD solutions have been around for decades, they have typically been used for product design and documentation by trained engineering designers. Downstream access is often only available via PDF drawings containing

ALLPLAN, a global provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry and part of the Nemetschek Group, will hold a major virtual event on October 22, 2025. At the event, the company will present the latest 2026 versions of its BIM software for buildings and infrastructure, structural analysis and design, and steel and precast prefabrication. Under the motto “Design to Build a Better Tomorrow”, the event will bring together architects, engineers, contractors, and fabricators from around the world to explore new technologies, workflows, and innovations that support the entire design-to-build process. The ALLPLAN 2026 Launch Event will feature seven dedicated streamswith a total of 21 sessions, offering participants exclusive insights into the latest product developments, industry trends, and customer success stories. More than 40 international experts will present on topics ranging from architecture, structural and civil engineering, infrastructure, and prefabrication to construction - featuring optimized workflows and collaborative practices. Sessions will be available in multiple languages through