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CIMdata Announces Keynotes for PLM Road Map & PDT North America 2026

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ANN ARBOR, MI, USA and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Mar 17, 2026 — CIMdata, Inc., and Håkan Kårdén AB announce the keynote lineup for the highly anticipated PLM Road Map & PDT 2026 North America conference. The event will take place at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia, USA, on May 6th and 7th. The theme is “AI in PLM: A Disruptive Opportunity and Challenge.”

The landscape of engineering is shifting. From the integration of certifiable AI to the transformation of defense acquisition, the “Next Era” of Product Lifecycle Management is no longer a distant vision; it is being built today by the world’s most complex organizations.

The Keynote Lineup

Artificial Intelligence: From Disruptive Challenge to Strategic Advantage
Vishwa Uddanwadiker | Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, The Boeing Company

Boeing is embedding AI across products, production, and support. Vishwa Uddanwadiker will present on the breadth of AI at Boeing by showcasing real-world applications, from AI-driven auto-taxi to Safe Runway hazard detection to computer vision tools for part verification and factory defect detection. Learn how Boeing will continue to embed AI across products, production, and support while prioritizing system-level safety assurance through rigorous verification and validation, collaboration with regulators, meaningful human oversight, and iterative validation in real operational conditions to ensure explainable, certifiable, and dependable AI.

Engineering at the Speed of Mission: The Next Era of Defense Systems
Daniel Hettema | Director of DEM&S, Office of the Under Secretary of War Research and Engineering

To maintain military superiority, the Defense Acquisition System must be fundamentally transformed. Daniel Hettema will outline a strategic vision for a modern, agile framework capable of delivering operational capabilities with “continuous acceleration.” The proposed solution advocates for leveraging a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline, digital threads, and SysML v2. The systems engineering community is critical for driving the department’s digital transformation by prioritizing speed, integration, and mission-focused outcomes to shape future strategy and ensure the rapid delivery of solutions to the warfighter.

Strategic PLM Implementation: How to Avoid the Typical Ten Mistakes
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Eigner | Eigner Engineering Consult

Project failure is rarely about software; it’s about a lack of strategic alignment and organizational readiness. Drawing from decades of industry leadership, Dr. Martin Eigner will detail why you must prioritize cultural change, acceptance management, and process integration over technical features. Discover how to avoid “digitizing chaos” by building a true Single Source of Truth across CRM, ALM, ERP, and MES.

NASA’s Approach to AI: All that Glitters is Not Gold
Terry Hill | Digital Engineering Program Manager, NASA HQ’s Office of Chief Engineer

In an environment of flat budgets, how do you practically deploy digital twins, machine learning, and AI? NASA veteran Terry Hill will share the agency’s strategic vision for its digital engineering program, providing a grounded look at advanced digital engineering capabilities and the foundational elements necessary to reduce costs and enable the future of space exploration.

This year’s agenda is designed to move beyond the hype and focus on the strategic imperatives of digital engineering and AI. Whether you are focused on organizational change, machine-interpretable standards, or factory floor optimization, these sessions offer a masterclass in modern PLM.

For more information on PLM Road Map & PDT North America 2026, visit: https://www.cimdata.com/en/education/plm-conferences/2026-plm-road-map-pdt-north-america.

About CIMdata

CIMdata, a global strategic management consulting firm, provides services designed to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design, deliver, and support innovative products and services. For more than forty years, CIMdata has provided industrial organizations, providers of digital technologies and services, and investment firms with world-class insight, expertise, and best-practice methods on a broad set of product lifecycle management (PLM) topics and the digital transformation they enable. CIMdata also offers research, subscription services, publications, and education through certificate programs and international conferences. To learn more, visit www.CIMdata.com or email info@CIMdata.com.

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COMSOL Conference 2026 to Kick Off from Cambridge, UK with Stops in US, Japan, India

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BURLINGTON, MA, USA, Mar 17, 2026 — COMSOL, an independently-owned global leader in modeling and simulation software, announced the locations of its worldwide COMSOL Conference 2026 tour, which will kick off in Cambridge, the UK, on September 23–25. The event will also make stops in Boston, MA, on October 7–9; Tokyo on October 21–22; and Bengaluru, India, on December 3–4. The COMSOL Conference brings together 2000+ attendees globally each year and offers a unique opportunity for students, engineers, and industry leaders to learn about the latest advancements in simulation and connect with the simulation community. The conference program features keynote talks by industry leaders, poster and slideshow presentations on innovative designs and research findings, and minicourses covering topics across engineering disciplines.

“Engaging with the simulation community really helps with my work,” said Zhen Sun, senior audio systems engineer at Amazon Lab126 and attendee of the 2025 conference in Boston. “I was able to learn different simulation techniques and get inspiration on techniques I had never thought about.”

Across industries, such as aerospace & defense, construction, automotive, energy, electronics, healthcare, food & beverage, manufacturing, semiconductor, and transportation, and many others, multiphysics modeling and simulation is critical in enabling businesses and research organizations to innovate faster, smarter and at a lower cost. To better advance innovation in these fields, the COMSOL Conference serves as a technical forum where engineers, researchers, and industry leaders can present advances in physics-based modeling, share best practices, and explore emerging simulation methods that are shaping product development and scientific research.

“Modeling and simulation is the catalyst that accelerates innovation, enabling more accurate research and faster time to market for new products and solutions,” said Oscar Littmarck, VP of Marketing for COMSOL. “The COMSOL Conference series is an opportunity for the global community to gather in person, learn new techniques, and gain inspiration to advance development in any industry.”

Program highlights of the 2026 events will include:

  • Keynote presentations from leaders in industry and research; previous keynote speakers include Amazon Lab126, Conagra Brands, Porsche, and Sonion, among others
  • Peer-reviewed technical sessions highlighting innovative use cases for multiphysics modeling and simulation
  • 20+ advanced minicourses focused on practical modeling techniques across a variety of physics disciplines
  • 1-on-1 technical discussions and live demonstrations with COMSOL engineers
  • A preview of upcoming COMSOL Multiphysics® software developments and the opportunity to connect with COMSOL’s developers
  • Community awards recognizing outstanding modeling and simulation-based papers and posters

Collaborate with Thought Leaders and Simulation Professionals

The COMSOL Conference provides a unique opportunity for the simulation community to gather, learn, and share ideas. Whether it’s hearing directly from peers and industry thought leaders during the presentations and keynote talks or simply connecting 1-on-1 during the breaks between sessions, attendees are encouraged to engage with and learn from each other in ways that deepen their understanding of modeling and simulation and build connections within the larger community.

For those interested in showcasing their modeling and simulation work, abstract submissions for both poster and 10-minute slideshow presentations will open in mid-March. Accepted presentations and posters will be published in the official online conference proceedings as well as considered for the COMSOL Conference Best Paper and Best Poster awards. The posters and papers from 2025 are available for review in the online collection on the COMSOL website.

New to the COMSOL Conference Boston for 2026, the COMSOL Innovation Contest* will provide six selected entrants with the opportunity to give a 10-minute presentation on the main stage and a chance to win up to $50,000 in prize money. For full details and rules and regulations, visit the COMSOL Conference 2026 Boston landing page.

To learn more about the COMSOL Conference 2026, visit the conference website.

*COMSOL INNOVATION CONTEST 2026. This contest only applies to eligible authors and groups that reside in the U.S. and Canada and are above the age of majority. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Entries accepted from March 17, 2026, until June 5, 2026. Final winner selection on October 9, 2026. Subject to Official Terms and Conditions at comsol.com/conference/boston/contest-rules. Sponsor: COMSOL, Inc. Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), or TikTok.

About COMSOL

COMSOL is a global provider of simulation software for product design and research to technical enterprises, research labs, and universities. Its COMSOL Multiphysics® product is an integrated software environment for creating physics-based models and simulation apps. A particular strength is its ability to account for coupled or multiphysics phenomena. Add-on products expand the simulation platform for electromagnetics, structural, acoustics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical applications. Interfacing tools enable the integration of COMSOL Multiphysics® simulations with all major technical computing and CAD tools on the CAE market. Simulation experts rely on COMSOL Compiler™ and COMSOL Server™ to deploy applications to their design teams, manufacturing departments, test laboratories, and customers throughout the world. Founded in 1986, COMSOL has 16 offices worldwide and extends its reach with a network of distributors.

PTC Completes Divestiture of Kepware, ThingWorx Businesses to TPG

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BOSTON, MA, USA, Mar 16, 2026 – PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced it has completed the previously announced sale of the company’s Kepware industrial connectivity and ThingWorx Internet of Things (IoT) businesses to TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm.

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“We are pleased to complete the divestiture of our Kepware and ThingWorx businesses as we increase our focus on our Intelligent Product Lifecycle vision,” said Neil Barua, President and CEO, PTC. “We want to thank the teams moving over for their years of service, and we wish them well moving forward.”

Financial Details

PTC received cash proceeds of $523 million upon closing (previously estimated at $525 million), reflecting closing adjustments of $42 million related to working capital and indebtedness (previously estimated at $40 million). Net after-tax transaction proceeds will be approximately $375 million (previously estimated at approximately $365 million), after the payment of divestiture-related costs of approximately $40 million (previously estimated at approximately $35 million) and cash taxes related to the divestiture of approximately $110 million (previously estimated at approximately $125 million).

PTC will use the net after-tax proceeds for share repurchases and intends to enter into a $375 million accelerated share repurchase  agreement in Q2’26, with final settlement expected in Q3’26.

As expected, we are updating our guidance for cash flow, revenue, and EPS to account for the divestiture. There are no additional changes to our previous guidance provided on February 4, 2026.

Full Fiscal Year 2026 and Second Fiscal Quarter Guidance

(1) On a constant currency basis, using our FY’26 Plan foreign exchange rates (rates as of September 30, 2025) for all periods.
(2) Refer to the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation tables on page 2.
(3) Updated guidance for cash flow, revenue, and EPS reflects the effect of the Kepware and ThingWorx divestiture. FY’26 cash flow guidance includes approximately $150 million of divestiture-related outflows, which are not expected to recur in future years. This amount is comprised of approximately $40 million of divestiture-related costs and approximately $110 million of divestiture-related cash taxes. Q2’26 cash flow guidance includes approximately $5 million of divestiture-related costs. FY’26 and Q2’26 GAAP EPS guidance includes approximately $145 million and $135 million, respectively, of divestiture-related expenses and taxes. FY’26 and Q2’26 GAAP EPS guidance also includes a $464 million gain on the sale of our Kepware and ThingWorx businesses.
(4) FY’26 free cash flow guidance includes approximately $20 million of capital expenditures which are not expected to recur in future years, related to moving a major R&D center to a new office.

Reconciliation of FY’26 Operating Cash Flow Guidance Including Kepware and ThingWorx to FY’26 Operating Cash Flow Guidance Excluding Kepware and ThingWorx


Reconciliation of FY’26 Free Cash Flow Guidance Including Kepware and ThingWorx to FY’26 Free Cash Flow Guidance Excluding Kepware and ThingWorx

(1) Refer to the Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow Guidance to Free Cash Flow Guidance table below.

Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow Guidance to Free Cash Flow Guidance


Reconciliation of EPS Guidance to Non-GAAP EPS Guidance


FY’26 financial guidance includes the following assumptions:

  • We provide ARR guidance on a constant currency basis, using our FY’26 Plan foreign exchange rates (rates as of September 30, 2025) for all periods.
  • We expect churn to remain low.
  • For cash flow, due to largely similar invoicing seasonality and timing of expenses, and consistent with the past 5 years, we expect the majority of our collections to occur in the first half of our fiscal year and for fiscal Q4 to be our lowest cash flow generation quarter.
  • FY’26 GAAP operating expenses are expected to increase approximately 3%, primarily due to the divestiture-related expenses. Apart from the divestiture-related expenses, GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be relatively flat, as investments to drive future growth are offset by net proceeds from the divestiture-related Transition Services Agreement and lower operating expenses due to divested costs. 
  • We expect the absence of FY’26 Kepware and ThingWorx cash flow post-divestiture to be largely offset by FY’26 net proceeds from the divestiture-related Transition Services Agreement.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $30 million, with approximately $20 million of capital expenditures in FY’26 that are not expected to recur in future years, related to moving a major R&D center to a new office.
  • Cash interest payments are expected to be approximately $50 million to $70 million.
  • Cash tax payments are expected to be approximately $240 million to $260 million, of which approximately $110 million is related to the Kepware and ThingWorx transaction and not expected to recur in future years.
  • GAAP and non-GAAP tax rates are expected to be approximately 20% to 25%.
  • GAAP P&L results are expected to include the items below, netting to a gain of approximately $90  million to $120 million, as well as their related tax effects:
    • approximately $465 million of non-operating credits, primarily related to a gain on the sale of our Kepware and ThingWorx businesses, partially offset by
    • approximately $230 million to $260 million related to stock-based compensation,
    • approximately $80 million related to amortization of acquired intangible assets, and
    • approximately $35  million related to acquisition and transaction-related charges, of which approximately $25 million is expected in Q2’26.
  • In Q2’26, we intend to repurchase approximately $250 million of common stock. In addition, we will use the net after-tax proceeds from the Kepware and ThingWorx transaction for incremental share repurchases and intend to enter into a $375 million accelerated share repurchase agreement in Q2’26, with final settlement expected in Q3’26. In Q2’26, we expect a decrease in fully diluted shares to approximately 118 million shares, compared to 121 million shares in Q2’25. In addition, in the second half of FY’26, we intend to repurchase between $150 million and $250 million of common stock per quarter. In total, we expect to repurchase approximately $1.125 billion to $1.325 billion of our shares in FY’26.

PTC Investor Update Call

PTC will host a conference call to discuss the divestiture and updated guidance at 5:00 pm ET on Monday, March 16, 2026. To participate in the live conference call, dial (888) 596-4144 or (646) 968-2525, provide the passcode 9277628, and press # or log in to the webcast, available on PTC’s Investor Relations website. A replay will also be available.

About PTC (NASDAQ: PTC)

PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables industrial and manufacturing companies to digitally transform how they engineer, manufacture, and service the physical products that the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, visit www.ptc.com.

About TPG

TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $286 billion of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities. For more information, visit https://www.tpg.com.

Nidec Opens Technical Center for its Machine Tool Companies

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KYOTO, Japan, Mar 16, 2026 – Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Company”) has announced the opening of its new “Technical Center” in Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, on February 5. This facility will serve as a hub for the joint operations of the four group companies within Nidec’s Machine Tool Business Unit (i.e., Nidec Machine Tool Corporation (“Nidec Machine Tool”), Nidec OKK Corporation (“Nidec OKK”), PAMA S.p.A. (“PAMA”), and Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (“Takisawa Machine Tool”)) (collectively referred to as the “four companies”).

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Opening ceremony

This Technical Center is a comprehensive facility featuring an extensive line up of 30 machine tools and related technologies from the four companies. Beyond simply showcasing state-of-the-art machinery, the center is positioned as a “Co-creation Hub” dedicated to solving customer challenges. Its services include machining verification using actual equipment, support for mass production startups, process optimization, and human resource development, all aimed at delivering optimal solutions for the future of manufacturing.

In addition, a number of Nidec Machine Tool’s machine tools will be utilized at the reducer prototype factory located at the Company’s Shiga facility, where the technical center is situated, as well as at a new high-precision, high-speed press machine factory scheduled to commence operations in April. As a result, the Shiga facility will function as a core manufacturing and development site in which the three businesses of Nidec’s Machinery and Automation Business Unit (i.e., machine tool, press machine, and reducer businesses) work in close collaboration to maximize synergies across products.

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Exterior of the new technical center

In recent years, challenges faced by manufacturing sites have diversified due to increasingly sophisticated and structurally complex industrial component technologies, changes in the manufacturing work environment, and growing consideration for the natural environment. By sharing these challenges with customers and strengthening its efforts to provide machining solutions, Nidec positions the launch of this technical center as a first step, with plans to establish similar facilities overseas in the future.

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Interior of the technical center

Through this initiative, Nidec’s machine tool companies will integrate their technological and operational capabilities as comprehensive machine tool manufacturers and further strengthen their partnership with customers to address a wide range of manufacturing challenges.

The technical center’s functions:

Explore | Discover Machining Technologies and Equipment

Through live machining demonstrations using the latest display machines and automation systems, visitors can see and evaluate machine performance and machining processes.

Experience | From Theory to Confidence

Machining tests and prototyping enable verification of concepts and theories on actual machines. Optimal machining conditions and processes for mass production can be identified.

Lead | Guidance to Optimal Processes and Systems

Based on customer challenges and production requirements, we propose optimal processes and systems, covering machining methods, equipment configuration, and automation.

Learn | Acquire Practical Knowledge for the Field

Product and technology introductions, operation training, and maintenance education are offered through hands-on programs to enhance shop-floor capabilities.

Overview of the technical center’s functions , visit https://www.nidec.com/en/machine-tool/technical-center.

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MODS Adopts Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE to Industrialize Modular Housing in Canada

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WALTHAM, MA, USA, Mar 16, 2026 — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) announced that MODS Inc., a Canadian leader in modular construction technology, is using its virtual twin technology to industrialize modular housing. MODS will integrate Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform across its entire development lifecycle. By transforming modular construction from a fragmented building process into a fully virtual, manufacturing-ready production system, MODS can address Canada’s housing crisis with faster, more reliable, and lower cost construction of affordable multi-residential buildings.

MODS has already committed to $500 million in construction projects for development using the virtual twins, supply chain management solutions, and artificial intelligence-powered Virtual Companions found on Dassault Systèmes’ cloud-based platform. This integration across the company and its network of suppliers creates a scalable modular housing construction architecture that connects design, off-site fabrication, and on-site assembly on a single integrated digital platform. In order to further accelerate their business transformation, MODS will leverage the Virtual Twin-as-a-Service deployment model whereby Dassault Systèmes delivers and manages continuous maintenance and technological evolutions, providing MODS with additional flexibility and faster path to value.

“Construction has operated for decades as a fragmented, site-driven craft industry,” said Matteo Fiorilli, Founder and CEO of MODS Inc. “MODS was built to disrupt the status quo. By applying advanced virtual twin technology and industrial manufacturing principles at the highest level — the kind of precision and systems integration seen in aerospace — we are transforming multi-residential development into a repeatable, scalable product platform. This is a level of industrialization the construction industry has never fully achieved.”

Why is this important now? 

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) estimates that Canada must build 3.5 million additional homes by 2030 to restore housing affordability. The main barriers to meeting this demand are the lengthy timelines and high, unpredictable costs associated with building new affordable housing.

Traditional multi-residential construction follows an inefficient linear process: securing the site, laying the foundation, and subsequent steps. This approach is susceptible to delays from production issues, labor shortages, weather, fragmented supply chains, as well as inconsistent quality, and unpredictable time to revenue.

Leveraging Dassault Systèmes’ virtual twin experiences, MODS delivers:

  • Faster time to revenue and occupancy: Projects can be completed approximately 20% to 50% faster than conventional construction by running foundation and site work in parallel with factory-built units.
  • Affordability: Modular construction can reduce overall costs by 10% to 20% through reduced waste, bulk material purchasing, fixed-price factory contracts, and global supply chains, while minimizing unexpected expenses.
  • Sustainable financial growth: Earlier completion increases internal rates of return (IRR), lowers interest and carrying costs, shortens financing periods, and accelerates stabilization, refinancing, and capital recycling for developers.

“A virtual twin approach embodies the shift from artisanal construction to industrialized building products,” said Erik Swedberg, Executive Vice President, Americas, Dassault Systèmes. “Combining MODS Inc.’s vertically integrated modular expertise with our 3DEXPERIENCE platform’s single, end-to-end virtual environment creates a digital backbone that enables a level of precision, synchronization, and scalability never before seen in construction.”

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes is a catalyst for human progress. Since 1981, the company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients and citizens. With Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 370,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, can collaborate, imagine and create sustainable innovations that drive meaningful impact. For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

Titomic Plans to Redomicile from Australia to US

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HUNTSVILLE, AL, USA, Mar 16, 2026 – Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT), an advanced manufacturing company operating within the U.S. and allied defense industrial base, announced that its Board of Directors has approved commencement of planning activities to redomicile the Company from Australia to the United States.

The proposed redomicile reflects the deepening of Titomic’s activities within U.S. defense, aerospace, and industrial markets. The United States represents the largest global market for advanced manufacturing solutions supporting the modernization of the defense and domestic industrial base.

Under the proposed structure, Titomic intends to establish a U.S.-based holding company (“HeadCo”), which will become the new parent company of the Titomic Group. Existing shareholders of Titomic Limited would retain an equivalent proportional economic interest in HeadCo by way of Chess Depository Instruments, subject to any ineligible foreign ownership provisions. The Company’s global operations, management team, and strategic direction will remain unchanged.

Titomic recently commenced and anticipates further engagements with Tier-1 prime contractors supporting U.S. Department of War programs. Many of these opportunities will involve activities subject to U.S. regulatory requirements to and including U.S. export controls of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Establishing a U.S.-domiciled parent company will allow the Company’s Board and leadership enhanced participation in these programs and support the continued expansion of Titomic’s U.S. defense business.

The Company anticipates completing the redomicile in H2 2026. The transaction is expected to be implemented by way of a Scheme of Arrangement between Titomic and its shareholders and will be subject to shareholder approval and approval of the Federal Court of Australia.

Following completion of the redomicile, the Company intends to pursue a listing of its shares on a U.S. exchange at an appropriate time. A U.S. listing would further expand access to global capital markets and support Titomic’s growth strategy to scale advanced manufacturing production across defense, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors.

Executive Chairman Dag W.R. Strømme said: “Titomic will always be an Australian success story at its core. To better position the Company for the future, we believe establishing a U.S.-domiciled parent company is the right strategic step for Titomic and its shareholders. The United States is the center of the global defense and advanced manufacturing ecosystem, and aligning our corporate structure with our operational footprint strengthens our ability to execute our growth strategy while maintaining our strong international presence as well as simplicity in running the business.”

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Jim Simpson said: “Titomic’s growth strategy is increasingly aligned with the U.S. defense, aerospace and industrial markets. Re-domiciling the company positions Titomic to fully participate in the modernization of the U.S. defense industrial base while scaling our advanced manufacturing capabilities globally.”

Further details regarding the proposed redomicile will be provided to shareholders during H1 2026.

About Titomic Ltd.

Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT) is an Australian public company specializing in large integrated solutions for industrial- scale metal additive manufacturing, coating, and repairs using its patented kinetic fusion cold spray (Titomic Kinetic Fusion) technology. Titomic Kinetic Fusion cold spray solutions provide OEM production and R&D services to the global Aerospace, Defense, Shipbuilding, Oil & Gas, Mining and Automotive industries. Titomic also offers global sales and support for all of its Titomic Kinetic Fusion cold spray AM activities from its Melbourne Head Office, as well as through local presence in the USA and Europe. Titomic delivers competitive advantages in metal additive manufacturing at every stage in the product value chain.

For more information, please contact Titomic via www.titomic.com.

Registration Opens for MPIF’s WorldPM2026 Program in Montréal, Canada from Jun 25-29

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PRINCETON, NJ, USA, Mar 16, 2026 – The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) has announced that the WorldPM2026 program is now available online. Running June 25–29 in Montréal, WorldPM2026 brings together WorldPM, AMPM and Tungsten conferences to showcase the latest in powder metallurgy, metal additive manufacturing and particulate materials. The online program includes the full schedule, keynote details, oral and poster technical sessions, awards, and exhibitor listings—plus registration, hotel and visa information.

Attendees can plan technical tracks, view speaker guidance, and explore exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. Visit the WorldPM2026 program page to review sessions and build your conference itinerary.

About Metal Powder Industries Federation

The Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF) is a federation of six trade associations representing various aspects of powder metallurgy (PM), metal powders, and particulate materials. Our mission is to advance the interests of the metal powder producing and consuming industries. For more information, visit https://www.mpif.org.

Nikon AM Synergy Announces US Defense Innovation Unit Contract

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LONG BEACH, CA, USA, Mar 16, 2026 – Nikon AM Synergy Inc., the engineering and manufacturing services unit of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing (Nikon AM), announced an Other Transition Agreement (OTA) contract with the U.S. Department of War (DoW) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) through the Foundry for Operational Readiness and Global Effects (FORGE) program focused on boosting capacity and reducing aeronautical component bottlenecks for the U.S. Government.  

The DIU bridges U.S. Military members addressing national security and operational challenges with cutting-edge technology companies to identify and prototype novel solutions and accelerate the transition of innovative technologies to warfighter applications. Through FORGE, the DoW seeks solutions to boost capacity and remove production bottlenecks for metal parts used in high-performance aeronautical systems, which have traditionally been manufactured using metal casting. FORGE solutions include advanced manufacturing methods that enable high-rate production and satisfy key Government survivability, reliability, and affordability metrics.

This foundational program will be conducted at the state-of-the-art Nikon AM Technology Center in Long Beach, California, which focuses on metal additive manufacturing (AM), tackling acute requirements in naval, defense, aviation, and space industries. Derek McBride, DIU Program Manager said, “The DIU is excited to partner with Nikon AM and leverage their extensive engineering, manufacturing and qualification capabilities as we work to expand production capacity and alleviate aeronautical component bottlenecks.”

Dr. Behrang Poorganji, Nikon AM Vice President of Technology said, “Nikon AM is uniquely positioned to support the DIU through Nikon AM Synergy’s comprehensive design and materials qualification capabilities combined with our industry-leading, Nikon SLM Solutions’ laser powder-bed fusion (L-PBF) AM systems and advanced Nikon inspection capabilities, all operating together under stringent manufacturing requirements in our Long Beach facility. As we continue to execute our holistic approach to deliver vital manufacturing capabilities to the United States and allied partners, we are proud to support the DIU in accelerating adoption and scaling of AM to strengthen warfighter readiness.”

About Nikon AM Synergy Inc.

Operating from the Nikon AM Technology Center in Long Beach, California; Nikon AM Synergy Inc. is a provider of holistic solutions in additive manufacturing (AM), R&D, and engineering. Our mission is to accelerate customer adoption and scaling of metal AM for cutting-edge applications, with a particular focus on the defense and aerospace sectors. This will be through both Nikon SLM Solutions’ industry-leading laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) technology and Nikon’s other internally developed solutions, enhanced by premier metallurgy and metrology capabilities. Nikon AM Synergy manufacturing operations meet the stringent security requirements of defense, energy, and aerospace clients. These capabilities are bolstered by our collaborative and hands-on approach, as well as technical and business development teams with extensive industry knowledge and expertise, consistently delivering results for our strategic customers. For more information, visit https://amsynergy.nikon.com.

Industrial Robotics in India: Accelerating the Future of Manufacturing

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Industrial robotics is rapidly transforming the manufacturing landscape in India. As companies strive to improve productivity, maintain consistent product quality, and enhance workplace safety, robots are becoming a critical part of modern factories. Traditionally, Indian manufacturing relied heavily on manual labor, but with rising global competition and the push toward smart manufacturing, the adoption of robotics and automation is steadily increasing across multiple sectors.

Growing Adoption Across Industries

India’s industrial robotics market has gained momentum in recent years, especially in sectors such as automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and metal fabrication. Manufacturing hubs like Pune, Chennai, and Bengaluru have seen significant deployment of robotic systems in production lines.

For example, automotive manufacturers in Pune widely use robots for spot welding, painting, and assembly operations. In many automotive plants, hundreds of robots operate simultaneously to perform precise welding operations on car body panels, ensuring uniform quality and faster production cycles.

Electronics manufacturing is another sector where robotics is gaining traction. Companies assembling smartphones, consumer electronics, and electronic components increasingly use robots for precision assembly, soldering, and inspection tasks. These robots can work with microscopic components and maintain extremely high accuracy levels.

Real-World Examples of Robotics in Indian Industry

Several companies in India have successfully implemented industrial robotics to improve efficiency and productivity.

  • Automotive Manufacturing:
    Global robotics leaders such as ABB and Fanuc supply robots widely used in Indian automotive plants. For instance, robotic arms perform spot welding on vehicle body structures, ensuring precise weld quality while significantly reducing production time.
  • Electronics Production:
    In electronics manufacturing facilities, robots are used for automated pick-and-place operations where tiny electronic components are placed on printed circuit boards. These robots can place thousands of components per hour with extreme precision.
  • Metal Fabrication and Machine Shops:
    Industrial robots are increasingly used for CNC machine tending, where robots load and unload parts from machines. This allows factories to run production lines continuously, even during night shifts.
  • Food and Packaging Industry:
    Robots are also used in packaging lines to sort, pack, and palletize products. Robotic systems can handle repetitive packaging tasks with speed and accuracy, helping manufacturers increase throughput.

Collaborative Robots: Automation for SMEs

One of the most important developments in industrial robotics is the rise of collaborative robots (cobots). Unlike traditional industrial robots that operate inside safety cages, cobots are designed to work safely alongside human operators. These systems are easier to program, more affordable, and particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Companies such as KUKA and Universal Robots offer cobots that are increasingly used for tasks like screw driving, quality inspection, and small assembly operations.

Government Initiatives Supporting Automation

The Indian government is actively encouraging advanced manufacturing technologies through initiatives such as Make in India and Production Linked Incentive Scheme. These programs aim to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem and encourage companies to adopt automation, robotics, and digital technologies.

Benefits of Industrial Robotics

The adoption of industrial robotics offers several key advantages for Indian manufacturers:

  • Higher productivity: Robots can operate continuously with consistent performance.
  • Improved quality: Automated systems reduce human error and ensure precision.
  • Enhanced safety: Robots can perform dangerous tasks such as welding, heavy lifting, or handling hazardous materials.
  • Global competitiveness: Automation enables Indian manufacturers to meet international quality standards.

Challenges and Opportunities

Despite its growing adoption, industrial robotics in India still faces certain challenges. High initial investment costs, limited awareness among small businesses, and a shortage of skilled robotics engineers can slow down adoption. However, increasing training programs, technology partnerships, and affordable robotic solutions are helping overcome these barriers.

The Road Ahead

As India moves toward becoming a global manufacturing hub, the role of industrial robotics will become even more important. The integration of robotics with technologies such as artificial intelligence, industrial IoT, and digital twins will further transform manufacturing operations.

In the coming years, Indian factories will increasingly evolve into smart factories, where robots, machines, and digital systems work together to create more efficient, flexible, and intelligent manufacturing environments. For companies looking to remain competitive in the global market, investing in robotics and automation is no longer optional—it is a strategic necessity.

Thank you,

Sachin Nalawade, DailyCADCAM

Valstone Acquires CADshare to Enhance 3D Visualization and Parts Catalog Solutions for Manufacturers

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Sachin R Nalawade
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Montreal, Canada, March 13, 2026 – Valstone today announced the acquisition of CADshare, a 3D visualization and parts catalog platform used by equipment manufacturers to manage and publish complex product data. CADshare will be integrated into Documoto, expanding Documoto’s capabilities for interactive 3D parts catalogs within Valstone’s manufacturing technology portfolio.

The acquisition brings together Documoto’s platform for 2D interactive parts catalogs and aftermarket commerce with CADshare’s capabilities for managing and visualizing large 3D equipment models for parts identification. Together, the combined solution will give manufacturers a unified environment to publish and distribute both 2D and 3D parts information.

Manufacturers often manage parts catalogs across disconnected tools and a variety of source formats, making it difficult to deliver accurate parts identification and ordering experiences to dealers, technicians, and equipment owners. By combining their technologies, Documoto and CADshare will simplify how complex equipment information is created, maintained, and delivered across global service networks.

“Some equipment manufacturers only have CAD models, while others already have exploded diagrams and PDFs. Most parts catalog platforms only support one type of data well. With the addition of CADshare, Documoto will deliver a single platform to author and publish interactive parts catalogs in both 2D and 3D, with the flexibility to work with whatever data a manufacturer has today. This will be a game changer for aftermarket parts support.” – Christa Bemis, Managing Director, Documoto

As part of the acquisition, CADshare’s technology will be integrated into the Documoto platform through an integration that allows customers to author 2D parts catalogs in Documoto while managing 3D models in CADshare. Users will be able to move between 2D and 3D catalog views and add parts from 3D assemblies directly into Documoto’s ordering workflows.

For Documoto customers, the acquisition accelerates access to machine-level 3D visualization while preserving existing publishing and commerce workflows. CADshare customers will gain the operational scale, support coverage, and infrastructure of the Documoto platform and Valstone’s global software portfolio, while continuing to work with the same CADshare team, technology, and product roadmap they rely on today. The expertise, relationships, and workflows that customers depend on remain unchanged—now backed by greater resources and long‑term investment.

Documoto and CADshare have worked closely over the past year exploring ways their platforms could complement one another in serving complex equipment manufacturers.

“I’m genuinely excited to be working alongside the Documoto team. Bringing our capabilities together lets us move decisively from document‑centric workflows to a data‑centric model that better reflects where the industry is heading. This combination strengthens both platforms and gives Documoto and CADshare customers a clearer path to richer insights, smarter automation, and a more connected experience.” – Chris Acheson, Founder, CADshare

Documoto serves equipment manufacturers and asset-intensive industries, including construction, agriculture, mining, industrial equipment, and transportation. The platform helps manufacturers publish parts catalogs, manage service documentation, and support aftermarket commerce through integrations with ERP and enterprise asset management systems.

CADshare
has developed specialized technology for managing complex equipment models and enabling 3D parts identification. The acquisition enables Documoto to close a key capability gap in 3D catalog visualization while continuing to support the publishing workflows manufacturers rely on for service and aftermarket operations.

“We are very excited to have completed this transaction and to welcome CADshare into Documoto. It is an important step in supporting Documoto’s future growth and further strengthens our ability to serve manufacturers with increasingly sophisticated aftermarket and product data needs. We see this as exactly the kind of strategic investment we want to keep making, both for Documoto and across the wider Manufacturing and Fabrication portfolio.” – Thomas Boucher-Charest, Group CEO, Manufacturing and Fabrication, Valstone

Documoto will continue operating from its headquarters in Denver, Colorado, with expanded European operations in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following the acquisition. The companies plan to introduce the combined capabilities to customers later this year.

About Documoto
Documoto, a Valstone company, provides a SaaS platform that helps equipment manufacturers manage parts catalogs, service documentation, and aftermarket commerce. The platform supports interactive 2D parts catalog authoring, ERP-integrated B2B purchasing, and the distribution of product and service content and information across dealer, distributor, and owner networks.

More information:
www.documoto.com

About CADshare
CADshare provides 3D visualization and digital asset management tools designed for complex equipment manufacturers. Its platform enables manufacturers to manage large 3D equipment models and create 3D parts catalogs that support service and maintenance workflows.

About Valstone
Established in 2022 as a spin-out of Valsoft Corporation, Valstone is a global acquirer and developer of mission-critical industrial software and technology businesses. The company focuses on acquiring and building high-quality, durable businesses serving essential end markets, including agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and supply chain and logistics. Valstone partners with management teams to support long-term growth through a decentralized operating model and shared capabilities across go-to-market, product development, artificial intelligence, and operational best practices.

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