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BETA CAE Systems Releases ANSA, EPILYSIS, META, KOMVOS, SPDRM, RETOMO, FATIQ, ANSERS v2025.1

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BETA CAE Systems Releases ANSA, EPILYSIS, META, KOMVOS, SPDRM, RETOMO, FATIQ, ANSERS v2025.1

LUCERNE, Switzerland, Jul 21, 2025 – BETA CAE Systems is thrilled to announce the release of the major version 2025.1 of its product line for ANSA, EPILYSIS, META, KOMVOS, SPDRM, FATIQ, ANSERS and RETOMO.

Marking a new era with a revamped numbering scheme, reflecting the year and the semester per release, this brand-new version offers an increased number of new tools and features, high-level interaction with 3rd-party software, along with elevated performance, enhanced user experience and noteworthy key-features that add value to your daily tasks and processes.

New version Highlights

Elevated user experience in ANSA & META

The redesign of ANSA & META, introduced in prior versions, is further enriched with new features that constantly facilitate daily tasks.

The introduction of Dark Theme, apart from the sleek, modern aesthetic, offers an enhanced user experience, especially in low-light conditions.

Thanks to the new settings’ management, all settings files are now grouped into profiles, enabling cleaner structure, easier sharing, and consistent behavior across environments.

Furthermore, interactive customization of Ribbons allows for tailor-made UI, based on the individual modeling applications and needs.

These enhancements add value to the already introduced innovative UI approach, flattening the learning curve and providing direct access and handy interaction to even non-expert users.

Leveraging pre-processing tasks in ANSA

Along with the elevated user experience from pre- to post-processing, both ANSA & META come with enriched functionality and upgraded performance.

Starting with ANSA, Modular Environment now stands as an end-to-end NVH simulation platform, offering complete management of full vehicle NVH workflows, including automated reduced model generation, efficient “what-if” scenarios creation and run (based either on Full FE or on reduced models), along with robust version control and traceability mechanisms. On top of that, mass creation of reduced models is now possible through an automated process. Thanks to the Solver Submission feature, you can now submit Simulation Runs locally or on remote HPC servers, with real-time monitoring of solver logs and results.

Focusing on the Assembly and Model Buildup process, the introduction of the new Seamweld designer facilitates the user to design and customize the welding representation as per the individual modeling guidelines.

The Sketch 2D ribbon, introduced in prior versions and standing as one of the breakthroughs in ANSA so far, has been enriched with even more features, such as the creation of sketches by projecting or cutting 3D geometry, along with the support of transformations.

Significant enhancements have also taken place in meshing, both for structural and CFD analysis.

Starting from structural, the new Mesh Settings UI guides the user to easily generate the desired mesh based on model type. Meshing of tubes on casting parts has been greatly enhanced, along with the middle curve creation of complex profiles. In addition, a new tool that identifies and connects faces based on proximity has been introduced, enabling efficient generation of volume meshes through node-to-node connectivity.

Focusing on CFD, significant improvements have taken place in quality and gap resolution for Hextreme volume meshing, along with more controls for layers’ specifications and assigned quality criteria. Furthermore, the support of Fidelity CFD solver has been greatly enhanced with an improved Case Setup window, complete material support and native ADIOS2 file output. Watertight model preparation with Fidelity AutoSeal has also undergone significant updates, offering an automatic PID assignment of created patches, reduced number of created elements, along with improved quality, speed and memory performance.

In the Crash & Safety domain, the Dummy Landmark Positioning tool automates and optimizes ATD positioning, by aligning landmarks using physical test data. The new Luggage Impact tool facilitates the positioning of luggage behind seats, supporting ECE R17 and custom cases. Not to be missed, a new approach in airbag folding setup supports model build for Pam-Crash and LS-DYNA solvers. Moreover, BETA software suite keeps integrating all latest protocols in the market; for Pedestrian Safety, GTR-9/UN-R 127-02-03, GB/T China 2024 and JNCAP 2024 protocols and for Low-Speed crash test, GB 17354 protocol.

Design & Morphing implementations come with enriched functionality, such as direct 2D Rib generation with automatic connection to underlying geometry, along with verification of Rib angles, concave areas, thickness, draft angle and more.

Closing with SPH solver implementations, thanks to the integration of Thermal analysis, temperature-based viscosity is now available in dynamic transmissions. In addition, the accurate modeling of high viscous fluids is now a fact in the new version.

Significant enhancements and performance improvements in EPILYSIS

Several noteworthy upgrades come with the release of 2025.1, especially with regards to SOL 200.

In specific, Panel ERP results are supported as design variables and objectives in modal frequency optimization (SOL 200) in combination with AMLS. Focusing on SOL 200 Topology Optimization, the Minimum Gap manufacturing constraint now imposes a minimum separation distance between solid members, while the Casting and Extrude manufacturing constraints have been further enhanced. These come along with a significant performance improvement in Topology Optimization for large scale models that include Casting or Extrusion manufacturing constraints and multiple static loadcases.

Cross-disciplinary efficiency in META

The new version comes with a vast range of new features for post-processing across disciplines.

First, report data from several of the standard Crash & Safety and NVH toolbars can be stored automatically and can be visualized in ANSERS in provided dashlets.

Regarding NVH analysis, unique diagnostic capabilities have been developed by BETA CAE Systems as the outcome of a long research. First, the expanding TPA option in FRF Assembly tool provides the identification of the top N worst paths for a specific frequency for an assembly consisting of multiple components and connectors. Added to this, the influence of modes of any components of the assembly to a response can be assessed offering an insight of how a component can influence a response belonging to another component. Continuing with reduced modeling, external superelements can be used in Modal Response and FRF, including modal participation factors and modal displacement calculation. Focusing on exterior acoustics in Modal Response tool, pressure can be calculated on Field Points using Rayleigh integral method.

Focusing on CFD analysis, a new interactive functionality allows to edit the position of Cut Planes and Flow Paths. Moreover, not only ADIOS2 geometry and result files for FidelityCFDscan are supported, but also case directories for monitor files can be scanned and 2D plots can be directly generated.

META 2025.1 brings user productivity in the spotlight, too.

The introduction of pathtracing allows for a photorealistic experience in render mode, whereas several additional visualization features add value to the existing processes. For instance, thanks to the smart positioning of annotations in 2D plots, we can now avoid overlap with existing plot entities. Visual quality has been improved for 2D plots, along with the undo/redo functionality for these. A simplified user interface of the User Field Function tool provides easier expression definition and, thanks to the multiple scalar fringebars, the simultaneous display for different Scalar or Vector result is now possible in the new version.

Closing with eXtended Reality, with the full support of Varjo XR-4 headset in 2025.1 all VR functionality is supported in Mixed Reality with the press of a button.

Expanded Process Management in KOMVOS

Among the numerous implementations in 2025.1, the initial step from CAD to the interactive CAE structure creation is now performed through a new, dedicated workspace for the CAE structure preview and management.

Process management is now way more efficient, as we can directly create, manage and monitor scheduled tasks. Meanwhile, the redesign of Process Diagram adds value to the new version, with an updated process panel, featuring a new color palette for node states and slots.

In the model buildup area, the brand-new Part Build Orchestrator facilitates the automation for CAD files translation, part type detection and centralized meshing. Moreover, thanks to the HPC Submission, users can submit simulation runs locally or on remote HPC servers, with real-time monitoring of solver logs and results. Also, SPDRM administrative tasks can be carried out directly within KOMVOS, thus further accelerating SPDM processes and workflows.

Lastly, focusing on Machine Learning, there is a new API for simulation results and mode classification prediction tasks and features can be extracted remotely, through SPDRM, for non-parametric/ cross model/ Machine Learning models.

Scale simulations with confidence, agility and control with SPDRM

The latest release of SPDRM marks a major step forward in simulation process and data management, combining modern infrastructure, smarter workflows, and stronger data control to help engineering teams work faster, more securely, and at scale.

This version introduces major infrastructure updates, including a move to Java 21 and WildFly 32, boosting performance, security, and compatibility with modern standards. Authentication is now more flexible with support for OpenID Connect and Keycloak integration, while both on-premise and cloud deployments benefit from enhanced failover mechanisms using Nginx and AWS Auto Scaling Groups.

Process design is more versatile than ever, with support for new variable types binary data and structured lists, and the addition of an Event Listening node that enables dynamic, signal-driven workflows. Real-time solver log broadcasting adds further transparency to simulation execution.

New built-in workflows include the Part Build plug-in for part-level preprocessing, the HPC Submission plug-in for streamlined run submission, and ready-to-use optimization templates to accelerate custom workflow creation.

On the data management front, SPDRM now integrates with Amazon S3 Glacier for cost-effective archiving, improves cross-environment data migration, and enhances schema editing in KOMVOS with more robust attribute and alias operations.

New calculation methods and boosted performance with FATIQ

The new release comes with upgraded FATIQ features and implementations with regards to calculation methods, run management and user productivity.

In specific, thermal fatigue analysis has been integrated in FATIQ, supporting temperature dependent materials and thermal loads. In addition, a new, complete analysis for multiaxial models Fatemi-Socie and Smith-Watson-Topper in ε-N analysis, as well as the Findley model in S-N mark their presence in the new version.

Furthermore, results’ files are now organized with more convenient structure and file names and annotations can be created and managed effortlessly on points of interest.

Enhanced flexibility in data querying & sharing with ANSERS

Sharing of dashlets’ visualizations has greatly advanced with the introduction of team templates, shared and used by a whole team and with ways to share reports to specific users, or other teams. Users can now be also grouped in teams, to facilitate the above scenarios.

Moreover, setting up new dashlets or extending existing ones is now much easier with the introduction of library items – standard blocks of commonly used data transformations and visualizations.

Together with enhancements in META tools, the new version offers an easy-to-use solution for having results of standard loadcases stored in a DM system and viewing them in ANSERS. META tools handle the data storage implicitly, whereas dashlets suitable for each analysis are offered by us. Such cases include Occupant Injury, Pedestrian, IIHS, Eigenmodes and CFD analyses.

Lastly, following up the implementations of the previous versions, ANSERS 2025.1 is enriched with a set of new types of charts, along with new panel types.

Documentation Transition to HTML format in BETA Product line

In our ongoing efforts to enhance user experience and accessibility, we have transitioned from traditional monolithic PDF documentation to HTML format.

This modern approach offers several key benefits:

  • Improved Accessibility: Users can now easily navigate and search through the documentation online, ensuring quick access to the information they need.
  • Enhanced User Experience: The documentation is organized in a more intuitive structure, with hyperlinks and cross-references facilitating seamless navigation between related topics.
  • Interactive Features: Incorporation of interactive content, such as code examples and videos, providing a more engaging learning experience.
  • Easy-to-Translate: This new format will allow for swift and seamless documentation translated in other languages upon demand.

Compatibility and Supported Platforms

ANSA files saved by all the first and second point releases of a major version are compatible to each other. New major versions can read files saved by previous ones but not vice versa.

META Project files saved from version 24.1.2 are compatible and can be opened by META version 16.0.0 or later.

Support for Mac OS has been discontinued.

Support for 32-bit platforms has been discontinued for all operating systems.

Download

Where to download from

Customers who are served directly by BETA CAE Systems, or its subsidiaries, may download the new software, examples and documentation from their account on our server. They can access their account through the “download” link on our website.
Contact us if you miss your account details. The Downloads menu items give you access to the public downloads.
Customers who are served by a local business agent should contact the local support channel for software distribution details.

What to download

All files required for the installation of this version reside in the folders named “BETA_CAE_Systems_2025.1.0”, “KOMVOS_2025.1.0”,  “RETOMO_2025.1.0”, “FATIQ_2025.1.0”, and “ANSERS_2025.1.0”, and are dated as of July 16, 2025. These files should replace any pre-releases or other files downloaded prior to that date.

The distribution of this version of our pre- and post-processing suite is packaged in one, single, unified installation file, that invokes the respective installer and guides the procedure for the installation of the required components.

For the installation of the software on each platform type, download from the respective folders, the .sh file for Linux or the .msi file for Windows.

In addition to the above, optionally, the META Viewer is available to be downloaded for each supported platform.

The tutorials and the example files reside in the folder named “TUTORIALS”. This folder includes a complete package, and one with only the updated files.

The Abaqus libraries required for the post-processing of Abaqus .odb files are included in the installation package and can be optionally unpacked.

Earlier software releases are also available in the sub-directory called “Previous_Versions” or in a folder named after the product and version number.

About BETA CAE Systems

BETA CAE Systems is a private engineering software company committed to the development of state of the art CAE software systems that meet the requirements of all simulation disciplines. The company’s products, the ANSA pre-processor/ EPILYSIS solver and META post-processor suite, and SPDRM, the simulation-process-data-and-resources manager, hold a worldwide leading position across a range of industries, including the automotive, railway vehicles, aerospace, motorsports, chemical processes engineering, energy, electronics, heavy machinery, power tools, and biomechanics.

Committed to its mission to produce best-in-class CAE software systems, BETA CAE Systems offers products that consistently exceed expectations and provides exemplary technical support to its customers. The company’s continuously growth attest to the high level of customer satisfaction and user confidence. For more information, visit http://www.beta-cae.com.

Protolabs Installs Second Axtra3D Lumia X1 3D Printer for Advanced Photopolymer Applications

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Protolabs Installs Second Axtra3D Lumia X1 3D Printer for Advanced Photopolymer Applications

CHARLOTTE, NC, USA, Jul 21, 2025 – Axtra3D proudly announces the successful installation of a second Lumia X1 3D printer at Protolabs, a global leader in digital manufacturing. The expansion comes within nine months of Protolabs adopting their first Lumia X1 system, marking a rapid and strategic scaling of their advanced photopolymer capabilities in response to growing customer demand.

Protolabs Director of 3D Printing Operations Kenny Capps indicates, “From the outset, the Lumia X1 has exceeded expectations in both performance and reliability, making it an excellent choice for scaling. Its ability to consistently deliver high-quality parts with minimal post-processing has allowed us to expand production without compromising on speed or precision. 

The addition of a second unit enables us to meet the growing customer demand for HPS parts.”

Protolabs leverages the Lumia X1 platform primarily for ceramic mold inserts, prototyping and production end use parts, and fire-retardant applications that benefit from the machine’s precision, surface quality, dimensional accuracy, and throughput. The decision to bring on a second unit demonstrates Protolabs’ confidence in the Lumia X1’s repeatability and the strategic value it brings to their additive production capabilities.

“Protolabs’ decision to install a second Lumia X1, driven by expanding application use, reinforces the value of our Hi-Speed SLA. The fact that we moved from PO to full installation in just three days is a testament not only to the strength of our partnership, but also to the operational alignment and commitment on both sides,” said Rajeev Kulkarni, Chief Strategy Officer at Axtra3D.

He continues, “Protolabs is known for identifying and scaling transformative technologies quickly, and their continued investment in the Lumia X1 highlights the platform’s unmatched combination of speed, precision, and material capability. We’re excited to support Protolabs’ growth and innovation.”

Join us for an exclusive ASME webinar on July 31st at 2 PM EST, where Protolabs and Axtra3D will share why Protolabs chose Hi-Speed SLA technology, recent success stories, and the key capabilities and outcomes driving impact.

Register here: https://app.webinar.net/wNkqm04mo6M?mcc=Axtra3D

To learn more about Protolabs’ work with the Lumia X1, visit their Advanced Photopolymers page: https://www.protolabs.com/services/3d-printing/advanced-photopolymers

About Axtra3D

Based in the US and Italy, Axtra3D is a global company specializing in Hi-Speed SLA systems that eliminates tradeoffs between print throughput, accuracy, feature resolution, and surface finish, typically found in traditional SLA or DLP systems.

The flagship Lumia X1 Hi-Speed SLA system by Axtra3D represents a significant advancement, combining its Hybrid PhotoSynthesis resin polymerization process with TruLayer, a layer separation technology. HPS utilizes both a laser and a DLP to image simultaneously, while TruLayer enables rapid detachment of the active print layer, resulting in a 20X throughput improvement while preserving the accuracy and fidelity of SLA parts.

Axtra3D operates with two business models. 

Axtra Solutions™: This model provides fully optimized, turnkey 3D printing solutions. Customers receive complete print profiles fine-tuned for maximum performance and reliability, supported by Axtra3D’s Applications team and quality material partners.

Axtra OpenAccess™: This model further builds on Axtra Solutions™ and allows customers the flexibility to experiment with new materials and applications. It supports innovation and adaptability, enabling added flexibility.

Learn more at https://axtra3d.com.

Bambu Lab Introduces Farm Manager to Control Multiple 3D Printers Over Local Network

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Bambu Lab Introduces Farm Manager to Control Multiple 3D Printers Over Local Network

AUSTIN, TX, USA, Jul 21, 2025 – Managing multiple 3D printers can get complicated, especially when cloud platforms, third-party services, or limited software options get in the way. With the launch of Bambu Farm Manager, Bambu Lab is offering a streamlined, cloud-free tool to manage large printer fleets directly over a local network.

Following a beta period that began in July 2024, Bambu Farm Manager officially soft-launched on May 27, 2025. It currently supports P1, A1, and X1C 3D printers, and we’re on track to support the X1E in Q3 and the H2D in Q4 of this year.

Built for Print Farms, Cloud-Free

Bambu Farm Manager was designed from the ground up with privacy, control, and simplicity in mind. It operates entirely on your local network, with all printer commands and files handled locally and securely.

This setup appeals to print farms, businesses, educators, and institutions with strict IT policies or data protection requirements, as well as makers who simply want more control over their setup.

“Farm Manager gives me and my clients full control over where their data goes,” says Korneel, a Farm Manager beta tester. “It’s also made managing the printer fleet a breeze, substantially driving down operational costs.”

How It Works?

Bambu Farm Manager is made up of two parts:

  • Farm Manager Server runs 24/7 in the background and handles all communication with your printers.
  • Farm Manager Client is the interface you use to monitor and control your farm.

There’s no hard limit on how many printers you can connect, just what your network and PC can handle.

Key Features

Bambu Farm Manager brings essential tools to run an efficient 3D printing operation, with features designed for ease of use:

  • Real-time monitoring: Keep an eye on every printer’s progress at a glance
  • Batch control: Send commands to groups of printers at once
  • Smart queuing: Assign jobs based on printer availability
  • Organized file handling: Use folders, tags, and filters to navigate more easily
  • Smart power management: You can opt to enable staggered print initiation to prevent power overloads.

These features scale efficiently to dozens or even hundreds of printers. The only limit is the capacity of your local network and computer.

Availability and Pricing

Bambu Farm Manager is free to download, available for users running Windows 10 and higher. Everything in the current version of Bambu Farm Manager is and will remain free to use.

We do plan to introduce more advanced, paid features in the future. These are still under exploration, and no decisions have been made regarding their scope or pricing. Our focus is on building out the software in a way that brings real value to teams running serious 3D printing operations, without compromising access to the core platform.

About Bambu Lab

Bambu Lab is a consumer tech company focusing on desktop 3D printers. Starting with the X1 series, Bambu Lab builds state-of-the-art 3D printers that break the barriers between the digital and physical worlds, bringing creativity to a whole new level. Its offices are located at Shenzhen and Shanghai in China and Austin, Texas of U.S. For more information, visit https://bambulab.com.

Anders Svensson Succeeds Norbert Hanke as President and CEO of Hexagon

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Anders Svensson Succeeds Norbert Hanke as President and CEO of Hexagon

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jul 21, 2025 – Hexagon, the global leader in measurement technologies, today announced that Anders Svensson has officially assumed the role of President and CEO as of 20 July 2025. His appointment was first announced on 20 January 2025.

Anders Svensson succeeds Norbert Hanke, who has served as interim President and CEO since November 2024. Norbert will now take on the role of Group Executive Vice President where he will assume responsibility for people and culture at a group level and lead ventures and other strategic projects. He will continue reporting directly to Hexagon’s President and CEO and remain a member of Hexagon’s executive management team.

Anders Svensson, President and CEO, Hexagon AB, commented, “It’s a great honour to join Hexagon and to be part of a business with such a strong legacy of innovation and market leadership.” He continued, “Hexagon is uniquely placed to capture several disruptive growth opportunities, including autonomy, robotics, digital twins and the real-world application of AI. I look forward to working with new colleagues to build on this strong foundation for further profitable growth.”

About Anders Svensson

Svensson brings over 15 years of international leadership experience across industrial technology and engineering sectors. He is known for fostering high-performing, collaborative cultures in complex, global environments. He joins Hexagon from Konecranes (Nasdaq Helsinki: KCR), a leader in material handling solutions, where he has been CEO and President since October 2022.

About Hexagon

Hexagon is the global leader in measurement technologies. We provide the confidence that vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. From microns to Mars, our solutions ensure productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability in everything from manufacturing and construction to mining and autonomous systems.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,800 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com.

AML3D Receives $1.2M Order from AUSTAL USA for Portable ARCEMY System

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AML3D Receives $1.2M Order from AUSTAL USA for Portable ARCEMY System

EDINBURGH, Australia, Jul 21, 2025 – AML3D Limited (ASX:AL3) (“AML3D” or “the Company“) is pleased to announce an approximately AU$1.2 million order from Austal USA for a small edition ARCEMY® system (‘ARCEMY® Small’). The ARCEMY® Small will be mounted in a 20-foot (~6 meter) shipping container and delivered to the US Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Danville, Virginia, which is run by Austal USA. Pre-mounting the ARCEMY® Small in a shipping container is expected to reduce the field service time to install the system from 2-3 weeks to 2-3 days.

A pre-mounted ARCEMY® Small can be easily deployed to a shop floor or an external pad that has a power supply. This flexibility will allow easy redeployment of the ARCEMY® Small as Austal USA’s additive manufacturing operations at Danville expand and the facility is reconfigured. Delivery of this ARCEMY® Small is expected to take place in about January 2026 with payment made in stages, being 50% up order placement and then the balances upon delivery, testing and commissioning.

This ARCEMY® Small will be used to accelerate technological development and small part manufacturing at Danville. It is also intended for this ARCEMY® Small to be displayed as a precursor to a portable system, which could be used for forward deployment to provide point of need additive manufacturing to multiple branches of the US military.

President & CEO of AML3D USA Inc. Pete Goumas said, “It is very exciting to be continuing building our relationship with Austal USA and our presence at the US Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence. Our ARCEMY® Small system, pre-installed in a shipping container, provides the facility with all the benefits of high-quality small part manufacturing, with massively reduced lead times. Just as importantly it demonstrates how portable ARCEMY® systems can be and opens up another potentially significant market opportunity – fully forward, point of need, deployable systems that meet US military specifications.”

AML3D CEO Sean Ebert said: “It was clear during my recent visit to the US that we have only just begun to unlock the huge opportunity for AML3D’s advanced manufacturing technology to support the US military and its wider supply chain. ARCEMY® systems are already being used to support the US Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base across submarines, ship building and munitions. The opportunity to deploy this, highly flexible, ARCEMY® Small pre-mounted solution further broadens the ARCEMY® use cases for the US military and commercial sectors as well as other globally important defense and non- defense markets such as the UK and Australia.”

About AML3D

AML3D Limited, a publicly listed technology company founded in 2014, utilises new technologies to pioneer and lead metal additive manufacturing globally. Disrupting the traditional manufacturing space, AML3D has developed and patented a Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM) process that metal 3D prints commercial, large-scale parts for Aerospace, Defence, Maritime, Manufacturing, Mining and Oil & Gas. AML3D provides parts contract manufacturing from its Technology Centre in Adelaide, Australia, and is the OEM of ARCEMY, an industrial metal 3D printing system that combines IIoT and Industry 4.0 to enable manufacturers to become globally competitive. For more information, visit https://aml3d.com.

AMAZEMET Launches Atomization Service to Provide On-Demand, Custom Metal Powder Production to Researchers

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AMAZEMET Launches Atomization Service to Provide On-Demand, Custom Metal Powder Production to Researchers

WARSAW, Poland, Jul 18, 2025 – AMAZEMET, a company advancing research and development in materials science and additive manufacturing, today announced the official launch of its new business line: Atomization Service. This on-demand service is designed to provide researchers with cost-effective, small-batch production of high-quality, custom metal powders.

Figure 1 Ultrasonic atomization with Plasma (left) and Induction Melting (right) using rePOWDER

“We saw a clear challenge in materials innovation. Researchers with brilliant ideas were being held back by prohibitive costs and the inability to procure small, experimental batches of high-quality spherical powders. Our new service directly removes that barrier, enabling faster discovery and development.” said Dr Łukasz Żrodowski, CEO of AMAZEMET.

The development of new materials for Powder Metallurgy technologies, especially for Additive Manufacturing (AM), is a complex and expensive process, demanding powders with exceptional qualities such as sphericity, flowability, lack of satellites, narrow particle size distribution (PSD), and low oxygen content.

Figure 3 Al 7075 atomized using the rePOWDER induction module and MS-1 Maraging steel atomized from used powder feedstock using Powder2Powder Technology

Conventional atomization methods, such as gas or plasma atomization, have limited efficiency in the given powder size range, like 15-63 µm. Optimized for large-scale production, these techniques require minimum feedstock quantities of tens of kilograms, which makes them economically impractical and inefficient for the small, experimental batches needed in R&D. The challenge is even bigger when developing next-generation alloys that incorporate high-value elements like Scandium, Hafnium, or Rhenium, where material costs can exceed €1,000 per kilogram.

AMAZEMET’s ultrasonic atomization service directly addresses this challenge, providing a cost-effective and highly efficient alternative that enables researchers to rapidly and economically explore innovative compositions.

Figure 4 Procedure of arc-melting, homogenization, and setup for atomization within the rePOWDER ultrasonic atomizer from raw elements of HfNbMoTaTi refractory High Entropy Alloy

New Atomization Service by AMAZEMET includes:

  • Low Barrier to Entry: Budgets starting from €1,000 and minimum material quantities of just 50 grams, making novel alloy development highly accessible.
  • High Process Efficiency: Up to 80% of the feedstock is converted into powder within the target particle size distribution , maximizing the use of valuable materials.
  • Advanced Material Capability: Expertise in processing highly reactive and high-temperature materials, including magnesium, titanium, rare earth elements (like Gadolinium), and refractory alloys.
  • Unique Recycling Options: A novel Powder2Powder™ Technology to re-atomize used or out-of-spec powders, combined with the ability to atomize bulk scrap—such as broken samples or mechanical testing pieces—directly into powder without preprocessing.
  • Pre-Alloying Service: In-house arc-melting to create and homogenize custom alloys before atomization, ensuring compositional accuracy.
  • Multi-Material Orders: The ability to process several different materials within a single order at no additional cost, providing maximum flexibility for research projects.

In a significant move toward research collaboration, AMAZEMET commits to full transparency by sharing all relevant processing parameters with the client. The company’s application team, consisting of materials science experts (PhDs and PhD candidates), will also provide support in preparing research papers.

Ultrasonic atomization is the key technology to speed up the development of new alloys for AM technologies. Thanks to AMAZEMET Atomization Services, access to new spherical powder alloys with tailored chemical composition is easier than ever before.

The Atomization Service is available immediately. To get a quote for a custom powder, researchers can contact the application team at sales@amazemet.com or use the powder order form at www.amazemet.com/order-powders.

About AMAZEMET

AMAZEMET specializes in providing and developing advanced ultrasonic atomization devices for tailored powder manufacturing and compact high-vacuum furnaces for post-processing and heat-treatment applications. Laboratory-scale solutions like rePOWDER® and inFURNER® support leading researchers worldwide in Additive Manufacturing and beyond. Building on its expertise in materials science, AMAZEMET has expanded its operations to include the production of custom metal powders tailored to specific requirements. Additionally, it offers production and engineering services such as welding, CNC machining, and metal 3D printing for demanding small and medium production runs. Rooted in academia, AMAZEMET actively collaborates on research projects to develop innovative materials for AM, maintaining strong ties with scientists and academic institutions all around the globe. For more information, visit www.amazemet.com.

CIMdata to Reveal Executive Support Imperative in Free Webinar on Aug 14, 11AM EDT

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CIMdata to Reveal Executive Support Imperative in Free Webinar on Aug 14, 11AM EDT

ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, Jul 18, 2025 — CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, “Executive Support; Does it Really Matter to Drive a Successful PLM Program?” The webinar will take place on Thursday, 14 August 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and last for one hour.

Driving a successful PLM program, like any enterprise software or IT initiative, is fundamentally about leadership.

Like all major enterprise software initiatives, PLM demands clear, strong, and active executive sponsorship. Many enterprise software projects, including PLM, struggle to achieve their initial business objectives, often failing to deliver on their original corporate vision. CIMdata has observed this trend repeatedly in global PLM deployments. However, a powerful common thread through CIMdata’s involvement in multiple global PLM deployments is that when clear, strong, and ongoing executive sponsorship—including a dedicated Executive PLM Champion—is present, successful, business-driven deployments are achieved, and a strategic program is established that focuses on phased deployments that consistently deliver on defined business objectives.

This webinar will share CIMdata’s recommendations, drawn from years of strategic consulting, on how executives can drive the success of their PLM programs. Topics include forming effective executive steering committees, selecting the leaders to involve, the benefits of a dedicated Executive PLM Champion, aligning PLM capabilities with business goals during ongoing PLM phased deployments, and other strategies for maximizing business value through active and consistent executive sponsorship.

This webinar will help attendees:

  • Identify the core concepts for deploying a successful PLM program.
  • Articulate the specific roles and responsibilities of Executive Sponsors, Executive PLM Champions, and Executive Steering Committees in mitigating risks and accelerating PLM success.
  • Apply practical insights and real-world approaches from leading global industrial organizations, demonstrating the critical impact of executive sponsorship on driving successful PLM initiatives.

According to Alan Mendel, CIMdata’s Chief Strategy & Operations Officer and the host for this webinar, “Executive sponsorship is an important factor in driving successful PLM initiatives, which cannot be understated. We have seen many cases where PLM initiatives with active and consistent executive sponsorship have achieved their intended business benefits and objectives.”

With over 35 years of experience in IT solutions across various industries, Alan Mendel has a deep background in PLM and digital transformation initiatives, including strategy, implementation, and market development. Before CIMdata, Alan held leadership roles at Aras Corporation, where he focused on business development and North American operations, and co-founded LeverX, an SAP PLM solutions integrator. His extensive career also includes earlier work at CIMdata, where he led global consulting services and developed PLM education programs.

This webinar will be helpful for anyone committed to driving a successful PLM program. Those involved in defining, leading, or supporting product lifecycle initiatives will gain invaluable insights. Specifically, this webinar is designed for PLM Program Leaders, including Executive Sponsors, PLM Champions, Steering Committee Members, and Core Program Leaders; Corporate Executives, including VPs, Directors, and C-level leaders in Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Innovation; PLM Management & Strategy Leaders, including Program Managers, Project Managers, Planners, and Solution Architects; and PLM Practitioners & Analysts, including Business Analysts, Process Owners, and key users seeking to optimize PLM value.

During the webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the topics discussed. To find out more, visit: https://www.cimdata.com/en/education/educational-webinars/webinar-executive-support-does-it-really-matter-to-drive-a-successful-plm-program.

To register for this webinar, please visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1012440645931178838.

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.

Bentley Systems Concludes Innovation Day in Hyderabad, Showcasing Digital Twin Advancements for India’s Infrastructure Transformation

Sachin R Nalawade
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Bentley Systems Concludes Innovation Day in Hyderabad, Showcasing Digital Twin Advancements for India’s Infrastructure Transformation

Hyderabad, India — July 18, 2025 — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, successfully concluded its Innovation Day—Hyderabad on July 17, 2025. The full-day event brought together senior leaders from government agencies, engineering firms, and infrastructure consultancies to explore how digital twins and open, integrated digital delivery are transforming the way India designs, builds, and manages infrastructure.

The event focused on Bentley’s industry-leading capabilities in transportation and water infrastructure, showcasing how digital twin technology is enabling real-time decision-making, operational resilience, and long-term sustainability. The diverse agenda reflected Bentley’s commitment to helping infrastructure stakeholders accelerate their digital maturity through automation, AI integration, geospatial intelligence, and collaborative digital workflows.

Over the past year, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have made notable progress in infrastructure development across transportation, urban planning, industrial growth, and energy sectors. Andhra Pradesh has focused on enhancing regional connectivity through new railways, ports, highways, and airport projects, while also advancing metro systems and industrial parks to support economic expansion. In Telangana, infrastructure efforts have centered on road development, and urban modernization. Major upgrades in Hyderabad’s transport network, including metro expansion and new flyovers, have complemented the state’s push for the creation of new industrial zones.

Enabling India’s Infrastructure Vision Through Digital Leadership

Bentley Innovation Day—Hyderabad reinforced the company’s strategic role in India’s digital infrastructure evolution. Through live demonstrations, local case studies, and interactive knowledge-sharing, attendees saw firsthand how Bentley is enabling:

  • Real-time visibility across infrastructure assets
  • Cost-effective operations and predictive maintenance
  • Scalable solutions for government missions and private sector innovation

As India pushes forward under national programs like Gati Shakti, Smart Cities, and Jal Jeevan Mission, Bentley is equipping engineers, planners, and public agencies with the digital tools and insights needed to deliver projects that are sustainable, resilient, and future-ready.

Both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are actively pursuing integrated, multi-sector development to strengthen connectivity, attract investment, and drive long-term regional growth—contributing to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Aligned with this vision, Bentley Systems is committed to supporting resilient infrastructure and enabling inclusive, sustainable development across the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana region.

Event Highlights and Key Sessions

The day began with a welcome address by Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive – South Asia, Bentley Systems, that set the tone for industry transformation by highlighting Bentley’s longstanding partnership with India’s infrastructure ecosystem:

“Innovation Day is not just an event—it’s a platform to bring together leaders shaping the future of infrastructure. As India scales its ambition in digital delivery, Bentley is proud to support this journey through technologies that make infrastructure more intelligent, interconnected, and resilient.”

Mr. Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive – South Asia, Bentley Systems

Abhishek Sinha, Solution Architect at Bentley, delivered the keynote, illustrating how Bentley addresses modern infrastructure challenges from design to operations. He highlighted cutting-edge capabilities including:

  • Subsurface modeling and structural engineering
  • Stormwater and wastewater network management
  • 4D/5D construction visualization
  • Next-generation solutions including AI, 3D Geospatial, Python integration, IoT, and Digital Twin applications

User Success Stories: Digital Twins in Action

In a session led by Amit Shrivastava, Senior Director, Solution Engineering, attendees heard firsthand how Indian organizations are leveraging Bentley’s digital twin technology:

  • NHAI’s live digital twin platform for highway project management
  • Orange City Water’s integration of SCADA and GIS to optimize Nagpur’s water system

Bentley Technology in Action

  • Geospatial Intelligence and Infrastructure Delivery: Bentley team members demonstrated how the company’s geospatially-enabled digital twins—powered by the iTwin Platform—enable smarter, faster decisions across the infrastructure lifecycle.
  • Integrated Workflows for Linear Infrastructure Projects:This session featured Bentley’s Open applications and digital collaboration platforms, with insights from Prithviraj Singh of Arth Design Build. It also included a spotlight on workflow automation from Jacobs’ engineering leads, Pradeep Devarabhotla and Sowmen Pradhan, focused on highways and rail.
  • Empowering Resilient Water Infrastructure: Biswajit Saha of GKW Consult GmbH explored how Bentley’s OpenFlows drives performance in water networks—aligned with India’s Smart Cities Mission and sustainable utility management.
  • Next-Gen Structural and Geotechnical Solutions: This session explored automation across STAAD.Pro, PLAXIS, and Leapfrog. Tadepalli Prasanth of SECMEC Consultants shared unique challenges and digital solutions in the cement industry, further illustrating the breadth of Bentley’s engineering applications.

Reflecting on the event, Thiruvadi concluded, “India’s infrastructure ambitions demand more than physical assets — they require a digital foundation that scales. The power of technology to accelerate project delivery, upskill the workforce, and drive data-driven decision-making is key to unlocking a more self-reliant, sustainable, and future-ready India. Bentley is proud to support this transformation, helping empower engineers and organizations shaping India’s leadership on a global stage.”

About Bentley Systems

Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance.

©2025 Bentley Systems, Incorporated. Bentley, and the Bentley logo are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Synopsys Acquires Ansys

Sachin R Nalawade
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Synopsys Acquires Ansys

SUNNYVALE, CA, USA, Jul 18, 2025 – Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Ansys. The transaction, which was announced on January 16, 2024, combines leaders in silicon design, IP and simulation and analysis to enable customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. Synopsys is now positioned to win in an expanded $31 billion total addressable market (TAM).1

“Today marks a transformational milestone for Synopsys. For decades, Synopsys has been delivering breakthroughs in silicon design and IP that have fueled chip innovation,” said president and CEO of Synopsys, Sassine Ghazi. “The increasing complexity of developing intelligent systems demands design solutions with a deeper integration of electronics and physics, enhanced by AI. With Ansys’ leading system simulation and analysis solutions now part of Synopsys, we can maximize the capabilities of engineering teams broadly, igniting their innovation from silicon to systems.”

Former Ansys president, CEO, and board member Ajei Gopal and former Ansys board member Ravi Vijayaraghavan are joining Synopsys’ board of directors, effective immediately.

“For half a century, Ansys has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries with the predictive power of simulation and analysis,” said Gopal. “Our companies have a common culture, a successful longstanding partnership, and now a united mission to empower innovators to drive human advancement. I look forward to serving this mission as a member of the Synopsys board and expect a swift, successful integration.”

Synopsys remains dedicated to helping engineers innovate, reduce time-to-market and costs, and improve product quality by delivering unprecedented insights into how their products will perform in the real world. And, united with Ansys, Synopsys can now deliver holistic system design solutions for customers in industries spanning semiconductors, high-tech, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and more.

Synopsys expects to deliver the first set of integrated capabilities in the first half of 2026 that fuse multiphysics across the full EDA stack, including for multi-die advanced packaging. The combined roadmap also includes integrated solutions to advance testing and virtualization of complex, intelligent systems for automotive and other industries.

This combination bolsters Synopsys’ strong financial position with projected margin expansion and greater unlevered free cash flow generation, enabling rapid deleveraging over a period of two years. Ansys common stock will no longer be listed for trading on the NASDAQ stock market.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

Hexagon, Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing Launch Telemetry-based Skills Challenge

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Hexagon, Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing Launch Telemetry-based Skills Challenge

COBHAM, UK, Jul 17, 2025 – Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has teamed up with Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing to launch Telemetry Tested: The Hexagon x Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing Future Skills Challenge – an interactive quiz that fuses esports performance with real-world engineering instincts.

Designed to highlight the high-performance mindset that fuels both elite sim racing and advanced manufacturing, the challenge puts participants through a series of rapid-fire, data-driven scenarios where telemetry meets engineering and manufacturing related problem-solving. This isn’t just about setting a fast time – it’s about decoding performance data and solving each challenge with smart thinking and rapid precision.

From esports to engineering: unlocking a new talent pool

Hexagon is using the challenge to highlight the shared skills between sim racers and next-generation manufacturing engineers. In both environments, success hinges on the ability to interpret vast datasets, make fast decisions under pressure, and collaborate across disciplines, whether that’s on the virtual track or in the race to bring sustainable, high-performance products to market. 

“Today’s engineers don’t just need technical knowledge – they need the ability to make fast, confident decisions based on data, collaborate across functions, and embrace new technologies,” said Andreas Werner, Chief Technology Officer, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. “By partnering with Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing, we’re tapping into a generation that already understands speed, precision, simulation and performance, and showing how those same instincts apply in the world of digital engineering and smart manufacturing.”

The quiz scenarios have been developed with input from MENSA, the high-IQ society known for testing problem-solving and logical reasoning skills. Questions range from interpreting race telemetry to logic puzzles and time-critical challenges. The goal? To spotlight the evolving demands of modern engineering – where success is defined by cognitive flexibility, and the ability to understand complex systems and apply digital insight in real time.

Redefining future skills in engineering

From F1 to aerospace, digital twins, AI, and simulation technologies are reshaping how products are designed, built, and optimised. Engineers today must interpret simulations, balance trade-offs, and solve design challenges in real time – all while working across disciplines and geographies.

“Manufacturing is transforming, and we need a new wave of talent ready to meet that challenge,” said Renée Rädler, Executive Vice President Global HR at Hexagon. “It’s no longer about choosing between practical skills and digital know-how – the future belongs to those who can combine both. That’s why this challenge doesn’t just test knowledge, it celebrates the mindset: curious, agile, and comfortable with complexity.”

Bringing talent from virtual to real-world racing

Hexagon and Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing believe the future of performance engineering is built on shared instincts between drivers and engineers, between esports and the factory floor. As simulation and real-world manufacturing become more tightly intertwined, this challenge aims to identify and inspire a new generation of talent capable of excelling in both.

“At Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing, we know that elite performance isn’t just about speed – it’s about precision, strategy and the ability to understand and adapt to data in real time,” explained Joe Soltysik, Head of Esports at Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Technology. “That’s exactly what this skills challenge is all about. It’s exciting to see sim racers and young engineers tested not just on the track, but the way they think as digital athletes. It gives young talent a real taste of what it takes to succeed in both racing and engineering – two worlds that are increasingly connected through technology and precision.”

Telemetry Tested: The Hexagon Future Skills Challenge is open now to aspiring engineers, students, sim racers, manufacturing and engineering professionals and curious competitors worldwide.

To take part or read the competition terms and conditions, go to: https://www.redbullsimracing.com/int-en/the-hexagon-future-skills-challenge.

About Red Bull Sim Racing

Founded in 2018, Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing has established itself as the most successful Formula One Sim Racing team. With a driver line-up comprising of the most talented sim racers in the world, the Team has consistently set an exceptional standard, pushing itself to new boundaries through constantly innovating and evolving on and off the virtual track. Having won two F1 Sim Racing Teams’ Championships in 2019 and 2020, and a first Drivers’ title in 2024, the Bulls celebrated the double in 2025.

Outside of Formula One, the Team competes in the Porsche TAG Heuer Esports Supercup, where driver Sebastian Job won his second Championship in 2024. Working closely with performance partner Team Redline, the Team is hoping to see more success in the coming years. For more information, visit https://www.redbullsimracing.com.

About Hexagon

Hexagon is the global leader in precision technologies at any scale. Our digital twins, robotics and AI solutions are transforming the industries that shape our reality.   

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,800 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at  hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB. 

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