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Coimbatore-based Indofen Leverages Siemens Xcelerator to Drive Efficiency, Sustainability, Scalability

Sachin R Nalawade
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Coimbatore-based Indofen Leverages Siemens Xcelerator to Drive Efficiency, Sustainability, Scalability

MUMBAI, India, Jul 17, 2025 – In a significant step towards digital transformation, Indofen Furnaces LLP, a premium furnace manufacturer specialized in advanced furnace systems for the aluminium recycling and die casting industry, has deployed Siemens’ Industrial Edge solution to modernize operations. This strategic move is enabling Indofen to unlock new levels of efficiency, sustainability, and scalability for their customers – setting a precedent for the aluminum recycling and foundry sector.

In an industry where fuel consumption, process variability, and unplanned downtime can significantly impact profitability and sustainability, Indofen’s adoption of edge computing and real-time analytics has delivered measurable improvements in operational transparency, process control, and decision-making speed. With this integrated solution from Indofen, companies can optimize fuel usage, reduce unplanned downtime, and maintain consistent product quality- all while meeting stringent environmental and regulatory standards.

Ezhil Kumar, Managing Director, Indofen

“Siemens Performance Insight provides our customers a comprehensive view of furnace performance – including production data like metal charging and metal bale out, fuel usage, temperature through real-time data, enabling operational transparency and swift informed decision-making,” said Ezhil Kumar, Managing Director, Indofen.

Suprakash Chaudhuri, Head of Digital Industries, Siemens Limited, India.

“Digitalization is the key to unlocking the full potential of India’s manufacturing sector. This collaboration is a great testimony to how the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio is enabling India’s small and medium enterprises to thrive in a digital-first economy by delivering scalable, intelligent, and future-ready solutions. We are proud that Indofen has chosen our Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to make data-driven decisions, enhance productivity, and scale sustainably.” said Suprakash Chaudhuri, Head of Digital Industries, Siemens Limited, India.

Siemens Performance Insight is part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio—an open digital business platform that accelerates digital transformation across industries. For the aluminum recycling and foundry sector, where energy intensity, process variability, and quality control are constant challenges, such solutions offer a clear path to sustainable and profitable growth.

Key Benefits for the Aluminum Recycling and Foundry Sector:

  • Operational Transparency: Real-time monitoring of furnace parameters such as fuel usage, metal charging, and temperature enables better control and consistency in output.
  • Energy Efficiency: Data-driven insights help reduce fuel consumption and emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Reduced Downtime: Predictive alerts and performance analytics minimize unplanned stoppages, improving throughput and equipment lifespan.
  • Scalability: Modular digital solutions allow them to support and scale operations without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Enhanced traceability and reporting support adherence to environmental and safety standards.

More information about Siemens collaboration with Indofen at:

https://www.siemens.com/in/en/company/topic-areas/digital-enterprise/references/indofen.html.

About Siemens Limited

Siemens Limited is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure and mobility. The Company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, Siemens Limited (continuing operations) generated consolidated revenue of around INR 16,000 crore and employed over 6,200 people. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.co.in.

About Indofen Furnaces LLP 

INDOFEN FURNACES LLP, established in 2013 in Coimbatore, India, is a leading provider of comprehensive furnace solutions for the aluminium recycling, cast house, and die-casting industries. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing custom industrial furnaces and refractory materials, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. With installations across Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Mexico, and South America, INDOFEN is recognized for its technological excellence and outstanding customer service. Further information is available on the Internet at https://www.indofen.com/.

EMUGE-FRANKEN USA Introduces American-Made End Mills for Aerospace Cutting

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EMUGE-FRANKEN USA Introduces American-Made End Mills for Aerospace Cutting

WEST BOYLSTON, MA, USA, Jul 17, 2025 – EMUGE-FRANKEN USA, a leading manufacturer of high-performance end mills, taps, thread mills, drills, and other rotary tools, has announced that the EMUGE TiNox-Cut High Performance End Mills Line is now being manufactured in its West Boylston, MA, U.S.A. facility. These U.S.A.-made end mills, named TiNox-Cut VAR, are application-specific for the machining of tough materials, and are guaranteed to deliver unmatched metal removal rates and tool life.

The “VAR” acronym indicates the end mills are Versatile, American-Made and offer Reliable Performance. “The end mill design offers milling versatility for a range of hard-to-cut aerospace materials from stainless steel and titanium to Inconel and nickel alloys and other challenging applications,” said Craig Gosselin, Milling Products Manager, EMUGE-FRANKEN USA. “We are proud to be making TiNox-Cut VAR end mills in America, ensuring quality, reliability and consistency in every tool, made to stringent EMUGE-FRANKEN German specifications and standards.” 

The TiNox-Cut VAR End Mills Line is offered in four end mill types for semi-roughing and finishing applications:

  • TiNox-Cut VAR-NF end mills are high performance roughing tools for all materials that are difficult to machine, and are very efficient in Inconel and titanium. A fine chip breaker reduces chip size and cutting forces. 
  • TiNox-Cut VAR-N are high performance tools specially designed for the machining of titanium and titanium alloys. They feature five flutes for high feed rates and have a raised land that increases chip clearance. The end mills are also available in standard corner radius types. 
  • TiNox-Cut VAR Base are entry-level universal roughing and finishing tools for the machining of stainless and acid-resistant steels.
  • TiNox-Cut VAR Trochoidal offers a high metal removal rate (even on low-powered machines), reducing the stress and vibration for difficult materials and thin-walled components. Trochoidal milling is the overlapping of a circular path with a linear movement, converting slot milling into contour milling. 

Ideal for high impact applications, TiNox-Cut VAR End Mills are made from premium sub-micron grade solid carbide with a maximized transverse rupture strength. The tools have advanced PVD applied coatings for heat and wear resistance, and an axial internal coolant channel design offers maximum chip evacuation performance and chip cooling ability. TiNox-Cut VAR End Mills provide impressive surface roughness results when compared to traditional end mills. This high-performance end mills line is available in 4 and 5-flute configurations, and the Trochoidal cutters also offer 7-flute designs in metric sizes. The end mills have a maximum 4XD length, and the Trochoidal cutters also have an extra-long 5XD length in its metric sizes. TiNox-Cut VAR End Mills include a total of 188 SKUs and are offered in diameters from 0.125″ to 1″ and also in Trochoidal metric sizes from 6 mm to 20 mm. For exceptional machining rigidity, TiNox-Cut VAR End Mills with Weldon Shanks can be used with EMUGE-FRANKEN FPC Milling Chucks that feature an anti-pullout pin lock system.
For more information about TiNox-Cut VAR End Mills, click here.

About EMUGE-FRANKEN USA

EMUGE-FRANKEN USA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the 1,950 employee German company EMUGE-Werk Richard Glimpel GmbH & Co. KG (Lauf, Germany). EMUGE-FRANKEN USA offers end-user technical support through a network of in-the-field engineers and in-house product specialists, all with extensive tooling and application experience. Over 10,000 types of cutting tools and accessories are stocked in the company’s U.S. and Canadian Headquarters located in West Boylston, MA, U.S.A. The recently expanded 50,000+ sq. ft. facility includes a technology center with a machining and tooling demonstration showroom and classroom, tool manufacturing and coating, reconditioning, warehouse, sales, support, and administrative offices. For more information on EMUGE-FRANKEN USA, call 800-323-3013, at 1800 Century Drive, West Boylston, MA 01583-2121, or visit www.emuge-franken-group.com.

About EMUGE-FRANKEN

For over 100 years, the German company group EMUGE-FRANKEN has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision tools for thread cutting, drilling, gaging, clamping, and milling. With 1,950 employees, EMUGE-FRANKEN offers an innovative product program with 40,000 in-stock items and a multiple of that with customer-specific tools. The product range focuses on applications in the automotive industry, power plants, aerospace industry and medical technology as well as general manufacturing. As a complete system supplier for the machining industry, EMUGE-FRANKEN has branch offices or sales partners in 52 countries. 

LuxCreo Announces Integration with Alliedstar Intraoral Scanners to Enhance Scan-to-Design Workflow

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LuxCreo Announces Integration with Alliedstar Intraoral Scanners to Enhance Scan-to-Design Workflow

CHICAGO, IL, USA, Jul 17, 2025 – LuxCreo, a global leader in personalized medical and dental devices, announced their integration with Alliedstar, a pioneer in the field of intraoral scanners. This integration enables LuxCreo users to seamlessly transfer scans from Alliedstar’s AS Connect software directly into LuxDesign, LuxCreo’s appliance design platform.

As part of this integration, a new “LuxDesign” button has been embedded within the AS Connect interface, allowing dental professionals to send their scans to LuxDesign with a single click—eliminating manual uploads, saving time, and reducing the risk of data errors. This streamlined process enhances the creation of a wide range of personalized medical and dental devices, including retainers, aligners, nightguards, restorative models, and more. 

Louise Lu, Co-Founder and Head of Product at LuxCreo emphasized the importance of the partnership saying, “By connecting Alliedstar’s precision scanning with our LuxDesign platform, we are giving dental professionals a seamless scan-to-design workflow to make same-day dentistry an accessible reality.”

This partnership marks a significant step in unifying digital dental workflows, empowering clinics and labs with a faster, more reliable, and more user-friendly solution for delivering patient care.

By connecting Alliedstar’s precision intraoral scanning technology with LuxCreo’s streamlined 3D printing and design tools, the integration supports same-day dentistry and scalable in-office production, ensuring every practice starts with an essential foundation to each appliance: An accurate scan. 

About LuxCreo

LuxCreo is the leading platform for personalized medical and dental devices, dedicated to empowering doctors to transform patient care through innovation, speed, and customer success. We empower doctors to design, create, and deliver same-day treatments that enhance smiles, health, and well-being for a wider number of patients.

Our unique ecosystem supports dental and medical professionals with onsite, scalable solutions and flexible production with laboratory design and production services. LuxCreo helps doctors grow their practices and improve patient care by delivering more customized and effective treatments with convenience and precision. For more information, visit LuxCreo.com.

About Alliedstar

Founded in 2019, Alliedstar focuses on digital dentistry and imaging solutions. As a trusted partner for dental professionals, Alliedstar strives to deliver intuitive and reliable digital solutions by advancing technology around clinical demands. We empower dental enthusiasts to level up patient care and achieve excellence in their everyday practice. 

At Alliedstar, our mission is to enrich lives with innovative and easy-to-use digital solutions for dental professionals. Learn more at https://www.allied-star.com.

PTC Launches Aerospace & Defense Startup Program

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PTC Launches Aerospace & Defense Startup Program

DETROIT, MI, USA, Jul 16, 2025 – PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced at the Reindustrialize Summit 2025 a new Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Startup Program to empower early and growth-stage startups with leading product development tools to help them bring new products and innovations to market faster. To eligible startups, the program offers free access to PTC’s software, including its Creo+ software-as-a-service (SaaS) computer-aided design (CAD) solution, Onshape cloud-native computer-aided design (CAD) and product data management (PDM) platform, Codebeamer+™ application lifecycle management (ALM) solution, as well as a startup package for its Arena product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) solution.

As aerospace and defense modernization accelerates across all five domains – sea, air, land, space, and cyber – new technologies emerge, and global threats evolve. The industry is under pressure to move faster, integrate complex systems more effectively, and deliver mission-critical solutions with greater agility. PTC’s A&D Startup Program addresses these priorities head-on, helping fuel faster and more innovative product development for startups.

Startups can access Creo+, known for its advanced modeling capabilities and support for complex assemblies, as well as Onshape, a cloud-native CAD platform with built-in PDM and real-time collaboration, ideal for agile teams with minimal IT overhead. Access to Onshape includes Onshape Government, designed specifically to help meet compliance needs, like ITAR and EAR, for U.S. federal and state agencies, defense contractors, and organizations working on regulated projects. Participants can also leverage Codebeamer+, known for its support for agile development with full requirements and test management, and end-to-end traceability, as well as Arena, a cloud-native PLM and QMS platform, ideal for enabling compliance and accelerating product development at scale.

Eligible startups can participate in the program for multiple years to help support growth toward key funding and revenue milestones. In addition to the free software, they will gain access to PTC’s ecosystem of venture capitalists, incubators, technology partners, and fellow innovators, plus opportunities for mentorship, exposure, and industry engagement.

“Aerospace and defense startups are tackling some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, and they need tools that help them get ahead,” said David Katzman, General Manager of Arena and Onshape, PTC. “Through this program, we’re equipping them with PTC’s industry-leading solutions and support from day one so they can move fast, meet compliance demands, and stay focused on building what’s next.”

“Developing our own solutions demands precision and dependable tools at every stage,” said Mariarosa Argentiero, Chief Commercial Officer of ARCA Dynamics. “Creo helps us improve our production chain and accelerate the delivery of our products. It’s especially powerful for startups because it delivers the advanced capabilities needed for production without requiring additional improvements or add-ons.”

“Designing next-generation spacecraft requires tools that are as agile and forward-looking as the missions we’re building,” said Ben Schleuniger, CEO and Co-Founder of Orbital Operations. “We adopted Onshape through PTC’s A&D Startup Program, giving us a fast, secure foundation to collaborate and iterate from day one. As our needs expanded, the Onshape Government offering enabled us to meet compliance requirements without slowing down. We’ve truly appreciated PTC’s support and collaboration every step of the way.”

To learn more about the program, eligibility criteria, and to apply, visit PTC Solutions for Aerospace and Defense Startups.

About PTC

PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products 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.

SCANTECH Launches KSCAN-E All-in-One 3D Scanner 

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SCANTECH Launches KSCAN-E All-in-One 3D Scanner 

HANGZHOU, China, Jul 16, 2025 — SCANTECH (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., a leading provider of cutting-edge 3D measurement solutions, proudly unveils its latest innovation: KSCAN-E, the flagship all-in-one 3D scanner designed to set a new benchmark in wireless, intelligent, and high-precision scanning for industrial applications.

The KSCAN-E combines ultimate portability with top-tier performance, bringing together quad-cross laser technology, a high-speed 180-fps frame rate, and a built-in computing module to deliver a fully wireless 3D scanning experience. With 6 powerful scanning modes, this all-in-one solution enables users to perform ultra-fast scanning, large-area measurement, fine detail capture, deep-hole inspection, and photogrammetry-based large-scale analysis—all with unmatched accuracy and efficiency.

Exceptional Accuracy

The KSCAN-E excells in high-precision 3D scanning, delivering non-destructive inspection capabilities across a wide range of industrial applications. It offers an impressive accuracy of 0.020 mm, and achieves superior volumetric accuracy when paired with reference tools—0.015 mm + 0.015 mm/m using an 800-mm scale bar and 0.015 mm + 0.012 mm/m with the L15 photogrammetry system. This level of precision ensures consistent, reliable results for demanding measurement tasks.

Efficient Measurement

Engineered for speed and productivity, the KSCAN-E features innovative quad-cross laser technology that dramatically accelerates point cloud generation. With 4×27 blue laser lines, a rapid 180-fps frame rate, and a measurement rate of 8.29 million measurements/s, it enables users to complete scans faster without sacrificing accuracy—perfect for fast-paced industrial workflows.

Excellent Detail Capture

Designed to capture even the most intricate features, the KSCAN-E comes equipped with 17 parallel blue laser lines and high-performance industrial cameras that deliver a resolution of up to 0.010 mm. Combined with DefinSight real-time meshing, the system ensures detailed and clear capture of fine features such as narrow gaps, sharp edges, and small slots with exceptional clarity.

Scan Anything, Anytime

Whether you’re scanning small components or large-scale structures, the KSCAN-E offers robust versatility and reliable performance. Its 4×27 quad-cross blue laser lines enable rapid, comprehensive data acquisition, making it ideal for on-site tasks or complex industrial environments where flexibility and precision are essential.

  • Large Parts

To ensure precision in large-scale applications, the KSCAN-E integrates an adaptive photogrammetry system that eliminates cumulative errors and maintains high volumetric accuracy—even in complex environments. It also supports target optimization through scale bars, and features infrared large-area scanning with 38 laser lines, a maximum working distance of 1.5 meters, and a scan area of up to 1440 × 1000 mm, significantly reducing the need for reference markers.

  • Fine Details

When it comes to capturing small, intricate features, the KSCAN-E excels with its hyper-fine scanning mode. Leveraging precise blue lasers, it delivers high-resolution scans of complex geometries like gear teeth, injection molds, and engraved surfaces—ideal for industries that demand the highest level of detail.

  • Hole & Edge Inspection

KSCAN-E streamlines the inspection of holes and edges with high-precision grayscale recognition, making it easy to measure features such as holes, slots, and contours. It supports both laser-based and grayscale measurements, ensuring reliable results for stamping parts, irregular edges, and other complex components.

  • Complex Grooves

For hard-to-reach or deep features, the KSCAN-E offers a deep-hole scanning mode equipped with a single laser line. This function allows users to capture detailed 3D data from challenging areas such as engine cylinders, internal grooves, or confined cast part geometries—without requiring disassembly or manual measurement.

Fully Wireless

Built for true mobility, the KSCAN-E delivers a completely wireless scanning experience. With a built-in computing module, dual-cycle battery system, and dual WNIC design for fast, stable data transmission, users can perform 3D scanning in any environment—no cables, no computers, no compromise. Its lightweight, ergonomic design supports one-handed operation, making it perfect for use in tight spaces, fieldwork, and production lines alike.

Get the Most of 3D Scanning

DefinSight powers the KSCAN-E 3D scanner with its all-in-one metrology platform, enabling advanced 3D scanning and inspection. Its intuitive interface, high compatibility, and efficient data processing work seamlessly with the scanner, delivering faster, more precise, and highly detailed 3D data capture and analysis.

About SCANTECH

SCANTECH (HANGZHOU) CO., LTD. is a global provider of comprehensive 3D solutions. We specialize in R&D, production, and sales of 3D scanners and 3D systems and boast a long history of developing hardware and software. We offer two main product categories: industrial high-precision 3D scanners and professional, cost-effective 3D scanners, including portable 3D scanners, tracking 3D scanners, industrial automated 3D systems, and professional color 3D scanners. For more information, visit https://www.3d-scantech.com.

Lantek Enters Japanese Market with Debuts at MF-TOKYO 2025 Metal Forming Machinery Expo

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Lantek Enters Japanese Market with Debuts at MF-TOKYO 2025 Metal Forming Machinery Expo

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain, Jul 16, 2025 – Lantek, a global leader in sheet metal software, will make its debut at MF-TOKYO 2025, Japan’s leading exhibition for metal forming and fabrication technologies. From July 16 to 19, at Booth 5-40, Lantek will present its advanced CAD/CAM solutions, marking the company’s first appearance in the Japanese market.

Already trusted by over 36,000 manufacturers worldwide, Lantek software brings proven efficiency, precision, and integration capabilities to laser, plasma, oxy-fuel, and waterjet cutting processes. The focus at MF-TOKYO will be on Lantek’s powerful CAD/CAM technology for sheet metal cutting.

“This first step in Japan is focused and intentional,” said André Mahl, Country Manager at Lantek Japan. “We’re here to introduce what we do best: advanced CAD/CAM for sheet metal cutting. It’s the foundation of our technology and the core value we offer to manufacturers looking to modernize operations.”

Lantek’s CAD/CAM system is known for its ability to adapt to any cutting machine, with compatibility across more than 4,500 models. Built for precision and productivity, it enables seamless import of 2D and 3D designs, advanced nesting optimization, and real-time communication with shop floor equipment.

Visitors to MF-TOKYO will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how Lantek’s software helps reduce material waste, shorten production time, and integrate seamlessly into existing workflows.

The company’s participation in MF-TOKYO represents a strategic move to bring its expertise to one of Asia’s most technologically advanced manufacturing markets.

About Lantek

Lantek is a multinational which is leading the digital transformation of companies in the sheet metal and metal industry. With its patented manufacturing intelligence software, it enables factories to be connected, turning them into Smart Factories. It rounds off its range of services with CAD, CAM, MES, and ERP solutions for companies that manufacture metal parts from sheet metal, tubes, and profiles using any cutting technology (laser, plasma, oxycut, waterjet, shearing and punching).

Founded in 1986 in the Basque Country (Spain), one of the main European hubs of machine tool development, Lantek enables the integration of sheet metal and metal processing technologies using the most advanced manufacturing management software. The company is currently the outstanding leader in its sector thanks to its capacity for innovation and commitment to internationalisation. With more than 25,700 clients in over 100 countries and 20 offices in 14 countries, it has an extensive network of distributors with an international presence. In 2020, its international business contributed to 88% of its revenue.

For more information, visit www.lantek.com.

Hexagon MI Publishes 2025 America’s State of Manufacturing Report

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Hexagon MI Publishes 2025 America’s State of Manufacturing Report

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI, USA, Jul 16, 2025 – While 31% of manufacturers plan to boost reshoring due to tariffs, 28% believe talent shortages could slow or significantly delay those efforts, and only 8% believe they are doing enough to reskill the workforce.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division in the Americas (“Hexagon”) today announced new data that reveals a concerning reality: outdated perceptions of manufacturing, uncertainty, workforce shortages and technology gaps are threatening long-term growth, even as the manufacturing industry continues to modernize.

The 2025 America’s State of Manufacturing Report, commissioned by Hexagon and conducted by Dynata, surveyed professionals of all levels across the U.S. manufacturing workforce. The research found that 60% believe their companies are doing enough to improve the manufacturing industry’s image with new talent, even with predicted shortages. Half are very confident the U.S. workforce can meet the demands of the next five years, yet 28% believe workforce challenges will slow or significantly limit reshoring efforts. Further, they are running up against a critical barrier: 72% say outdated technology is preventing them from attracting and retaining workers.

“Manufacturers are making bold moves to modernize, but our data shows they must move faster on tech adoption and workforce development, to meet a moment defined by economic uncertainty, labor shortages, and reshoring,” said Paul Rogers, President, Americas and Asia Pacific, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. “Outdated technology isn’t just an operational hurdle; it reinforces the perception that manufacturing isn’t a forward-looking, modern career choice. Tools like AI and digital twins can help democratize manufacturing and give more workers a new perspective, but lasting change requires more than innovation. It demands reskilling, breaking old stigmas, and rebranding the industry as one built for America’s future.”

Key findings from the research include

Almost Two-Thirds of Manufacturers Say They’ve Solved Their Image Problem—But Shortages Remain

Even with manufacturers saying they’re doing enough to make the industry more appealing to new talent (60%), there is a disconnect between leadership and other workers: while 86% of executives believe perception is improving, only 59% of entry-level employees agree.

Beyond outdated or limited use of technology hurting their ability to attract and retain talent, other stigmas remain, including limited career growth (49%), outdated or unsafe work environments (44%), repetitive low-skill work (44%), and a male-dominated culture (42%).

Uncertainty Remains a Concern

At the same time, uncertainty is top of mind—56% cite tariffs as their biggest business pressure, even ahead of inflation and supply chain disruptions. Despite this, 31% plan to increase reshoring investments in response to shifting trade policy.

Reshoring Is Rising—But the Talent Pipeline Isn’t Ready

Nearly half (49%) of manufacturers say it would take between a year and more than three years to fully staff reshoring operations. A lack of interest from new talent (39%) and insufficient skilled local labor (24%) remain key barriers. Among response efforts, companies are expanding upskilling and reskilling (51%) and tapping into underrepresented labor pools (33%).

The Skills Gap Is a Growing Risk

Only 8% say their companies are doing enough to support reskilling. Manufacturers cite problem solving (63%), digital literacy (50%), and legacy equipment skills (36%) as key gaps from new job applicants. Millennials (52%) are most actively pursuing upskilling, with Gen Z showing less interest (26%) than any generation outside of Baby Boomers (2%).

Technology is Essential—But Not Widely Adopted

96% of companies believe technology will change their operations to some degree in the next five years. When asked where, factory floors (30%), quality assurance (24%), workforce training (18%), and supply chains (17%) were the top highlighted areas.

When selecting new technologies like AI, digital twins, and robotic automation, it’s not just about cost savings. Manufacturers prioritize time savings first (65%), with easy integration with current systems at the same level of importance as cost savings (49%).

AI Is Reshaping Jobs—Not Replacing Them

Nearly all manufacturers (92%) have already begun investing in AI. Contrary to popular belief, nearly two-thirds (65%) say AI will help them either maintain (43%) or grow (22%) their workforce. Just 18% believe it will lead to headcount reductions.

Hexagon empowers manufacturers to overcome operational challenges by integrating advanced technologies, such as digital twins, AI, and robotic automation into its technology and customers’ manufacturing workflows. Its solutions facilitate real-time data capture and analysis, enabling proactive decision-making that enhances employee productivity, reduces costs, and improves product quality. 

By offering intuitive tools and platforms, Hexagon supports workforce upskilling and fosters collaboration across the entire manufacturing process, including product development, process engineering, and quality assurance teams, ensuring a seamless transition into smart manufacturing practices.

To read the full 2025 America’s State of Manufacturing Report eBook with additional data, please click here. 

*Dynata survey of 500 U.S. employees in the manufacturing industry conducted in May 2025.

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. 

ESTECO Launches New MBSE Plugin to Bridge Requirements and MDO Workflows

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ESTECO Launches New MBSE Plugin to Bridge Requirements and MDO Workflows

The new tool allows users to connect Dassault Systèmes’ Cameo Systems Modeler with the VOLTA digital engineering platform

Trieste, Italy 16/07/2025 – ESTECO announces the release of a new MBSE plugin that connects Dassault Systèmes’ Cameo Systems Modeler with the VOLTA digital engineering platform for simulation process and data management (SPDM) and multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO). This integration represents a significant advancement for model-based systems engineering (MBSE) teams, allowing them to link system architecture models seamlessly with simulation process automation and integration workflows for MDO studies, and realize the digital thread between MBSE and simulation through an SPDM framework.

Responding to increased customer demand in the aerospace and defense sectors, the MBSE plugin to VOLTA enables organizations to enhance traceability between requirements, analysis parameters, and simulation results, all within the SysML environment.

“With this plugin, we’re enabling a more connected and automated MBSE workflow,” said Roel Van De Velde, Vice President of Aerospace & Defense at ESTECO. “Our customers needed a solution that bridges the gap between system modeling and engineering simulation analysis, and this delivers exactly that.”

Key features include:

  • Direct integration with VOLTA repositories for retrieving, mapping, and linking analysis projects and parameters.
  • Bi-directional traceability between Cameo system models and VOLTA-managed simulation results.
  • Support for API-based authentication and project metadata search within the plugin interface.

The plugin improves verification and validation activities earlier in the system development process, helping teams minimize rework, shorten design cycles, and meet industry regulations.

This launch reinforces ESTECO’s commitment to supporting open, flexible toolchains for digital engineering and advancing the state of MBSE across industries.

Interested parties can explore a detailed overview and demonstration of the new plugin’s capabilities by viewing the dedicated on-demand webinar on ESTECO’s website.

[https://engineering.esteco.com/resources/webinar/volta-mbse-plugin-cameo-requirements-validation/]

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About ESTECO

ESTECO is an independent software company, specialized in numerical optimization and simulation process and data management. With more than 25 years of experience, ESTECO supports over 300 international organizations in their digital engineering experience, accelerating the decision-making process and reducing development time. Ford Motor Company, Embraer, Honda, and Toyota are just a few of the major companies relying on ESTECO Technology. For more info engineering.esteco.com.

MGM University Opens Marathwada’s First Center of Excellence in 3D Concrete Printing Innovation

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MGM University Opens Marathwada’s First Center of Excellence in 3D Concrete Printing Innovation

A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Building Technology and Career Opportunities for Architecture and Civil Students

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, July 16, 2025: MGM University made a daring initiative to redefine construction education by launching Marathwada’s first Center for 3D Concrete Printing Innovation in its campus at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The launch happened on the occasion of the 81st birthday of Shri Ankushrao Kadam, Hon’ble Chancellor of MGM University and Secretary of Mahatma Gandhi Mission.

This cutting-edge building, built under the Innovation, Incubation and Research Centre (IIRC), heralds the official foray of MGM University into the dedicated endeavor of 3D Concrete Printing—a revolutionary new development in construction technology. As opposed to overall 3D printing, 3D concrete printing utilizes robotic arms and automated systems to construct large-scale concrete structures layer by layer, holding enormous potential in sustainable, quick, and economic construction.

The launch ceremony was attended by Dr. P.M. Jadhav, Vice Chairman, MGM, Shri Ankushrao Kadam, Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Vilas Sapkal, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Ashish Gadekar, Registrar, and senior faculty, researchers, and dignitaries.

Addressing the event, Dr. Vilas Sapkal, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, MGM University, stated, “With this launch, we intend to inculcate a new breed of engineers and architects who are poised to drive innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurial values. The center will be a confluence of research, industry-academia interaction, and skill building in the rapidly changing domain of digital construction.”

Scientist Dr. Ramandeep Singh, who was present at the event, further said, “3D concrete printing is not only a trend but also a revolutionizing force in sustainable infrastructure construction. MGM University’s vision in setting up this center is a benchmark for academic institutions to foster actual innovation and create industry-ready talent.

The center is intended to expose students to cutting-edge technologies such as digital fabrication, robotic construction systems, and automated concrete layering. It will also be a launchpad for collaborative research activities, industry collaboration, and startup incubation in the field of construction-tech.

Through this niche area of focus, MGM University is creating new-generation career opportunities for students of civil and architecture engineering to emerge as innovators, technical experts, and entrepreneurs in a field that is rapidly evolving.

The center is the first dedicated effort towards 3D concrete printing in the Marathwada region, further reinforcing MGM University’s leadership in embedding futuristic technology into education.

About MGM University:
MGM University, located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, is a premier self-financed private university established by the Mahatma Gandhi Mission Trust under the MGM University Act, Government of Maharashtra. Inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, the university is committed to providing holistic, value-based, and multidisciplinary education. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across seven major faculties: Engineering and Technology, Management and Commerce, Performing Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Design, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Basic and Applied Sciences. With a strong focus on innovation, research, and the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, MGM University aims to nurture socially responsible and globally competent individuals.

Tecplot Localizes Operations with New Direct Sales, Support Team in Japan

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Tecplot Localizes Operations with New Direct Sales, Support Team in Japan

BELLEVUE, WA, USA, Jul 16, 2025 – Tecplot Inc., a leading provider of CAE & CFD visualization and analysis tools, announced an expansion of its global operations with the creation of a direct support and sales office in Japan. As a part of this strategic shift, Tecplot will transition from its longstanding distributor relationships with Hulinks Inc. and VINAS Co., Ltd. to directly manage customer support and sales across all Tecplot products in Japan. The company is working closely with both distributors to ensure a smooth customer transition and expresses deep gratitude for their many years of successful partnership.

Tecplot will begin direct support and sales of Tecplot 360 & Tecplot Focus in Japan on July 1, 2025, followed by FieldView on October 1, 2025. A direct team will not only strengthen Tecplot’s understanding of the Japanese CFD market and the users’ needs, but it will also allow them to respond to customer requests first-hand and provide improved product bundling options for customers with diverse needs.

Tecplot’s local team will provide Japanese language technical support to users and will improve communication between users in Japan and the software development team in Bellevue, WA. The improved communication will ensure the needs of the Japanese users are incorporated into future feature releases and bug fixes. Tecplot’s Director of Sales, Japan is scheduled to start on July 16, 2025 and will begin visiting customers to explain and assist with the transition by the end of July. Tecplot’s Japanese technical support staff will start during the Summer of 2025 and will be ready to provide full-spectrum product support. Senior Tecplot staff from North America and Europe will also support the transition with regular visits to customers in Japan during the Summer and Fall.

Japanese-language webpages are now offered on Tecplot’s live website at https://tecplot.com/ja/ , with additional content coming soon. Customers can contact Tecplot directly at sales-jp@tecplot.com with questions about the transition. Support or sales inquiries regarding FieldView should be directed to VINAS until October 1st, 2025. All Tecplot 360 and Focus support inquiries may be directed to support-jp@tecplot.com.

About Tecplot, Inc.

Tecplot, an operating company of Toronto-based Constellation Software, Inc. (CSI), is the leading independent developer of visualization and analysis software for engineers and scientists. CSI is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:CSU). CSI acquires, manages, and builds software businesses that provide mission-critical solutions in specific vertical markets.

Tecplot visualization and analysis software, including both FieldView and Tecplot 360, allows customers to quickly analyze and understand information hidden in complex data and communicate their results to others via professional images and animations. The company’s products are used by more than 60,000 technical professionals around the world.

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