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Autodesk, BioDapt Collaborate to Advance Next-Gen Prosthetics

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, Feb 24, 2026 – Following his final competition in Cortina next month, three-time U.S. Paralympic medalist, designer and maker, and CEO & founder of BioDapt, Mike Schultz, is retiring from competitive para snowboarding. Today, Autodesk is announcing a partnership with BioDapt to advance the next generation of high-performance prosthetics for para athletes preparing to compete in Los Angeles in 2028 and beyond.

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Mike Schultz designing in Autodesk Fusion

The partnership will build on months of technical collaboration between Autodesk and Schultz in Fusion — Autodesk’s AI-powered industry cloud for manufacturing — to redesign and refine key components of his competitive prosthetic systems. Now, as Schultz transitions fully into his role as founder and CEO of BioDapt, the collaboration will help BioDapt scale toward broader innovation across winter and summer para sports.

The implications extend well beyond elite competition. According to the World Health Organization, more than 2.5 billion people worldwide require one or more assistive products, yet access can be as low as 3% in some countries. While BioDapt’s focus begins in high-performance sport, the underlying challenge is fundamentally a design and manufacturing one: how to build complex, high-performing products that are durable, repeatable, and scalable for more people.

The same advances in design efficiency, manufacturability, and data continuity that support para athletes on a start line are the same capabilities Autodesk helps manufacturers apply across industries — from medical devices to advanced equipment powering industrial machinery, building product fabrication, and next-generation consumer products — to improve reliability, reduce cost, and expand access at scale.

From athlete to full-time maker

Schultz’s career has always balanced two identities: super athlete and maker. After losing his leg in a 2008 snowmobile accident, he designed and built his own prosthetic leg capable of withstanding competitive snowboarding. In 2010, he founded BioDapt, which today supports approximately 90% of lower-limb athletes globally competing in Para Snowboard World Cup events and at other international competitions — with about 25 athletes expected to compete in Cortina wearing equipment Schultz developed.

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Mike Schultz at the Autodesk Boston Tech Center

As technology advances, the opportunity to further optimize prosthetic equipment for elite competition continues to expand. That evolution raises the bar — requiring repeatable builds, durability, repairability, and consistent performance across travel, training, and changing conditions.

Advancing prosthetic design with Autodesk Fusion

Ahead of his final competition, Schultz worked with Autodesk Research and Autodesk’s Fusion teams to consolidate years of prosthetic development and legacy CAD models into Autodesk Fusion, establishing a centralized Fusion Hub: a cloud-connected source of truth for BioDapt’s designs.

The team prioritized improvements to Schultz’s ankle frame and binding brace, optimizing for performance and durability in cold conditions by increasing stiffness without extending 3D print time, and adding hole patterns so one part fits multiple BioDapt leg models — reducing the need to run separate versions.

Using Fusion’s integrated design, simulation, and design-for-manufacture workflows, Schultz was able to iterate quickly while traveling between training sessions and competition. The redesign resulted in improved durability during training, with no component failures since the updates — a critical advancement for parts that absorb repeated impact.

Through this winter’s competition season, Schultz competed with increased confidence in the reliability and structural integrity of his prosthetic leg — a meaningful outcome in a sport where equipment performance directly influences safety and results.

Looking ahead

With his focus now fully on innovation in para sports, Schultz and Autodesk have their eye on helping para athletes train to compete in Los Angeles in 2028 and beyond.

Future areas of exploration could include:

  • Advanced ankle-frame concepts using metal 3D printing
  • Integration of motion capture and embedded sensor data to better analyze force transfer and fatigue
  • Using AI-powered tools in Autodesk Fusion to suggest and evaluate design improvements automatically — helping Mike adapt his prosthetics as training demands change.

“I’ve always had two sides to my career — competing and building,” said Mike Schultz. “For years, I’ve pushed myself to be the best athlete I could be, while spending countless hours refining the gear that makes that performance possible. As I step away from competition, I’m excited to take everything I’ve learned and apply it to helping the next generation of athletes go even further. Working with Autodesk has already helped us better understand how forces transfer, where materials fatigue, and how small design changes can make a measurable difference — not just for one athlete, but for many. And we’re just getting started.”

“Mike has the rigorous mindset of an elite athlete and an engineer,” said Jeff Kinder, EVP of Design and Manufacturing at Autodesk. “With Autodesk Fusion, we’ve brought together design and make in a single, cloud-based platform — connecting teams, data, and workflows while leveraging AI to accelerate development from concept through production. This integrated approach creates a repeatable model for high-performance prosthetic innovation for any athlete.”

Follow the journey

Schultz’s transition from competitor to full-time innovator is documented in Built to Move, a three-part docuseries co-produced with TFA Group and launching March 6, 2026, on Autodesk.com.

About Autodesk

The world’s designers, engineers, builders, and creators trust Autodesk to help them design and make anything. From the buildings we live and work in, to the cars we drive and the bridges we drive over. From the products we use and rely on, to the movies and games that inspire us. Autodesk’s Design and Make Platform unlocks the power of data to accelerate insights and automate processes, empowering our customers with the technology to create the world around us and deliver better outcomes for their business and the planet. For more information, visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk. #MakeAnything

About Mike Schultz and BioDapt

In 2008, Mike suffered a life-changing knee injury during a snowmobile competition resulting in the amputation of his left leg above the knee. Seven months later, Schultz was competing again and realized that the regular prosthetics couldn’t handle the competitive, rigorous sports his body at one time could handle. Mike not only engineered a durable and versatile mechanical knee that utilizes a patented linkage system and a FOX mountain bike shock, he realized the need for advancements in high-impact adaptive sports prosthetics that others could use. Creating high-impact adaptive sports prosthetics became BioDapt, Inc. — the company Schultz founded in 2010 to help wounded soldiers, action sports athletes, and amputees wanting to return to an active lifestyle.

In 2018, Schultz was named to the U.S. Paralympic team. He competed in Snowboard Boardercross and Banked Slalom, where he finished the season as the overall champion in both disciplines and won the gold and silver medals in Pyeongchang, Korea. That year, his teammates voted Mike to carry the U.S. flag during the opening ceremony. In July 2018, Schultz won the ESPY Award for Best Male with a Disability. Though he considered stepping away from elite competition, he returned to the global stage in 2022 — the same year his book “Driven to Ride” was published — and came home with another silver medal. At the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing, Mike provided 26 athletes from 11 countries BioDapt equipment. For the 2025 Snowboard World Cup and Paralympic circuit, 90% of lower limb amputees globally use BioDapt. 

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ASCON Releases KOMPAS-3D v24

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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Feb 24, 2026 – ASCON presents KOMPAS-3D v24, a new release of its 3D computer-aided design system. The new CAD release meets the demands of high-tech industries for modeling complex geometries in aerospace, engine manufacturing, transport, power engineering, and shipbuilding. Nearly every wireframe, surface, solid, and direct modeling tool has been enhanced.

The system now handles imported geometry more effectively, ensuring better backward compatibility for using legacy models in KOMPAS-3D projects.

KOMPAS-3D introduces new reverse engineering capabilities that are in high demand. Release v21 offered tools for handling scanned (polygonal mesh) geometry. Release v24 can combine a polygonal object with a body or surface, and create analytical surfaces from polygonal meshes.

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Combining a polygonal object with a body (Combine command)

KOMPAS-3D v24 is accompanied by updated and new mechanical engineering and instrumentation applications.

KOMPAS-3D v24 is available for Windows 10 and 11. A Linux native version will be available in 2026.

Basic 3D Modeling Tools

KOMPAS-3D D 24 offers powerful tools for creating complex curves and surfaces. These include operations with curve fragments, projection of curves and points onto extruded and ruled surfaces, simultaneous extension of multiple surfaces, and creating fillets with the “rolling ball” method, among other features.

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Creating fillets with the “rolling ball” method

In so-called “flexible products”, users can now change the shape of assembly components without modifying the source files. The new “Check values” command detects if variables are out of the acceptable range.

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Checking if the variable is outside of the acceptable range

The direct modeling tools can be used to modify history-free geometry imported from other systems, and to build manufacturing models.

Many new features are intended for general mechanical engineering users. Some of them are:

  • The “Tubular element” command offers a new way to build a body (or cutout) along a path with a circular cross-section
  • Mid-surface generation (for CAE applications, among other things)
  • New model diagnostics tools identify, for example, small faces, non-parallel edges, and other geometry flaws.
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Mid-surface generation

Extended functionality is paired with a more user-friendly interface. We have implemented several user-suggested features, including deleting list items and table entries in the Parameters panel with the <Delete> key, parametric arrays in drawings and sketches, copying and pasting assembly components using <CTRL+C> and <CTRL+V>, and automatic hyphenation in BOM cells according to specified rules.

Mechanical Engineering Applications

The design concept in 3D Shafts and Mechanical Gears application has been changed: now, mechanical gears are designed in the context of a 3D assembly.

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Shaft shoulders and grooves can now have arbitrary profile shapes. Another user-suggested feature is realistic chain and belt drive models.

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The Equipment: Pipelines 3D application now has a new way of pipeline construction: point-to-point. A pipe can be routed over the edges and diagonals of a parallelepiped.

The POLYNOM:PDM access window now has a Favorites panel with commonly used components from the Equipment: Pipelines 3D and Equipment: Steel Structures 3D applications.

The APM FEM structural analysis application now has a new Named Groups tab with various geometric objects to accelerate analysis through assigning different boundary conditions to a group of identical objects.

The KompasFlow CFD and heat transfer analysis application now provides humidity analysis and a new method for visualizing pressure, velocity, and temperature distribution fields.

To learn more about what’s new in KOMPAS-3D v24, please refer to the interactive Help system.

Perpetual, annual, and quarterly licenses are available for purchase.

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About ASCON

Founded in 1989 as a private company, ASCON, becoming one of the first CAD/AEC/PLM developers and integrators in Russian and CIS member countries. Its software solutions address key engineering design issues, such a accurate 3D modeling, preparation and release of drawings and design documentation, business process development, and engineering data management.

Today, ASCON is a dynamic company employing 800 highly qualified specialists. The company operates 60 offices and dealer centers in major industrial regions worldwide. Each branch office provides a full range of services in software implementation, IT consulting, personnel training, software integration and support.

The number of KOMPAS installations exceeds 80 000 seats in automotive, heavy machinery, aerospace and defense, agriculture, oil production and power generation, manufacturing and construction, electronics and engineering industries. For more information, visit https://ascon.net.

Rand Simulation Named as Ansys Apex Channel Partner

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BALTIMORE, MD, USA, Feb 24, 2026 – Rand Simulation, a leading provider of engineering simulation solutions and services, has achieved Ansys Apex Channel Partner status, the highest designation within the Ansys Channel Partner Program, now part of Synopsys. This recognition reflects Rand SIM’s advanced technical expertise, proven customer success, and a sustained commitment to helping organizations achieve measurable business outcomes through simulation. 

“For our customers, this milestone reflects the value created through our continued investment in our people, processes, technical expertise, and customer enablement,” said Jason Pfeiffer, vice president, Rand Simulation. “We have built a team of engineering and sales professionals who have earned the requisite Ansys simulation certifications, enabling us to deliver deep insight and practical recommendations that help customers apply the right solutions to their most complex design challenges. Having worked with customers on thousands of fluid flow, heat transfer, structural integrity, electromagnetic and optical simulations, our Apex designation underscores our commitment to the customer experience and resulting impact of driving more innovation with greater outcomes and lower costs.” 

Rand Simulation supports customers across highly regulated and engineering-intensive industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, energy, electronics, and high-tech sectors where performance, safety, and reliability are integral to a successful design. Operating as an extension of its customers’ engineering teams, Rand SIM helps align simulation technology with business objectives and validate success through measurable results. 

“Earning Apex status is a significant achievement, and doing so in such a short timeframe is truly impressive,” said Ravi Kumar, vice president, global channel sales at Synopsys. “The Rand Simulation team has demonstrated a strong commitment to earning customer trust by deeply understanding business challenges, applying Synopsys’ simulation expertise to recommend the most effective path forward and remaining engaged for proper implementation and deployment.” 

Globally, only six partners have earned Apex status and Rand Simulation is just the second Ansys Apex Partner to operate in the United States and Canada. 

To learn more, call 888-483-0674 or email simulation@rand.com. For insightful content, visit the Rand Simulation website or subscribe to the Rand Simulation Insider Newsletter to receive monthly engineering simulation insights. 

About Rand Simulation

Rand Simulation is focused on helping organizations bring their product vision to reality through incorporating engineering simulation technology into the product development process. Rand Simulation helps product development organizations looking to compress the design process, maximize innovation, strengthen competitive differentiation, and grow bottom-line profitability. Serving as both a North American reseller of Synopsys’ line of Ansys simulation and analysis software, and a trusted design consultant, Rand Simulation offers insights gained from over 4,000 design projects using engineering analysis software to balance design performance with size, cost, DFM and aesthetics. For more informration, visit https://www.rand.com.

Trimble ProjectSight Now Available for Construction Professionals in UK, Ireland, Benelux Region

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WESTMINSTER, CO, USA, Feb 24, 2026 — Trimble today announced Trimble ProjectSight software, a leading construction project management solution, is now available for certain regions in Europe. The expansion brings a centralized, cloud-based solution to contractors in the UK, Ireland, and the Benelux region, specifically localized to help meet European compliance and workflow requirements.

Historically, many companies — especially small and midsized operations — have viewed digital project management tools as out of reach due to the cost or complexity for teams without dedicated IT departments. ProjectSight removes these barriers, offering a scalable solution that combines powerful data handling with an intuitive user interface.

Collaboration without complexity

Collaboration improves performance, quality and safety in construction, but fragmented communication and siloed data remain persistent industry hurdles. ProjectSight provides a real-time environment for capturing, organizing and sharing critical project data, including drawings, RFIs, submittals, and site photos. By simplifying the user experience, Trimble aims to ensure that “powerful” no longer means “inaccessible.”

“ProjectSight empowers construction businesses of any size to do their jobs faster, better and more easily from day one,” said Matthew Ramage, category leader of project delivery solutions at Trimble. “It meets construction professionals where they are — powerful enough for project managers, yet simple enough for the field team. We are challenging the perception that digital transformation is only for the largest players.”

AI-driven efficiency

ProjectSight incorporates AI-enabled features designed to automate repetitive tasks and increase accuracy. For example, intelligent tools such as an embedded help chatbot can streamline data entry. Additional updates based on pilot programs include voice input for action cards and intelligent suggestions for team lists, allowing contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers and project owners to spend less time on administration and more time on building.

Global thinking, local expertise

While the solution is powered by global innovation, international best practices and continual development, it is refined through local expertise. Recognizing that construction is not a one-size-fits-all industry, Trimble has tailored ProjectSight to support the local languages, specific building codes, safety standards and information management workflows required in local markets.

“Contractors shouldn’t have to settle for a watered-down global tool,” added Ramage. “ProjectSight’s information management module is built to ensure it speaks the language of the local construction professional, providing world-class performance without compromising on local essentials.”

Availability

ProjectSight is now available for construction professionals in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Benelux region. For more information on subscription options, please visit https://www.trimble.com/en/products/projectsight-emea.

About Trimble

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it’s helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble, visit www.trimble.com.

Cadence Acquires Hexagon’s Design & Engineering Business 

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SAN JOSE, CA, USA, Feb 24, 2026 – Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Hexagon AB’s Design and Engineering (“D&E”) business, significantly expanding its System Design and Analysis (SDA) portfolio and strategically positioning the company to capitalize on the Physical AI opportunity.

The acquisition accelerates Cadence’s Intelligent System Design strategy by combining its compelling multiphysics portfolio with Hexagon D&E’s leadership in structural analysis, acoustics and multibody dynamics. The integration of Hexagon D&E’s flagship MSC Software solutions—including MSC Nastran and Adams—with Cadence’s leading multiphysics portfolio spanning electronics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and BETA CAE’s structural pre and post processing technologies, will enable Cadence to deliver a comprehensive end-to-end multiphysics simulation platform —elevating the industry standard for integrated design and analysis solutions and enabling more seamless system level innovation.

“This acquisition marks a major milestone in advancing our vision for intelligent system design,” said Anirudh Devgan, president and CEO of Cadence. “By combining our industry-leading computational software and AI-driven design expertise with MSC Software’s world-class structural and physics-based analysis technologies, we’re empowering customers to push the boundaries of what’s possible—from autonomous systems and advanced robotics to the future of transportation.”

The combined portfolio further positions Cadence at the forefront of the emerging Physical AI era by tightly coupling high-fidelity, physics-based simulation with AI-driven design exploration. This will enable customers to create virtual representations of real-world systems that accurately predict system behavior under complex operating conditions. With advanced capabilities spanning motion, vibration, structural response and fluid-structure interactions, engineers can generate richer, physically grounded data to train and validate AI models, improving the performance and reliability of intelligent vehicles and industrial systems.

The purchase price of approximately €2.7 billion, which includes an estimated €150 million of transaction-related taxes owed by the acquired entities, is structured as 70% in cash and 30% in Cadence common stock.

Under its financial model, Cadence expects the incoming business to add an incremental $160 million to its 2026 revenue. On a non-GAAP basis, Cadence expects the transaction to be approximately 28 cents dilutive to its 2026 earnings per share, becoming accretive in 2027.

Please visit Cadence’s website for more information on this acquisition.

About D&E

Hexagon’s D&E business is a leading provider of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software, with a focus on structural mechanics and virtual manufacturing, providing highly accurate, fast, non-linear solvers and easy integration to support customer workflows across a wide array of industries.

The D&E perimeter includes MSC (acquired in 2017) and subsequent acquisitions including AMendate (2019), Romax (2020), CADLM (2020) and CAEfatigue (2020).

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, 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.

About Cadence

Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems. Our design solutions, based on Cadence’s Intelligent System Design strategy, are essential for the world’s leading semiconductor and systems companies to build their next-generation products from chips to full electromechanical systems that serve a wide range of markets, including hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences and robotics. In 2024, Cadence was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s top 100 best-managed companies. Cadence solutions offer limitless opportunities—learn more at www.cadence.com.

Ursa Major Appoints Chris Spagnoletti as CEO

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BERTHOUD, CO, USA, Feb 23, 2026 – Ursa Major has appointed Chris Spagnoletti as Chief Executive Officer.

Spagnoletti brings more than 30 years of experience developing and delivering critical systems for military and commercial aircraft, with leadership roles spanning engineering, operations, and business development. Since joining Ursa Major in 2022, most recently as President of Liquid Systems, he has advanced the company’s hypersonic and space programs.

“Over the past four years, Ursa Major has evolved from a startup into a trusted name in aerospace and defense,” said Spagnoletti, CEO of Ursa Major. “We’ve flown hypersonic systems multiple times, designed and built the Draper engine and our first all-up round, and launched modernized solid rocket motor and in-space propulsion businesses. Leading this team through many of these milestones has been a defining chapter of my career. I have deep confidence in our people and in what we’re building. I’m honored to serve as CEO as we continue delivering critical capabilities to our customers at speed and scale.”

Prior to Ursa Major, Spagnoletti served as President of U.S. Cargo Systems, a TransDigm aerospace business, where he led teams delivering mission-critical aerospace solutions across defense and commercial markets. His expertise lies in intertwining technical acumen with operational excellence for company profitability and sustainable growth. Together with the experienced executive team across functions, Spagnoletti will continue to scale Ursa Major.

“After thoughtful consideration, the Board unanimously agreed to promote Chris Spagnoletti as the next CEO of Ursa Major,” said Dr. Ron Sugar, a member of Ursa Major’s Board of Directors, and former CEO of Northrop Grumman. “Chris has already demonstrated the kind of leadership Ursa Major needs in the company’s next phase of growth. Chris has been central to advancing our hypersonic and liquid programs while building the operational rigor required to scale. This transition ensures continuity in strategy and accelerates the momentum already underway across the company.”

“Promoting Chris to CEO marks a defining moment for Ursa Major. He’s the kind of leader who builds fast, can scale complex products, and delivers when it matters most,” said Lior Susan, Founding Partner of Eclipse. “Ursa Major is building the propulsion backbone America’s defense industrial base urgently needs. Under Chris’s leadership, the team will move much faster, manufacture at scale, and push the boundaries of next-generation aerospace and national security technology.”

Spagnoletti succeeds Dan Jablonsky, who is departing after leading a period of significant growth and technical achievement, including the company’s best year on record. Ursa Major thanks Dan for his leadership and contributions and wishes him well in his future endeavors.

About Ursa Major

Ursa Major is an aerospace and defense company delivering flight-proven capabilities for hypersonics, solid rocket motors, space mobility and launch. Headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado, with additive manufacturing operations in Youngstown, Ohio, Ursa Major leverages advanced production techniques and flexible architectures to build systems for all domains: land, air, sea, and space. The company is revitalizing the defense industrial base for the U.S. and its allies, flying faster to accelerate delivery of critical capabilities where speed and adaptability matter most. For more information, visit https://ursamajor.com.

TRUMPF Launches Haguenau Plant Modernization

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DITZINGEN, Germany and HAGUENAU, France, Feb 23, 2026 — TRUMPF has officially launched the modernization of its Haguenau site. The aim of the project is to comprehensively modernize the existing production capacity at the site. This will strengthen both quality and competitiveness in order to secure the long-term future of the site. 

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“With the modernization that has now begun, we are making a targeted investment in the future viability of our Haguenau site — and in doing so, we are being resource-efficient with a focus on competitiveness and quality assurance,” says Till Küppers, Managing Director of Production at TRUMPF Machine Tools. 

“The modernization of the plant secures jobs, improves the infrastructure for our colleagues, and sends a clear signal not only about the competitiveness of European production sites, but also about sustainability in practice. We want to significantly reduce CO2emissions—we will achieve this through the planned photovoltaic installations and heat recovery systems. I am particularly pleased for our employees that the plant modernization coincides with our 40th anniversary in Haguenau,” adds Tomas Wolf, head of the Haguenau site.  

The modernization will increase the production area by around 6,100 m²to 27,800 m², which is equivalent to almost four soccer fields. 

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The construction measures include: 

  • Relocation of parking areas to create construction space and optimize internal logistics. 
  • Construction of a new production hall with modernization of the paint shop to optimize production processes and ensure manufacturing quality standards. This also includes relocating the shipping area for machine frames. 
  • Installation of a photovoltaic system on suitable building and parking areas to reduce the CO₂footprint and support energy-efficient production.  

Construction schedule  

  • Start: February 2026 (construction work will be carried out in phases) 
  • First phase: Relocation of parking lot  
  • Further phases: Hall construction and paint shop modernization, commissioning of PV systems
     

About the TRUMPF site in Haguenau (France): 

The plant was founded in 1985 with 11 employees at the time as part of the relocation of individual production areas from the main plant in Ditzingen (Germany). Today, more than 110 employees work in Haguenau. Within the TRUMPF Group, the Haguenau plant specializes in the manufacture of machine bodies for all punching and laser machines. After complex welding processes, the machine bodies are painted and then machined on ten state-of-the-art large-scale machining centers. In the TRUMPF Group’s assembly plants in Hettingen, Ditzingen, and Grüsch (Switzerland), they are finally turned into machine tools for punching and laser processing.   

The last plant expansion in Haguenau took place in 2012. At that time, the production area grew by almost 7,000 m² to a total of 21,700 m².  

The expansion that has now begun will increase the production area by a further 6,100 m²to 27,800 m², which is equivalent to almost four soccer fields.

About TRUMPF

TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools and laser technology. It drives digital connectivity in manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF is one of the technology and market
leaders in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing and in the field of industrial lasers.

In 2024/25, TRUMPF employed 17,750 people and generated sales of 4.3 billion euros (preliminary figures). With about 90 companies, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America, South America and Asia. The company has production facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Mexico and China. Find out more about TRUMPF at www.trumpf.com.

Axtra3D Expands Dental Solutions Portfolio; Strengthens Integration with Oqcam

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CHARLOTTE, NC, USA, Feb 23, 2026 – Axtra3D is expanding its dental solutions portfolio with the launch of new Printodent GR-19.1 OA | MSI from pro3dure.

With this material, Axtra3D adds a biomimetically functionalized resin to its validated dental portfolio. The integrated MSI technology is designed to reduce biofilm adhesion on the surface of orthodontic splints by interfering with bacterial communication mechanisms, without relying on antibiotic principles or creating resistance pathways.

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For dental labs, this translates into improved hygiene performance in daily clinical use, combined with high wearing comfort enabled by the material’s thermo-adaptive behavior. In combination with Axtra3D’s Hi-Speed SLA technology, labs benefit from precise fit, smooth surface quality, and reproducible serial production of orthodontic appliances.

With this addition, we have expanded the dental solutions portfolio to 12 high-performance materials available with fully optimized print profiles for the Lumia X1 Dental 3D printer. The new addition takes full advantage of the Hi-Speed SLA platform and HPS technology to deliver unmatched accuracy, surface quality, and efficiency for dental labs.

“With these solutions, dental labs and clinics can seamlessly integrate 3D printing into their workflows while achieving superior precision, repeatability, and throughput. Whether it’s models, splints, dentures, or crowns, this portfolio unlocks new levels ROI and efficiency in digital dentistry,” says Steffen Reinfurth, VP Global Dental, at Axtra3D.

In parallel, Axtra3D has further strengthened the integration of its Volume software with Oqcam, delivering a more streamlined, production-ready workflow for dental labs and service providers. The enhanced integration enables AI-supported automation, real-time nesting, and intelligent job preparation, significantly reducing manual preparation time while increasing machine utilization and throughput.

This tighter coupling between data preparation, quality assurance, and production control allows labs to move towards scalable, industrialized dental manufacturing, with higher consistency and lower operational overhead.

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.

AEC to Bring Meltio’s Metal AM Technology to US Market 

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GREER, SC, USA and LINARES, Spain, Feb 23, 2026 – AEC, and Meltio; a disruptive laser metal deposition technology manufacturer, announced that AEC has been appointed as an official sales and integration partner of Meltio in the United States, playing a key role in the distribution, system integration, and support of Meltio’s metal additive manufacturing solutions across the U.S. market.

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Meltio offers a pioneering metal 3D printing solution that enables industrial applications through a process built around welding wire, the safest, cleanest, and most affordable metal feedstock on the market.

As both a sales partner and systems integrator, AEC will focus on building a strong industrial ecosystem for Meltio’s technology in the U.S., driving business opportunities in collaboration with technology centers, machine tool builders, robotic integrators, academic institutions, and industrial customers. This approach ensures that Meltio’s solutions are effectively integrated into automated and production-ready manufacturing environments.

AEC is excited to partner with Meltio to bring next-generation metal additive manufacturing capabilities to its customers.

“By combining AEC’s deep experience in advanced robotic welding and turnkey automation systems with Meltio’s blue-laser, wire-fed metal 3D printing technology, we can deliver practical, production-ready additive solutions. This welding-wire-based process gives manufacturers a safer, cleaner, and more cost-effective path to high-deposition, near-net-shape production, repair, and hybrid manufacturing. It’s a strong fit with our mission to engineer real-world solutions that improve performance, flexibility, and ROI for our customers.” said Bobby Larmer, CEO of AEC.

From Meltio’s perspective, the partnership with AEC represents a strategic step in expanding its presence in the U.S. market. Meltio technology is already deployed in industrial environments across the country, supporting production for a range of manufacturers in demanding sectors, including oil & gas, energy, and heavy industry. These deployments demonstrate how wire-laser metal additive manufacturing delivers reliable, scalable, and production-ready results, helping manufacturers reduce lead times, optimize material usage, and increase overall operational efficiency in challenging industrial settings.

“Manufacturers today, particularly in challenging industrial sectors like oil & gas, require additive solutions that are reliable, scalable, and ready for production,” said Gabriel Ortiz, America’s Channel Manager at Meltio. “Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing system delivers efficiency, flexibility, and operational performance in real-world industrial environments. Partnering with AEC ensures we can extend these benefits to more U.S. manufacturers, helping them optimize processes, reduce costs, and implement production-ready additive manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors.”

About AEC

For over 45 years, Automation Engineering Company (AEC) has been a trusted machine builder and automation integrator for the world’s leading manufacturers. We design and deliver custom industrial automation, material handling, and conveyance systems that improve productivity, enhance quality, and solve complex manufacturing challenges. With deep expertise in manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, integration, robotics, additive processes, and controls, our team provides end-to-end solutions, from concept development and process validation through system build, commissioning, and long-term lifecycle support.

Headquartered in South Carolina’s transportation hub with direct access to major interstate highways, GSP Airport, and the Inland Port, and with a footprint in the Houston, Texas area, AEC is positioned to support customers efficiently across North America and beyond.

About Meltio

Meltio takes metal additive manufacturing to the next level by developing high-performance, affordable, and easy-to-use metal 3D printing solutions using wire-laser metal deposition technology. The company’s mission is to delight customers, partners, and employees by pioneering the development of affordable metal 3D printing systems that are reliable, safe, and powerful, continually reinforcing their status as disruptors. For more information, visit https://meltio3d.com.

Bernard Charlès Steps Down, Pascal Daloz Becomes New CEO, Chairman of Dassault Systèmes Board

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VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Feb 23, 2026 — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) announces that Bernard Charlès has informed the Board of Directors with immediate effect, that he is stepping down as Executive Chairman and member of the Board, for personal reasons.

The Board has unanimously decided that Pascal Daloz, Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Systèmes, becomes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in line with the recommendation of the Compensation and Nomination Committee, as of February 21, 2026. 

Pascal Daloz, Dassault Systèmes’ Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer commented

“I am honored to succeed Bernard Charlès as Chairman of Dassault Systèmes, in addition to my mission as CEO. I would like to thank Bernard for his trust, his unwavering support and his inspiration. We share the same vision: pushing the boundaries of science and imagination to change the lives of consumers, patients and citizens – bringing “virtual worlds to real life”. We also share a common conviction about the plan required to turn that vision into reality. As Co-Founder and CEO, Bernard guided our company from a startup to a world leader. The inspiration behind Dassault Systèmes’ leading technologies, he has instilled a culture of ongoing innovation within our organization. He has helped transform industries for a more sustainable world. I thank Bernard for his offer to remain available to help us accelerate the adoption of 3D UNIV+RSES powered by AI. Our ambition is clear: to lead the transformation powered by Industrial AI through 3D UNIV+RSES. This is a long-term commitment to further redefine how industries innovate, operate and compete in the Generative Economy. I am committed to ensuring that Dassault Systèmes retains the freedom needed to remain a game-changer and to accelerating growth.”

Bernard Charlès commented

“I have requested to be released, for personal reasons, from my duties as Executive Chairman of the Board of Dassault Systèmes. As Co-Founder of our company, alongside Charles Edelstenne, I am truly pleased that Pascal Daloz succeeds me in this role. Pascal and I have worked side by side for 25 years, and he has my full confidence to both lead the company and organize the Board’s work. This decision reflects the enduring continuity of the company’s governance, which is a major source of trust for our large clients around the world. I am firmly convinced that this new configuration creates the strongest conditions for the continued and successful development of Dassault Systèmes.  I love and am deeply proud of Dassault Systèmes – its people, its teams, its customers, its purpose and values and what we build together. I am, at heart, a product and technology leader; this is my passion. I will remain fully available to the company to accelerate the adoption of 3D UNIV+RSES. Over the past 40 years, I have driven six generations of industry transformations, leading cutting-edge product innovation. “Gen7” is now well defined and architected. Pascal and his remarkable team will drive further this tremendous heritage for the success of our clients, partners and shareholders.”

“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Bernard Charlès for his relentless leadership to position Dassault Systèmes as a world leader in PLM, which is recognized by all industries. His unique vision, endorsed by so many leading companies, has always been a competitive advantage. In the past 3 years, he has carefully prepared his succession: ensuring the 7th generation of our AI-based industry solutions is well engaged and transmitting his career legacy, constantly aiming for the highest quality standards. With Pascal Daloz, the company is in good hands for the future”, added Charles Edelstenne, Founder and Honorary Chairman.  


Information on Conference Call scheduled February 23, 2026

Dassault Systèmes will host a conference call on February 23, 2026, at 7.00 am London time / 8.00 am Paris time. The conference call will be webcast live and available as replay on http://www.3ds.com/investors/. Please connect to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

About Dassault Systèmes

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

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