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Metalix Releases cncKad V23, MBend V17, MRobot V17 for Sheet Metal

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Metalix Releases cncKad V23, MBend V17, MRobot V17 for Sheet Metal

MISGAV, Israel, Jul 3, 2025 – After extensive field testing at over 300 of our customers worldwide, Metalix is pleased to announce that CNCKad V23, MBend V17 and MRobot V17 are now officially released.

Packed with over 200 new features and support for the latest machine models and technology in Sheet Metal Fabrication, these new versions are sure to boost your productivity and optimize your material usage.

Some of the highlights cncKad/AutoNest V23 – A lot of new features including new SVG preview format, new 3D part file formats available, Fly Cut for oval holes enhancement, job number for part, log file output settings, global optimization for split skeleton, optimization by contour size and from small to large, different lead-in support for each MicroJoint, diamond type MicroJoint, multi view support for SubNest, one pierce process, split long parts, Auto Sheet ID enhancement, center nest on sheet, center parts in holes, performing bite lead-in only for MicroJoint, nano-joints support for Trumpf fiber lasers, logo support in crystal report template, creating bevel with changing angle, using lead-in punch tools for buffer, delaying last cut in common cuts, ensuring clear corner for part pickup, processing arc by special tools with suitable arc edge, and changing text size during order by mouse.

cncKad/AutoNest Tube V23 – Our tube package is also greatly improved with tube AutoCut, tube remnant support, merge with end remnant, tube segmentation control for circular tubes and rectangular tubes corner control.

JobTrack  – Enhanced features include automated job execution, auto background AJE, product operations, Non-Part Elements, SubNest custom fields in the schedule, saving DFT content in DB, creating a product from an exported assembly, showing cost columns in order, configuring machine stoppage events, and JobTrack estimation reports.

MBend V17 – New features include new open part dialog, direct opening for Solid Edge and Inventor parts, support for: sheet followers, native SolidWorks 2025,  and Aizawa post-processor.

MRobot V17 – Enhanced support for parametric gripper creation, out-pallets settings per cell and per part, new icons in the tree path, close clamp during motion, preferred joints family, enhancement in setting position limits in rail tab, and adjusting in-plane values in gripping adjustments.

About Metalix CAD/CAM Ltd.

Metalix specializes in the development of advanced CAD/CAM solutions for the sheet metal industry. Since 1989, Metalix has contributed to the manufacture of high quality products throughout the world, with over 30,000 users located in over 100 countries, and the list is constantly growing. For more information, visit https://www.metalix.net.

ESAB Launches OK Autrod 42 LSW Solid Mig Wire for Robotic Welding Applications

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ESAB Launches OK Autrod 42 LSW Solid Mig Wire for Robotic Welding Applications

NORTH BETHESDA, MD, USA, Jul 3, 2025 – To boost productivity and lower costs in robotic MIG welding applications, ESAB has launched OK Autrod 42 LSW, a copper-coated ER70S-9 solid wire with a chemistry engineered to create minimal slag and silica islands on the weld bead. OK Autrod 42 LSW is available in diameters of 0.9, 1.0 and 1.2 mm (0.035, 0.040 and 0.045 in.) and comes in standard spools weights of 18 kg (39 lbs.) or ESAB’s Marathon Pac™ bulk wire system (250 kg/551 lbs.).

ESAB’s new OK Autrod 42 LSW is a copper coated ER70S-9 solid wire engineered to minimize slag and silica islands on the weld bead to reduce cleaning and the total cost of welding.

“We enhanced the metallurgy of OK Autrod 42 LSW so that slag self-releases or easily brushes off,” says Joe Cacioppo, Director of Global Product Management at ESAB. “Where most slag islands are silicon oxides, the few slag islands produced by OK Autrod 42 LSW are manganese and titanium oxides, which makes clean-up easier before the weldment moves to galvanizing or painting.”

ESAB developed OK Autrod 42 LSW especially for automotive, yellow goods and similar single-pass welding applications where paint and corrosion protection are applied after welding (multi-pass applications may be possible as well, subject to strength and design requirements). These applications require manually removing silicon islands, slag and spatter because they could otherwise promote rusting.

ESAB’s Marathon Pac bulk wire system

“As automotive suppliers look for more ways to reduce labor costs and cycle time, low-slag wires are gaining popularity because they add value by eliminating or greatly reducing the need for post-weld cleaning compared to standard ER70 wires,” says Cacioppo.

OK Autrod 42 LSW provides good wetting action; the weld puddle flows readily to create a smooth transition at the weld toe, a better bead profile and better surface appearance. Spatter generation is minimal. OK Autrod 42 LSW has a minimum tensile strength of 71 KSI and typical impact values of 93 ft.-lbs. -22 oF. For more information about ESAB filler metals, contact your ESAB sales representative.

About ESAB 

For more than 120 years, ESAB has been a world leader in fabrication technology. Our distinctive portfolio of fabrication solutions encompasses more than 40 of the world’s most trusted brands for welding and cutting equipment, automation, robotics, fabrication software, filler metals, gas flow control, and PPE. Industries and innovators that shape the world rely on ESAB’s products and solutions. To learn more, visit esab.com.

Siemens Acquires ebm-papst’s Industrial Drive Technology Business

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Siemens Acquires ebm-papst’s Industrial Drive Technology Business

NUREMBERG, Germany, Jul 3, 2025 – Siemens AG closed its acquisition of ebm-papst’s industrial drive technology business. In the future, it will be marketed using the name “Mechatronic Systems” at Siemens. The business has about 650 employees and its portfolio includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the extra-low voltage protection range, innovative driving systems used in free-moving, driverless transport systems, and other applications. This acquisition complements the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, strengthening Siemens’ position as a leading provider of flexible manufacturing automation solutions. Integrating the new portfolio into the existing automation portfolio and leveraging Siemens’ global sales network will open up new markets and significant business potential in the field of intelligent, battery-powered drive and robot solutions.

ebm-pabst facility in Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany.

“The new portfolio elements significantly expand and enhance our offerings to customers who want to automate and digitalize their production processes in smart factories. Our integrated mechatronic drive systems offer increased flexibility, productivity and efficiency in the growing global market for conveyor and autonomous transport systems, including mobile robots, driverless transport systems and shuttles,” explains Achim Peltz, CEO of the Motion Control Business Unit at Siemens Digital Industries. Their seamless compatibility with Simatic controllers and the software-based safety solution Safe Velocity for mobile robotics offer extra advantages.

The expanded portfolio includes two main variants: the Simotics E-1EE1 (brushless internal rotors), which are particularly suitable for battery-powered conveying, storage and sorting systems; and the Simotics E-1EV1 (brushless outrunners), which impress with their high efficiency and compact design in intralogistics applications. The portfolio is available in 24 V and 48 V versions. The portfolio also offers transmission solutions, which are only available in conjunction with Simotics E motors. A notable innovation is the Simotics E ArgoDrive driver steering system, which was specially developed to meet the growing demands of intralogistics and automated production. Available in Light, Standard and Heavy variants, it enables the safe and precise omnidirectional control of automated guided vehicles, even when carrying heavy loads.

These systems support Siemens’ sustainability goals by providing energy-efficient solutions and helping create flexible, scalable and secure digital factories. The newly integrated business comprises three locations: two in Germany (St. Georgen and Lauf an der Pegnitz) and one in Romania (Oradea).

The ebm-papst Group first announced its intention to sell its Industrial Drive Technology (IDT) division to Siemens AG in March of 2024, and both parties signed an agreement to this effect. The sale to Siemens AG has now been completed, giving IDT access to the international market through Siemens’ global Sales organization. This creates new opportunities for innovation and continued business growth. All of the division’s employees have been taken on by Siemens. The parties involved have agreed to not disclose the price.

About Siemens Digital Industries

Siemens Digital Industries (DI) empowers companies of all sizes within the process and discrete manufacturing industries to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformation across the entire value chain. Siemens’ cutting-edge automation and software portfolio revolutionizes the design, realization and optimization of products and production. And with Siemens Xcelerator – the open digital business platform – this process is made even easier, faster, and scalable. Together with our partners and ecosystem, Siemens Digital Industries enables customers to become a sustainable Digital Enterprise. Siemens Digital Industries has a workforce of around 70,000 people worldwide.

About Siemens AG

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. 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. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

Siemens’ Techcellence Awards Recognizes European Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Innovation Leaders from Siemens Community

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Siemens’ Techcellence Awards Recognizes European Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Innovation Leaders from Siemens Community

PLANO, TX, USA, Jul 3, 2025 – Siemens Digital Industries Software announced the winners of its second annual Techcellence Awards. Launched in 2024 and continuing at Realize LIVE Europe 2025 in Amsterdam, Siemens’ Techcellence Awards brings recognition to companies and individuals that are empowering change through transformation and sustainability, as well as individuals who are leading through innovation and acting as a champion for digital technology and sharing their knowledge with the Siemens community. Winners are awarded VIP attendance passes for Realize LIVE 2026, which will take place in June 2026 in Amsterdam.

“Every day, our customers are writing the future of industry through groundbreaking digital innovations. The Siemens’ Techcellence Awards shine a spotlight on these pioneers who aren’t just embracing transformation – they’re leading it,” said Robert Jones, Chief Revenue Officer, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “From sustainable solutions to revolutionary applications of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, these visionaries are building a powerful community that extends far beyond Europe. They’re not just changing industries; they’re changing the world.”

The Sustainability Impact award celebrates an organization that demonstrates exceptional commitment to sustainability by leveraging Siemens technologies to drive positive environmental and social impact. It recognizes organizations that have used Siemens’ technologies to integrate decarbonization and energy efficiency practices to yield measurable impacts across the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Emissions Scopes 1, 2 and 3.

CEE (and its sister company Ray & Jules) develops and builds clean technology for the food & beverage and building materials industries. Their innovations focus on roasting, drying, and energy recovery. Recently, they introduced an out-of-the-box alternative to conventional roasting, shifting from a batch to a high-precision continuous process. This approach uses two to three times less energy and maintains a stable energy consumption pattern, making it easier to electrify.

In 2017, they founded Ray & Jules as a separate sister company – the first coffee roaster to use their net-zero emissions roasting technology. In 2019, Ray & Jules was launched as a brand. Since then, several large roasters are following their lead, and the technology has also been applied to malt and cocoa. CEE leverages the Siemens Xcelerator platform, integrating software, hardware, and automation, to scale their sustainability impact.

The Digital Transformation award recognizes a sustainable digital enterprise that fully integrates digital technologies while driving transformation in new and innovative ways to achieve digital objectives and streamline processes faster, easier and at scale. Siemens celebrates this organization for a clear strategic vision for digital transformation by using Siemens’ solutions and aligning technology initiatives with long-term goals and objectives.

Saab AB offers a broad range of products and services, including advanced defense systems, civil security solutions, and cutting-edge technologies serving customers worldwide. The CLiQ project (Cut Lead-time, Improve Quality) at Saab Surveillance embodies a forward-looking digital transformation strategy, aiming to build a fully interconnected IT infrastructure that aligns with the company’s modernization goals in the Aerospace & Defense sector. The initiative reflects Saab’s commitment to streamlining operations through cutting-edge tools, with an emphasis on Digital Thread and Integrated Product Development to shape a smarter, more agile engineering environment. The CLiQ project has achieved impressive, indicative performance metrics including a 50 percent reduction in product data management time and a 75 percent reduction in material management time, demonstrating how the initiative has drastically improved operational efficiency. It has also eliminated over 70 percent of manual tasks, enabling employees to focus on strategic, high-value work and boosting productivity and innovation across teams.

The Community Champion award recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond by sharing his or her expertise with Siemens technology. The Siemens community champion exhibits exemplary community leadership through their substantial public contributions. This award honors an individual who helps peers by sharing their knowledge by providing answers, speaking at events and creating publications while championing Siemens products and providing valuable feedback and insight to make the products better. The Siemens community champion exhibits exemplary community leadership through their substantial public contributions.

Frederik Vanhee, founder of theScriptingEngineer and active Youtuber, is an NXOpen specialist in the Benelux region, supporting users worldwide in the forums. He works at the intersection of engineering, data, and IIoT, and helps marine and offshore companies digitize their engineering workflows. Vanhee hosts the largest public NXOpen repository and has contributed over 200 responses to NXOpen users in the Siemens Digital Industries Software forums, providing 38 best answers to assist his peers.

The Innovation Leader award honors Siemens’ customers who exemplify creativity and forward-thinking by driving transformative change within their industries. These trailblazers are generating groundbreaking ideas, products or processes that redefine what is possible. We recognize and celebrate these customers that leverage Siemens technologies and solutions to drive organizational progress.

Wolfram Kühnel, head of 3D Simulation at MAHLE International GmbH leads an engineering team that specializes in Computational Fluid Dynamics and uses Siemens solutions to create innovative products. MAHLE has been shifting toward e-mobility, which, while challenging, has resulted in the creation of new products such as the Bionic Battery Cooling Plate or the Bionic Fan, both of which were presented for example at CES 2025. Kühnel leads a team of CFD specialists to broaden the range of simulations for enhancing the development at MAHLE – simulating thermal management and electromobility devices and optimizing HVAC units. His team is at the forefront of technology and collaborates closely with universities and Siemens to continue to push the boundaries of technology and is leading the innovation transformation at MAHLE.

This follows the Techcellence Awards for Realize LIVE Americas, announced at the event earlier this month in Detroit. To learn more about the 2025 finalists and winners of the Techellence Awards and how to nominate for 2026, visit https://events.sw.siemens.com/en-US/realizelive/techcellence-awards/

About Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens’ software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today’s ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Accelerating transformation.

Hexagon Agrees Sale of Non-Core Business Areas from its SIG Division

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Hexagon Agrees Sale of Non-Core Business Areas from its SIG Division

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jul 3, 2025 – Hexagon AB has announced the sale of certain non-core business assets within its Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial (SIG) division. These divestments will allow Hexagon’s SIG division to focus on its core software portfolio, particularly its fast-growing public safety business, ahead of the potential separation of Octave.

Most of the purchase is by Bart & Associates (B&A), which has acquired several business assets out of Hexagon US Federal, including IT services supporting the US Federal market, geospatial data production services, and the supply of ruggedized hardware for enabling cyber assurance and situational awareness. In addition, Hexagon has exited a smaller reseller business of APIs and related services designed to solve challenges in mapping and geospatial positioning. Most of the products sold in these businesses are not sold elsewhere across Hexagon.

In 2024, the divested businesses contributed around 90 MUSD in revenues in total, with a level of profitability in line with similar services businesses. Hexagon has agreed with the buyers to not disclose the transaction value. The businesses will be carved out and deconsolidated during July 2025.

Second quarter financial updates

Items affecting comparability (non-recurring items), reflecting costs related to the potential separation of Octave, are expected to amount to 16 MEUR in the second quarter of 2025. As previously announced, Octave will be a pureplay software and SaaS company, and if approved by relevant stakeholders, it is the Hexagon Board’s current expectation that the separation and listing process will be completed in the first half of 2026.

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.

Dassault Systèmes and SRM Institute, Tiruchirappalli Sign MoU to Boost Engineering Education, Innovation & Research in India

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Dassault Systèmes and SRM Institute, Tiruchirappalli Sign MoU to Boost Engineering Education, Innovation & Research in India
  • The collaboration aims to offer digital applications, mentorship, and incubation support to students, faculty, research scholars and startups, enabling them to develop innovative products and processes
  • The initiative will drive R&D within the institute, focusing on the design of local technologies, systems and equipment in alignment with India’s long-term goals of innovation and self-reliance
  • Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform will equip students, faculty, and early-stage entrepreneurs with digital competencies and real-world problem-solving capabilities

Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) and SRM Institute of Science and Technology Tiruchirappalli, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster a collaborative ecosystem that promotes engineering innovation, skill development, startup incubation, and local research. This collaboration aims to leverage Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and technology expertise to equip students, faculty, and early-stage entrepreneurs with industry-relevant digital skills and applications.

The MoU focuses on facilitating the creation of an industry-ready, skilled workforce by integrating advanced design and engineering applications into academic and training programs, equipping students with relevant digital competencies. In addition, it supports the incubation of student- and faculty-led startups that are working on the development of innovative products and processes, thereby contributing to India’s growing engineering and manufacturing ecosystem.

Another objective is to promote research and development initiatives that focus on the local design of technologies, systems and equipment, aligning with the country’s long-term innovation and self-reliance goals.

“At SRMIST Tiruchirappalli, we are committed to nurturing a generation of innovators who are equipped not just with academic knowledge but with the application and mindset to solve real-world challenges. This partnership with Dassault Systèmes opens up new avenues for our students and faculty to engage with advanced digital technologies, pursue cutting-edge research, and build impactful startups. It marks a significant step forward in aligning education with the needs of tomorrow’s industries,” said Dr. Shivakumar R., Chairman, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Tiruchirappalli & Chennai Ramapuram.

   “Our collaboration with SRMIST Tiruchirappalli reflects a shared vision to empower young minds with digital design applications and industry-relevant insights, enabling them to drive innovation from the classroom to the marketplace. Through this MoU, we aim to provide access to advanced digital technology platforms, fostering research and supporting startups at every stage from idea to execution,” said Deepak NG, Managing Director, India, Dassault Systèmes.

Established in 2011, SRMIST Tiruchirappalli is part of the SRM Group of Institutions and is recognized for its academic excellence, advanced research, and strong industry interface. The institution emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and innovation across science, technology, and engineering domains.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions: http://www.3ds.com

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

Siemens Acquires Boston-based Life Sciences R&D Software Provider Dotmatics for $5.1 Billion

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Siemens Acquires Boston-based Life Sciences R&D Software Provider Dotmatics for $5.1 Billion

MUNICH, Germany, Jul 2, 2025 – Siemens AG announced that it has completed the acquisition of Dotmatics, a leading provider of Life Sciences R&D software headquartered in Boston and portfolio company of global software investor Insight Partners, for an enterprise value of $5.1 billion. With the transaction now completed, Dotmatics will form part of Siemens’ Digital Industries Software business, marking a significant expansion of Siemens’ industry-leading Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) portfolio into the rapidly growing and complementary Life Sciences market.

The acquisition of Dotmatics strengthens Siemens’ position as a global leader in AI-powered PLM software and enables Siemens to scale its technologies into Life Sciences to fully address growth opportunities in this market. Dotmatics’ Scientific Intelligence Platform, Luma, and its industry-leading scientific applications enable AI-powered multi-modal drug development, seamless collaboration, and contextualized data creating a connected digital thread across the research-to-production value chain.

“With Dotmatics, we’re building a new era of innovation in Life Sciences. From research through to production – we’re creating a unique, end-to-end digital thread: We combine Dotmatics’ scientific intelligence with our industrial AI technologies and digital twins,” said Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG. “This will allow us to help our customers accelerate breakthroughs, reduce development cycles, and bring life-saving pharmaceuticals faster and more affordably to the market.”

This transaction expands Siemens’ total addressable market for industrial software by $11 billion and aligns with ‘ONE Tech Company’, the company’s strategic growth program, aimed at accelerating innovation and creating value across industries. Dotmatics is expected to generate more than $300 million in revenue in fiscal year 2025 with an adjusted EBITDA margin above 40 percent, further enhancing Siemens’ growth profile. Dotmatics’ revenue growth and high profitability will be immediately accretive to Siemens’ growth, EBITDA margins and free cash flow, prior to any synergies and special items. Siemens expects substantial revenue synergies: Medium-term revenue synergies expected of around $100 million per year accelerating to over $500 million per year in the long-term.

About Siemens AG

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. 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. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

Artec Remote App Adds New Navigation Features for Enhanced Ray II 3D Scanning

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Artec Remote App Adds New Navigation Features for Enhanced Ray II 3D Scanning

Luxembourg, Jul 2, 2025 – Leading 3D scanning hardware and software developer Artec 3D has rolled out an exciting new update for its Artec Remote app that promises to help users achieve even better results.

The Artec Remote app allows owners of the Artec Ray II long-range 3D scanner to seamlessly connect with their device and capture large objects or areas from a distance. Thanks to a recent update, these users can now take advantage of a more advanced, intuitive navigation mode.

Using a newly integrated Mapping function, it’s possible to get a bird’s eye view of your 3D scanning progress, facilitating navigation and complete digitization. Built around Ray II’s Visual Inertial System (VIS), which tells the scanner exactly where it stands in a 3D environment, the feature is also great for optimizing placement and planning projects from the top down.

This powerful Mapping functionality works perfectly with the app’s existing 3D Point Cloud mode. Together, these tools allow users to rotate, zoom into captured areas, and evaluate aspects such as geometric accuracy, surface coverage, and level of detail. Choose one scan, rotate the camera, inspect results, and then move to the next location to fine-tune your model.

Lastly, the Artec Remote app’s 360° Panoramic mode streamlines the checking of photographic texture quality. ‘Stand inside’ scans just like in street view on Google Maps to spot overexposed areas. Artifacts also become obvious and quick to remove, resulting in true-to-life 3D models.

Already, Artec’s lightning-fast, 130-meter range LiDAR scanner has been used to digitize everything from railway lines to entire factories. With the latest batch of Artec Remote app updates, users can expect a much smoother workflow, which allows results to be visualized immersively on-site in unprecedented detail for the best Ray II scans possible.

The latest version of the Artec Remote app is available for download now on both the App Store and Google Play.

About Artec 3D

Artec 3D is an international company, headquartered in Luxembourg, with offices in the United States (Santa Clara, California), China (Shanghai), Portugal (Lisbon), Montenegro (Bar), and Japan (Tokyo). Artec 3D develops and produces innovative 3D scanners and software. Artec has a team of professional experts in the capture and processing of 3D surfaces as well as biometric facial recognition. Artec 3D’s products and services can be used in many industries, such as engineering, medicine, media and design, entertainment, fashion, heritage preservation, security technology, and more. For more information, visit https://www.artec3d.com.

Verisurf Supports Renishaw Equator-X

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Verisurf Supports Renishaw Equator-X

ANAHEIM, CA, USA, Jul 2, 2025 – Verisurf Software, Inc., is excited to announce full support for the new Renishaw Equator-X, combining the industry’s fastest dual-method gage with Verisurf’s market-leading CMM Programming & Inspection suite for automated, shop floor inspection and reporting.

Whether you’re running a small machine shop or a high-rate production line, the new Equator-X with Verisurf gives you the speed of a gage and the precision of a CMM all in one system.

“Verisurf supports the new Equator‑X as both a gage and a true CMM, along with the Equator 300 and 500 systems in every compare mode,” said Nick Merrell, Executive Vice President at Verisurf. “For over ten years, Verisurf has optimized the performance of Equator systems using error mapping, enabling them to operate as true CMMs. Equator‑X builds on that foundation with increased speed, accuracy, and flexibility on the shop floor.”

Why This Matters for Your Shop:

Most manufacturers use Equators as 3D go/no-go gages. Verisurf takes it further. Using our proprietary Cubic Volumetric Mapping (CVM) process; we error map and certify Equator 300 and 500 systems to perform as production-ready CMMs installed on the shop floor, capable of running full inspection routines with traceable accuracy.

Equator-X Powered by Verisurf Delivers:

  • High-speed gaging from Renishaw, with traceable inspection, powered by Verisurf
  • Dual-mode support, Absolute and Compare, fully automated
  • Fast plan creation, repeatable process control, and intelligent MBD
  • Compatible with all CAD files and 2D drawings
  • Device interoperability across Equator‑X and traditional CMMs, arms, scanners, and trackers
  • Unified platform for Renishaw systems including PH10, PH20, REVO, and Equator

“When you’re trying to keep up with high-rate production, you can’t afford to implement solutions that compromise throughput,” said Ernie Husted, President and CEO of Verisurf. “Renishaw continues to lead in engineering innovation, and Verisurf translates that innovation into automated inspection workflows built for speed, reliability, and production performance.”

About Verisurf Software, Inc.

Verisurf Software, Inc. is a measurement solutions company committed to delivering advanced surface analysis, quality inspection, assembly guidance, and reverse engineering solutions. Verisurf products and processes are vital to maintaining a digital thread throughout design, engineering, manufacturing, and quality. Based on a powerful CAD/CAM platform, Verisurf is a leader in MBD, open standards, and interoperability with all Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and CAD software. Verisurf solutions empower manufacturers to optimize their product realization process, producing high-quality products in less time and every time.

About Renishaw

Renishaw is a world leading supplier of measuring systems and manufacturing systems. Its products give high accuracy and precision, gathering data to provide customers and end users with traceability and confidence in what they’re making. This technology also helps its customers to innovate their products and processes.

It is a global business with over 5,000 employees located in the 36 countries where it has wholly owned subsidiary operations. The majority of R&D work takes place in the UK, with the largest manufacturing sites located in the UK, Ireland and India.

For the year ended June 2024 Renishaw recorded sales of £691.3 million of which 95% was due to exports. The company’s largest markets are China, USA, Japan and Germany.

Renishaw is guided by its purpose: Transforming Tomorrow Together. This means working with its customers to make the products, create the materials, and develop the therapies that are going to be needed for the future.

Further information at www.renishaw.com.

Siemens Brings AI Copilot, Immersive Design, Integrated Fluid, Thermal Simulation to NX

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Siemens Brings AI Copilot, Immersive Design, Integrated Fluid, Thermal Simulation to NX

PLANO, TX, USA, Jul 2, 2025 – Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today the latest updates to its NX and NX X software from the Designcenter suite of product engineering software, including immersive engineering for mixed realty design and collaboration, new design for manufacture capabilities, CAD integrated fluid flow simulation and introducing a new AI copilot for design.

“Our work to bring together our product engineering solutions under the Designcenter brand is moving at an incredible pace,” said Bob Haubrock, senior vice president, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The latest updates to NX reaffirm that our commitment to not only introducing new AI-driven copilot capabilities and Characteristics led MBD for downstream quality and manufacturing, but to also explore new areas for innovation in our long established and industry leading product engineering toolset.”

Design Copilot NX

Delivered with the latest update, the new Design Copilot NX leverages Siemens’ robust learning resources and provides an AI-based natural language interface to enable users to accelerate their learning – whether new to the software or experienced users looking to extend their knowledge and explore new capabilities. By leveraging natural language input and querying, the NX copilot capabilities enable users to find answers to technical queries, best practices and documentation quickly and efficiently.

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Design Copilot NX provides an AI-based natural language interface to enable users to accelerate their learning – whether new to the software or experienced users looking to extend their knowledge and explore new capabilities.

Immersive engineering

At CES in 2024, Siemens announced its intention to deliver groundbreaking immersive engineering capabilities, in partnership with Sony and its industry leading mixed reality headset. The latest updates to NX have delivered these capabilities across several product introductions.

Alongside the capabilities of NX Immersive Designer which enable designers and engineers to create, view, and edit 3D CAD designs in virtual reality or augmented reality, most recent updates introduce NX Immersive Collaborator – enabling colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to collaborate in the same virtual reality space. Collaborative sessions can be started directly from the NX interface without the need for extensive preparatory work typically associated with VR collaboration and provide a full range of design review tools to measure, assess and annotate individual parts or entire assemblies.

Design for Manufacturing and extending MBD with characteristics

Introduced in the latest updates, the new NX Inspector is groundbreaking, industry first capability that adds model-based characteristics to a digital twin to extend the use of Model-based Design (MBD) to define downstream quality and manufacturing processes. Based on the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium’s Model-Based Characteristics standard, it enables designers and engineers to define manufacturing PMI that can be reused to drive creation of inspection and metrology processes based on real-time, management data through integration with Teamcenter and Teamcenter Quality.

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NX Inspector adds model-based characteristics to extend the use of Model-based Design (MBD) to define downstream quality and manufacturing processes, based on the Digital Metrology Standards Consortium’s Model-Based Characteristics standard.

The new Design for Manufacture (DFM) Advisor automates early manufacturability assessments by analyzing part geometry and identifying potential challenges across multiple manufacturing processes (such as drilling, milling, assembly and molding) and providing actionable feedback directly in the interface. Visual reports can be generated and managed in Teamcenter to share with colleagues and partners, while using the insights to drive additional workflows.

Lastly for DFM enhancements the NX Mold Wizard has been extended to not only introduce standard parts that update in real-time with configuration changes, but also now features enhanced cooling channel simulation tools to enable iteration of cooling systems to achieve the best part quality while optimizing cycle time.

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NX Mold Wizard has been extended to not only introduce intelligence standard parts that update with configuration changes.

Adding designer focused simulation based on industry proven technology

With the latest updates, Siemens is also introducing NX™ CFD Designer software, a new CAD integrated design simulation tool, powered by technology from Siemens’ Simcenter™ FLOEFD software. CFD Designer enables designers to access fluid flow and thermal capabilities directly within the NX CAD workspace to support simulation-driven decision making. Designed to be easy to use for those without CFD experience, it uses robust automation to tackle complex tasks like fluid volume detection and meshing on the designers’ behalf. It enables designers to quickly evaluate a range of operating scenarios, what-if studies and geometry variations and compare the results. Alongside the new CFD Designer, Siemens has also extended the capabilities of Performance Predictor to enable designers and engineers to run mechanical stress analyses across entire assemblies.

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NX CFD Designer software, a new CAD integrated design simulation tool, enabling designers to access fluid flow and thermal simulation capabilities directly within the NX CAD workspace for the first time.

“Through our comprehensive Frost Radar analysis of the mechanical computer-aided design (MCAD) tools within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) industry for 2025, Frost & Sullivan has identified Siemens’ NX software as the clear innovation leader. The Siemens MCAD solutions consistently demonstrate groundbreaking advancements, setting new benchmarks for the entire market. Their unwavering commitment to product innovation, coupled with a deep understanding of manufacturers’ evolving needs, positions Siemens as the premier partner for companies seeking to harness the full power of MCAD technology to drive their business forward,” said Francisco Dell’era, research analyst, Frost & Sullivan.

From Siemens’ Designcenter suite of product engineering software, NX and NX X with cloud-based integrated product lifecycle management, is part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. To learn more about how Siemens is helping companies of all sizes, from startups to global enterprises, to innovate, watch the NX YouTube premiere or visit https://plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/nx/cad-online/latest-nx-cad-version.

About Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens’ software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today’s ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Accelerating transformation.

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