ANN ARBOR, MI, USA and BROMMA, Sweden, Jun 20, 2025 – CIMdata and Eurostep are delighted to share the details about the upcoming PLM Road Map & PDT Europe 2025 conference, scheduled to take place at the Renaissance Hotel in La Defense, near Paris, France on 5th and 6th November. This premier PLM-focused event, under the theme “PLM’s Integral Role in Digital Transformation From Strategy to Execution: Elevating PLM to an Enterprise Business Solution, the PLM Professional’s Road Map to Success,” promises an engaging exploration of the critical enablers of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and its digital transformation.
Our agenda for this event will feature a curated blend of reports and case studies from industry experts, focusing on the interests of PLM professionals. Covering technologies, processes, and people, PLM Road Map & PDT Europe 2025 will build on what is possible when PLM is aligned with Digital Transformation and show how to achieve it. The conference will provide an environment to learn, discuss, and collaboratively advance product lifecycle digitalization.
Agenda topics will include the following and more:
Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Incorporating strategies and trends into a digital transformation initiative.
Digital Twins: Improving efficiency and reducing costs by creating digital replicas of physical assets to simulate and optimize manufacturing processes.
Digital Threads: The reuse of quality-assured data downstream and upstream, allowing the opportunity to break out of traditional software application silos.
Data Governance: The importance of robust data governance and enterprise data modeling.
Executive Sponsorship: The importance of strong executive-level sponsorship in driving transformation initiatives.
Organizational Change Management: Implementing organizational change management (OCM) from the departmental to the enterprise level.
Interoperability, openness, and standards: Using strategies for achieving interoperability, openness, and leveraging the role of standards.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): Leveraging AI and ML to analyze data, predict equipment failures, optimize production schedules, and enhance quality control.
Enhanced Customer Experience: Integrating digital tools to improve customer interactions, from order tracking to personalized product recommendations.
Sustainability: Using digital technologies to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and minimize the environmental impact of manufacturing operations.
CIMdata’s President & CEO, Peter Bilello, emphasizes the critical importance of PLM’s role in digital transformation, noting that “A true digital transformation is not going to take place without a modern enterprise-level Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) approach.” He continues, “PLM Road Map & PDT Europe 2025 is not just a gathering; it’s a convergence of thought leadership, real-world insights, and collaborative exploration. As PLM continues its evolution as a critical enterprise business solution, this event focuses on the strategies, tools, and best practices needed to advance digital transformation and drive product lifecycle digitalization forward.”
“A Digital Transformation is or should be an indispensable component of any business transformation, and modern PLM is key to such transformation in any organization that touches product data, says Håkan Kårdén, a Strategic Advisor and part of the PDT Europe organizing team since 2004.
“A successful Digital Transformation requires vision as well as execution. While the vision serves as a beacon and is always challenging to nail, the trickiest part, in many ways, is the execution. There are so many options available, and as much as we love it, technology has the drawback of becoming outdated well before real business benefits have been delivered. For PLM Road Map and PDT Europe 2025, we are looking to leadership and organizations that have successfully taken on the grand challenge to transform business digitally in a way that adds to the bottom line and corporate value. This includes much more than just the technology. With this must-attend event in Europe, we will address the bigger picture of what must be included to reach a successful digital transformation—elevation of PLM to an Enterprise Business Solution,” ends Håkan Kårdén.
CIMdata, a global strategic management consulting firm, provides services designed to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design, deliver, and support innovative products and services. For more than forty years, CIMdata has provided industrial organizations, providers of digital technologies and services, and investment firms with world-class insight, expertise, and best-practice methods on a broad set of product lifecycle management (PLM) topics and the digital transformation they enable. CIMdata also offers research, subscription services, publications, and education through certificate programs and international conferences. To learn more, visit www.CIMdata.com or email info@CIMdata.com.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jun 20, 2025 – As Hexagon AB prepares for the potential spin-off of Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisions and related businesses, the company has announced that the new business will operate as Octave. This new name communicates the company’s intent to increase, accelerate, and optimise customer outcomes.
As previously announced, in addition to Hexagon’s existing Asset Lifecycle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure and Geospatial divisions, Octave will also include ETQ (currently operating under the Manufacturing Intelligence division) and Bricsys (currently operating under the Geosystems division).
This new business will be a pureplay software and SaaS company focused on helping customers make smarter, more data-driven decisions across their organisation. Octave’s portfolio will help customers design, build, operate and protect assets more effectively, enabling clearer insights and better incident response.
“As we prepare for the potential separation from Hexagon AB, Octave will be a powerful identity to reflect the significant growth opportunity,” said Mattias Stenberg, current President of Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisions and incoming Octave Chief Executive Officer. “As a separate, stand-alone company Octave will have the depth, scale, and expertise necessary to capitalise on software and services opportunities across the industrial and public sector spaces and deliver intelligence at scale.”
Collectively, Octave had approximately 7,200 employees as of December 31, 2024, and revenues of approximately EUR 1,448 million with an adjusted operating margin (EBIT1) of approximately 31% for the year ended December 31, 2024, before consideration of standalone costs and using IFRS accounting standards.[1]
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. Hexagon will provide additional information on the cost of the separation process and other key matters in due course.
The separation, spin-off and listing remain subject to this ongoing process and final approval of the Hexagon Board and shareholders, as well as being subject to other conditions, consents and regulatory approvals. There can be no assurances that a separation, spin-off or listing will occur.
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.
MARLBOROUGH, MA, USA, Jun 20, 2025 — The second Service Pack release of KeyCreator 2025 provides important translator updates and several user-driven enhancements. The downloads are available now for customers with active maintenance or lease.
Improved Translators
Read/import translation capabilities in all KeyCreator products have been updated to support the 2025 formats of SOLIDWORKS, CATIA V5, CATIA V6/3DX, and Solid Edge. Support for Siemens NX and Parasolid has also been updated to handle the latest versions of those formats. Additionally, new support for 3D data from Autodesk Fusion 360 files has been made available in the highest product license packages.
Minor Enhancements
The text formatting options of the Balloon function have been expanded. The user can now set the color (and other attributes) of the text portion of the annotation entity to be distinct from the leader and enclosure geometry portions.
KeyCreator has been updated to better support using mixed units when examining volume and other mass properties. An option now allows temporarily maintaining calculation units in the Mass Properties function for a specific file different from the default units set in File Properties.
Managing levels when bursting part references has been improved. The function now asks the user if the entities from the reference all should be put onto the level which contained the part reference or if sub-levels matching the level tree of the referenced part should be created.
The recently added Fastener Set capabilities have been enriched to support up to four washers defined in two sets, which aids in modeling of a lock washer over or under a plain washer. The preview window in the Fastener Set wizard-style dialog now displays the full set as the user builds it up across the four possible component selections.
The Service Pack 2 release also corrects dozens of miscellaneous issues. The complete release documentation is available to KeyCreator customers from the software section of their support account.
About Kubotek Kosmos
Kubotek Kosmos empowers the supply chain with the right design information by delivering core precision 3D technologies and easy-to-use software products. This strategy allows product definition geometry, no matter where it originated, to be used to speed time to market, reduce costs and improve quality. Many of the world’s most advanced, complex aerospace component manufacturers rely on Kubotek Kosmos to assure precise part definitions are exchanged correctly between engineering systems.
Kubotek Kosmos is a division of Kubotek USA, Inc. with development and support staff based in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Kubotek USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Kubotek Corporation (7709.T Tokyo Stock Exchange) with headquarters in Osaka, Japan. Kubotek software brands include KeyCreator MfgCAD, K-Compare and K-Display multi-CAD utilities, and the Kubotek Kosmos 3D framework. For more information, visit https://www.kubotekkosmos.com.
LAS VEGAS, NV, USA, Jun 20, 2025 – Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced the release of Luciad 2025.0, a significant update to its platform for building advanced location intelligence and real-time situational awareness applications. Luciad 2025.0 delivers improved visualization and mapping capabilities and greater control over defense and intelligence data.
Users and developers now have more flexibility for handling National Imagery Transmission Format (NITF) data, the mandated standard for packaging and sharing digital imagery and associated intelligence data among U.S. defense and intelligence organizations. LuciadFusion and LuciadLightspeed upgrades enable non-georeferenced and georeferenced views, enhancing NITF data interpretation and the handling of images and vector overlays, with LuciadFusion now allowing browser-based viewing. These improvements provide users with greater control and efficiency when working with NITF data for intelligence and defense applications where both precise inspection of non-georeferenced content and high-performance imagery handling are critical.
LuciadCPillar has been updated with a new view-based, line-of-sight capability. This powerful, real-time visual aid translates complex terrain data into immediately actionable intelligence regarding visibility, significantly improving operational effectiveness and safety.
LuciadRIA and LuciadLightspeed can now connect to Microsoft Azure Maps, allowing Bing Maps users to leverage a modern and actively supported mapping platform while maintaining and even enhancing current workflows without disruption.
“The latest upgrades to the Luciad portfolio underscore our dedication to innovation by delivering enhanced visualization, expanded standards support and improved performance,” said Mladen Stojic, president of geospatial for Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. “These updates not only strengthen our users’ ability to work with critical geospatial data but also ensure seamless integration with evolving technologies like Microsoft Azure Maps. We’re excited to continue enabling our customers to unlock the full potential of their geospatial intelligence.”
Availability
Luciad 2025.0 will be available at the end of June 2025.
Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division improves the resilience and sustainability of the world’s critical services and infrastructure. Our solutions turn complex data about people, places and assets into meaningful information and capabilities for better, faster decision-making in public safety, defense, transportation, government and physical security.
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.
VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Jun 19, 2025 — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) announced that Avio, a leader in space propulsion, based in Italy, has implemented the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to digitally transform the management of all its programs.
As Avio deepens its focus on driving sustainability in the space sector, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables it to adopt automated, intelligent and data-driven engineering and manufacturing processes that streamline and accelerate the development of technologically advanced space solutions.
Users at Avio and across its value chain can contribute to new levels of efficiency, standardization, quality and compliance needed for the construction and development of space launchers, propulsion systems and payload adapters used by major European space programs.
Avio will rely on Dassault Systèmes’ “Winning Concept,” “Co-Design to Target,” “Ready for Rate” and “Build to Operate” industry solution experiences based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to strengthen collaboration across teams, suppliers and partners by working with real-time data in a virtual environment.
Avio expects to increase productivity by optimizing development times and reducing operational costs, enhance quality through greater precision in design and manufacturing processes, accelerate innovation for faster introduction of new technologies and products, and improve collaboration following the creation of an integrated virtual ecosystem for efficient project management.
“Global disruptions in the aerospace sector have put pressure on companies to innovate faster and more sustainably. This represents new opportunities for companies like Avio to transform their business by adopting the industry’s only business experience platform,” said David Ziegler, Vice President, Aerospace and Defense Industry, Dassault Systèmes. “The 3DEXPERIENCE platform integrates capabilities for developing and producing next-generation products and services rapidly and efficiently.”
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.
In this exclusive interview, the DailyCADCAM Editor sits down with Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive for South Asia at Bentley Systems, a global leader in infrastructure engineering software. Drawing on his deep expertise and firsthand experience with India’s fast-evolving infrastructure sector, Kamalakannan offers valuable insights into the ongoing digital transformation, Bentley’s pivotal role in driving sustainable development, the hurdles in technology adoption, and how cutting-edge innovations like Digital Twins are redefining the future of infrastructure across India.
How do you view the Indiainfrastructure market today, given its projected growth to USD 322.27 billion by 2029?
The Indian infrastructure market is currently witnessing an unprecedented surge in growth, with projections indicating a market size of USD 322.27 billion by 2029 by various research firms. This growth trajectory is being significantly influenced by robust government initiatives and sustained investments in infrastructure projects. The strategic vision laid out under programs like Vision 2047, National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), PM Gati Shakti, Bharatmala Pariyojana, National Highway Development Programme, metro rail projects, and the Jal Jeevan and Smart Grid missions illustrates the government’s commitment to long-term infrastructure development. From Bentley Systems’ perspective, India represents a region of strategic importance—not only due to the vast scale and scope of its development projects but also because of the ecosystem of resources available within the country. Over the past decade, the Indian government’s continued focus on ensuring basic utilities, such as 24/7 water supply to every household, has propelled the infrastructure sector forward. Bentley is proud to be a part of this journey, leveraging its technological capabilities to support India’s ambitious infrastructure vision.
What are Bentley’s views on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in infrastructure?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize infrastructure management, and Bentley Systems is at the forefront of this transformation. AI is no longer a futuristic concept but an immediate necessity to enhance productivity, accuracy, and cost-efficiency. A notable example is the launch of OpenSite+, the industry’s first AI-powered civil engineering application tailored for site design and land development. This tool combines smart site objects, generative design, and optimization features to reduce manual workload and enable faster project delivery without compromising on quality. Furthermore, Bentley’s acquisition of Blyncsy, a software solution utilizing AI and computer vision, has significantly enhanced capabilities in road asset management. Blyncsy analyzes crowdsourced imagery to detect over 50 types of roadway issues, such as potholes, faded lines, and vegetation overgrowth, thereby replacing traditional manual inspection methods. AI integration across Bentley’s platform—including its Asset Analytics portfolio—is helping public agencies and private firms improve safety, reduce costs, and streamline operations. As India embraces AI across various sectors, Bentley remains committed to embedding intelligent automation in its products to meet evolving customer needs.
What are Bentley’s strategic goals for the Indian market, and how do products like RAM, OpenBridge, and AssetWise contribute to India’s infrastructure growth?
Bentley’s strategic objectives for the Indian market are closely aligned with the country’s developmental goals. As infrastructure projects advance through various stages—from Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) to design, construction, and operation—Bentley’s suite of products plays a pivotal role at each juncture. For instance, RAM and OpenBridge are extensively used in the design and analysis phases of infrastructure projects, ensuring structural integrity and optimized design. AssetWise, on the other hand, supports operations and maintenance, enhancing asset performance and lifecycle management. Our solutions are increasingly being adopted by transportation authorities and engineering firms, with notable deployments in projects like the Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway by L&T and the Highway Information Modeling Platform (HIMP) initiative by NHAI. These tools, especially when powered by iTwin technologies, facilitate real-time data integration, better stakeholder engagement, and improved operational efficiency. Case studies presented during Bentley Illuminate 2025 Mumbai event highlight how Bentley’s digital solutions are enabling India’s infrastructure transformation across highways, water systems, and urban infrastructure.
What is the current level of digitalization across infrastructure projects in India, and which sectors show higher digital maturity?
India is witnessing a positive shift in the adoption of digital technologies across its infrastructure landscape. Digitalization is becoming increasingly integral throughout the project lifecycle—from planning and design to construction and asset management. A compelling example is the adoption of digital twin technology by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), as shared by Col. A. K. Janbaz during a Bentley Illuminate conference. This integrated approach ensures seamless data flow between different project phases, thereby enhancing efficiency, reducing delays, and optimizing resource allocation. Infrastructure sectors such as transportation, water, metro rail, and airports are leading in digital maturity. The Nagpur Metro project, for instance, exemplifies the end-to-end implementation of digital solutions. Moreover, urban local bodies (ULBs) such as Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran are adopting smart technologies for water and wastewater management under the AMRUT and Jal Jeevan Mission schemes. The renewable energy sector, especially wind and solar, is also emerging as a promising domain for digital twin applications, signaling a broader shift toward data-driven infrastructure development in India.
Bentley is known for its strong presence among large consultants. How is Bentley supporting smaller consultants and users in India?
While Bentley has a strong association with major engineering firms and government entities, it equally values its engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and independent consultants. During Bentley Illuminate events in 2024 and 2025, we have showcased success stories from smaller firms such as SecMec Consultants, who have effectively utilized Bentley software for a variety of structural engineering tasks, including cement industry applications and ancillary structures. Additionally, firms like Techhub Engineering & Advisory, though not multinational corporations, have demonstrated excellence in road consultancy using Bentley tools. Our outreach extends to Tier II and Tier III cities, where numerous small firms and individual consultants rely on our solutions like STAAD and OpenBuildings. We are committed to democratizing access to advanced engineering tools and continue to engage with SMEs to ensure they receive the support and training required to execute projects effectively.
What are the key challenges Bentley faces in the Indian infrastructure sector, and how are you addressing adoption barriers like cost concerns and workflow resistance?
One of the primary challenges is the perception of technology as a cost rather than an investment. To address this, Bentley’s mission is to showcase the significant value that technology can contribute to infrastructure development.
We also face resistance from contractors and a shortage of skilled professionals. To mitigate these, we offer most of our tools through annual subscription models, reducing initial acquisition costs. These subscriptions are scalable to accommodate different project sizes and stages.
We are also deeply engaged in education. Through the Bentley Academic Program, we collaborate with universities and colleges to train the next generation of engineers and professionals. Additionally, we conduct proof-of-concept projects to help hesitant companies see the ROI from digital solutions.
In metro rail projects across cities, despite using similar software, structural designs such as pillar dimensions vary. What factors influence these differences?
The variation in design elements—such as the size of metro pillars across cities like Bangalore and Pune—is primarily influenced by site-specific factors and engineering assessments carried out during the early stages of project development. These decisions are typically made by the consulting engineers responsible for conducting detailed geotechnical investigations and feasibility studies. Factors such as soil condition, seismic activity, existing infrastructure, and intended load requirements all contribute to determining the optimal structural design. Bentley provides the advanced engineering tools necessary for these assessments, but the final decisions rest with the consultants based on technical evaluations and environmental considerations. Additionally, project budgets, material availability, and long-term maintenance considerations also play a role. The overarching goal remains to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, and the use of Bentley’s software facilitates informed decision-making through data integration and modeling.
How has Bentley’s experience been with the Indian infrastructure market over the past five years? The market is definitely growing. While road infrastructure saw early adoption, we now see expansion in metro rail, renewable energy, and water projects (like AMRUT 2.0).
India is also embracing digital technologies rapidly. From small municipalities to large urban bodies, everyone is exploring how tech can improve service delivery. We’ve seen growing engagement from government officials, engineers, and consultants who are now proactively seeking tech-based solutions.
Can you give some real-world examples where Bentley’s digital technologies helped overcome infrastructure challenges?
A great example is the Orange City Water (OCW) Project in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This initiative provides continuous 24×7 pressurized water supply, covering treatment, distribution, and billing. We implemented Digital Twin technology, which integrates various data sources and tools to provide holistic insights. This is critical because isolated tools can’t deliver full value. Our platform integrates everything—leading to faster decisions, better outcomes, and improved efficiency.
Are there any specific infrastructure projects in India that are particularly important for Bentley? Every project is important, but the Ayodhya Water Supply Project stands out. It aims to provide 24×7 pressurized water supply, transitioning from gravity-based systems. This has led to significant savings in power and reduced carbon emissions.
These kinds of projects prove how technology can enhance service delivery and sustainability. They are benchmarks for what’s possible across India.
Does Bentley offer any monitoring products that can help prevent infrastructure accidents due to natural disasters?
While we don’t have real-time monitoring tools at the moment, we do offer advanced geotechnical and subsurface modeling through Seequent, Bentley’s subsurface company, which can help predict risks such as landslides.
Technology exists today that, if used properly, can help avoid many of these disasters. While not everything is under our control, Bentley provides tools to help make informed, preventative decisions.
How is Bentley addressing the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) sector, especially in plants, piping, and boilers?
The EPC sector is very important to Bentley. Our products like STAAD and AutoPIPE are widely used in structural and pipe stress analysis. AutoPIPE integrates seamlessly with Bentley SACS, which is popular for offshore structural analysis. We are also focusing on an integrated platform called PlantSight, which covers the entire plant lifecycle. This includes design, construction, operations, and maintenance, offering a holistic solution for the plant and process industries.
While many vendors talk about BIM, what is Bentley’s take—especially regarding digital twins? BIM (Building Information Modeling) is an integral part of the evolution of digital technology. We’ve moved from drawing boards to CAD to Digital Twin platforms, and BIM is a critical subset of this journey.
At Bentley, BIM and Digital Twin are not separate concepts—they go hand-in-hand. You can’t have a functional digital twin without proper BIM foundations. So, for us, it’s not just about modeling—it’s about creating a living, data-rich representation of the infrastructure asset.
What partnerships does Bentley have with academic institutions to support engineering education and skill development?
Bentley Systems is deeply invested in academic engagement and capacity building through its comprehensive Bentley Academic Program. The initiative encompasses several strategic dimensions.
Firstly, Bentley offers free access to over 60 software solutions to all AICTE-approved colleges and universities, enabling students and faculty to gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools.
Secondly, the company conducts regular training-of-trainers programs and develops curriculum-integrated courseware through its Learning Technology Group, which is largely based in Kolkata. This content is widely accessible through Bentley’s official YouTube channels and other learning platforms.
In addition to software access and content creation, Bentley is actively engaged in collaborative academic projects. For instance, the company recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NICMAR to establish the Centre for Digital Construction (C4DC), aimed at enhancing student competencies in digital construction methodologies. Similarly, Bentley has partnered with IIT Madras to set up a Digital Twin Lab, reinforcing the importance of integrated lifecycle management in engineering education.
Furthermore, Bentley supports “finishing school” initiatives in collaboration with engineering consultants. In one notable case, Bentley facilitated pre-joining training for graduate engineering trainees from 70 colleges hired by a leading consultancy firm. By equipping these students with certifications and software skills prior to onboarding, Bentley helped the firm significantly reduce bench time and enhance project readiness. These academic programs are part of Bentley’s long-term vision to cultivate a new generation of engineers who are well-versed in digital tools and prepared to contribute meaningfully to India’s infrastructure growth.
Do you have a message for our readers and stakeholders in the Indian infrastructure sector? Absolutely. Bentley is fully committed to the Indian infrastructure market. We work closely with owner-operators, consultants, contractors, project management consultants, general consultants, and the academic community.
Many of our products are developed or have significant contributions from India, making “Make in India” a reality for Bentley. Our focus is solely on infrastructure. We provide end-to-end solutions—from planning and design to operation and maintenance—integrating the latest trends in AI, automation, and digital twins.
DailyCADCAM thanks Kamalakannan Thiruvadi for sharing his valuable time and deep insights. His perspective on the digital evolution of India’s infrastructure sector, along with Bentley Systems’ commitment to empowering stakeholders through technology, training, and collaboration, offers a compelling vision for the future. We wish him and Bentley continued success in driving innovation and shaping resilient, smart infrastructure across the region.
Thank you, Sachin R Nalawade, Editor & Founder, DailyCADCAM
LAS VEGAS, NV, USA, Jun 19, 2025 – Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division today launched HxGN dC3 Video | Cloud, a new AI-enhanced, cloud-based video management system that enables more agile and resilient surveillance operations.
With the increasing availability of reliable high-bandwidth connections, organizations are adopting a cloud-first strategy and turning to video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) for physical security, especially in distributed installations with many sites. The new cloud offering broadens the HxGN dC3 portfolio, Hexagon’s comprehensive ecosystem of physical security solutions, to provide organizations multiple deployment options and added benefits, such as increased scalability, real-time updates and reduced operating costs.
HxGN dC3 Video | Cloud allows users to view, manage and control video feeds from anywhere. The platform also supports a broad spectrum of IP cameras from multiple vendors, avoiding dependence on any specific hardware.
Video analytics leveraging generative AI significantly speeds up investigations by delivering insights through features like object tracking and behavior analysis. Generative AI also simplifies tasks such as monitoring, searching and identifying actionable insights with seamless, natural-language interaction with the application.
With end-to-end encryption, granular access controls and compliance with global regulations, HxGN dC3 Video | Cloud supports robust security operations in health care, finance, retail, campus, public safety and other enterprise organizations.
“HxGN dC3 Video | Cloud represents a significant leap forward in video surveillance technology,” said Mladen Stojic, president of security for Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. “By combining the scalability and flexibility of the cloud with advanced AI-driven analytics, we’re empowering organizations to enhance their security operations with unprecedented efficiency, agility and insight.”
For more about Hexagon’s physical security solutions, visit hxgnsecurity.com.
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Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division improves the resilience and sustainability of the world’s critical services and infrastructure. Our solutions turn complex data about people, places and assets into meaningful information and capabilities for better, faster decision-making in public safety, defense, transportation, government and physical security.
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.
DailyCADCAM editor sat down with Josh Taylor, Vice President, Structural Engineering, Bentley Systems, during his recent visit to Mumbai (Bentley Illuminate Conference 2025) to explore Bentley’s vision for structural engineering in India, the evolving demands of the profession, and the role technology plays in shaping the next generation of infrastructure.
Q: Can you walk us through your professional journey and how you began working in structural engineering software?
Josh Taylor: My academic foundation lies in civil engineering, with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the discipline. During my postgraduate studies, I served as a research assistant, where I was introduced to structural engineering software development. This exposure to programming and applied engineering sparked a passion for combining structural design with technology. I began my career practicing as a structural engineer in Seattle, where I worked on building design projects.
Eventually, I joined RAM International, a structural analysis and design software company. When RAM was acquired by Bentley Systems, I transitioned into a product management role and gradually moved into leadership. Today, I lead a global team of around 165 professionals, overseeing our structural analysis solutions, which include STAAD, RAM, SACS, MOSES, AutoPIPE, and ADINA.
Q: From your perspective, what trends are shaping structural engineering in 2025 and beyond?
Josh Taylor: The structural engineering profession is undergoing a transformation driven by demands for faster project delivery, cost and material optimization, and environmental responsibility. Clients and governments increasingly expect projects to be completed with greater efficiency while meeting the highest standards of safety and quality. As a result, engineers are adopting digital tools to streamline their workflows. At Bentley, our software incorporates design automation and intelligent optimization features that help engineers minimize material usage and reduce overdesign—directly contributing to sustainability goals.
Q: You mentioned an integrated toolset in your presentation in Bentley Illuminate 2025 Mumbai. What does that mean for engineers using Bentley’s structural software?
Josh Taylor: Our integrated toolset is designed to provide structural engineers with a seamless environment across various stages and types of structural design. STAAD.Pro remains our flagship for structural analysis, complemented by RAM for building design, SACS for offshore structures, and ADINA for advanced simulations such as nonlinear and dynamic analysis. These tools interoperate through both direct integrations and the Analytical iTwin format, , allowing engineers to work more efficiently and reduce redundancy. The goal is to ensure that every stage of a project—from initial concept to detailed analysis and final documentation—is well supported by a cohesive software ecosystem.
Q: What’s Bentley’s role in India’s infrastructure boom, and can you share some notable projects?
Josh Taylor: India’s infrastructure sector is growing rapidly, particularly in urban development, transportation, and water management. One exemplary project is the Coronation Pillar Wastewater Treatment Plant in Delhi, designed by L&T Construction. Using STAAD.Pro, their team was able to optimize the design of massive concrete tanks, reducing material usage and land footprint. Projects like this highlight how our software enables engineers to make informed, sustainable choices that directly influence how cities are built and function.
Q: Is Bentley doing anything specific to support Indian design codes and regulations?
Josh Taylor: Yes, we are fully committed to supporting Indian standards. Our structural tools are regularly updated to align with IS codes such as IS 456 for concrete and IS 800 for steel design. We also stay abreast of updates, such as the latest provisions for steel detailing. This ensures that Indian engineers can rely on our software to deliver fully compliant designs without needing workarounds or third-party modifications.
Q: How is Bentley supporting modern construction techniques like prefabrication?
Josh Taylor: While we do not currently offer a standalone solution tailored exclusively for prefabrication, engineers are effectively leveraging STAAD Pro for modular and off-site construction, particularly in steel design. We see growing interest in prefabrication across global markets, and we’re closely monitoring developments to ensure our tools evolve to meet those needs as the industry matures in that direction.
Q: Sustainability is a major global concern. How is Bentley addressing it in structural engineering?
Josh Taylor: Sustainability is central to our design philosophy. Our software is engineered to help reduce material consumption through optimized structural analysis. Tools like ADINA enable performance-based design, which is particularly valuable for seismic-prone regions. Understanding how a structure behaves under various stress conditions allows engineers to design more resilient and resource-efficient buildings. This not only helps reduce embodied carbon but also extends the lifecycle of critical infrastructure.
Q: What role does AI play in Bentley’s structural software roadmap?
Josh Taylor: Artificial intelligence is beginning to play a supportive role in structural engineering. One of our recent innovations is an AI-powered documentation assistant within STAAD Pro—essentially a smart co-pilot trained on our technical documentation, designed to help users find answers quickly and efficiently. We’re also cautiously exploring AI applications in structural optimization, ensuring that these tools enhance rather than replace engineering judgment. Structural integrity is too important to leave solely in the hands of automation; AI should be a guide, not a substitute.
Q: What’s new in Bentley’s STAAD and RAM portfolio that users can look forward to?
Josh Taylor: A major highlight is the release of STAAD Foundation Advanced2025, which introduces physical modeling, more sophisticated design optimization, more thorough reporting, parallel processing, and better integration with digital twin workflows. These improvements significantly accelerate design iterations and enhance usability. Our roadmap focuses on reducing the time from model creation to actionable design decisions, all while enabling greater transparency and accuracy in engineering.
Q: Bentley software is used globally. How do you ensure interoperability with tools from other vendors? Josh Taylor: Interoperability is a cornerstone of our development philosophy. Through the iTwin Analytical Synchronizer, engineers can exchange data between Bentley tools and even third-party platforms. We also offer APIs that allow users to create custom integrations—for example, linking STAAD models with Excel-based workflows or bespoke data environments. This flexibility ensures our users can fit Bentley tools into a wide range of design ecosystems.
Q: India faces challenges like earthquakes and extreme weather. How can Bentley tools help in resilience and retrofitting?
Josh Taylor: Resilience is a growing focus, particularly in regions exposed to seismic and climate-related risks. ADINA enables detailed nonlinear analysis to simulate how structures respond under stress, which is critical for retrofitting older or vulnerable buildings. We have integrated ADINA into our broader Structural WorkSuite, allowing engineers to elevate STAAD models for higher fidelity analysis without needing to recreate them from scratch. Engineers can now use ADINA’s feature set within Structural WorkSuite and don’t need a separate license.
Q: What’s your view on the role of AI and automation in structural engineering jobs, any suggestions to young professionals?
Josh Taylor: AI will enhance the work of structural engineers but won’t replace the need for human expertise. For young professionals, it’s critical to master core engineering principles and concepts without an overreliance on software and technology. Programming skills are increasingly valuable and will open up new possibilities. Communication is another critical skill—engineers who can clearly explain their impact on society will play key roles in shaping public perception and policy. We need ambassadors for the structural engineering profession—people who can inspire and educate, much like public figures do in other sciences.
Q: How can young engineers get started with Bentley software?
Josh Taylor: We offer free educational licenses for students and maintain a comprehensive YouTube channel with tutorials tailored for beginners. Our academic program also supports universities with free software, research tools, and resources. The goal is to equip students not only with technical skills but also with a deeper understanding of how to apply them in real-world scenarios.
Q: Finally, what is Bentley’s long-term vision for structural engineering?
Josh Taylor: Our vision is to provide integrated, intelligent tools that support the entire lifecycle of infrastructure—from conceptual design through construction, operation, and eventual renewal. We’re investing in digital twin technology, advanced analysis like that offered by ADINA, and AI-powered features to help engineers make better decisions faster. Ultimately, we want to empower structural engineers to create infrastructure that is not only efficient and resilient but also sustainable and future-ready.
DailyCADCAM Takeaway:
With rising demands in speed, sustainability, and precision, Bentley Systems continues to be at the forefront of transforming how structural engineers deliver value. Whether you’re designing skyscrapers, wastewater projects, roads, railways or offshore platforms, the tools—and the mindset—for modern engineering are evolving fast. And India, it seems, is right at the center of that evolution.
DailyCADCAM extends sincere thanks to Josh Taylor for taking the time to share his insights during his visit to Mumbai for the Bentley Illuminate Conference 2025. His perspective on the evolving landscape of structural engineering, Bentley’s commitment to innovation, and the role of technology in shaping sustainable infrastructure offers valuable guidance for professionals and students alike. We appreciate his thoughtful responses and look forward to seeing how Bentley Systems continues to empower engineers in India and around the world.
Thank you, Sachin R Nalawade | Editor & founder DailyCADCAM
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jun 19, 2025 – Hexagon, the global leader in measurement technology, launches a humanoid robot, AEON, at its flagship Hexagon LIVE Global event.
AEON, launched by Hexagon’s previously announced Robotics division, has been specifically designed to meet real-world customer needs and address labour shortages. AEON combines Hexagon’s world-class sensor suite with advanced locomotion, AI-driven mission control, and spatial intelligence to deliver exceptional agility, versatility, and awareness. This powerful combination enables AEON to address a wide range of industrial applications – from manipulation and asset inspection to reality capture and operator support. AEON will help to improve safety and drive autonomy across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
“Hexagon’s legacy in precision measurement and sensor technologies has always been about enabling next-generation autonomy. For the past 10 years, we’ve been working on robotics innovation across our divisions,” said Ola Rollén, Chairman of the Board, Hexagon. “Hexagon is one of the best-placed companies in the world to lead and shape the field of humanoid robotics. AEON represents a state-of-the-art, industrially bespoke humanoid. It’s a leap forward in our goal to help customers drive sustainable growth in the face of structural demographic changes. I’m proud to see AEON come to life.”
AEON’s innovative capabilities include:
Agility: Combining dexterity and locomotion, AEON can move around quickly while also performing tasks that require high accuracy thanks to Hexagon’s proprietary precision measurement technologies.
Awareness: Bringing together spatial intelligence and reasoning, AEON merges data from multimodal sensors to understand the environment and optimise the mission given the task at hand.
Versatility: AEON is built to perform a wide variety of tasks – from picking specific objects and scanning industrial components for inspection to creating digital twins through digital reality capture and teleoperation – all leveraging an end-to-end training approach.
Power autonomy: With a unique battery swapping mechanism, AEON does not need to recharge to continue to operate.
Arnaud Robert, President, Hexagon’s Robotics division said, “With AEON, we’re advancing physical AI to tackle real operational challenges – bridging cutting-edge technology with practical industry needs. We have engaged with many industry leaders already, and over the next six months we’ll be deploying AEON in production environments before expanding our commercial rollout.”
Hexagon’s Robotics division is partnering with Schaeffler and Pilatus to pilot AEON across manipulation, machine tending, part inspection, and reality capture use cases.
“Consistent with our long history of innovation and always in pursuit of excellence, we are pleased to collaborate with Hexagon’s Robotics division to explore humanoid solutions in our factories,” said Roman Emmenegger, VP Manufacturing, Pilatus. “Facing today’s challenges of manufacturing in Switzerland, we believe that AEON will become a contributing solution in sustaining our competitiveness in more than ever tougher global markets. Its unique locomotion, sensors, and on-board intelligence provides for agility and versatility and opens a multitude of opportunities to drive automation and digitisation in our daily operations.”
“By leveraging disruptive technologies such as humanoid robots, Schaeffler paves the way to becoming the leading motion technology company. We are excited to pilot Hexagon Robotics’ humanoid solutions across a range of use cases in our factories and to share our decades of knowledge in the fields of manufacturing and vertical integration,” added Sebastian Jonas, Senior Vice President Advanced Production Technology at Schaeffler.
Hexagon’s Robotics division has established strong partnerships with technology leaders NVIDIA, Microsoft, and maxon to bring AEON to the market. AEON is powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing, NVIDIA Omniverse, and NVIDIA Jetson. Microsoft Azure’s platform enables scalable development and on-demand training of AEON’s capabilities. And maxon’s next generation actuators power AEON’s unique and efficient locomotion across multiple environments.
To watch the Hexagon LIVE Global keynotes’ livestream, please click here.
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 Pilatus
Founded in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd develops and produces worldwide unique aircraft and market-leading systems for pilot training. The Pilatus team consists of over 3,000 exceptional employees who make the company, which is domiciled in Stans, one of the largest and most innovative employers in Central Switzerland.
About Schaeffler
Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion: The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions, and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services by means of eight product families: from bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. With around 120,000 employees and more than 250 locations in 55 countries, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family-owned companies and ranks among Germany’s most innovative companies.
LAS VEGAS, NV, USA, Jun 19, 2025 – Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division today announces a major release of ESPRIT EDGE, its industry-leading computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, addressing productivity and skills challenges with extensive user-friendly swiss machining support and the first AI services powered by Hexagon’s cloud based Nexus platform.
This new release introduces ground-breaking advancements in Swiss machining and artificial intelligence (AI), empowering manufacturers to overcome programming complexity and address the widening skills gap, enhance productivity and streamline operations to meet the evolving needs of modern, high precision production environments.
Democratising Swiss Machining Functionality
For the first time, ESPRIT EDGE introduces Swiss machining functionality, enabling safe, efficient and simplified programming for complex machines such as CITIZEN L-series and STAR SR-Series. An intelligent digital twin acts as a precise virtual model of the machine, enabling advanced features like superimposition, composite axis control, and automatic prepositioning to optimise performance and ensure collision-free operations.
With tools for configuring collets, guide bushings, and tool mounting blocks, ESPRIT EGDE reduces user expertise requirements whilst making set-up faster and more consistent. Features such as automatic synchronisation, adaptive cycles and tilted plane rotation simplify programming for multi-channel operations, minimising manual coding and errors.
Real-time simulation ensures safe and highly accurate, optimised machining, while high-quality, OEM-tailored G-code eliminates post-processor customisation.
These advanced and extremely versatile capabilities mean ESPRIT EDGE successfully addresses the challenges of Swiss machining, including complex kinematics, limited CAM support, and the imposition of steep learning curves for machinists, making it easier for shops to adopt high-precision technology.
AI-Powered Automation Tools
Leveraging AI to transform CAM programming with two innovative tools, ESPRIT EDGE empowers manufacturers to automate repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and improve overall efficiency, enabling faster time-to-market for their products.
Firstly, Hexagon Copilot, an AI-driven virtual assistant, provides 24/7 support for CAM programmers of all skill levels. With natural language processing, it offers tailored responses, expert guidance, and seamless integration into the software’s interface.
Secondly, ProPlanAI streamlines process planning and accelerates production. It is a self-learning automation tool that uses historical machining data to predict and optimise processes for new parts, minimising manual intervention.
Overcoming The Skills Gap with AI and Knowledge Capture
With the skills gap impacting the manufacturing industry on a global scale, ESPRIT EDGE utilises AI-driven solutions to bridge this gap, making CAM programming accessible to users of all experience levels.
With the focus on knowledge retention and sharing, Hexagon Copilot and ProPlanAI fully leverage institutional insight and experience, ensuring expertise remains within the organisation even as experienced employees retire or leave.
Using these capabilities, new programmers quickly become productive by relying on intuitive AI tools, reducing the training time and resources they need to become proficient. These innovations enable manufacturers to standardise processes, reduce workflow disruptions, and maintain consistent quality across their operations.
“With the release of ESPRIT EDGE 2025, we’re reaffirming Hexagon’s commitment to driving innovation in manufacturing,” said Chuck Mathews, General Manager Production Software at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. “By combining advanced Swiss machining capabilities with cutting-edge AI technologies, this latest version empowers manufacturers to overcome today’s challenges – from the scarcity of skilled machine operators to the intense demand for greater productivity. It’s all-in-one revolution in CAM programming, Swiss-type machining and AI automation will help manufactures stay competitive, agile and achieve new levels of efficiency.”
ESPRIT 2000 and ESPRIT EDGE customers can upgrade to ESPRIT EDGE 2025.2 to access the latest desktop software capabilities and access ProPlanAI via Nexus. For more information, please visit https://hexagon.com/products/esprit-edge or contact your local Hexagon sales representative.
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.
