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Velo3D, Andretti Performance Collaborate for 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge

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FREMONT, CA, USA, Apr 22, 2026 – Velo3D, Inc. (NASDAQ: VELO), an industry leading metal additive manufacturing company, will partner with Andretti Performance as an official sponsor and additive manufacturing technology provider for two 2026 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge events.

The partnership will feature Velo3D branding on the No. 43 Andretti Performance Porsche at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while also showcasing Velo3D’s advanced manufacturing capabilities through the deployment of performance-critical components produced using its metal additive manufacturing technology.

As part of the collaboration, Velo3D designed and manufactured an aluminum CP1 radio controls mounting bracket for the No. 43 Porsche to improve rigidity and performance of critical cockpit communication and control systems. Produced using Constellium’s Aheadd® CP1 aluminum alloy, a high-performance material developed for additive manufacturing and increasingly utilized in aerospace and defense applications for its lightweight, high-strength, and elevated-temperature properties, the component was optimized using generative design tools to maximize structural efficiency while minimizing weight, reflecting the late John Andretti’s philosophy: “smart, but aggressive”.

The collaboration serves as a real-world demonstration of how advanced additive manufacturing is transforming performance engineering through lighter, stronger, and more intelligent component design in one of the world’s most demanding operating environments.

“I’m very excited to bring Velo3D into auto racing with Andretti Performance,” said Jarett Andretti, driver of the No. 43 entry. “I learned about Velo3D a few years ago and have been impressed how they have pushed boundaries on propulsion engines in aerospace and defense. I’m excited to have found an opportunity for us to partner.”

“Andretti embodies the same relentless pursuit of precision, performance, and innovation that defines Velo3D,” said Arun Jeldi, Chief Executive Officer of Velo3D. “This partnership is more than brand alignment. It is a real-world demonstration of how advanced additive manufacturing can solve complex engineering challenges and deliver superior performance in the most demanding environments. We believe opportunities like this expand awareness of Velo3D’s differentiated technology while showcasing the broader potential of additive manufacturing beyond traditional industrial markets.”

About Velo3D

Velo3D is a metal 3D printing technology company that enables customers to build mission-critical metal parts that were previously impossible to manufacture. The fully integrated solution includes the Flow print preparation software, the Sapphire® family of printers, and the Assure quality control system—all of which are powered by Velo3D’s Intelligent Fusion® manufacturing process. The company delivered its first Sapphire system in 2018 and has been a strategic partner to innovators such as Honeywell, Honda, Chromalloy, and Lam Research. Velo3D has been named as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. For more information, please visit Velo3D.com, or follow the company on LinkedIn or X.

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C3D Labs Releases C3D Viewer 4.8.0 for 3D Geometry Visualization

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MOSCOW, Russia, Apr 22, 2026 – C3D Labs, developer of the C3D Toolkit, announced the release of C3D Viewer 4.8.0. The new release features an interactive tool for scene lighting configuration. The user can choose from three predefined lighting scenarios or create a custom one.

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Available lighting scenarios

The lighting settings panel offers a wide range of options. There is an unlimited number of movable light sources. For each source, its type (directional, spot, floodlight), contribution to different reflection components (ambient, diffuse, specular), and color. This opens up endless possibilities for scene customization.

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Lighting options

The Explode tool functionality has been expanded. Now, not only the top-level assembly, but also its subassemblies can be exploded.

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Exploded view of a subassembly.


There are additional options for the Explode tool for the precise positioning of the components. The explosion begins at the center of the model or selected component. The object filter can now hide small details or, conversely, large elements. The explosion modes include radial, along the axis of symmetry, or perpendicular to it.

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Additional options for the Explosion tool

The measurement tools have also been updated: now they can handle wireframe geometry. Wireframes consist of vertices, edges, and lines. They are the underlying structures for surfaces or solids.

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Wireframe measurements

A new tool controls surface finish symbols and notes so they can be viewed for every component within the assembly.

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Switching notes

Another new setting is the accuracy (number of decimal places) for the center of mass properties. The accuracy controls the computational performance. This feature is available via the API.

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Calculation of center of mass properties

All these updates significantly expand the visualization and analysis capabilities, making it easier to handle lighting, assemblies, measurements, and notes.

For more information about C3D Viewer, visit https://c3dlabs.com/products/c3d-viewer.

About C3D Labs

C3D Labs specializes in the technology-intensive market of software components. The company was founded in 2012 by ASCON Group, a CAD and PLM developer well-known in Russia, who began development of the C3D kernel in 1995.

C3D Labs today provides the C3D Toolkit for engineering software that constructs and edits precise 3D models. As a tool for software developers, C3D Toolkit is the only package to incorporate all four modules critical to CAD — 2D/3D modeling, 2D/3D constraint solving, 3D visualization, and file conversion. For more information, visit https://c3dlabs.com.

Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem Strengthens Data, AI Integration

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HANNOVER, Germany, Apr 22, 2026 – At Hannover Messe 2026, Siemens has announced significant expansions to its Industrial Edge ecosystem, accelerating data and AI integration and releasing enhanced cybersecurity functionalities. These enable a seamless integration of IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments, optimize processes and reduce operational disruptions.

“Siemens Industrial Edge is evolving into a comprehensive platform that combines AI, security and ecosystem innovation,” says Dr. Horst J. Kayser, CEO Factory Automation at Siemens Digital Industries. “This gives our customers greater operational flexibility, simplified IT/OT integration and certified security for critical operations – all from one scalable platform.”

AI integration and decentralized SCADA for greater flexibility

The Industrial AI Suite, based on Industrial Edge, is now generally available. It simplifies the entire AI lifecycle and enables embedding industrial AI via a complete infrastructure, easily scaling AI models and managing them across locations. The Industrial AI Suite supports a wide range of AI-based applications such as predictive maintenance and visual inspection to reduce downtime and sustainably increase production quality. In the latest version, the Industrial AI Suite also enables significantly more effective AI model retraining by allowing customers to combine image data with production data from MES systems or controllers. 

Monitoring and data acquisition with SCADA systems is now possible in a decentralized manner via Industrial Edge: WinCC Unified is now generally available, and WinCC Open Architecture is now available as an Edge App and for the virtual PLC (SIMATIC S7-1500v). 

Certified security for critical infrastructures

Industrial Edge Management version 2.0 combines a redesigned, more user friendly and efficient user interface with enhanced data management and security for distributed infrastructures. At the same time, the platform now supports additional hypervisors such as OpenShift and Hyper-V, enabling Siemens Industrial Edge to be operated flexibly on existing IT infrastructures. Siemens thus bridges the requirements of both the IT and OT worlds. IEC 62443-4-2-certified security functions for critical infrastructures, including air-gapped operation in which systems are physically isolated from external networks, are targeted for release in the second half of 2026 and are expected to provide enhanced cybersecurity. The high security and data management capabilities have been independently confirmed. Testing institute UL Solutions has awarded Siemens Industrial Edge and the virtual PLC the “Smart Systems Verified – Platinum” certification, evaluating six key categories: connectivity and interoperability, control and automation, digital experience, functional value, resilience, and cybersecurity.

Enhanced data management with Industrial Information Hub

The Industrial Information Hub has been fundamentally expanded. The data management solution enables bidirectional data flow: data models can now be synchronized in parallel between edge devices and central IT systems in both directions. This opens up new IT/OT integration scenarios. In addition, the new version of the Industrial Information Hub is available on ARM-based devices such as the SIMATIC IOT2050, which can, for example, be operated on battery power, with LTE-based wireless networking planned for a future release. Thanks to energy-efficient operation, this also means edge applications can be implemented at locations without permanent power supply. These innovations are particularly relevant for decentralized SCADA applications in logistics, water and waste management, or for renewable energy.

Expanding an ever-growing partner ecosystem 

New partner solutions are also expanding the Industrial Edge ecosystem. Together with 36Zero Vision, MVTec and Basler, solutions are being developed in the areas of machine vision and quality inspection. From AI-driven defect detection and no-code image processing to modularly deployable image processing and analysis functions, companies can integrate machine vision use cases into manufacturing in a scalable manner. OnLogic is joining the Industrial Edge ecosystem to deliver powerful capabilities in the harshest industrial environments. Through the compatibility of OnLogic’s rugged industrial PCs with Siemens Industrial Edge, the partnership brings secure, centrally managed digitalization to Oil & Gas, challenging manufacturing environments, and remote edge locations that require high-performance computing in the field.

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 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

Hexagon Laser Technologies Help Aerospace Manufacturers Automate High-Mix, Large-Scale Quality Inspections

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COBHAM, UK, Apr 22, 2026 – Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Business Area unveiled new laser-guided solutions that make it possible – in some cases for the first time – to automate inaccessible and large-scale quality inspections in labor-intensive operations such as aircraft assembly, shipbuilding and wind turbine manufacturing. 

Globally, large-scale manufacturing such as aircraft production and shipbuilding are under sustained pressure to “ramp up”, but it’s operationally challenging to make high precision safety-critical machines on time because quality inspection requires workers to inspect critical features from cherry pickers over multiple shifts that can interrupt production and assembly.

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Hexagon is working with the manufacturing community to change this, building on a trusted legacy of innovation in laser tracker technology. Its Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800, launched in 2025, introduced a new category of measurement technology – high resolution direct scanning from up to 40m away – and today the ecosystem has responded to drive further innovation in the device and its applications. 

A new AI-based computer vision capability called FeatureDetect that is available for the ATS800 automatically locates circular features such as bolt holes and mating points using its onboard camera. In a precision manufacturing context, the measurements are usually taken based on the CAD file, so this innovation drastically reduces setup time before laser scanning even begins. For companies that perform contract inspection, MRO, or need to measure large “raw” castings hot from the forge, this software automation adds to the huge time savings of direct scanning. 

Automation-ready

The ATS800 is a light, portable battery-powered measurement device that can be transported in a case and mounted onto a tripod or rack by a single person for use in multiple locations onsite with 6 hours to 12 hours (with 2 batteries) operating time between charges.  From a single vantage point, its zooming lens assembly and panoramic view finder allow it to assess features and surfaces within large structures at high resolution. 

GKN Aerospace’s Dutch operations are amongst the first companies to see the potential of the ATS800. Roy Helmos, Tool Service Manager from Fokker Aerostructures explained why: “This tracker will help automate measurement and increase efficiency. During the proof of concept, we already identified opportunities to make the process even faster working with Hexagon and our integration partner, ARGON.”  

Using Hexagon’s patented PowerLock technology, the ATS800 automatically and immediately “locks on” to a fixed reflector and tracks its movements in real time, providing an absolute position reference. The ability to measure target reflectors also greatly simplifies robotic automation processes, providing precise position referencing within a wider coordinate system when the tracker is mounted on a linear rail or an autonomous mobile robot (AMR).

Automation without robots

Measurement solution provider ARGON leverages Hexagon’s Absolute Tracker direct scanning technology to deliver semi-automated inspection solutions for complex, large-scale components across energy, aerospace, and defence. 

By integrating a direct scanning tracker into a novel forklift-based “measurement station,” ARGON enables high-precision, semi-automated inspection of large, hard-to-access parts directly on the shop floor – eliminating the need for manual measurement and eliminating dependency on operator skill. 

Geert Creemers, Founder & Managing Partner at ARGON commented: “We are only scratching the surface of what’s possible with this direct scanning technology. It brings precision and speed to domains where manual measurement was the norm. We call it ‘automation without robots’. In most cases, we achieve efficiency gains of five to ten times, combined with significantly improved, operator-independent data quality.” 

Built on core Hexagon technology, ARGON’s solutions deliver measurable gains in productivity, quality, and reliability across manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance processes.

Smart factory and overnight automation 

The tracker’s built-in Wi-Fi enables remote operation, meaning users can perform safer measurements even in hazardous or hard-to-reach areas. It also enables highly automated processes using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Using FeatureDetect and PowerLock, the ATS800 can quickly identify and “lock on” to a sphere target in a new area to establish its position in a coordinate system and begin measurement unattended. 

Rodrigo Alfaia, Laser Tracker Product Director at Hexagon commented: “With FeatureDetect we are bringing automation into the process before measurement begins, and with the unique measurement capabilities the ATS800 offers we anticipate far more applications for static-mounted and mobile applications. The ATS800 is having significant impact on production cycles, cutting inspection times from multiple days to hours – and we are excited to see how our ecosystem takes this deeper into automation.” 

For example, by integrating an Omron Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) with an ATS800, a customer has the ability to access hard-to-reach areas such as underneath a fuselage or flange. Critical measurement such as flush and gap can be ascertained reliably, and multiple measurements completed in sequence alongside workers, or overnight as a “third shift” that does not interrupt manufacturing and assembly. 

Learn more about the ATS800 and its capabilities automated high-mix and large-scale inspection here: https://hexagon.com/products/leica-absolute-tracker-ats800  

About Hexagon

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

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

ROBOZE Leads DIANA Project to Transform Naval Spare Parts Management for Defense

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BARI, Italy, Apr 22, 2026 – ROBOZE, a global technology platform for the digital production of mission-critical components, announces that it is leading DIANA, DIgitales partes Ad Necessitatem Armatorum, an industrial research and development project aimed at radically transforming spare parts management in the naval defense sector.

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The project is designed to develop new technological infrastructures to support the Italian Armed Forces and the Navy, improving the operational availability of naval units through advanced digitalization and distributed manufacturing models.

The DIANA Program, co-funded by the Italian Ministry of Defence under the National Military Research Plan managed by the National Armaments Directorate, is developed by a consortium composed of ROBOZE, Donexit S.r.l. (a Tinexta Defence group company), Isotta Fraschini Motori S.p.A., NESST S.r.l., and Politecnico di Bari, under the scientific supervision of Prof. Gianluca Percoco, Full Professor of Manufacturing Technologies and Systems at Politecnico di Bari.

The project aims to develop a secure digital infrastructure capable of identifying, reconstructing, and producing mission-critical spare parts directly near the point of use, reducing dependence on long and vulnerable supply chains.

The DIANA program will integrate:

  • identification of damaged components on board naval units
  • digital reconstruction through reverse engineering of unavailable parts
  • technical validation of models and production data
  • decentralized production in operational hubs or containerized units
  • secure management of data and production files

This approach enables a shift beyond traditional spare parts logistics models based on warehouses and long, complex supply chains, allowing local and on-demand production of necessary components directly near the point of use.

“DIANA represents an important step toward new maintenance models based on digitalization and distributed manufacturing. These are technologies with strong dual-use value, capable of generating impact both in the defense sector and in many civilian industrial applications.” says Prof. Percoco.

As project leader, ROBOZE will guide the design and integration of the technological platform, coordinating the development of hardware, software, and digital workflows that will enable the secure, scalable, and repeatable production of mission-critical components.

“With DIANA, we are contributing to the development of a new industrial infrastructure for fleet operational support.” concludes Simone Cuscito, Chief R&D & Product Officer at ROBOZE. “Through digitalization and additive manufacturing, we can bring component production directly close to the point of use, drastically reducing intervention times and strengthening the operational readiness of naval units.”

Once completed, the project will demonstrate how distributed digital manufacturing can become a strategic element for defense maintenance activities, enabling the local and secure production of mission-critical components even in complex operational contexts.

About ROBOZE

ROBOZE is a manufacturing technology company developing advanced production platforms for mission-critical industries. By combining proprietary hardware, materials science, software and embedded Physical AI, ROBOZE enables the distributed production of high-performance components for aerospace, defense, energy and transportation. Through its global Smart Factory network, Roboze provides certified, repeatable manufacturing solutions where performance, reliability and supply chain resilience are essential. For more information, visit https://www.roboze.com.

Global Award for Sustainable Architecture Announces 2026 Laureates at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul

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PARIS, France, Apr 22, 2026 – The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture has announced the Laureates of its 19th edition, held under the theme ‘Architecture Is Transformation’. This edition is being held in collaboration with Saint-Gobain, the award’s Official Partner for the third consecutive year.

The awards ceremony took place on April 15 at the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul, as part of an international symposium.

Founded in 2006 by the architect, researcher and scholar Jana Revedin, the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture honors five architects, urban planners or landscape architects each year whose work embodies a responsible, innovative and committed approach to sustainability. Placed under the patronage of UNESCO since 2011 and endorsed by the International Union of Architects (UIA) since 2024, the award has established itself as an international benchmark and a forum for reflection dedicated to the major contemporary challenges facing architecture.

Under the theme ‘Architecture Is Transformation’, the 2026 edition highlights the role of architecture as a driving force behind profound change – in construction methods, resource management, uses and social dynamics. The jury recognized initiatives that stood out for their coherence, commitment and social and political impact.

THE 2026 LAUREATES ARE:

  • Ye Man – architect, founder of ZSYZ, China
  • Doàn Thanh Hà – architect, co-founder of H&P Architects, Vietnam
  • Loreta Castro Reguera & José Pablo Ambrosi – architects, founders of Taller Capital, Mexico
  • Amelia Tavella – architect, founder of Amelia Tavella Architects, France
  • Andreas Kipar – architect, landscape architect and urban planner, co-founder of LAND,
    Germany / Italy

Through their projects, these architects and teams demonstrate architecture’s ability to act upon land, resources, uses and human interactions simultaneously, thereby contributing to the sustainable transformation of the built environment.

“In 2026, with ‘Architecture Is Transformation,’ the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture champions an architecture capable of influencing local areas and social dynamics as a genuine catalyst for change. The five winners, from China, Vietnam, Mexico, France and Germany, embody this sustainable transformation” – affirms Jana Revedin.

The 20th edition of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture will take place in Venice in 2027 under the theme “Architecture Is Equity.”

About the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture was founded in 2006 by the architect and researcher and scholar Jana Revedin. It promotes the principles of sustainable development and a participatory approach to architecture, in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Its Symposium is held under the patronage of UNESCO and the Union of International Architects (UIA). The Laureates of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture total 95 in 2026, representing a global network that shares the ethos of sustainable architecture. This community continues its activities in research, experimentation and knowledge transfer in the fields of architecture, urban regeneration and social responsibility within the academic community.

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Graitec has proudly supported the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture since 2022, helping spotlight outstanding international voices in sustainable architecture and encouraging dialogue around the future of the built environment.

In 2026, Graitec continues this commitment by supporting the 19th edition of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture, a distinction that recognizes architects, urban planners, and landscape architects whose work embodies a responsible, innovative, and deeply committed approach to sustainability.

Siemens to Invest 1.3 Billion Pesos to Expand its Production Capacity in Querétaro, Mexico

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HANNOVER, Germany, Apr 21, 2026 – Hannover Messe 2026 – Siemens announced an investment of more than 1.3 billion pesos to expand its operations in the state of Querétaro, with the aim of increasing its production capacity and creating approximately 300 new jobs.

The announcement was made at Hannover Messe, the world’s leading industrial trade fair, in the presence of Stephan May, CEO of Electrification and Automation at Siemens AG; Alejandro Preinfalk, CEO of Siemens Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean; Marco Antonio del Prete Tercero, Secretary of Sustainable Development for the state of Querétaro; and Felipe Fernando Macías, Mayor of Querétaro.

This investment adds to the more than 1.8 billion pesos previously announced, bringing the company’s total investment in Querétaro over the past year to more than 3 billion pesos. This further consolidates the state as a key hub for Siemens’ advanced manufacturing in the region.

“Querétaro has become a key pillar for Siemens globally. This investment not only expands our production capacity, but also strengthens our position to support our customers in their transition toward more digital, sustainable, and resilient industries,” said Alejandro Preinfalk, CEO of Siemens Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

With nearly four decades of presence in the state, Siemens’ operations in Querétaro are focused on the manufacturing of technological solutions for industrial electrification. Its main activities include the production of panels and control systems for medium- and low-voltage applications, used in sectors such as automotive, food and beverage, as well as energy infrastructure.

These facilities are part of Siemens’ global strategy to drive more resilient, efficient, and sustainable industries, and enable the company to meet the growing demand for electrification solutions in the region. The expansion will also help optimize production processes, reduce lead times, and advance the company’s decarbonization goals.

In addition to its manufacturing capacity, Siemens has strong engineering, research, and development capabilities in Querétaro focused on solutions for electrical systems, reinforcing its role as a comprehensive hub for innovation and production serving the regional market.

With this expansion, Siemens continues to drive Mexico’s digital and energy transformation, contributing to economic growth, the creation of specialized jobs, and the development of a more sustainable future.

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 that transforms the everyday. By combining the real and digital worlds, Siemens enables customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable.

As a leader in industrial artificial intelligence, Siemens leverages its deep industry expertise to apply AI—including generative artificial intelligence—to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across various industries. Siemens also holds a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global provider of medical technology and a pioneer in advancing healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed approximately 318,000 people worldwide on a continuing operations basis. More information is available at www.siemens.com.

Hexagon Releases QUINDOS 2026.1 to Accelerate Inspection Workflows, Enhance Metrology Performance

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NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI, USA, Apr 21, 2026 – Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division today announced the release of QUINDOS 2026.1, the latest version of its leading metrology software for special geometries. The new release introduces advanced capabilities for coordinate measuring machine (CMM) monitoring, faster and more intuitive scanning, and enhanced analysis tools—helping manufacturers improve productivity while maintaining the highest standards of precision.

QUINDOS 2026.1 delivers significant improvements across inspection planning, execution, and evaluation. Key innovations include full support for the latest CMM Check 3.0 standard, enabling reliable and standard-compliant machine monitoring, as well as simplified variable high-speed scanning that reduces programming complexity and accelerates measurement routines.

“QUINDOS 2026.1 is designed to help inspection teams work faster and more efficiently without compromising accuracy,” said Karin Schneider, Product Manager for QUINDOS at Hexagon. “By simplifying complex workflows and introducing more automation, we’re enabling users to focus on what matters most—delivering high-quality measurement results and improving overall productivity.”

The release also enhances CAD-based programming with new support for rotary table workflows, allowing users to generate measurement points for multi-axis setups in a single step. This reduces manual effort and improves consistency in complex measurement scenarios.

In addition, QUINDOS 2026.1 expands its capabilities for gear and drivetrain analysis. New and improved evaluation tools—including Hirth serration runout analysis, detailed gear tooth thickness visualisation, and cylindrical worm tip relief evaluation—provide deeper insights into component quality and performance.

Further updates include improved usability and workflow efficiency across the platform. Guided geometry handling, predefined evaluation strategies, and a range of user interface enhancements make it easier for both new and experienced users to work more productively. Support for E57 point cloud data and improved mesh handling also strengthen integration with modern 3D scanning technologies.

Availability

QUINDOS 2026.1 is available now and continues Hexagon’s commitment to delivering powerful, user-friendly metrology solutions for complex inspection tasks across industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy.

Find out more about the latest QUINDOS update at https://www.hexagon.com/products/product-groups/measurement-inspection-software/metrology-software/quindos/whats-new-in-quindos-2026-1

About Hexagon

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

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

Siemens Brings Purpose-built AI to Industrial Automation Engineering with Eigen Engineering Agent

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HANNOVER, Germany, Apr 21, 2026 – Hannover Messe 2026 – Siemens launched the Eigen Engineering Agent, its purpose-built AI for automation engineering, now generally available. The Eigen Engineering Agent represents a new class of industrial AI product: one that no longer just generates suggestions but instead uses multi-step reasoning and self-correction to carry out tasks autonomously.

Unlike generic AI tools, the Eigen Engineering Agent operates inside real engineering systems, with full awareness of each project’s context and constraints. With this understanding, it is able to execute automation engineering tasks like PLC coding, Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) visualization, and device configuration, while meeting industrial standards for correctness, safety, and reliability. 

As industrial innovation cycles tighten and shortages of skilled engineers persist, the Eigen Engineering Agent frees engineers to focus on higher-level system challenges, without compromising accuracy or reliability. It completes AI-powered workflows two to five times faster than manual alternatives, with up to 80 percent higher solution quality and 50 percent greater engineering efficiency. 

“As demand outpaces capacity, automation engineering is becoming a bottleneck,” said Vasi Philomin, Executive Vice President and Head of Data and AI at Siemens. “Manufacturers are under pressure to deliver increasingly complex systems faster, while skilled engineering resources remain constrained. With the Eigen Engineering Agent, we are delivering automation logic that meets each customer’s standards, so engineers can take on more complex projects, faster. This product signals a fundamental shift from AI that makes suggestions to AI that actually completes work. In industrial environments, this difference determines the value AI can create.” 

Eigen Engineering Agent delivers validated automation logic with full contextual project understanding 

While advancements in AI have shown promise, off-the-shelf AI tools produce broad suggestions that engineers must manually translate to their specific projects. This process introduces errors and often takes as long as doing the work from scratch. To minimize risk, automation engineers need tools that understand their project context and conform to their organization’s specific standards. 

The Eigen Engineering Agent seamlessly connects to TIA Portal, Siemens’ Totally Integrated Automation engineering platform, giving it complete contextual understanding of every assigned project. It references the project’s data structures, blocks, parameters, and component relationships, so it can deliver immediately usable outputs tailored to what engineers are actually building – even on legacy or undocumented systems. 

This contextual understanding also transforms onboarding. A large automotive line builder found that new engineers spent weeks learning project structure and component relationships before they could contribute. With the Eigen Engineering Agent, new team members could query the project directly. A request like “Show me all blocks controlling Station 3” returned an immediate, accurate response. As a result, onboarding time dropped from weeks to days. 

Before presenting results to the engineer, the Eigen Engineering Agent validates all outputs. It breaks down complex tasks, executes them step by step, evaluates its own performance against the project’s requirements, and iterates until the work is ready for review. This is the difference between broad AI suggestions and automation logic tailored to each customer’s environment. 

“The connection of the Eigen Engineering Agent to our TIA Portal is another step toward our vision of ‘automating automation.’ By enabling goal-driven, agentic engineering workflows, we’re eliminating repetitive effort for automation engineers while significantly increasing their productivity. This marks an important shift for our customers from manually executing tasks to orchestrating outcomes across the entire engineering workflow,” said Rainer Brehm, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Automation at Siemens Digital Industries. 

The Eigen Engineering Agent takes its name from the German word “eigen.” While the word translates to “one’s own,” engineers know it best through concepts like “eigenvalues”, which are properties that remain constant even as everything around them transforms. As the AI landscape transforms rapidly and physical AI matures, the Eigen Engineering Agent is designed to be that constant: a steady source of intelligence, rooted in Siemens’ industrial heritage and capable of carrying out real work.

Customers across industries are using the Eigen Engineering Agent to transform their engineering workflows 

Siemens piloted the Eigen Engineering Agent with over 100 companies in 19 countries. U.S.-based Prism Systems used the Eigen Engineering Agent to create, modify, and import SCL code, reducing the process to seconds. “Tools like ChatGPT showed us how powerful AI can be, and engineers quickly recognized their potential,” said John Elias, President at Prism Systems. “The challenge has been bringing that capability into real industrial workflows. Siemens’ latest tools help close that gap, allowing us to apply AI in a way that truly supports engineering and automation.” 

China-based CASMT, which builds high-end equipment production lines for new energy vehicles, accelerated time to market by automating device configuration, code generation, and HMI visualization. “This is an AI assistant truly built for industrial automation,” said Dr. Kevin Firouzian, Head of Global Strategy & Partnerships at CASMT. “For our EMB (electromechanical braking) line, the Eigen Engineering Agent transformed a complex, multi‑discipline challenge into a conversational workflow. It simplified setup, reduced specialist handoffs, accelerated delivery, and made debugging significantly faster.” 

ANDRITZ Metals, a world’s leading supplier of technologies, plants and digital solutions in metal processing and forming, meanwhile, accelerated industrial automation & control software development by leveraging the product for code generation and documentation and faster, more targeted issue resolution within TIA Portal. “At ANDRITZ, we believe AI will fundamentally transform industrial engineering,” said Michael Luu, Head of Engineering Processes & Electric at ANDRITZ Metals. “It has the potential to unlock massive gains in productivity, cost efficiency, and overall competitiveness. We are proud to shape this future together with Siemens through innovations such as the Eigen Engineering Agent.” 

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 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

OMRON, Dassault Collaborate to Revolutionize Manufacturing with Virtual, Real Integration

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VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Apr 21, 2026 — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) and OMRON (TSE:6645), a global leader in industrial automation technologies, announced their partnership to bridge the gap between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). This collaboration enables manufacturers and machine builders to design, simulate, and deploy smarter, more flexible, and higher-performing production systems through a unified approach that merges virtual and real environments.

Today’s factories often face a critical issue: product design, automation, and production systems operate in silos. This fragmentation leads to longer commissioning times, higher error risks, and limited flexibility. OMRON and Dassault Systèmes are breaking down these barriers by creating a seamless link between 3D design and simulation in the virtual world, and robots, sensors and production lines in the physical world.  

The collaboration combines Dassault Systèmes’ 3D UNIV+RSES with OMRON’s Sysmac industrial automation platform, enabling manufacturers to design, simulate, validate and deploy production systems within a continuous virtual environment. At the core of the partnership is the Virtual Twin of Production Systems, which allows companies to test a new production line, validate robot behavior, or optimize logistics flows—prior to building anything physically.

Thanks to this IT/OT convergence, manufacturers benefit from a digital continuum before deployment and during operations. Production lines are designed, simulated, and validated in a virtual environment augmented by Virtual Companions. Performance, safety, maintenance and other scenarios are tested to correct errors before real-world deployment. Once the physical line is installed, real-time data from sensors, controllers, and robots is fed back into the virtual twin. This enables comparison between real and simulated behavior, fine-tuning, and predictive maintenance to reduce costs and risks.

“Manufacturing is entering a new era. With OMRON, we are building living production systems, AI-driven, self-improving, and software-defined, where the virtual and physical worlds are fused into one continuous loop of learning. Our industry world models transform complexity into intelligence, making factories not just automated, but autonomous. This is how we reinvent industrial systems, from reactive to predictive, from rigid to adaptive and define the next frontier of manufacturing,” said Pascal Daloz, CEO, Dassault Systèmes. 

“Our partnership with Dassault Systèmes strengthens our ability to integrate the OT and IT worlds and provide customers with a holistic solution from simulated to fully implemented, intelligent production,” said Motohiro Yamanishi, Company President of the Industrial Automation Company (IAB), OMRON Corporation.

The two companies will showcase their collaboration at Hannover Messe 2026 from April 20-24 in hall 14, booth H74, demonstrating how virtual twin experiences and advanced automation can be combined to design, validate and operate production systems more efficiently.

About OMRON Corporation

OMRON Corporation is a leading automation company with its core competencies in Sensing & Control + Think technology. OMRON is engaged in a wide range of businesses including industrial automation, healthcare, social systems, device & module solutions.

Established in 1933, OMRON has about 28,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in more than 130 countries, contributing to the creation of a better society. For more information, please visit http://industrial.omron.eu

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. Through the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, AI-powered, science-based virtual twins help 390,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, collaborate, imagine and create sustainable innovations that drive meaningful impact. For more information, visit: www.3ds.com

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