DUBUQUE, IA, USA and DUBAI, UAE, May 28, 2025 – Eagle Point Software, a leader in learning management solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and manufacturing industries, extended its global reach through a new reseller partnership with Accienta. This strategic partnership marks Eagle Point’s expansion into the UAE market, bringing its Pinnacle Series LMS and eLearning platform to a new region of AEC and manufacturing professionals.
Through this reseller partnership, Accienta, will provide organizations in the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and manufacturing sectors with access to a vast library of high-quality training resources.
We are excited to partner with Accienta to support the UAE’s AEC and manufacturing sectors,” said Steve Biver, COO of Eagle Point Software. “Training is a universal need across these sectors. Accienta’s industry expertise and reputation as a top-tier Autodesk partner make them a great partner. At Eagle Point, we believe training should come from those who’ve worked in the field—that’s why our content is developed by industry professionals. This shared value makes our partnership with Accienta especially powerful.”
Pinnacle Series offers thousands of expert-created learning resources, customizable content tailored to an organization’s unique best practices, and workflow tools. Organizations get access to tools for employees to improve their skills, share knowledge, work collaboratively, and boost efficiency.
More than just a training platform, Eagle Point Software also provides robust skill assessment tools. Organizations can evaluate employee proficiency, identify skill gaps, and create personalized learning paths that align with both individual and business goals.
“Partnering with Eagle Point Software is an exciting step for Accienta and our clients,” said Nidal Khoury, CEO at Accienta. “We are constantly looking for ways to empower our clients with the tools they need to succeed, and Pinnacle Series aligns perfectly with that vision. Its combination of real-world expertise, flexible learning paths, and powerful productivity tools makes it an essential tool for firms focused on innovation and continuous improvement.”
Accienta is kicking off this partnership with a free webinar on June 19, more details will be available soon.
Pinnacle Series is now available through Accienta. To learn more, go to www.eaglepoint.com.
About Eagle Point
Pinnacle Series creator Eagle Point Software has helped AEC and manufacturing companies work more efficiently since 1983. Based in Dubuque, Iowa, the Pinnacle Series team is comprised of industry experts who deliver the leading development and productivity platform to more than 500,000 global AEC and manufacturing professionals. Pinnacle Series offers a robust library of on-demand software training content, plus knowledge capture and sharing capabilities that ultimately increase efficiency. www.eaglepoint.com; +1 563.556.8392
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH, USA, May 28, 2025 – Materion Corporation (NYSE: MTRN) announced today that Melissa Fashinpaur has been appointed chief accounting officer, effective from June 1, 2025.
In her new role, Ms. Fashinpaur will be responsible for all accounting-related functions within the company, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of internal and external financial reporting, developing and implementing global accounting policies and procedures, maintaining a robust framework of internal controls, and developing an appropriate organizational structure to support the company’s growth objectives. In addition, Melissa will oversee the global shared services function and lead the company’s finance transformation initiatives. She will continue to report to Shelly Chadwick, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
“Melissa’s extensive background in financial oversight, risk management and compliance, combined with her strong leadership skills and focus on people and process development make her an excellent fit for this position,” said Chadwick. “She will play a key role in supporting the company as we continue our transformation journey as a global leader in advanced materials.“
Ms. Fashinpaur joined Materion as Vice President, Internal Audit in 2022. Her role was expanded to include Compliance leadership in 2023. She joined Materion from EY where she served as a Principal at the firm following various positions of increasing responsibility since 2001.
Ms. Fashinpaur earned her bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and Finance from Miami University.
About Materion
Materion Corporation is a global leader in advanced materials solutions for high-performance industries including semiconductor, industrial, aerospace & defense, energy and automotive. With nearly 100 years of expertise in specialty engineered alloy systems, inorganic chemicals and powders, precious and non-precious metals, beryllium and beryllium composites, and precision filters and optical coatings, Materion partners with customers to enable breakthrough solutions that move the world forward. Headquartered in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, the company employs more than 3,000 people worldwide, serving customers in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit https://www.materion.com.
VIENNA, Austria, May 28, 2025 – Lithoz has announced that its quality management system is now certified to ISO 13485 standards, marking a significant milestone in the company‘s commitment to providing high-performance 3D printing solutions for the medical devices and dental sectors.
Securing the ISO 13485 certification – internationally recognised as the gold standard for quality management in medical device manufacturing – marks Lithoz’s next organizational milestone, underlining their focused commitment to meeting the stringent requirements of patient safety, precision and regulatory compliance. This achievement builds on Lithoz‘s existing ISO 9001 certification and enables FDA QSR compliance. That puts the company straight onto the starting blocks to serve the industry‘s growing demand for reliable, production-ready medical and dental applications.
“This certification reinforces our leading role as a trusted technology partner to medical innovators,” said Dr. Daniel Bomze, Director of Medical Solutions at Lithoz. “It enables us to provide a reliable and low-risk entry point into LCM ceramic 3D printing to the many pioneers in healthcare and dental industry, accelerating the development of next-generation medical devices, applications and materials from initial prototype to serial production. The presence of these standards has removed a major hurdle on our technology‘s path of adoption of our technology.”
With recent milestones such as the clinical validation of bioresorbable implants printed with Lithoz technology or the launch of LithaBite alumina material for translucent orthodontic brackets, Lithoz has consistently been doing its part to shape the future of the medical and dental sector. ISO 13485 certification formally recognizes Lithoz‘s established position in regulated markets, ensuring that its LCM (Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing) technology meets the high standards required by medical device manufacturers.
Dominic Weiss, MD of the Vienna Business Agency, a long-time supporter of Lithoz’s way to successful globalization, states: „Lithoz is a beacon of additive manufacturing in Vienna and proof of the city‘s excellent innovation ecosystem. The founders Johannes Homa and Johannes Benedikt established Lithoz 13 years ago as students at the Vienna University of Technology and have built it up to become the global market leader in its field.“ He adds: “We congratulate Lithoz on this achievement, it opens the door to fundamentally change the medical sector – and to further strengthen Vienna as a hub for life sciences in Europe.”
About Lithoz
Lithoz is the world and technology leader for high-performance ceramic materials and 3D printers. Founded in 2011, Lithoz is committed to breaking the boundaries of ceramic production and supporting customers in expanding the manufacturing opportunities for the ceramic industry. The company has an export share of almost 100%, more than 150 employees and, since 2017, a subsidiary in the USA. Since 2016, Lithoz has also been ISO 9001-2015 certified. For more information, visit https://lithoz.com.
IRVINE, CA, USA, May 28, 2025 — EON Reality, a global leader in Artificial Intelligence-powered Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, today unveiled the EON WealthWeaver, a pioneering AI-First Incubator designed to navigate the impending transformation of the global workforce. As AI automates many traditional white-collar jobs, the EON WealthWeaver empowers individuals worldwide to transition into Agent Proprietors, creating and owning intelligent AI agents that generate substantial income by solving pressing local problems. Crucially, EON provides the sophisticated framework that does the heavy lifting and offers unparalleled marketplace access to its vast user base.
This visionary program directly addresses the seismic shift where routine cognitive tasks are increasingly handled by AI. The EON WealthWeaver is not just an incubator; it’s a transformative pathway for individuals to harness AI capabilities, build valuable digital IP, achieve unprecedented financial autonomy, and reach a global audience through EON’s established network.
The Unfolding Future: White-Collar Disruption & The Rise of Agent Proprietors
The global economy is on the brink of a profound restructuring. The capabilities of Artificial Intelligence are rapidly advancing, leading to a future where many conventional white-collar roles will become obsolete. EON Reality foresees this transition and offers a proactive solution: empowering a new class of digital entrepreneurs – Agent Proprietors.
Workforce Evolution: Traditional office jobs face displacement due to AI automation.
New Entrepreneurial Class: Individuals become Agent Proprietors, owning income-generating AI solutions.
Local Problem Solvers: Agent Proprietors leverage AI to address specific community needs, creating impactful and profitable ventures.
“The nature of work is fundamentally changing. The EON WealthWeaver is our AI-First response to a future where many traditional jobs will disappear,” stated Dan Lejerskar, Founder of EON Reality. “We provide the powerful tools and the core technology—the heavy lifting—so individuals can focus on identifying local problems and creating AI agents to solve them. We then connect them to a global marketplace of 42 million users. This is about democratizing high-income potential and enabling anyone to become a master of their digital destiny.”
EON WealthWeaver: How We Do the Heavy Lifting
The EON WealthWeaver distinguishes itself as an AI-First Incubator by providing a comprehensive ecosystem that simplifies the journey from idea to income-generating Agent IP. EON Reality handles the complexity of AI development, deployment, orchestration, and market reach:
EON Entrepreneur Guide: This AI-powered mentor assists in identifying high-impact, solvable problems within local communities.
It helps validate ideas and define clear business roadmaps, taking the guesswork out of market research.
EON Vibe Coder: A revolutionary no-code/low-code platform enabling rapid AI agent creation without deep programming expertise.
This tool democratizes development, allowing Agent Proprietors to build sophisticated agents that execute tasks autonomously.
EON Agent Orchestrator: This crucial component manages the seamless deployment, coordination, and scalability of agents.
It ensures robust operation, transforming individual agents into powerful, orchestrated solutions without the user needing to manage backend infrastructure.
EON-XR Integration: Provides immersive environments for agent training and application, enhancing their real-world effectiveness.
This allows agents to learn and interact in contextually rich simulations, making them smarter and more adaptable.
With EON WealthWeaver, aspiring entrepreneurs don’t need to be AI PhDs. They bring their local insights and problem-solving drive; EON Reality provides the advanced infrastructure, user-friendly tools, and a ready market, effectively doing the technological and go-to-market heavy lifting.
Generating Large Income by Solving Local Problems
The core of the EON WealthWeaver model is empowering individuals to identify and solve specific, often underserved, local challenges using custom-built AI agents. This focus allows for highly relevant solutions with significant income potential, amplified by EON’s global reach.
Hyper-Local Focus: Agents designed for niche problems can achieve rapid adoption and substantial revenue.
Autonomous Income Streams: Once deployed, agents work 24/7, generating passive income for their proprietors.
Global Opportunity, Local Impact: Entrepreneurs worldwide can address issues in agriculture, healthcare, education, logistics, and more, driving local economic growth while accessing a global customer base.
An Agent Proprietor in a developing nation could create an AI agent that optimizes small-farm irrigation, drastically increasing crop yields and farmer income. Another in an urban center could deploy an agent to streamline local delivery logistics, reducing costs and improving efficiency. The income potential is tied directly to the value and impact of the problem solved, with EON’s marketplace providing the scale.
EON WealthWeaver vs. Traditional SaaS: A New Value Proposition
The EON WealthWeaver fundamentally redefines digital ownership and value creation compared to traditional Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models. This distinction is crucial in understanding the shift towards empowered Agent Proprietorship:
Feature
SaaS Applications
EON WealthWeaver IP Agents
Core Nature
Pre-defined, fixed-function; reactive to input.
Autonomous, proactive problem-solvers; learn and adapt.
Ownership/IP
User licenses access; Vendor owns all IP.
User owns the IP of the created agent.
Monetization
Recurring subscription fees.
Passive income via licensing, usage fees, or commissions.
Offers an ownable, income-generating asset performing tasks.
This shift empowers individuals not just as users of software, but as creators and owners of valuable, self-sustaining digital enterprises that generate real wealth.
EON WealthWeaver vs. Traditional Incubators: The AI-First Difference
Beyond SaaS, the EON WealthWeaver also stands apart from traditional business incubators, offering a specialized path for the AI-driven future, complete with built-in market reach:
Feature
Traditional Incubators
EON WealthWeaver (AI-First Incubator)
Primary Focus
General business/app development, securing funding.
Creating AI Agent Proprietors & autonomous Agent IP.
Technology Stack
Offers access to some tools/credits, relies on external tech.
Provides core AI/XR platform (Vibe Coder, Orchestrator) – does heavy lifting.
Development Approach
Often requires coding expertise or hiring developers.
No-code/low-code AI agent creation, democratizing development.
Workforce Preparation
Prepares for existing job markets or traditional startups.
Directly addresses white-collar job displacement by AI.
Mentorship Model
Primarily human mentors, scheduled interactions.
AI-powered mentors (EON Entrepreneur Guide) + human support.
Participant Income
Focus on company valuation, equity, eventual exit.
Emphasis on passive income from autonomously operating agents.
Solution Type
SaaS applications, services requiring human operation.
Self-sustaining AI agents solving problems autonomously.
Market Access/Distribution
Networking, pitch events, limited direct market connection.
Direct marketplace access to 42 million EON users.
Economic Goal
Building a scalable company.
Building a portfolio of digital, wealth-generating assets.
A New Paradigm of Digital Ownership and Wealth
The EON WealthWeaver is more than an incubator; it’s a fundamental shift towards democratized AI power and individual digital sovereignty.
Own Your Creation: Agent Proprietors own the Intellectual Property of the agents they build.
Future-Proof Your Career: Transition from employee to owner of digital assets in the AI economy.
EON’s Partnership: We succeed when our Agent Proprietors succeed, fostering a mutually beneficial ecosystem built on shared innovation.
Join the Vanguard of the Agent Economy
As the landscape of work transforms, the EON WealthWeaver offers a clear path to not just survive, but thrive. EON Reality invites visionary individuals, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those looking to redefine their economic future to join the AI-First Incubator that does the heavy lifting and provides unmatched market access.
About EON Reality
EON Reality is the world leader in Artificial Intelligence-powered Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education. With over 25 years of experience, EON Reality is committed to making knowledge available, accessible, and affordable globally. Spatial AI University, launched in 2025, is the first educational transformation platform to use spatial AI technology. For more information, please visit www.eonreality.com.
About the EON WealthWeaver Program
The EON WealthWeaver is EON Reality’s AI-First Incubator, designed to empower individuals worldwide to become Agent Proprietors in response to the AI-driven displacement of traditional white-collar jobs. It provides the tools and framework for creating income-generating AI agents that solve local problems, with EON Reality handling the complex technological heavy lifting and providing access to its global marketplace of 42 million users.
Key Program Highlights:
AI-First Approach: Specifically addresses the future of work in an AI-dominated landscape.
Empowering Agent Proprietors: Enabling individuals to own AI solutions and generate significant income.
Solving Local Problems: Focus on tangible community needs for impactful and profitable ventures.
EON Does the Heavy Lifting: Provides no-code tools (Vibe Coder), AI mentorship (Entrepreneur Guide), and deployment infrastructure (Agent Orchestrator).
Unprecedented Market Access: Connects Agent Proprietors to 42 million EON users for global reach.
Global Democratization: Making advanced AI entrepreneurship accessible to anyone, anywhere.
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain, May 27, 2025 – Lantek, a global benchmark in sheet metal software solutions, and TCI Cutting, a specialist in high-autonomy industrial cutting systems and intelligent automation through its MAS Concept® model (Machinery, Automation, and Software), have jointly developed an innovative automated sheet unloading system. Successfully implemented at several strategic customer sites, this solution optimizes post-cutting material handling by eliminating manual intervention and significantly reducing downtime in the production cycle.
Efficient Automation in Sheet Unloading
Integrated with Lantek Expert software, the system leverages technology developed by TCI Cutting, combining an intelligent suction cup grid with its Automation Systems Load & Unload platform for laser cutting machines. This integration enables fully automated and highly precise removal of parts directly from the cutting table.
The system detects the exact position of each part, activates only the required suction cups, and ensures precise handling based on the geometry and center of gravity of each piece. As a result, parts are unloaded without error, avoiding the suction of skeleton material or unwanted components and ensuring that each part is safely and accurately handled.
Machines equipped with TCI Cutting’s Automation Systems Load & Unload manage material loading and unloading autonomously and can be connected to intelligent storage systems. Once the cutting process is complete, the processed table exits the working area, and the suction system automatically removes the finished parts—without any operator intervention—streamlining the production flow while improving both safety and ergonomics.
“Automating the unloading process without interrupting the cutting cycle is essential to improving efficiency in sheet metal workshops. This solution delivers precision, flexibility, and better machine utilization, reducing operator workload and optimizing the entire production process,” explains Francisco Pérez, OEM Channel Director at Lantek.
A Flexible and Automated Solution to Optimize Production
“This system not only prevents unloading errors but also provides a flexible, modular, and fully customer-adaptable solution,” TCI Cutting states. Unlike traditional systems that only allow stacking of identical parts, this solution deposits all cut parts at a single point, giving the operator freedom to organize them according to production needs.
Suction cup activation can also be manually configured, giving users full flexibility to manage parts with micro-joints or complex geometries. Integration with Lantek Expert ensures advanced process control, allowing operators to fine-tune settings based on production requirements and maximize operational efficiency in every cycle.
Scalable, Modular, and Customizable Automation for the Sheet Metal Industry
Initially developed as a tailor-made project, this technology is now available for broader implementation. It stands as an adaptable and scalable automation solution for the sheet metal industry. With this innovation, Lantek and TCI Cutting strengthen their commitment to industrial digitalization and production process improvement—offering sheet metal manufacturers a powerful tool to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance competitiveness.
Founded in 1986 in the Basque Country (Spain), one of the main European hubs of machine tool development, Lantek enables the integration of sheet metal and metal processing technologies using the most advanced manufacturing management software. The company is currently the outstanding leader in its sector thanks to its capacity for innovation and commitment to internationalisation. With more than 25,700 clients in over 100 countries and 20 offices in 14 countries, it has an extensive network of distributors with an international presence. In 2020, its international business contributed to 88% of its revenue.
LUBECK, Germany, May 27, 2025 — Nikon SLM Solutions has expanded its postprocessing capabilities at the Nikon AM Technology Center in Long Beach with the installation of a Solukon SFM-AT1500-S depowdering system. Designed for extra-large metal components, the SFM-AT1500-S is the perfect fit for our NXG 600E platform and will support advanced customer applications with automated, intelligent powder removal.
As part of Nikon SLM Solutions’ commitment to offering end-to-end additive manufacturing solutions, this installation marks another milestone in building an ecosystem of world-class equipment, expertise, and support. The Solukon system joins a growing portfolio of tools at the 90,000-square-foot Technology Center, home to Nikon AM Synergy and equipped with our most powerful L-PBF systems for large-format production and prototyping.
“Postprocessing is a vital part of the AM workflow—especially at production scale,” said Gerhard Bierleutgeb, COO of Nikon SLM Solutions. “By installing the SFM-AT1500-S, we’re enabling automated depowdering of large, complex components up to 1,500 mm tall. Solukon worked closely with us to develop a system that meets our size, safety, and handling requirements, and we’re proud to have their technology supporting our customer operations.”
Solukon’s SFM-AT1500-S is engineered for maximum performance with minimal footprint. It can handle components as large as 820 x 820 x 1300 mm and up to 2100 kg including build plate. Intelligent motion paths, calculated with Solukon’s SPR-Pathfinder® software, enable programmable, precise cleaning of complex internal channels—helping engineers simulate and optimize depowdering during the design phase.
To support safe, scalable material handling, Nikon SLM Solutions also added the SFM-PCU powder collection unit. This high-capacity, sensor-monitored system ensures proper recovery and storage of material removed during depowdering—critical for maintaining a clean, efficient production environment.
The installation represents continued trust in Solukon’s leading depowdering technology. An earlier SFM-AT1000-S unit is already in operation at the AM Technology Center, and the new AT1500-S further enhances our ability to support large-scale AM applications in aerospace, defense, energy, and beyond.
“At Nikon SLM Solutions, we believe in building a complete ecosystem for advanced manufacturing,” said Bierleutgeb. “That includes having the right postprocessing technology in place to support industrial productivity, safety, and repeatability—and Solukon is an important part of that.”
About Solukon
Solukon Maschinenbau GmbH is a German high-quality supplier of powder removal and processing systems for metal and polymer additive manufacturing. In 2015, Solukon presented the world’s first system for automated depowdering. Founded by Andreas Hartmann and Dominik Schmid, the Augsburg-based company has extensive experience in the development of AM systems and related peripheral equipment, and offers a full range of industrial powder processing systems. Since 2022, Solukon has also been offering the world’s Solukon Maschinenbau GmbH l Contact: Marina Haugg, Head of Marketing & PR l marketing@solukon.de l www.solukon.de 6 | 6 first and unique intelligent software for automated simulation and (pre-)calculation of the depowdering of laser-melted metal parts, the SPR-Pathfinder®. Solukon products meet the highest functionality and safety standards and are approved for safe and reliable removal of tough-to-handle and reactive materials such as titanium and aluminum. Solukon has established itself as the market leader in the field of industrial powder removal with its powder removal systems for metal.
About Nikon SLM Solutions
Nikon SLM Solutions AG is a global provider of integrated metal additive manufacturing solutions. Leading the industry since its inception, it continues to drive the future of metal AM in every major industry with its customers’ long-term success at its core. Nikon SLM Solutions is home to the world’s fastest metal additive manufacturing machines boasting up to 12 lasers and enabling build rates of up to 1000ccm/h. With a portfolio of systems to suit every customer’s needs, along with its team of experts closely collaborating at every stage of the process, Nikon SLM Solutions leads the way on return on investment with maximum efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Nikon SLM Solutions believes that additive manufacturing is the future of manufacturing and has the desire and capability to take its customers there – right now.
Nikon SLM Solutions AG is a Company headquartered in Germany, with offices in Canada, China, France, India, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States.Further information is available on www.nikon-slm-solutions.com.
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI, USA, May 27, 2025 – Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and PRAGMA proudly announce an evolution of their existing partnership, designed to deliver unprecedented portability in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) by integrating cutting-edge inspection capabilities with Hexagon’s advanced portable metrology solutions. This first-to-market innovation allows manufacturers to conduct comprehensive inspections directly at the site of components without removal or disassembly, fundamentally transforming traditional inspection workflows. By integrating PRAGMA NDT instruments and sensors with Hexagon’s Absolute Arms and Leica laser trackers, customers can now utilize 3D coordinate space positioning for imaging of NDT defects, benefiting from digitized surfaces and CAD models.
The portability of this combined solution enables engineers and technicians to perform a wide range of NDT inspections on-location – including thickness monitoring, corrosion mapping, spot weld inspection, composite flaw detection, surface defect analysis, additive manufacturing validation, wrought volumetric flaw identification, full penetration weld examination, and cast volumetric flaw detection – all while maintaining precise positioning within the part’s coordinate system.
“We are happy to be strengthening our partnership with PRAGMA to deliver a pioneering new solution to the market,” said Brian Winters, North America Product Manager for Absolute Arms at Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. “Our combined solution brings NDT innovation directly to the part. “For example, if engineers need to assess the integrity of an aircraft wing component or a structural component inside the cabin, they can now do so much faster and with precise absolute positioning – eliminating the previously time-consuming process of recording data in strips and manually stitching it together.”
Non-Destructive Testing allows manufacturers to examine internal structures and detect flaws without damaging or disassembling components. When combined with Hexagon’s high-precision metrology technology, users can precisely locate and analyze internal defects while maintaining exact positioning data within the part’s coordinate system – all with the convenience of on-site portability that was previously impossible with traditional NDT methods.
Under this strategic distribution agreement, Hexagon will distribute PRAGMA’s innovative NDT products and solutions across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The partnership capitalizes on Hexagon’s modular Absolute Arm RA8 configuration, which allows for additional sensors to transform the portable arm into a multipurpose tool that combines precision metrology with advanced NDT capabilities.
“We’ve spent the last years identifying opportunities and demonstrating the capabilities of NDT combined with metrology technology. The market demand for absolute position encoding of NDT data is substantial, particularly for manufacturers who need to get ahead of internal product defects,” Winters added.
François Mainguy, PRAGMA’s CEO, stated: “The timing is right, as Hexagon benefits from niche technologies like ours to support its innovation path, while PRAGMA is looking to expand its distribution networks. Together, we’re helping manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and other critical industries detect issues that would otherwise remain hidden until failure.”
The technology is particularly valuable for maintenance and repair operations, reverse engineering, and analysis of parts that have been in service. Key industries benefiting from this integration include aerospace, automotive, composites manufacturing, wind energy, nuclear power, and defense sectors.
“The combined capabilities of both companies are already strong, and we are prepared to address even more customer challenges,” added Danny Perron, PRAGMA’s Head of Applications. “Our technology can analyze materials ranging from metal alloys to advanced composites, detecting flaws as small as 0.25mm in some cases.”
Hexagon will offer specialized kits tailored for aerospace and automotive applications, as well as retrofit options for existing Absolute Arms and Leica laser tracker customers who wish to add NDT capabilities to their current equipment.
“We invite interested manufacturers to see this groundbreaking technology in action at the upcoming Hexagon Live event,” said Winters. “This partnership expands Hexagon’s continued innovation around inspection, quality assurance, and reverse engineering – now allowing customers to look INSIDE parts without sectioning or destroying them.”
PRAGMA specializes in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) solutions, from portable instruments to fully integrated robotic systems, with advanced technologies that enhance inspection and quality control processes. For more information, visit www.pragmandt.com.
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.
CHARLOTTE, NC, USA, May 27, 2025 – Axtra3D is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Maquinser S.A., appointing them as a Professional Reseller for Spain and Portugal. This collaboration marks a significant step in Axtra3D’s expansion into the Iberian market, bringing its no tradeoff Hi-Speed SLA 3D printing technology to a broader audience.
Christian Postigo, CEO of Maquinser says, “We chose to partner with Axtra3D because their Hi-Speed SLA technology strikes the perfect balance between surface quality, dimensional precision, and material flexibility – all essential for meeting the demands of our industrial clients. This collaboration fits our mission to offer cutting-edge solutions that create real value for advanced manufacturing across Iberia.”
Maquinser is renowned for its expertise in distributing high-technology equipment for complex machining and production processes across Spain and Portugal. With a robust network of service and sales centers, including dedicated additive manufacturing divisions, Maquinser is well-positioned to provide comprehensive support and consultation for advanced manufacturing solutions.
The Iberian Peninsula is home to a dynamic mix of automotive, aerospace, energy, and mold-making industries. Spain’s strong push toward digital manufacturing combined with Portugal’s leadership in mold-making and precision tooling, makes the region an ideal fit for our advanced mold making and production solutions.
“We are pleased to partner with Maquinser, a company that shares our commitment to innovation and excellence in additive manufacturing. Their extensive experience and strong presence in the Iberian market make them an ideal partner to help us deliver our Hi-Speed SLA solutions to a wider range of customers. Our partnership we can bring localized support, rapid deployment, and customer-specific solutions,” indicated Andreas Tulaj, SVP Europe Sales at Axtra3D.
As part of this partnership, Maquinser will showcase Axtra3D’s technologies at several upcoming trade shows in Spain, including EMAF, Subcontratación/Addit3D, and MindTECH, throughout May and June. These events will provide opportunities for attendees to experience firsthand the capabilities of Axtra3D’s Hi-Speed SLA 3D printing solutions.
About Axtra3D
Based in the US and Italy, Axtra3D is a global company specializing in Hi-Speed SLA systems that eliminates tradeoffs between print throughput, accuracy, feature resolution, and surface finish, typically found in traditional SLA or DLP systems.
The flagship Lumia X1 Hi-Speed SLA system by Axtra3D represents a significant advancement, combining its Hybrid PhotoSynthesis resin polymerization process with TruLayer, a layer separation technology. HPS utilizes both a laser and a DLP to image simultaneously, while TruLayer enables rapid detachment of the active print layer, resulting in a 20X throughput improvement while preserving the accuracy and fidelity of SLA parts.
With a curated material portfolio, Axtra3D has developed over 15 certified solutions for industries such as Industrial, Healthcare, and Dental, serving a global customer base. These solutions range from direct-use ceramic molds to end-use electrical connectors, industrial parts, dental prosthetics, medical devices, jewelry patterns, and more. Axtra3D’s systems are available in North America, the EU, and Japan, and a broad range of customers have already benefitted from its diverse range of applications.
Axtra3D operates with two business models.
Axtra Solutions™: This model provides fully optimized, turnkey 3D printing solutions. Customers receive complete print profiles fine-tuned for maximum performance and reliability, supported by Axtra3D’s Applications team and quality material partners.
Axtra OpenAccess™: This model further builds on Axtra Solutions™ and allows customers the flexibility to experiment with new materials and applications. It supports innovation and adaptability, enabling added flexibility.
ATLANTA, GA, USA, May 27, 2025 – Toolpath, the company creating AI tools that optimize the machining business, announced closure of a strategic investment round led by industrial machine tool manufacturer and strategic partner Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT). Existing Toolpath partner ModuleWorks also invested, deepening its partnership toward the eventual integration of the full range of ModuleWorks functionalities into the Toolpath platform. Additional investors in this round include Leaders Fund.
Investment by this group of manufacturing industry leaders validates Toolpath’s innovative approach to providing accessible, functional AI technologies that increase efficiencies, reduce mundane work, and solve real-world problems that are common in the machining business.
Toolpath’s software integrates AI into the CAM process, optimizing tool selection and toolpath strategies. Our platform intelligently analyzes machining processes and the parts a process will make, providing manufacturers insights to make better decisions about which jobs to quote, estimate costs accurately, and optimize machining operations. Our approach addresses critical workflow steps, from initial job evaluation to machining plan, including tooling and operations. Toolpath’s applied AI and proprietary Part Comprehension Engine empowers professionals at critical stages of the machining business, enhancing their work rather than replacing it—much like the auto-pilot has supported and reshaped the role of pilots in aviation.
“This partnership represents a bold step in our digital transformation journey,” said Carlonda Reilly, Chief Technology Officer of Kennametal. “Toolpath’s platform amplifies our industry-leading application engineering expertise through its intuitive, intelligent software. It’s a smart, scalable solution that brings the power of AI to the shop floor in a practical and impactful way.”
“The industry-leading caliber of these investors underscores that our AI-powered tools bring genuine, immediate value to machining businesses and manufacturers,” said Al Whatmough, Toolpath CEO. “Enabling shops to use modern technology to improve results for their customers, while increasing productivity and profits, is a vision we have in common with all our investors. It’s fantastic to all be rowing in the same direction.”
“Deepening our partnership with Toolpath reflects our shared commitment to accelerating innovation in AI-driven manufacturing software,” said Dr. Yavuz Murtezaoglu, Founder & Managing Director of ModuleWorks. “By combining our proven machining technologies with Toolpath’s advanced AI platform, we’re able to deliver powerful solutions into users’ hands faster. This investment naturally extends our mission to advance the manufacturing ecosystem through open collaboration, cross-industry partnerships, and software innovation.”
“Toolpath has shown itself to be effective and efficient at producing practical AI technology that solves the time-intensive, day-to-day challenges that bog down manufacturing,” said Stephen DeBacco, Managing Partner at Leaders Fund. “We find it truly inspiring to see Toolpath’s solutions in action, cutting hours of work down to minutes so machinists, estimators and CNC programmers can focus on the fine points of a project that really make a difference that customers see in the end product.”
This investment will fuel Toolpath continuing to expand its platform to assist shop owners, estimators and CNC programmers, as well as integrate it with existing, industry-leading tools, and take those tools to market.
About Toolpath
Toolpath is an AI-focused start-up focused on new solutions for the manufacturing industry. Our mission is to help manufacturers achieve greater efficiency and profitability through the practical application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and decades of real-world experience. For more information, visit https://toolpath.com.
About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,400 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2024. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
About ModuleWorks
ModuleWorks is at the forefront of digital manufacturing software, playing a key role in enabling the efficient production of increasingly complex parts in an environmentally sustainable way. As a strategic partner to leading CAD/CAM vendors, CNC control makers, machine tool builders and cutting tool manufacturers, ModuleWorks develops software that powers solutions throughout the manufacturing industry which contributes to 16% of global GDP worth $16 trillion per year.
Founded in 2003, ModuleWorks has grown to over 250 employees and already invested 2000 person-years of software development in toolpath and simulation technologies that form the core of manufacturing processes. In the CAD/CAM area alone, ModuleWorks has a market share of 90%, enhancing the performance and quality of over 500,000 installed seats of CAD/CAM and CNC software worldwide. With a comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge software components and the capacity to address emerging and niche technologies like AI, cloud, automation, additive, robotics and digital dentistry, ModuleWorks is committed to shaping the future of digital manufacturing with its partners, empowering the industry to Get There Faster.
AUGSBURG, Germany, May 26, 2025 – CADENAS is pleased to announce that it has become part of the KEYENCE Group, an international leader in the development and manufacturing of industrial automation and inspection equipment.
On May 20, 2025, CADENAS GmbH becomes part of the KEYENCE Group. This decision has been made with great conviction, with the aim of joining forces to take the engineering platform, 3Dfindit to the next level.
CADENAS becoming part of the KEYENCE Group
CADENAS is taking this strategic step to further its mission of driving innovation and expanding its impact for customers and partners in a dynamic market. This move reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing its engineering platforms and delivering greater value through digital transformation.
As the partnership moves forward, CADENAS will expand the portfolio and support KEYENCE’s mission: delivering superior technology and unmatched support to create lasting value for customers.
What does that mean for customers?
As customers, you will not experience any changes in our cooperation. Our team will remain the same, and your usual contacts will continue to be available. We will continue to develop our software independently, and we will remain a neutral, reliable partner for manufacturers and companies of all kinds, regardless of industry. As a matter of course the information that CADENAS obtains about its customer will be responsibly managed by CADENAS itself. We are looking forward to the new opportunities that the new chapter will bring.
About KEYENCE Group
KEYENCE Group is a global market leader in the development and manufacturing of industrial automation and inspection equipment. For the past 25 years, the company has achieved an average annual growth rate of 10%. It is one of the top 5 companies in Japan based on market capitalization as of March 2024 and serves 350,000 customers in 46 countries.
About CADENAS
Founded in 1992 in Augsburg, Germany, CADENAS GmbH has been growing continuously to become a globally operating company. Today it operates a platform business that connects approximately 10 million users with numerous parts suppliers in the essential field of 3D CAD for future manufacturing.
After more than 30 years of continuous growth and strong team performance, the time is right to open the next chapter with a strong partner. For more information, visit https://www.3dfindit.com.
