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Zuken Releases CR-8000 2025 with AI-Enhanced Support for High-Speed, High-Density PCB Design

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Zuken Releases CR-8000 2025 with AI-Enhanced Support for High-Speed, High-Density PCB Design

MUNICH, Germany and WESTFORD, MA, USA, May 12, 2025 – Zuken, a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) solutions, has announced the release of the 2025 updates to its flagship PCB design applications, CR-8000 Design Gateway and Design Force. This latest version introduces targeted enhancements to improve design integrity, accelerate schematic and layout development, and address the growing complexity of high-speed, high-density electronics.

The engineering front end, CR-8000 Design Gateway, delivers major advancements in schematic design, including intelligent auto-generation of connectors and standard circuits. Engineers can now quickly populate schematics with predefined blocks—such as filters and ESD protection—based on signal-aware rules, while intelligent rule-based checks and automated validation tools assess component lifespan, thermal margins, and voltage stability, ensuring design integrity from the earliest stages.

On the physical layout side, CR-8000 Design Force introduces delay-aware routing and AI-assisted features that streamline tasks like bus completion and decoupling capacitor placement, ensuring timing compliance and reducing manual effort. Collectively, these enhancements accelerate development cycles, improve design consistency, and support first-pass success in advanced PCB designs.

“With the 2025 release, we’ve focused on taking the pressure off engineers—whether they’re racing to meet timing margins or cleaning up schematics. The new automation features in Design Gateway make it easier to get reliable circuits in place without all the repetitive work, and Design Force keeps high-speed routing tight and efficient. It’s all about getting to a clean, manufacturable board faster—with fewer headaches along the way,” said Francesco De Cet, Head of Business, Zuken Europe.

Accelerating Schematic Design with Intelligent Auto-Generation of Connectors and Standard Circuits

In the engineering front end Design Gateway, CR-8000 2025 introduces powerful enhancements in Automated Circuit Generation, significantly advancing early-stage design automation. Engineers can now auto-generate connectors for unconnected pins and deploy standardized circuit blocks—such as RC filters, pull-up/down networks, or ESD protection—based on signal and part attributes. Leveraging a configurable rule engine and machine-learning-style recommendations, this feature reduces manual schematic creation, ensures design consistency, and accelerates schematic development. Additionally, intuitive simulation feedback directly within the design context enables immediate validation of voltage levels, net integrity, and rule compliance, allowing engineers to catch issues early and refine designs on the fly.

Automated Circuit Generation
Enhanced Circuit Adviser enables rule-based thermal, electrical, and lifespan validation to identify failure risks early and improve design robustness.X

Automated Reliability Checks with a Rule-Based Verification Engine

Circuit Adviser, the intelligent rule-based verification engine within CR-8000 Design Gateway, has been significantly enhanced in the 2025 release to support advanced reliability analysis. It now offers automated checks for early detection of design risks, including detailed thermal and electrical validation. Key enhancements include component lifespan verification against the expected product lifecycle, thermal checks to automatically identify components operating near or beyond safe limits, and an improved Power IC analysis that evaluates voltage margins and power dissipation. These capabilities enable engineers to proactively uncover potential failure points early in the design process, reducing field issues and minimizing costly late-stage redesigns.

Automated Reliability Checks
Intelligent insertion of e-connectors for unconnected pins and deployment of standardized circuit blocks—such as RC filters, pull-up/down networks, and ESD protection—based on signal types and part attributesX

Delay-Aware Routing and Intelligent, AI-Enhanced Automation

CR-8000 Design Force enhances high-speed PCB layout with delay-aware routing tools such as real-time routing balloons, skew visualization, and topology-driven guidance. These help engineers meet timing constraints for interfaces like DDR4 and PCIe with precision, reducing guesswork and eliminating the need for repeated verification cycles. Complementing this, intelligent AI-enhanced automation accelerates layout by automating decoupling capacitor placement, completing bus routes, and generating standard connection circuits. These tools support the designer without replacing them—improving efficiency, reducing rework, and enabling a modular path toward increasingly autonomous design.

Delay-Aware PCB Layout
CR-8000 Design Force merges real-time delay visualization with intelligent automation—including auto-completion of sketched tracks, automated decoupling capacitor placement, and bus routing.X

Together, these capabilities improve first-pass success rates and significantly reduce overall design cycle time.

Release Date and Availability

The CR-8000 2025 release is now available to customers through Zuken’s Global Support portal, and to qualified prospects via guided evaluations and interactive demonstrations. For new customers, trial access and expert-led sessions—such as Zuken’s Experience Days—provide hands-on exposure to the latest features. Additional product information, including a detailed overview of enhancements and demo requests, is available on the Zuken website or through regional representatives.

For more information about CR-8000 Release 2025 and other Zuken solutions, please visit the CR-8000 section on Zuken.com.

About CR-8000

CR-8000 is Zuken’s integrated 3D PCB design and analysis platform, supporting the complete electronic product development lifecycle. Its core applications—System Planner, Design Gateway, Design Force, and DFM Center—cover the full spectrum of PCB subsystem design, including system architecture, multi-board layout, IC packaging, digital twin modeling, connected manufacturing, and advanced signal and power integrity analysis. Uniquely, CR-8000 combines these capabilities with robust engineering data management, offering integrated library control, design reuse, change tracking, and seamless PLM and supply chain integration.

About Zuken

Zuken is a global software company delivering advanced electrical and electronic design solutions. Founded in 1976, the company has built a strong reputation for technology innovation and financial stability in the EDA industry. Its flagship product families—CR-8000 for electronic design and E3.series for electrical systems—offer comprehensive 2D/3D system-level toolsets, backed by robust design data and configuration management capabilities. With its strategic entry into Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Zuken has embraced digital transformation, integrating MBSE tools and services with its established design platforms to meet the complex development needs of industries worldwide. For more information about the company and its products, visit www.zuken.com,  www.zuken.com/blog, or www.linkedin.com/company/zuken

ProductionToGo to Offer Meltio’s Metal 3D Printing Solutions in Benelux Region

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ProductionToGo to Offer Meltio’s Metal 3D Printing Solutions in Benelux Region

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands and LINARES, Spain, May 12, 2025 – ProductionToGo Benelux, and Meltio; a disruptive laser metal deposition technology manufacturer announced that ProductionToGo Benelux is going to play a key role in the distribution and support of the Meltio metal 3D printing solutions in the Benelux market, as an official sales partner.

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

ProductionToGo Benelux will focus on building a supportive ecosystem for Meltio’s technology in the Benelux territory, partnering and driving business opportunities alongside technology centers, tooling machine companies, robotic integrators, academia, and industry.

Ahmed Abo Seada, CEO of ProductionToGo Benelux, says about this new partnership with Meltio, “We at ProductionToGo Benelux are honored to collaborate with Meltio. Their unique capabilities in metal additive manufacturing and the impressive results their printers deliver make them a valuable addition to our 3D printing portfolio. We are excited to offer our partners and customers exclusive metal 3D printing solutions that focus on efficiency and the future.”

Meltio proudly announces its first official sales partner in the Benelux territory, ProductionToGo Benelux.

Francisco González, Head of EMEA at Meltio highlights the significance of this partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to be working with and this collaboration between ProductionToGo Benelux us serves as a great indicator of how Meltio’s partner ecosystem and our unique wire-laser metal 3D printing technology for industries is evolving in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg markets both our industrial wire-laser metal Additive Manufacturing solutions in the center of Europe.” And he added: “Together, we will be able to cater to the ever-growing interest in Meltio’s technology and its applications for industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, mining, energy and many others and reliable metal applications.”

Meltio develops different additive manufacturing solutions for industrial production needs, machine shops and supply chains. Meltio M600 industrial metal 3D printer, Meltio Engine integration kit for Industrial Robots , Meltio Engine integration kit for Vertical Machining Centers and Meltio Robot Cell.

About ProductionToGo Benelux

At ProductionToGo Benelux, we help businesses in the Benelux region maximize the potential of 3D printing. We specialize in high-quality metal 3D printing solutions, offering everything from machines to expert support. With a strong focus on hands-on advice, local expertise, and practical innovation, we make advanced manufacturing more accessible for businesses ready to evolve. For more information, visit https://production-to-go.nl.

About Meltio

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

Hexagon Brings Automated Quality Inspection to Smaller Manufacturing Operations, Large-Scale Applications with New PRESTO Quality Stations

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Hexagon Brings Automated Quality Inspection to Smaller Manufacturing Operations, Large-Scale Applications with New PRESTO Quality Stations

STUTTGART, Germany, May 9, 2025 – Providing major advances in high-resolution scanning for faster, highly versatile manufacturing quality control, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division today announces the launch of two major advances in automated large-component quality inspection that make its turnkey PRESTO Quality Stations accessible to manufacturers that need to improve productivity but face budget and skills constraints.

Hexagon’s modular suite of turnkey automated inspection cells is expanding what is possible in the 3D measurement of medium-to-large-sized components in a variety of industrial contexts, including automotive, aerospace and general manufacturing. Two new configurations apply Hexagon’s brand-new HYPERSCAN optical tracking with 3D scanning and the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 direct scanning technologies to the PRESTO Quality Station range. These new options complement the existing high-performance Leica Absolute Tracker AT960 with Absolute Scanner AS1 models already deployed in business-critical near-line quality control processes in OEM automotive, rail and aerospace facilities globally.

These advanced solutions are designed to bring a new level of flexibility and accuracy to applications throughout the supply chain for which skills, budget and complexity are barriers to quality process automation. The new PRESTO Quality Station with HYPERSCAN delivers smart, high-resolution scanning with real-time optical tracking at a much lower price point, making automation viable even for organisations with limited budgets. In addition, new ATS800-based PRESTO models offer direct, high-accuracy scanning from a larger standoff, allowing safe, efficient and high-accuracy inspection of fine edges and complex features, ensuring precise assembly processes without the need for robot-mounted scanners. 

With robotic inspection workflows deployable in hours rather than days and minimal training required, the highly scalable system offers rapid return on investment. Its modular platform also supports seamless sensor interchangeability and broad metrology software compatibility, including Hexagon’s PC-DMIS, Inspire, SpatialAnalyzer and other popular third-party tools, giving manufacturers the ability to adapt as their manufacturing and inspection needs change.

PRESTO Quality Station with HYPERSCAN 

With dual-use capability as a hand-held device for on-the-go shop-floor use as well as fully-automated deployment, the new HYPERSCAN 3D scanner excels in high-productivity and challenging environments. It delivers high-speed 3D scanning at 8.3 million points per second over a large 610 x 640 millimetre scan area, with robust performance supported by and cable-free WiFi connectivity and an optical tracking system that enables absolute positioning at a range of up to 7 metres for a 100 cubic metre measurement volume. 

When integrated into Hexagon’s PRESTO Quality Station, HYPERSCAN provides accurate high-speed non-contact quality inspection, eliminating inspection bottlenecks for medium-to-large-volume parts. Powerful robotic automation software built into the solution makes it possible for anyone involved in quality control to quickly build an optimised collision-free program to inspect a given CAD model with no robot programming experience.

Like all PRESTO Quality Stations, it works instantly with most third-party metrology software, providing an out-of-the-box productivity boost for established workflows. With hole-flash technology and advanced edge recognition detailed features are quickly and accurately digitised, while dynamic part tracking allows for precision in vibration-affected environments as well as part-turntable operation, keeping the cell footprint minimal.

PRESTO Quality Station with ATS800

Combining laser tracking with direct scanning functionality, ATS800 enables manufacturers to measure detailed features from up to 40 metres away. Built on proven measurement and positioning technology, it boosts productivity in large-component manufacturing and assembly by quickly and safely measuring critical features with high-accuracy, thanks to new TruePoint Interferometer technology.

When integrated into Hexagon’s PRESTO Quality Station with ATS800, the turnkey solution enables manufacturers to measure fine edges, fasteners and other intricate details with high accuracy within a standardised cell environment with no risk of collision. Setup time is reduced because the device’s reflector tracking automatically locks onto a cell-mounted reflector using Hexagon’s patented PowerLock technology. This means the system can find an absolute position reference automatically when parts are loaded, speeding up alignment when using a turntable for part reorientation.

Unlike a 3D scanner system, the PRESTO Quality Station with ATS800 requires no robotic arms to automate measurement, providing high speed, highly flexible automated quality inspection at a much lower cost and with minimal programming.

Nicolas Lachaud-Bandres, VP Industry Solutions at Hexagon, commented, “The seamless integration of our HYPERSCAN and ATS800 sensors into our PRESTO Quality Stations gives our customers the flexibility to choose the best cost-value solution for each application. The unified software platform means anyone can learn and become productive quickly, transforming manufacturing organisations’ ability to implement automated scanning in tough, highly dynamic shop-floor environments across all their operations. 

“Our new automated quality systems bring high-resolution scanning within reach of many more companies, helping to boost inspection productivity, reduce bottlenecks and enable faster response to quality deviations globally. The unrivalled flexibility and scalability we can now deliver by applying the latest metrology innovations gives  organisations the ability to measure often and learn at speed.”

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 24,500 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.   

Hexagon MI Launches Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 

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Hexagon MI Launches Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 

STUTTGART, Germany, May 9, 2025 – As aerospace manufacturers race to ramp up production amid labour shortages and rising costs, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 – a next-generation laser tracker for high-mix, large-structure production environments. The system represents an entirely new quality inspection solution in large-scale manufacturing areas such as aerospace and wind energy, delivering direct scanning accuracy comparable to reflector measurement systems, packaged within a highly portable, lightweight design.

With seamless integration into digital and robotic automation workflows, the ATS800 dramatically reduces inspection time while enabling real-time measurement and process alignment. A key innovation is FeatureDetect, an automatic feature recognition capability that identifies key part geometries without the need for manual programming. By reducing operator workload, FeatureDetect unlocks significant productivity gains in both automated and manual inspection processes.

FeatureDetect operates from CAD data or independently, using the ATS800’s built in high-resolution panoramic camera. This wide aspect live image feed allows the system to recognise features directly from the physical part, accelerating set-up and streamlining inspection.

Engineered for safety-critical industries where manual inspection of large and complex structures often creates bottlenecks, the ATS800 combines high-accuracy direct scanning and reflector tracking in a single compact system. With setup times reduced from hours to minutes, it supports unattended or in-process inspection – from fuselage alignment to composite layups – without compromising on accuracy or traceability.

“Today’s manufacturers are under immense pressure to increase output while maintaining the highest quality standards, and traditional labour-intensive processes can’t keep pace,” said Rodrigo Alfaia, Laser Tracker Product Director at Hexagon. “The ATS800 eliminates hours of setup and ‘boots-on-the-ground’ measurement activity without sacrificing precision. We’re physically and digitally automating large-scale inspection by bringing data-driven processes to the operational level, whether scanning a full fuselage overnight or guiding critical assembly processes in real time without the need for complex operator training.”

Digitally automated high-accuracy scanning

The ATS800 merges Hexagon’s renowned laser tracker technology with high-performance direct scanning, in a single compact device. Performing high-accuracy reflectorless measurements at ranges of up to 40 metres, the ATS800 captures detailed data on key features like edges, holes, slots and threads without physical contact or close-proximity scanning. For even greater flexibility, full 3D reflector tracking capability further accelerates alignment and set-up processes across large-structure inspection and assemblies.

New AI-powered FeatureDetect technology removes a significant bottleneck in large-structure metrology by identifying what to measure and how. Operating from CAD or panoramic camera view, it streamlines programming and enables more agile, autonomous workflows with less reliance on experts.

Compatible with widely used metrology software platforms such as PC-DMIS, SpatialAnalyzer and third-party alternatives, the system fits easily into existing inspection workflows. It’s automation-ready, offering customers a plug-and-play path to scalable, high-throughput inspection through using the HxGN Robotic Automation software.

Robotic and AGV/AMR automation

Despite its advanced capabilities, the ATS800 has been engineered with portability and deployment flexibility in mind. Its compact form factor allows for flexible mounting in any orientation – even upside down – and seamless deployment on AMRs, gantries, lifts, rails and robot arms, supporting safe, space-efficient operations on busy shop floors.

With a well-established and fully supported SDK, the ATS800 can be embedded into complex robotic workflows, enabling automated feature measurement, dynamic part tracking and closed-loop process control in real time. Whether integrated with a fixed station lift-and-rail combination, or patrolling large assemblies on an AMR, the ATS800 gives engineers a versatile metrology solution for lights-out inspection or continuous quality assurance.

For example, the ATS800 will be powering Hexagon’s latest PRESTO Quality Stations, where it is combined with high-speed 2 axis positioning to automate the inspection of automotive chassis features. Using long range, reflectorless scanning, multiple complex features are inspected with only single axis movement on a vertical lift or horizontal rail – drastically reducing cycle times and increasing repeatability and throughput.

Unlocking “third-shift” workflows and real-time assembly

As production scales across aerospace and other large-structure industries, the ability to perform overnight or in-process inspection is becoming essential. The ATS800 unlocks ‘third-shift’ workflows with unattended scanning, real-time tracking, and subassembly alignment – all backed by full digital traceability. Whether guiding fuselage integration or layer-by-layer composite inspection, it ensures high precision without interrupting workflows.

At the heart of the system is Hexagon’s TruePoint Interferometer, a next-generation measurement engine that minimises noise and delivers pinpoint accuracy, even on challenging surfaces or at very steep angles.

When mobility is required, Hexagon’s proprietary PowerLock reacquisition technology instantly re-locks onto reflectors in motion, ensuring continuous measurement during real-time assembly.

The Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 is now available globally – visit https://hexagon.com/products/leica-absolute-tracker-ats800.

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 24,500 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.   

W. Althaus Becomes Switzerland’s First Rittal, EPLAN Application Center Partner

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W. Althaus Becomes Switzerland’s First Rittal, EPLAN Application Center Partner

HERBORN, Germany, May 9, 2025 – W. Althaus AG., the company from Oberaargau has now become Switzerland’s first “Rittal + EPLAN Application Center Partner”, and serves as a multiplier for the industry in data-driven industrial automation.

W. Althaus AG, with a Swiss workforce of around 160, is setting standards in innovation, automation, and digitalisation. As a leading specialist in automation technology, the company develops flexible, customer-specific solutions and offers all‑round expertise in software and hardware engineering, enclosure construction and mechatronics. 

The new partners for data-driven automation: From left to right: Jochen Trautmann (Managing Director RAS), Walter Althaus (Owner W. Althaus AG), Professor Friedhelm Loh (Owner and CEO Friedhelm Loh Group), Marco Schneider (CEO W. Althaus AG), Manfred Sac (Managing Director EPLAN Switzerland), and Stefan Güntner (Managing Director Rittal Switzerland).

Thanks to its comprehensive full-service range, Althaus supports its customers throughout the entire product life cycle, backed by a digital twin for process and automation optimisation. The company is considered a pioneering expert in data-driven industrial automation, both in internal processes and in developing customised automation solutions. 

As a long-standing development partner for Rittal Automation Systems’ machines in panel building and switchgear manufaturing, the two companies are currently collaborating on innovative solutions, including the robot-assisted wiring of terminal strips and components.

As a result, it is hardly a surprise that Althaus has also consistently developed its own enclosure construction capability in accordance with the company’s mission statement, “Leading in Automation.” The entire process, from engineering and machining to wiring enclosures, is already fully digital and highly automated, utilising EPLAN software, Rittal system technology, and machines from Rittal Automation Systems. 

“As the first Rittal + EPLAN Application Center partner in Switzerland, we will provide the industry with this expertise even more readily and continue to expand our long-standing collaboration for the benefit of our customers. We are delighted with the confidence that has been shown in us,” says Marco Schneider, CEO of Althaus AG. “Althaus is an ideal partner for our partner network. The company recognised early on how consistent data can drive automation when its quality is already built into the engineering,” says Dr. Marco Litto, Senior Vice President Strategy & Corporate Program at EPLAN.

It all depends on practical testing

Jochen Trautmann, Managing Director of Rittal Automation Systems (RAS), explains the concept: “If we want to broaden the use of data-driven automation as the key to industrial competitiveness, each solution must demonstrate its capabilities under practical conditions.” After all, it is seldom a question of simply ‘all or nothing’. Even small steps can have a huge impact on efficiency if they are tailored precisely to individual processes. Interested parties can experience the solutions live in action at Althaus AG and converse with experts about the efficiency benefits they can gain in their workflow through the combination of software and hardware,” Mr. Trautmann explains: “The partner network is not only intended to provide customers with orientation as a seal of quality and expertise. Consequently, the partners in the Application Centers will become cross-company multipliers for digitalisation and automation in the industry.” 

About Rittal

Rittal is a leading global supplier of enclosure systems, automation and infrastructure with its industrial, IT, energy and power, cooling and service units. Rittal products and solutions are used in over 90% of global industries – standardised, customised, and always of the very best quality.

Our approach and methodology: Rittal, Rittal Software Systems (Eplan, Cideon) and Rittal Automation Systems (RAS, Ehrt, Alfra) combine their hardware and software expertise to streamline, optimise and digitalise processes across the entire value chain for our customers including their IT infrastructure – from control and switchgear construction, machine building to factory operators or the energy sector.

Our delivery promise: Rittal standard products are delivered in Germany within 24 hours, and within 48 hours throughout Europe.

For more information, visit www.rittal.com and www.friedhelm-loh-group.com.

About Eplan

Eplan provides software and service solutions in the fields of electrical, automation and mechatronic engineering. The company develops one of the world’s leading design software solutions for machine and panel builders. Eplan is also the ideal partner to streamline challenging engineering processes.

Both standardised as well as customised interfaces to ERP and PLM/PDM systems ensure data consistency along the whole value chain. Working with Eplan means boundless communication across all engineering disciplines. No matter whether small or large enterprises: Customers can apply their expertise more efficiently. Worldwide, EPLAN supports 68,000 customers. Eplan wants to grow further with customers and partners and pushes integration and automation in engineering forward. Within the Eplan Partner Network, open interfaces and seamless integrations are realised together with partners. „Efficient engineering“ is the focus.

Eplan was founded in 1984 and is part of the owner-operated Friedhelm Loh Group. The Friedhelm Loh Group operates worldwide with 12 production sites and 95 international subsidiaries. The entire group employs 12.100 people and generated revenues of €3 billion in fiscal 2023. In 2023, the Friedhelm Loh Group was named “Best Place to Learn” and “Employer of the Future”.

For more information visit: www.eplan-software.com and www.friedhelm-loh-group.com.

Registration Opens for COMSOL Conference 2025 Amsterdam on Oct 29-31

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Registration Opens for COMSOL Conference 2025 Amsterdam on Oct 29-31

BURLINGTON, MA, USA, May 6, 2025 — COMSOL, a global leader in modeling and simulation software, announced that the COMSOL Conference 2025 tour will make a stop in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on October 29–31. The COMSOL Conference provides a space for engineers, scientists, and researchers to showcase their modeling and simulation work, exchange ideas, and learn new modeling techniques.

“Visiting the COMSOL Conference is extremely inspiring for anyone interested in modeling and simulation,” said Martin Wüest, head of sensor technology in the Vacuum Control business unit of INFICON and former COMSOL Conference keynote speaker. “The event offers valuable knowledge, insight into innovative ideas, and an inspiring atmosphere among an engaged community.”

Program highlights of the 2025 event include:

  • Keynote talks by industry leaders; previous keynote speakers include ASML, Ferrero, and Bowers & Wilkins, among others
  • Interactive presentations by engineers and researchers from different fields
  • Minicourses that help users get the most out of the COMSOL Multiphysics software and its add-on products
  • Demo stations where attendees can receive 1-on-1 guidance from COMSOL applications engineers
  • An exclusive look at an upcoming version of the COMSOL software
  • Awards ceremony
  • Organized social activity: tour and dinner at the oldest Heineken brewery, located in the heart of Amsterdam

Fostering knowledge exchange between COMSOL engineers, keynote speakers, poster and slideshow presenters, and attendees is a top priority of the conference. “The variety of sessions during the COMSOL Conference helps you gain insight into the latest developments in different industries. The event sparks creativity and innovation through the keynote talks, technical minicourses, demo stations, and especially the conversations that happen during session breaks,” said Ruud Börger, managing director of COMSOL BV. “You will meet COMSOL users and technical managers. This gives you the opportunity to learn how their company uses simulations and to discuss industry trends.”

Showcase Your Work

For those interested in showcasing their use of simulation through a poster or slideshow presentation at the conference, the program committee is accepting abstracts through August 1, 2025. To learn more about the presentation options and deadlines and submit an abstract, visit the Showcase Your Work page on the conference website.

All accepted submissions will be considered for the COMSOL Conference Best Paper and Best Poster awards. After the live event, accepted works are published in the online proceedings on the COMSOL website.

To learn more about the COMSOL Conference 2025 Amsterdam and register, visit the conference website 

The COMSOL Conference 2025 tour will kick off in Boston, Massachusetts, and will also make a stop in China.

About COMSOL

COMSOL is a global provider of simulation software for product design and research to technical enterprises, research labs, and universities. Its COMSOL Multiphysics® product is an integrated software environment for creating physics-based models and simulation apps. A particular strength is its ability to account for coupled or multiphysics phenomena. Add-on products expand the simulation platform for electromagnetics, structural, acoustics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical applications. Interfacing tools enable the integration of COMSOL Multiphysics® simulations with all major technical computing and CAD tools on the CAE market. Simulation experts rely on COMSOL Compiler™ and COMSOL Server™ to distribute apps to their design teams, manufacturing departments, test laboratories, and customers throughout the world. Founded in 1986, COMSOL has 16 offices worldwide and extends its reach with a network of distributors.

Cybord’s Visual AI Solution to Integrate with Siemens’ Opcenter MES

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Cybord’s Visual AI Solution to Integrate with Siemens’ Opcenter MES

WILMINGTON, DE, USA, May 9, 2025, Cybord, a leading provider of advanced visual-AI electronic component analytics, and Siemens Digital Industries Software have signed a new OEM agreement to integrate Cybord’s cutting-edge AI technology with Siemens’ Opcenter software for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

The collaboration expands a previous OEM agreement and enables Siemens to offer Cybord’s powerful AI solutions to Opcenter customers and Siemens’ factories globally. The integration of Cybord’s visual AI platform with Siemens’ Opcenter empowers manufacturers to enhance quality control of their Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes.

The solution will provide real-time detection of defective components, help build component repositories, and integrate visually verified traceability across the supply chain.

Customers will be able to streamline their operations without the need for additional dashboards as the solution is fully integrated into Opcenter MES.

This integration also allows customers to take immediate action on product integrity issues, improving their ability to address problems on the fly and helping to ensure consistent product quality. “We are excited to expand our partnership with Cybord to enhance Siemens Opcenter with visual AI insights,” said Markus Sauter, Product Manager at Siemens Digital Industries Software.

“By integrating Cybord’s state-of-the-art AI technology, we are further strengthening our Opcenter MES offering, providing our customers with an unparalleled ability to detect and resolve quality issues quickly and efficiently – leading to more reliable production processes and improved bottom lines.”

This agreement underscores Siemens’ ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge manufacturing solutions that improve operational efficiency and product integrity.

By embedding Cybord’s AI platform into Opcenter, Siemens continues to lead the way in innovation for the electronics manufacturing industry, providing customers with advanced tools to maintain the highest quality standards and operational excellence.

“We are proud to collaborate with Siemens, a global leader in manufacturing software, to bring our AI-powered solutions to an even broader audience,” said Oshri Cohen, CEO of Cybord.

“Together, we are setting a new standard for quality and traceability in the electronics manufacturing industry, giving manufacturers the tools they need to stay ahead of market demands while improving their product quality.”

Cybord’s visual AI technology, renowned for its 99.9% accuracy in real-time inspection of electronic components, has already proven successful in reducing costly rework, scrap rates, and supply chain vulnerabilities in electronics manufacturing.

The cooperation with Siemens extends these benefits to a wider range of manufacturers, offering seamless integration and actionable insights that drive immediate improvements on the production floor.

About Cybord

Cybord is the leading visual AI component analytics solution for the electronic manufacturing ecosystem. Cybord’s solution enables 100% analysis of all electronic components placed on PCBA.

The solution implements proprietary visual AI and big data technology to ensure quality, authenticity, and forensic traceability to support OEMs and EMSs globally.

Founded in 2018 by CTO Eyal Weiss and led by CEO Oshri Cohen, Cybord is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Visit https://www.cybord.ai or follow us on LinkedIn and X for more information.

3Dconnexion, ThinkEDU Offer Students Discounted 3D Navigation Across North America

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3Dconnexion, ThinkEDU Offer Students Discounted 3D Navigation Across North America

NORWALK, CT, USA, May 9, 2025 – 3Dconnexion is proud to announce a new partnership with ThinkEDU to make them our exclusive educational reseller in Canada. The new partnership aims to increase the availability of 3Dconnexion devices to students, educators and schools/universities across North America.

ThinkEDU offers products and services that provide students, faculty, and schools with educational discounts on software and tech accessories. They support thousands of online college bookstores and schools, helping millions of students access essential technology at an affordable price.

ThinkEDU is also Autodesk’s Authorized Learning Partner Distributor for North America, making advanced design and engineering tools more accessible to students and educators. 3Dconnexion devices seamlessly integrate with a wide range of Autodesk software, including Fusion, AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, and more, enhancing the user experience for aspiring professionals.

“At ThinkEDU, we are committed to making software and technology accessible and affordable for students. Our collaboration with 3Dconnexion is a natural extension of this mission,” said Michael Fischer, chief executive officer for ThinkEDU. “3Dconnexion devices are trusted by professionals across numerous industries, and we are thrilled to offer students access to these essential tools—empowering them with the same technology they’ll use throughout their careers.”

3Dconnexion’s product line is designed to enhance both ergonomics and efficiency in the workplace. Its innovative input devices, especially the SpaceMouse, offer superior design experience, providing unmatched comfort and precision for creating and refining 3D models.

“This partnership is a continuation of 3Dconnexions effort to support students around the globe,” said Louis Sklenarik, director of sales and marketing at 3Dconnexion. “We are thrilled to have ThinkEDU as a partner, and we’re excited to work together to bring 3Dconnexion devices to even more students and educators in North America.”

3Dconnexion devices are now available on the ThinkEDU Website.

About 3Dconnexion

3Dconnexion creates the world’s most advanced, precise and comfortable peripherals for professionals working in CAD and 3D environments.

Optimized for over 200 software packages, our products help engineers, architects and designers create better designs more efficiently. For more information, visit 3dconnexion.com.

Hexagon MI, ZeroTouch Collaborate to Bring High-Accuracy Inline-Inspection to European Precision Manufacturing

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Hexagon MI, ZeroTouch Collaborate to Bring High-Accuracy Inline-Inspection to European Precision Manufacturing

STUTTGART, Germany, May 8, 2025 – Hexagon has partnered with ZeroTouch, part of Sandvik, to bring high-speed, high-accuracy non-contact gauging cells to European customers through its Manufacturing Intelligence division. The turnkey cell enables manufacturers to measure key dimensions of mission-critical parts with micron-level accuracy in seconds, providing rapid feedback to reduce scrap and improve process maturity faster with metrology-assisted manufacturing processes.

Volume part manufacturers in safety-critical industries require 100% sampling of components, but this is often not feasible because the measurement accuracy required exceeds production cycle time. First introduced in 2022, ZeroTouch Rotation and Linear metrology systems uniquely delivers high accuracy measurement of control points so they can be deployed at any control gate within a production and integration process.

By combining its application expertise and software with ZeroTouch’s non-contact inspection system, Hexagon will address common process issues for tier one manufacturers that need to improve process stability rapidly without reducing their throughput. Under the new partnership, Hexagon will offer ZeroTouch as part of its solutions within Germany, Switzerland and France and components such as brake discs, electric motors, luxury watches and medical orthopaedics are the first applications to be addressed.

Stephen Chadwick, EMEA president at Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, commented, “ZeroTouch is a breath of fresh air for our customers. Anyone working to improve quality knows that they need to inspect earlier and learn fast – and with ZeroTouch’s high-speed system they can integrate fully automated control points anywhere they are needed in their process with less than 30 seconds’ cycle time and robust 24-7 operation.

“We are delighted to formalise our partnership to bring this exciting and easy-to-use technology to our customers so they can deliver on the order of the day – quality at speed – in plants where metrology expertise is spread thinly but needed more than ever.”

Zvonimir Kotnik, President of ZeroTouch, added, “We value the partnership with Hexagon. With Hexagon’s market reach, we are pleased to champion the ZeroTouch cutting-edge technology in these application spaces, delivering customers real-time actionable information that enables more efficient and sustainable manufacturing through automated and connected solutions. ZeroTouch provides best-in-class in-line and near-line high-speed and high-accuracy configurable gauging solutions that significantly shorten measurement tasks, building a high confidence level in manufacturing processes. Our technology decreases deployment, labour, and asset costs, while offering a comprehensive 3D record for digitised documentation and traceability purposes.”

The non-contact ZeroTouch system uses 3D laser scanners to acquire feature and surface measurement data as parts measuring up to 400mm are positioned and rotated to acquire a rapid but rich point cloud immediately into the terminal software or connected data management and statistical process control applications. Depending on the quality requirement, simple gauging can be accelerated with rapid measurement of multiple features, or complete part and surface property data can be acquired with millions of points.

The ability to perform inline inspection of high-precision components complements adjacent metrology applications where Hexagon technologies are commonly used. Beyond measurement, it offers customers the ability to integrate the ZeroTouch system into workflows using its automotive standard Q-DAS metrology data management and statistical process control suite to respond quickly to issues with suppliers and to continuously improve the quality, throughput and scrap rates of local production.

Learn more about ZeroTouch from local Hexagon sales representatives.

About ZeroTouch

As part of Sandvik Group, the mission for ZeroTouch is dedicated to delivering advanced automated measurement solutions to provide real-time actionable data. With headquarters in Wilsonville, USA, and a dedicated Sales and Research & Development centre in France, ZeroTouch is strategically positioned to efficiently serve its clients and collaborate in innovative activities spanning two continents enhancing the service capabilities and fosters a dynamic environment for cross-continental innovation. Visit www.zerotouchmetrology.com to learn more.

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 24,500 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.   

Hexagon MI Launches MAESTRO Next-Gen CMM

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Hexagon MI Launches MAESTRO Next-Gen CMM

STUTTGART, Germany, May 8, 2025 – Transforming quality inspection with high-speed, connected measurement workflows, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division today announces the launch of MAESTRO, an all-new, next-generation coordinate measuring machine (CMM) engineered from the ground up to meet the rising productivity demands of modern manufacturing. Designed to combat global skills shortages and increasing quality requirements, MAESTRO sets a new standard for speed, simplicity, and digital integration in metrology.

Expanding on Hexagon’s heritage of metrology excellence, MAESTRO is built upon four principles: to be fast, easy to use, connected and scalable. Its digital-first architecture offers the industry rapid measurement routines, an intuitive user experience and seamless data integration. With modular software and hardware, it is designed to scale with evolving production needs, making it ideal for aerospace, automotive, and high-precision manufacturing environments where there is a high demand for accuracy to deliver safety, compliance, and performance.

Building on Hexagon’s extensive global metrology expertise, MAESTRO features a newly-developed digital architecture, incorporating digital sensors, a single cable system, and a completely new controller with brand new firmware. Together, these new capabilities increase throughput, streamline the complete measurement operation, and ensure future-ready connectivity for modern production environments.

Customers will benefit from:

  • Unmatched precision at speed: MAESTRO’s redesigned mechanical structure, single-cable digital platform, and advanced sensors enable fast measurement with sub-micron tolerances that satisfy stringent industry standards. Customers gain the confidence of repeatable, certified measurements for critical quality control. This provides reliable results, even for complex shapes and the most demanding applications.
  • Breakthrough speed: MAESTRO delivers industry-leading throughput through high-speed motion while maintaining exceptional precision. Synchronised axis movements, rapid calibration, and cloud-connected software significantly accelerate set-up, programming, execution, and reporting.
  • Simpler use and programming: MAESTRO remasters quality inspection by simplifying CMM programming and streamlining workflows. An intuitive user interface, combined with next-generation cloud-native metrology apps powered by Hexagon’s Nexus platform, enable both expert metrologists and less-specialised staff to generate repeatable, standard-compliant measurements effortlessly – without the need for coding. 
  • End-to-end connectivity: Designed as an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) native measuring device, MAESTRO integrates into Hexagon’s Nexus ecosystem, sharing real-time data across design, production, and quality teams, driving data-driven decision-making and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Near-line or in-line integration with automation systems is seamless.
  • Scalable platform: With a modular design and a robust roadmap for future upgrades, MAESTRO is built for scalability. Manufacturers can easily update software, sensors, and additional capabilities over time, ensuring that their investment remains future-proof and continuously supports evolving production needs. 

“Manufacturers told us they needed a next-generation system that tackles rising quality demands and skills shortages,” said Jörg Deller, General Manager Stationary Metrology devices at Hexagon. “By rethinking our hardware and software from the ground up, rather than iterating on existing systems, we’ve had the freedom to create a high-accuracy inspection solution that is so intuitive that anyone from expert to new hires become significantly more productive. Meeting the needs of industry head-on, MAESTRO’s digital backbone also makes it straightforward to integrate into modern connected factories, so stakeholders can improve quality quickly and definitively.” 
Pilot users report dramatic productivity gains and reduced inspection lead times, helping to avoid production bottlenecks and to keep pace with fast-changing customer requirements. Customers have tested various sensors, ranging from high-speed laser scanning to tactile probes, with consistently strong results in both R&D and production applications.

Hexagon’s software tools and services such as PC-DMIS and the Metrology Mentor, Metrology Asset Manager, and Metrology Reporting Nexus Apps were developed in tandem with MAESTRO to create an integrated system that significantly boosts productivity from part loading to analysis, compared to isolated component solutions. The end goal is to deliver ease of use and fast workflows, from programming, execution and usage, to reporting and collaboration with colleagues in design and manufacturing. 

MAESTRO will be offered initially in multiple sizes and configurations, each engineered for automated multi-sensor workflows utilising tactile probes and laser scanning probes from a new “digital rack” that tracks occupancy status, sensor supply health and status that can be accessed on-device and throughout the desktop and cloud-native apps.  Additional future-ready models and enhancements will follow, all based on a single, coherent platform.

MAESTRO will be available for order from 30 June 2025. For additional specifications, demos, and pricing, please contact your local Hexagon representative or visit https://hexagon.com/products/maestro.

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 24,500 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.   

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