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Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Viakoo Collaborate to Deliver Advanced OT/IoT Security Management

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BUFFALO GROVE, IL and MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, USA, Mar 26, 2026 – Siemens Smart Infrastructure announced an agreement with Viakoo, a leader in enterprise OT/IoT security, to offer the Viakoo Action Platform to its customers. This collaboration creates a service where Siemens will provide organizations with a comprehensive, automated solution for analyzing, managing and securing their rapidly expanding fleets of Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) devices, providing robust cyber hygiene and continuous compliance.

The proliferation of OT and IoT devices has created significant cyber-attack opportunities for enterprises, with estimates showing an average of five to ten OT/IoT devices per employee. While these devices are critical for business operations, they often lack the security management standards applied to traditional IT assets, making them vulnerable to ransomware and data exfiltration. The Viakoo Action Platform addresses this challenge by enabling Siemens customers to secure their OT/IoT devices to the same rigorous standards as their IT counterparts, allowing them to safely participate in the network and deliver uninterrupted business value.

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Using Viakoo’s cloud-based platform, Siemens’ customers will benefit from automated device management, proactive vulnerability detection, and real-time compliance tracking for their physical security and OT/IoT environments. Key capabilities include automated firmware updates, certificate management (e.g., 802.1x), and password enforcement, alongside continuous operational notifications. The platform’s vendor-agnostic and agentless deployment simplifies the management of diverse, multi-vendor security device fleets, reducing manual effort and improving adherence to service level agreements.

“In today’s interconnected world, securing IoT and OT devices is paramount for maintaining operational integrity and mitigating cyber risks,” said Rich Reidy, US Security Segment Head of the Buildings business at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA. “Together with Viakoo, this joint effort underscores our dedication to expanding the Siemens Connect Ecosystem program by delivering top-tier security service. Viakoo’s advanced platform and flexible technology align perfectly with our goal of offering cutting-edge, adaptable services that empower our customers to achieve robust security posture and compliance across their physical security infrastructure.”

The Viakoo Action Platform is particularly valuable for organizations with large, distributed security device fleets, those facing stringent regulatory audits, and environments with legacy or multi-vendor systems. By integrating Viakoo into its portfolio, Siemens further strengthens its managed service offerings, drives recurring revenue opportunities, and enhances customer retention by providing a critical service for modern OT/IoT security challenges.

“We are thrilled to join forces with Siemens, a global technology leader committed to innovation and excellence,” said Bud Broomhead, CEO and Founder at Viakoo. “This collaboration allows us to extend the reach of the Viakoo Action Platform, helping more enterprises secure their IoT and OT environments, automate critical cyber hygiene tasks, and ensure continuous compliance. Together, we will empower organizations to unlock the full potential of their connected devices without compromising security.”

About Siemens

Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group USA generated revenue of $24.427 billion with 25 manufacturing sites across the U.S and more than 50,000 employees serving customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

About Siemens Smart Infrastructure

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. To protect this journey, we foster holistic cybersecurity to ensure secure and reliable operations. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, and its U.S. corporate headquarters in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA. As of September 30, 2025, the business had around 79,400 employees worldwide.

About Viakoo

Viakoo is the leader in enterprise IoT security, providing automated remediation and repatriation for IoT and OT devices. The Viakoo Action Platform helps organizations mitigate OT/IoT-related cyber risks, automate OT/IoT device security hygiene, ensure compliance, and maintain the operational integrity of large-scale OT/IoT deployments. Viakoo’s vendor-agnostic solution supports diverse OT/IoT environments, enabling customers to manage firmware updates, certificates, and passwords at scale. For more information, visit www.viakoo.com.

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Würth Additive, B9Creations Collaborate to Accelerate Production-Scale Additive Manufacturing

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RAPID CITY, SD, USA, Mar 25, 2026 – B9Creations, a U.S. manufacturer of precision 3D printers and systems integrator for additive manufacturing solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Würth Additive Group, part of the Würth Group, a global leader in vendor-managed inventory and supply chain solutions.

The collaboration combines B9Creations’ production-grade manufacturing technology, QA/QC infrastructure, & turnkey solutions delivery business with Würth Digital Inventory Services (DIS) and global logistics network. Together, the companies will enable manufacturers to shift from physical stock to validated, on-demand spare parts production anywhere in the world — without sacrificing quality, compliance, or repeatability.

By embedding validated additive production directly into Würth’s logistics ecosystem, the partnership ensures real-time part availability, standardized process control, and consistent output across distributed production networks. The result: accelerated delivery and more resilient, sustainable supply chains worldwide.

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Eliminating Production Variability at Scale

A major barrier to additive manufacturing adoption has been production variability — the inability to guarantee that a part produced in one location will match a part produced elsewhere.

B9Creations addresses this challenge through a structured, production-scale QA/QC toolset designed to ensure stable, controlled processes from initial setup through lifecycle management. Its Production-Scale Enablement framework includes:

  • Printer Fingerprinting & Fleet Baseline Establishment to create standardized machine performance benchmarks including Certificates of Conformance
  • Firmware Validation & Testing to ensure stability before deployment
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) validating hardware, software, and materials
  • Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at customer locations
  • Operational Qualification (OQ) defining processing parameters, prints, and material performance
  • Performance Qualification (PQ) ensuring long-term consistency and process repeatability
  • Ongoing Fleet Monitoring & Tracking for distributed manufacturing environments
  • Refurbishment & Lifecycle Extension Programs to maintain production continuity

This layered qualification model ensures every system meets OEM-level quality, performance, and reliability standards — enabling parts to be manufactured predictably across facilities. B9Creations’ Additive Advantage model gives customers access to these capabilities whether their target application runs on B9C hardware or not.

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By uniting this production-proven validation infrastructure with Würth Additive Group’s DIS solution, the partnership creates a comprehensive ecosystem that delivers not just additive hardware, but fully controlled production environments.

Executive Perspectives

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in delivering on our promise to manufacture predictability for our customers,” said Shon Anderson, CEO of B9Creations. “Würth Additive Group shares our commitment to moving companies beyond pilot purgatory and into sustainable production. Together, we can offer manufacturers a complete solution that addresses not just the technology, but the entire ecosystem needed for additive manufacturing success.”

This partnership represents the next evolution of digital inventory,” said AJ Strandquist, CEO of Würth Additive Group. “For years, manufacturers have understood the promise of distributed production, but the missing link has been standardized quality at scale. By combining Würth’s global logistics infrastructure and Digital Inventory Services with B9Creations’ production-proven validation and fleet qualification framework, we are enabling customers to move from digital files to validated parts — anywhere in the world — with confidence. This isn’t just about additive manufacturing. It’s about building a resilient, compliant, and globally deployable supply chain.

The partnership enables organizations adopting on-demand manufacturing strategies to eliminate production uncertainty. With standardized qualification protocols, integrated digital inventory, and fleet-level oversight, manufacturers can confidently produce validated spare parts anywhere in the network.

Enabling Distributed Manufacturing with Production Controls

As part of the collaboration, B9Creations’ U.S.-manufactured precision additive platforms will integrate directly into Würth’s DIS infrastructure. The combined system transforms digital part files into validated physical parts within a distributed production network — while maintaining documented quality standards and process control.

B9Creations’ dual role as both technology manufacturer and systems integrator ensures that hardware, materials, firmware, workflows, and validation protocols operate as a unified production system. Würth Additive Group’s global logistics backbone and digital inventory expertise then extend that controlled production capability worldwide.

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This approach enables manufacturers to:

  • Digitally mirror physical inventory
  • Reduce warehousing and obsolescence risk
  • Increase spare part availability
  • Improve sustainability through localized production
  • Maintain compliance through documented QA/QC frameworks

Proven Production Success

The partnership comes as demand for production-ready additive manufacturing continues to grow across medical, industrial, aerospace and manufacturing sectors. B9Creations has established successful production programs with leading manufacturers including Medtronic, Stryker, Graco, Consolidated Precision Products, and Thermo Fisher Scientific — demonstrating that additive manufacturing can achieve scale when supported by structured QA/QC systems and integrated deployment strategies.

About B9Creations

B9Creations is a U.S. manufacturer of precision 3D printers and a systems integrator specializing in helping organizations transition from additive manufacturing pilots to production-scale operations. B9Creations offers technology-agnostic consulting and comprehensive solutions including printer fingerprinting, fleet standardization, and end-to-end production support. For more information, visit www.b9c.com.

About Würth Additive Group

Würth Additive Group, part of the Würth Group, is a leader in digital inventory management and on-demand manufacturing solutions. The company enables manufacturers to reduce physical inventory, mitigate supply chain risk, and improve spare part availability through its Digital Inventory Services (DIS) platform. By combining additive manufacturing expertise with Würth’s global logistics infrastructure and vendor-managed inventory capabilities, Würth Additive Group helps organizations implement secure, compliant, and scalable distributed production strategies. For more information, visit www.wurthadditive.com.

Aberlink to Bundle InnovMetric’s PolyWorks|Inspector with its CMMs

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QUEBEC, QC, Canada, Mar 25, 2026 – InnovMetric, the independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes, is proud to announce a new global partnership agreement with Aberlink. Through this collaboration, Aberlink will act as a bundled reseller, offering PolyWorks software solutions integrated directly with its world-class portfolio of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).

This partnership combines the powerful capabilities of PolyWorks|Inspector with Aberlink’s renowned CMMs, providing manufacturers with an advanced solution for high-precision 3D metrology. This new synergy is powered by a seamless integration for Deva Electronic Controls, ensuring flawless interoperability and a frictionless transition from data capture to analysis. Users can now streamline their inspection cycles and achieve high-accuracy results with significantly reduced setup times.

“Our partnership with Aberlink represents a significant step forward in making metrology more accessible for manufacturers,” says David Bergeron, Chief Revenue Officer at InnovMetric. “Our teams have created a plug-and-play solution that allows Aberlink’s CMM users to benefit from PolyWorks’ advanced tools. From our collaboration emerged a solution that maximizes the performance of 3D measurement processes across the shop floor and beyond.”

“PolyWorks|Inspector on Aberlink devices is a potent mix,” says David Ditchburn, Technical Sales Manager at Aberlink. “The dedication shown by InnovMetric and Deva to bring this integration to life has been outstanding. Customers can now pair world-leading metrology software with Aberlink’s innovative and cost-effective CMM hardware, creating a compelling solution for advanced inspection.”

About InnovMetric 

InnovMetric is an independent software development company that empowers manufacturers of every size to digitally transform their 3D measurement processes. InnovMetric has revolutionized 3D metrology with the introduction of point-cloud-based dimensional inspection in 2000 and the concept of a universal 3D metrology software platform in 2006. Today, with over 24,000 customers in 100 countries, and the world’s largest industrial manufacturers having adopted its PolyWorks solutions as their standard 3D metrology software platform, InnovMetric is focusing on creating next-generation digital data and process management technologies. For more information, visit https://www.polyworks.com.

About Aberlink

Since the launch of the first ground-breaking coordinate measuring machine (CMM), the best-selling Axiom, Aberlink has earned a global reputation for producing a range of affordable CMMs and optical measuring systems—recognized internationally for quality, accuracy, robustness, speed, and ease of use. Incorporated in 1993, Aberlink has an impressive record of growth founded on innovation. This has been the background for all patent-protected product development over the last 32 years with the tagline “Innovative Metrology” firmly at the heart of the company’s philosophy. Headquarters in Eastcombe, Gloucestershire, England, Aberlink’s team is engaged in every aspect of providing the industry with innovative metrology products that are reliable, cost-effective, and above all, easy to use, through a distributor network in over 40 countries worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.aberlink.com.

DMG MORI Opens New Technology Center in Gothenburg, Sweden

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Mar 25, 2026 – DMG MORI celebrates the grand opening of its new technology center in Gothenburg. With a state-of-the-art 430 m² technology center, the company is sending a strong signal about the strategic importance of the Nordic market. “With the new technology center in Gothenburg, we are creating a central platform for customers and partners from across the region. The Nordic market stands for innovative strength, technological excellence and high-quality standards. These are all values that DMG MORI embodies,” said Dr. Neun, Executive Officer and Managing Director & Chief Sales & Service Officer EMEA North (D-A-CH, Nordics).

Martin Svärdh, Managing Director of DMG MORI Sweden, also emphasized the importance of the location for the region: “Gothenburg is the ideal location to further expand our proximity to customers in the Nordic countries and shape the future of manufacturing together.”

DMG MORI welcomed around 100 invited guests to the grand opening ceremony, including customers from Nordic countries and representatives of DMG MORI management.

Technology and digital focus for the Nordic market

The new technology center presents a technology portfolio tailored to the requirements of the Nordic market with seven DMG MORI machines. The technological focus is on 5-axis milling, complete machining, short series production and Full Service 5.0, among other things. The offering is complemented by a strong digital focus, in particular with CELOS X, digital solutions and complete machining. DMG MORI is thus specifically targeting the aviation & space, mobility, maritime & subsea, high-tech manufacturing and energy sectors.

Strategically ideal location

As Sweden’s second largest city, Scandinavia’s largest port and a logistics hub between Norway, Denmark and Sweden, Gothenburg offers ideal conditions. Its proximity to an international airport ensures excellent accessibility for customers from across the Nordic region, including western Norway.

With the new location, DMG MORI is strengthening its presence in Northern Europe in the long term and underlining its long-term commitment to the Nordic market.

About DMG MORI

DMG MORI is a worldwide leading manufacturer of high-precision machine tools and sustainable technologies that are at the heart of global value chains. In the “Global One Company” more than 12,000 employees are in direct contact with over 100,000 customers from 57 industries. DMG MORI is globally present in 88 countries with 16 production plants, 113 sales and service locations.

Integrated automation and end-to-end digitization solutions expand the core business with lathes and milling machines, ultrasonic, lasertec and additive manufacturing. The entire manufacturing know-how from more than 152 years flows into technology excellence for the focus industries Aerospace, Automotive, Die & Mold, Medical and Semiconductor. Customer-oriented services accompany the entire life cycle of a machine tool – including training, repair, maintenance and spare parts service. The strategic fit of automation, digitization and sustainability fits perfectly with DMG MORI’s vision and mission statement: We empower our customers in manufacturing and digitization! We want to be the most attractive machine tool manufacturer worldwide with digital and sustainable products!

TRUMPF to Unveil TruLaser Tube 7000 Laser Tube Cutting Machine at Tube Trade Show

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DITZINGEN and DUSSELDORF, Germany, Mar 25, 2026 — At the Tube trade show, the high-tech company TRUMPF is presenting its new, even more productive TruLaser Tube 7000 laser tube cutting machine. With nine kilowatts of laser power, the machine processes greater wall thicknesses with remarkable speed using nitrogen as its cutting gas. With eight-millimeter-thick mild steel, for example, productivity increases by up to 30 percent and feed rates by up to 150 percent. This enables companies to increase their throughput and reduce costs per part. This solution also gives users significantly more flexibility in laser tube processing by enabling them to cut greater wall thicknesses.

More flexibility thanks to the extended outer circle

“Flexibility and productivity are paramount in today’s laser tube processing. On the one hand, users expect maximum speed and accuracy for components with small diameters. On the other hand, they want to use the same machine to process very large diameters, sometimes also with large wall thicknesses. The TruLaser Tube 7000 combines these opposing requirements, and we have further increased the maximum tube size and possible wall thickness compared to the previous model,” says TRUMPF Product Manager Lucas Stix. Thanks to a significantly increased outer circle of 290 millimeters, square tubes measuring 203.2 x 203.2 millimeters, round tubes with a diameter of 273 millimeters, and rectangular tubes with a side length of up to 254 millimeters can all be processed. The machine also cuts small tubes with diameters of 12 millimeters or more extremely quickly and precisely.

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Optimal part quality thanks to intelligent assistance systems

To evaluate the raw material, TRUMPF has expanded the proven “ScanLine” function to include the “Quality Pilot.” If the material is out of shape or of poor quality, ScanLine uses light section sensors to measure the tolerances and compensate deviations. With the new additional “Quality Pilot” function, the machine independently decides whether ScanLine measurements are necessary and how often they should be performed, depending on the raw material quality of each individual tube. This allows users to avoid unnecessary measurement cycles and save time. The new “ObserveLine Comfort” function also enables users to achieve maximum part quality. After processing, the machine’s cutting head moves over the cut contour and uses a weak laser pulse to check whether the scrap has fallen completely out of the tube. Users benefit not only from greater process reliability, but also from reduced manual reworking. With the new “ObserveLine Edge” technology, pre-punched tubes and profiles can also be easily further processed. The machine independently uses the laser beam to identify the existing contours in the tube and automatically adapts the part’s program accordingly. This gives companies additional freedom, especially when they want to process purchased semi-finished products.

Digital services reduce unplanned downtime

With the new generation of the TruLaser Tube 7000, users have full access to TRUMPF’s digital service world. For example, the digital “Condition Monitoring” service analyzes machine data in real time and provides an early warning if components are wearing out or values deviate from their target range. This helps prevent failures before they lead to production stoppages. The LoadMaster Tube loading device, which is included as a standard feature, ensures low-labor operation. The tilt-and-lift station enables a fully automatic connection between the machine and a tube storage system and the supplementing of automatic unloading solutions. In combination with the appropriate software solutions and interfaces, companies can seamlessly integrate the TruLaser Tube 7000 into a smart factory.

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Ideal for varying quantities and requirements

TRUMPF is launching the TruLaser Tube 7000 with various loading and unloading lengths, with a maximum of 12.5 meters. The machine is tailored for companies that want to remain flexible, produce both small and large quantities profitably, and, at the same time, respond to changing requirements. The target sectors include machine building and systems engineering, facade and building construction, vehicle construction, and the agricultural and construction machinery industries.

About TRUMPF

TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools and laser technology. It drives digital connectivity in manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF is one of the technology and market
leaders in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing and in the field of industrial lasers.

In 2024/25, TRUMPF employed 17,750 people and generated sales of 4.3 billion euros (preliminary figures). With about 90 companies, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America, South America and Asia. The company has production facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Mexico and China. Find out more about TRUMPF at www.trumpf.com.

ENGEL Builds duo 12000 US Large-Format Injection Molding Machine

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SCHWERTBERG, Austria, Mar 25, 2026 – With the duo 12000 US, ENGEL expands the possibilities for the industrial production of large-format injection-moulded parts to previously unattained dimensions. The two-platen injection moulding machine enables the reduction of part costs for large-area components. At the same time, manufacturers can implement innovative product concepts and reduce assembly effort. This creates new design freedoms and additional opportunities to replace traditional materials such as metal or concrete with plastics. ENGEL thus creates the technological prerequisites for competitive and more sustainable solutions in mobility, infrastructure and industry.

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The two-platen machine with a clamping force of 110,000 kN was specifically developed for parts with projected areas of more than 2.5 m² and was recently commissioned at the customer’s site. It enables the cost-efficient production of very large-format components in an integrated production process. Through functional integration, a reduced number of parts and lower assembly effort, new degrees of freedom arise in design, lightweight construction and product design.

New products require new production concepts. With injection moulding solutions of this scale, manufacturers can produce large-format structures in a single production step. This reduces material usage, simplifies production logistics and thereby saves time and costs. In addition, it improves the CO₂ footprint over the entire product life cycle. ENGEL thus supports its customers in unlocking new dimensions of cost-efficient production and in implementing innovative, sustainable product solutions.

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The large mould space enables flexible automation and the efficient production of complex large-scale components in integrated production processes

To enable large shot weights for large-area components, the system is equipped with two injection units operating in parallel. With screw diameters of up to 210 mm, they enable a shot volume of up to 65,000 cm³ and homogeneous filling of large projected areas.

The design with eight tie bars was selected together with the customer as the most suitable solution for its specific requirements. Machines of this size are also possible with four tie bars.

The dimensions of the system illustrate the technical challenge: with a length of around 24 metres and a height of approximately 8.4 metres, it is among the largest industrial production systems in injection moulding worldwide. The total weight is 551 tonnes, the maximum mould weight 170 tonnes. In total, around 30 kilometres of cables were installed. The total installed power is approximately 2.4 MW with a total current of 2,900 A. Despite these dimensions, the machine remains compact thanks to the modular design principle of the duo series, thereby saving valuable floor space.

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ENGEL duo 12000 US enables the cost-efficient production of large-format injection-moulded parts in previously unattained dimensions, thereby creating the basis for new product concepts with reduced assembly effort and an improved CO₂ footprint.

High vertical integration and comprehensive process expertise

Injection moulding solutions of this scale are developed exclusively on the basis of specific customer requirements. To realise these quickly and efficiently, ENGEL has an extensive modular system and an exceptionally high level of in-house manufacturing depth.

The in-house large machine technical centre enables customers to carry out extensive tests for technology and part development. Especially for large-volume components, shrinkage behaviour plays a decisive role. In this technical centre, ENGEL has the capabilities to carry out iterations and optimisations in order to ensure the required part quality.

Many years of experience in the construction of large machines

ENGEL has decades of experience in the development and realisation of large machines. In addition to the standard sizes of the duo series, several systems with clamping forces of 74,400 kN have already been successfully installed in the market.

A specially developed machine concept enables systems of this scale to be designed and manufactured efficiently. Thanks to global production structures, such machines can, if required, be manufactured not only in the large machine plant in Austria but also regionally in Asia.

Despite their dimensions, the large machines are characterized by exceptional precision. Through options such as injection compression molding, the component dimensions can be defined with an accuracy of a few hundredths of a millimetre, a level of precision comparable to the thickness of a sheet of paper. This sensitivity, in combination with enormous force, opens up new possibilities in precision lightweight construction and in the functional integration of large-format components.

Gigamoulding enables new vehicle architectures

In the automotive sector, demand for such gigamoulding solutions for large structural components is increasing. Megatrends such as electromobility, autonomous driving, platform consolidation and CO₂ reduction targets are driving this development. Applications such as battery housings, underbody panels or hybrid inner door structures can be rethought through the new production possibilities. The objective is to reduce the costs of components. These enable functional integration, weight reduction and reduced assembly complexity. At the same time, they can contribute to stiff and safe vehicle architectures, as required for autonomous mobility concepts.

New possibilities in technical injection moulding

Large machines also open up new application potential in the field of technical injection moulding. ENGEL has already successfully established machines with clamping forces of around 11,000 tonnes in the market, among others for logistics and infrastructure products.

These include transport containers for the disposal of e-mobility batteries, large-volume infiltration boxes for rainwater management as well as water tanks with mould areas of nearly six square metres and shot weights of up to 109 kg. Especially for large water tanks, plastics offer clear advantages over concrete: the components are easier to transport and install, require less infrastructure and respond more flexibly to ground movements, while concrete structures may tend to crack under soil movement. At the same time, such systems support municipalities and companies in adapting to increasing heavy rainfall events and regulatory requirements for water storage. With the help of ENGEL large machines, these products can also be manufactured cost-effectively and in new dimensions.

Technology driver for sustainable large-scale structures

With the duo 12000 US, ENGEL reinforces its position as a technology leader in injection moulding. The system is not only a record-holder in terms of size, but also serves as a platform for new technologies, material substitution and highly integrated component concepts. It enables more sustainable product solutions in mobility, infrastructure and industry and demonstrates the potential of gigamoulding for the industrial production of large-format structures. At the same time, the machine does not mark the technical limit of what is possible. Based on its development and manufacturing expertise, ENGEL is capable of realising even larger systems if corresponding customer requirements arise. The company thus opens up additional opportunities for plastics processors to produce new component dimensions cost-effectively and to further expand their competitiveness.

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ENGEL is one of the leading companies in plastics processing machinery. Today, the ENGEL Group offers all technology modules for plastics processing from a single source: injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers, and automation – with individual components also competitive and successful in the market. With twelve production plants in Europe, North America and Asia (China, Korea) as well as subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries, ENGEL provides its customers worldwide with optimum support to remain competitive and successful with new technologies and state-of-the-art production systems. For more information about ENGEL and its products, visit https://www.engelglobal.com.

CADprofi 2026.07 Released

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RADOM, Poland, Mar 25, 2026 – CADprofi pleased to announce the release of CADprofi version 2026.07. CADprofi is a comprehensive CAD application that accelerates the design work in many branches. CADprofi Suite program consists of the following modules: CADprofi HVAC and Piping, CADprofi Electrical, CADprofi Architectural, CADprofi Mechanical, CP–Symbols and CP–Manufacturers programs.

Below you can find a quick overview of CADprofi 2026.07 changes:

✓ CADprofi Electrical – Symbols – Extra-low voltage systems command

 Low-current installation symbols have been separated into a dedicated command. This change provides better visibility of the libraries and faster access to the required elements.

The dedicated command includes symbols for:

  • fire protection systems (FIRE),
  • alarm and security systems (SSWiN, CCTV),
  • smart building systems (KNX/EIB, BMS),
  • telecommunication systems
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✓ CADprofi Electrical – Objects – Extra-low voltage systems command

All views of low-current equipment and cabinets can now be found in the command Objects – Extra-low volatege systems .

The library includes, among others:

  • RACK telecommunication cabinets (standing and wall-mounted) with accessories,
  • multimedia distribution boxes,
  • fire alarm control panels.

Separating this command allows for significantly faster navigation and immediate access to the required elements.

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✓ CADprofi Electrical – extension of the “Enclosure Selection” functionality

In the Switchgears  command the functionality for selecting electrical enclosures has been expanded.

The selection mechanism has been enhanced with support for frame (system) enclosures. The new solution allows individual units to be combined into advanced assemblies, which in practice:

  • enables the creation of assemblies consisting of several compatible enclosures,
  • eliminates errors resulting from underestimating the space required for modular and industrial devices,
  • increases design flexibility and makes it possible to match the appropriate type of enclosure to the actual needs of the installation.
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✓ CADprofi Electrical – extension of the “Lighting protection systems” command

The “Lightning protection systems”  command has been enhanced with a function for dynamic drawing of horizontal air terminals with automatic placement of connectors.

For objects with unusual geometry, it is now possible to define the drawing angle of the air terminals by indicating the building ridge and the roof area. This allows the installation to be adapted much faster and more precisely to the actual shape of the roof.

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✓ CADprofi HVAC & Piping – new version of “Plumbing objects – plan” command

The Plumbing objects – plan  command has been redesigned and is now based on a dialog window with extended functionality.

Key changes and new features:

  • Additional views – the ability to insert objects in plan view (top) as well as in
    front and side views.
  • Insertion from a list – an option to insert multiple objects at once with a defined spacing, which significantly speeds up the work.
  • User objects – the ability to add custom elements to the program library.
  • Symbols for elevations – the ability to generate symbols based on objects previously inserted in the plan view.

All objects have been parameterized, allowing their dimensions to be easily edited.

The redesigned command provides greater flexibility and improves the design workflow.

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✓ CADprofi HVAC & Piping – Chemical and Petrochemical Industry library

The Symbols  command has been enhanced with a library developed based on the ISO 10628-2 standard. It contains an extensive set of symbols for creating process diagrams (PFD/P&ID), including:

  • tanks, vessels and separators,
  • heat exchangers, steam generators and furnaces,
  • cooling towers and cooling equipment,
  • crushing and grinding machines, mixers and kneaders,
  • compressors, vacuum pumps and motors,
  • valves and safety fittings.

A unique functionality of the program is the ability to configure tanks – users can freely define their shape (selection of heads) and height (number of sections). Thanks to built-in connectors, the new symbols allow for quick and precise connection of pipelines.

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✓ CADprofi HVAC & Piping – “Sovent” special fitting

The Sewage system  library has been expanded with the Sovent fitting. It is available in the PEHD pipe systems category (DN110 and DN160 diameters).

Example views of the fitting:

The use of the Sovent fitting provides a convenient connection point for branch pipes to the stack and effectively reduces the risk of negative pressure in the installation. This is particularly important in multi-storey buildings.

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✓ CADprofi OEM – ABB library update

The ABB library available in the CADprofi program has been expanded with products from the ABB Ability system, which provide a modern solution for digital energy management and electrical infrastructure monitoring.

The new product category includes, among others:

  • INSITE central control unit,
  • power supplies,
  • measurement module for CT current transformers,
  • wireless M-bus communication module,
  • LTE communication module,
  • digital modules,
  • industrial Gateway,
  • current sensors for the measurement system.
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✓ CADprofi OEM – Taconova library update

The Taconova library has been expanded with pump groups and a boiler room and heat node scheme creator. This tool allows for quick configuration of variants and selection of the installation components.

The creator functionality includes:

  • selection of the type of heat source,
  • specification of the number of buffer tanks (Tichelmann system),
  • selection of the type and number of pump groups.

The wizard generates technological diagrams fully compliant with the manufacturer’s application diagrams.

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✓ CADprofi OEM – OBO Bettermann library update

The OBO Bettermann library has been expanded with E90 system solutions, designed for designing cable routes with enhanced fire resistance.

The E90 system components allow for projects that require uninterrupted power supply and signal transmission during a fire. The system includes certified trays compliant with the E90 classification.

The introduction of these components enables precise placement of cable routes directly on electrical and low-current installation plans, in accordance with fire protection requirements.

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You can always download the latest demo version here.

About CADprofi

Founded in 1996 in Poland, CADprofi is an international company engaged in the development of CAD applications working in the AutoCAD environment (and other Autodesk products), BricsCAD GstarCAD, progeCAD, ZWCAD, IntelliCAD and others. Now it has two offices in Poland and Germany. CADprofi’s applications are available in 22 languages and are sold through a well-developed network of distributors throughout the world. CADprofi company provides technical support (hotline) and also conducts training in the use of the offered programs. CADprofi is also a BIM (Building Information Modeling) specialist. It creates data in BIM, including Revit rfa format for many manufacturers. For more information, visit http://www.cadprofi.com.

Siemens Launches Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer, Digital Twin Composer in India

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MUMBAI, India, Mar 25, 2026 – Siemens has launched Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer and the Digital Twin Composer as key building blocks of its Industrial AI Operating System. The solutions, showcased at Transform – Innovation Day 2026 on March 6 in Mumbai, combine Siemens’ industrial software and automation expertise with NVIDIA libraries and accelerated AI infrastructure to enable immersive, photorealistic and physics-based digital twins across the product and production lifecycle.

The Digital Twin Composer integrates comprehensive digital twin data, simulation and real-time operational signals into managed, high-fidelity industrial environments. By introducing physics-based simulation into real manufacturing and infrastructure contexts, the Digital Twin Composer enables organizations to simulate, validate and optimize changes before physical execution. This supports Indian enterprises in scaling complex engineering and production workflows while reducing risk, rework and capital expenditure. Availability in India is expected toward the end of calendar year 2026.

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Siemens is also advancing immersive lifecycle visualization through the Teamcenter Visualization Digital Reality Viewer software, powered by NVIDIA Omniverse libraries. The solution enables stakeholders to explore photorealistic digital twins collaboratively, helping teams across design, manufacturing and operations collaborate in real time, gaining deeper insights across the product lifecycle. For Indian industries navigating increasing complexity, immersive digital reality experiences can improve collaboration, reduce errors and accelerate innovation cycles.

“India is at the forefront of industrial transformation, and the combination of digital twins, Industrial AI and advanced computing will help organizations innovate faster and operate more efficiently,” said Mathew Thomas, Vice President and Managing Director for India, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “Our collaboration with NVIDIA brings together powerful technologies that enable customers in India to move from concept to reality with greater speed, accuracy and confidence.”

“Industrial enterprises in India are seeking advanced computing solutions to manage the complexity of modern engineering and scale production through physics-based simulation,” said Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director, South Asia, NVIDIA. “The integration of NVIDIA Omniverse and accelerated AI infrastructure with Siemens’ Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer and Digital Twin Composer provides organizations the immersive tools needed to build and optimize high-fidelity digital twins.”

Siemens’ software engineers in India work on core technologies that form the backbone of some of the global product announcements including the Siemens’ Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer and the recently launched Digital Twin Composer. The collaboration reflects how India is both a key market and a core innovation hub shaping the future of industrial AI. As Indian manufacturers and infrastructure leaders accelerate digital transformation, industrial AI is emerging as a critical enabler to improve productivity, scale advanced manufacturing and strengthen infrastructure.

Together, Siemens and NVIDIA are advancing the Industrial Metaverse by combining industrial software, automation and accelerated computing into an integrated Industrial AI Operating System. The Siemens and NVIDIA collaboration brings together industrial software, automation expertise and accelerated computing to build the Industrial AI Operating System.. With the partnership offerings now available for Indian customers, organizations can access immersive engineering and simulation capabilities that connect the real and digital worlds.

About Siemens Digital Industries Software

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

PlantLinker Technology Environment Adopts C3D Converter

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23.03.2026: PlantLinker has purchased a license to the C3D Converter module to develop PlantLinker, a domestic plant design CAD solution. C3D Converter is part of C3D Toolkit, a software development kit (SDK) to create, edit, visualize, and convert geometric models.

PlantLinker and C3D Labs first met in 2024. The meeting led to testing the C3D Converter to compare it with other solutions available on the domestic market. The multi-stage tests showed that the C3D Labs product was a versatile and reliable tool that fit the task perfectly.

Today, many design companies rely on geometric models from third-party sources. For example, manufacturers provide equipment models. The overwhelming majority of such models come from mechanical engineering CADs. The vendor needed a dedicated solution to create consistent, correctly structured models. C3D Converter is the most versatile data exchange tool. It can be customized for each specific system.

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The C3D Converter integration was a multi-step process:

  • 1. Component capability tests. The test results were extremely positive: the tool could solve the tasks.
  • 2. Basic license purchase. This is the best fit for PlantLinker, as its users and potential customers extensively use SAT, STEP, and JT formats.
  • 3. C# wrapper introduction. This was necessary to seamlessly integrate with the established toolset of the PlantLinker development environment.
  • 4. C3D Converter integration into PlantLinker. This was a pilot operation with real-life projects.

As a result of all these stages, C3D Converter, integrated into the PlantLinker environment, can now convert and preview geometric models in the formats covered by the basic license, handle metadata, and attributes. These capabilities provide for consistent and seamless handling of imported geometry for the basic design and catalog generation phases.

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Andrey Sladkovsky, Head of Product Development, PlantLinker:

“Our partnership with C3D Labs is an important step for our company and our PlantLinker technology. In the era of import substitution and switching to domestic software solutions, our key objective is not merely offering an alternative to Western systems but creating a versatile, independent product that supports seamless data migration from various sources. The choice of C3D Converter as a mechanical engineering format converter matches both the immediate tasks and our development strategy. The robust mathematical core of C3D Labs’ products meets this complex challenge head-on. High conversion accuracy and flexible configuration demonstrate the ability of Russian engineers to deliver world-class solutions. We are pleased to work side by side with a leading geometric kernel technology provider as we continue to develop PlantLinker.”

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Oleg Zykov, CEO, C3D Labs:

“PlantLinker is the leader in the Russian market of plant design-class CADs. We are happy to contribute to this product, recognizing the PlantLinker team’s strong expertise, engineering-driven approach, and the system’s strong potential to support designers in their work. Interoperability is becoming increasingly essential for advanced plant design systems. Bridging the technology gap between MCAD systems and plant design solutions is the next step in integrating data across diverse CAD environments. C3D Converter serves as this bridge, connecting PlantLinker with mechanical engineering CAD systems.”

About PlantLinker

PlantLinker creates cutting-edge 3D CAD software that empowers engineers to tackle the most complex plant design challenges and beyond. Our flagship product is the PlantLinker technology.

For more information, please visit www.plantlinker.ru.

To learn more about C3D Labs, go here.

Hexagon Proposes Distribution, Listing of Octave, Provides Update on Planned Spin-Off

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Mar 24, 2026 – Hexagon AB today announced that the Board of Directors has resolved to propose the distribution of and listing of Octave Intelligence plc (“Octave”) to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Friday 24 April 2026, whereby ten (10) shares in Hexagon entitle to one (1) share of the corresponding share class in Octave. Class B ordinary shares in Octave will be listed on Nasdaq Global Select Market in New York and a temporary Swedish depository receipt (“SDR”) program will be implemented pursuant to which SDRs representing class B ordinary shares in Octave will be listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. All shares in Octave will be distributed and the distribution of the shares in Octave is expected to be made in accordance with the so-called Lex Asea rules. The Board of Directors has today also resolved to propose that the Annual General Meeting authorizes the Board of Directors to determine the record date for the right to receive shares in Octave.

Octave currently expects to maintain the SDR program until further notice, which Octave expects to be for about two years following the date of the distribution. Octave expects to evaluate the status of the listing on Nasdaq Stockholm from time to time, including based on liquidity considerations, and will provide at least three months’ notice prior to termination of the listing on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Additional information to Hexagon’s shareholders regarding the proposed distribution of the shares in Octave will be published in the form of an information brochure on Hexagon’s website, available under the Annual General Meeting 2026 section.  

Furthermore, Octave will later today file an amendment to its Registration Statement on Form 10 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The amendment includes unaudited pro forma combined financial statements which illustrate the financial impacts of the distribution and related transactions and audited combined financial information of Octave for the year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the amended Registration Statement will later today be available for review at www.sec.gov under the name Octave Intelligence plc. The Registration Statement will be further updated with additional information in subsequent amendments as further information on the distribution is finalised.

Octave will host an Investor Day on Thursday, 26 March 2026. The event marks a significant milestone as Octave prepares to become an independent, publicly traded company following its planned separation from Hexagon.

Indicative timetable for the distribution of Octave

24 April 2026Annual General Meeting of Hexagon
20 May 2026Expected last day of trading in Series B shares in Hexagon including right to the Distribution
21 May 2026Expected first day of trading in Series B shares in Hexagon excluding right to the Distribution
22 May 2026Expected record date and effective date for the Distribution
25 May 2026Expected first day of trading in the Octave SDRs on Nasdaq Stockholm and first day to request conversion of Octave SDRs to Octave Class B Ordinary Shares
26 May 2026Expected date for delivery of Octave SDRs
28 May 2026Expected first day of trading in the Octave Class B Ordinary Shares on Nasdaq New York (regular-way trading) and first delivery of Octave Class B Ordinary Shares converted from Octave SDRs

About Hexagon

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

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

About Octave

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle — Design, Build, Operate and Protect — where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.

Octave has approximately 7,200 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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