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Sandvik Expands Digital Manufacturing Presence Through Mastercam India and CCCS Deals

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has acquired Mastercam India and selected assets of California-based CAD/CAM CONSULTING SERVICES INC. (CCCS), two long-standing Mastercam channel partners. The transactions will bring the businesses into Sandvik’s Mastercam unit within its Intelligent Manufacturing business area, strengthening direct … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric El Paso and Beijing Sites Join World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse Network

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has received two new World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse Network designations for its manufacturing sites in El Paso and Beijing. The El Paso facility was recognised for customer-centric Engineer-to-Order operations, raising on-time delivery from 61% to … Read the full press release

Accenture to Acquire Industries eXcellence Group to Strengthen Siemens Digital Industries Software and Automation Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has agreed to acquire Industries eXcellence Group, a division of Engineering Group and long-standing Siemens Digital Industries partner, to strengthen its capabilities in industrial software, automation, data and AI-enabled manufacturing transformation. IndX specialises in Siemens technologies for … Read the full press release

Hexagon Adds Planit Canada to Production Software Division to Support Woodworking Manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Production Software Division has acquired Planit Canada, the world’s second-largest reseller of Cabinet Vision, to strengthen its direct position in the Canadian woodworking software market and expand its North American growth opportunities. Founded in 2008, Planit Canada … Read the full press release

Hexagon enhances NCSIMUL platform with faster NC program verification and selective simulation technology

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has launched a new version of NCSIMUL featuring Selective Simulation technology designed to speed up NC program verification and optimisation for complex machining operations. The new GPU-accelerated Rest Stock Preview capability enables programmers to inspect intermediate machining … Read the full press release

Hexagon Enhances EDGECAM with Faster Simulation, Improved Machining Strategies and Integrated AI Assistance

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has released an updated version of EDGECAM designed to help manufacturers prepare and verify CNC programs more quickly and efficiently. The new features include significantly faster simulation rewind capabilities, enhanced 3D simulation sharing through Live Job Reports, … Read the full press release

TechEU Debut in Austria Sees EIB Back AMAG Investments in Research Digitalisation and Green Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing AMAG Austria Metall AG with a €75 million loan to fund research, digitalisation, and greener production methods at its Ranshofen facility, forming part of a wider €168 million investment programme running from … Read the full press release

Bechtle Expands European PLM Footprint with Acquisition of Hungary’s Leading SOLIDWORKS Partner EuroSolid

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has strengthened its European PLM presence by acquiring EuroSolid Zrt., Hungary’s largest SOLIDWORKS reseller and a long-standing partner of the local manufacturing industry. Founded in 2009, EuroSolid serves more than 1,000 customers with CAD, CAM, and … Read the full press release

Hexagon Enhances WORKNC with Cloud Tool Library to Improve Programming Speed and Machining Consistency

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has launched a production-ready integration between WORKNC CAM software and a cloud-based Tool Library, giving machine shops direct access to OEM-validated tooling data and new workflow automation. The update reduces programming time, improves repeatability and supports first-time-right … Read the full press release

Sandvik Expands U.S. Digital Manufacturing Presence with Acquisition of QTE Manufacturing Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has strengthened its digital manufacturing portfolio with the acquisition of QTE Manufacturing Solutions, a U.S. reseller of Mastercam software and related products from Verisurf and Vericut. The Missouri-based company, which serves manufacturers across the Midwest, will join … Read the full press release

KUKA launches KMR iisy CR AMR for ISO Class 3 cleanrooms in semiconductor fabs

(IN BRIEF) KUKA’s new KMR iisy CR cleanroom AMR combines a mobile base with the six-axis LBR iisy CR robot arm to deliver certified ISO Class 3 performance for semiconductor and electronics production. Equipped for 11 kg and 15 kg … Read the full press release

KUKA Launches iiQKA.OS2: A Future-Ready, AI-Capable Operating System for Seamless Robot Control and Simulation

(IN BRIEF) KUKA has launched iiQKA.OS2, a new AI-ready, web-based robot operating system designed to streamline industrial automation. It features full simulation capabilities, support for personal devices, compatibility with multiple kinematics, and future-proof standards such as ISO 10218:2025 readiness and … Read the full press release

Siemens Energy Advances Digital Transformation with SAP Digital Manufacturing Implementation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Energy, a global energy technology leader, has initiated the implementation of SAP Digital Manufacturing at five of its lighthouse plants across Germany, the United Kingdom, and Mexico. This milestone, carried out in partnership with Syntax Systems GmbH … Read the full press release

Arburg, injection molding machines producer, to test automated production processes with the new 5G campus network from Deutsche Telekom

5G test field for networked production in the plastics processing industry Additional new campus network product with private 5G industrial frequency planned Presentation at “Arburg Technology Days” (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 24-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), one of … Read the full press release

Arburg, producteur de machines de moulage par injection, va tester des processus de production automatisés avec le nouveau réseau de campus 5G de Deutsche Telekom

Champ d’essai 5G pour la production en réseau dans l’industrie de transformation des matières plastiques Nouveau produit de réseau de campus supplémentaire avec fréquence industrielle privée 5G prévue Présentation aux “Arburg Technology Days” (COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) BONN, 24-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and University of Nottingham partner over innovative digital manufacturing technologies

(PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 21-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA), a British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company, has announced it will partner with the University of Nottingham, a top 20 UK university and 8th in the UK for … Read the full press release

Leverage the benefits of digital manufacturing with Haizol

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Traditionally, when a procurement team is sourcing parts or products to be manufactured, the process is a long and complex one. After initial research, they then develop a short list of potential manufacturers … Read the full press release

4 ways to build a more flexible supply chain

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 29-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Supply chains worldwide have experienced some level of turbulence in the last 18 month. The pandemic continues to cause disruption, as well as other events such as the obstruction of the Suez Canal … Read the full press release

China’s manufacturing industry continues to expand according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index figures, with Haizol at the forefront of the growth

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 19-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The Caixin China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) measures the performance within the manufacturing sector, and is based on over 400 private industrial companies in China. The PMI shows a steady figure … Read the full press release

French consulting company Silveo now part of Accenture Industry X.0

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 20-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture closes acquisition of French consulting company Silveo. Transaction was first announced on November 14. Silveo provides services and solutions for digital manufacturing and intelligent supply chains based on software from, for example, … Read the full press release