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Continuous Composites Awarded USAF Contract to Advance FEA Simulation for Anisotropic Composites
The company is working to develop a new tool to accurately simulate how its parts will behave under various conditions. COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho—Continuous Composites (CCI) was recently awarded a $1.9 million Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract from the U.S. Air...
Survey Reveals Key Insights for Product Operations in Discrete Manufacturing
Propel Software commissioned a survey across major U.S. industries that found collaboration to be a significant challenge in roles from product management to customer service and support. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.— A survey commissioned by Propel Software found that lack...
Partnership Aims to Integrate Product Data Management, Enterprise Resource Planning with Product Lifecycle Management
Razorleaf’s platform is expected to enable Propel Software’s customers to create a complete digital product thread that evolves with business needs. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—Propel Software and the systems integrator Razorleaf have entered a strategic partnership through...
New Titanium Alloy Modeling Capabilities Added to Materials Design Software Platform
EVANSTON, Ill.—QuesTek Innovations recently introduced new titanium alloy modeling capabilities within its ICMD® (Integrated Computational Materials Design) Software Platform that “further extend its depth and utility,” the company said in a release. QuesTek described...
Software Reported to Expand AI-Powered Digital Engineering Tools for Aerospace and Defense Customers
Redwire’s new version release supports customers’ needs for rapid development of mission concepts and analysis. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—A new version release of Acorn 2.0 software from space and defense technology company Redwire Corporation harnesses the power of...
Next-Generation Robot Simulation Software Reported to Upgrade Performance, User Experience
FANUC’s latest iteration enables engineers and operators to interact with automation designs in a more intuitive and insightful way by experiencing work cells in a fully immersive environment. ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.—Robotics and automation systems company FANUC...
PTC to Integrate NVIDIA Omniverse
The integration will bring CAD and PLM data into real-time simulation and immersive design environments, speeding the design and simulation of AI infrastructure and complex products. BOSTON—PTC is expanding the scope of its collaboration with the accelerated computing...
Partnership Empowers Users to Reduce Time, Cost of CFD Simulation
Through their global partnership, Simerics and Tech Soft 3D enable simulation analysts to use integrated CAD for high-end computational fluid dynamics processing. BELLEVUE, Wash.—Faster simulation cycle times have become essential to reducing the number of hardware...
New Software Version Reported to Accelerate Design Speed, Productivity, and Collaboration
PTC said its Creo 12 significantly expands cable harness design capabilities to improve design processes for electrification initiatives. BOSTON—The latest version of the Creo® computer-aided design (CAD) software introduced by PTC is “built to help manufacturers...
Simulation-Led Product Development Propels Hydrogen-Fueled Light Aviation
Turbotech integrates Ansys simulation across its designs from component to system, creating a digital thread that drives time and cost savings when developing hydrogen propulsion systems. PITTSBURGH—A supplier of efficient and sustainable aviation systems is...
Preview of MES Platform Brings Vision of Generative AI to Manufacturing
Parsec’s enhancements to its flagship MES include AI-enabled insights and conversational interaction, the company said. ANAHEIM, Calif.—Parsec Automation, a developer of manufacturing execution systems (MES) software, recently began a strategic collaboration with...
Manufacturing Execution Systems Market Projected to Reach $25.8 Billion in 2030
The automotive sector is expected to expand its use of MES during the forecast period, as these systems provide real-time production monitoring, quality control, and enterprise connectivity. DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—The global manufacturing execution systems (MES) market is...
$4.6 Million Warning Shot: DOJ Ramps Up Cyber Enforcement on Defense Contractors
The MORSECORP settlement shows that cybersecurity lapses are now legal and financial liabilities—not just technical ones. By Greg Rankin ST. LOUIS, Mo.—When the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced a $4.6 million False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with defense...
Software Platform Designed to Unify Manufacturers’ Demand, Inventory, and Supply Planning
An after-markets parts manufacturer will use the RELEX platform to streamline efficiency and optimize inventory. ATLANTA—The after-market parts manufacturer Camco recently selected RELEX Solutions to implement a software platform that unifies demand, supply, and...
Siemens Completes Acquisition of Altair, Expanding AI-Powered Industrial Software Capabilities
MUNICH—Siemens recently enhanced its simulation and industrial artificial intelligence (AI) offerings by completing its acquisition of Altair Engineering Inc., a provider of industrial simulation and analysis software. The acquisition has enabled Siemens to add new...