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Siemens Acquires Altair Engineering, Strengthening Position in Industrial Software
The acquisition is said to create “the world’s most complete AI-powered design and simulation portfolio.” MUNICH—Siemens reported that it signed an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering Inc., a major provider of software in the industrial simulation and analysis...
Simulation Technology Bridges Critical Gap in Additive Manufacturing Processes
AlphaSTAR’s award-winning technology is said to accurately model, predict, and prevent common issues for polymer and metal applications before the start of production. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio—The challenges associated with building quality parts quickly and consistently...
AI-Based Custom Software Aims to Improve Efficiency for Manufacturing Companies
Custom Software Lab’s AI-powered software is reported to boost manufacturing efficiency by automating tasks, optimizing processes, and improving decision-making. DENVER—In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, efficiency and innovation are key to success. To...
Partnership Enables Comprehensive Digital Thread Across Complex Production Systems
Manufacturo helps Divergent Technologies achieve visibility across manufacturing operations through a platform that drives data-based continuous improvements. BREA, Calif.— Divergent Technologies, Inc. is seeking to reinvent data-driven manufacturing in...
Synthetic Data Platform Addresses Critical Data Problem in AI Vision in Manufacturing
Advex’s generative AI platform reportedly reduces the time required to develop production grade AI vision models by drastically compressing the data collection process. SAN FRANCISCO—Advex AI, a startup tackling a critical data problem in AI Vision for manufacturing,...
Software Defined Automation Expands Industrial DevOps Solution for Manufacturing Automation Systems
New capabilities and more support for users of popular PLC vendors deliver improved management, streamlined development, and lower OT cybersecurity risks NUREMBURG, Germany—At SPS 2024, Software Defined Automation announced new features and expanded vendor support for...
Climate Tech Company Selects Cloud-Based Platform to Scale Manufacturing Operations
Charm Industrial will use Manufacturo’s software to scale its manufacturing for carbon removal. BREA, Calif.—A climate technology company that specializes in capturing and permanently removing carbon from agricultural waste recently selected the cloud-based platform...
SimScale, Hexagon Partnering to Offer Cloud-Native Access to Advanced Nonlinear Structural Analysis
The engineering simulation providers are partnering to launch an enhanced SaaS platform that aims to transform accessibility, usability, and deployment of advanced structural analysis tools for engineering teams. MUNICH—SimScale GmbH, a pioneer in cloud-native...
Provider of AI Software for Industrial Robots Becomes U.S.-Based Company
Micropsi Industries made the move from Germany to the U.S. to accelerate growth and be closer to customers in the North American market. SAN FRANCISCO—Micropsi Industries, Inc., a provider of AI software for industrial robots, has transitioned to a U.S.-based company...
New Partnership Aims to Boost Production Line Performance with Real-Time OEE Monitoring
OPTEL and Worximity are partnering to help manufacturers improve their operational efficiency. QUÉBEC CITY—OPTEL Group, a developer of traceability and vision systems, and Worximity Technology, Inc., a provider of real-time monitoring software for production and...
AI Small Language Model Converts Chaos of Names in Manufacturing Data to Corporate-Standard Naming Systems
To perform analytics across lines, processes, and plants, companies need a standardized way to identify similar data. That’s where Sight Machine’s new namespace manager comes in. SAN FRANCISCO—One of the first artificial intelligence (AI) small language models (SLM)...
New Software Tools Reported to Help Manufacturers Improve Productivity, Factory Floor Efficiency
ECI Software Solutions’ new add-ons provide short- and long-term scheduling flexibility along with the ability to monitor and analyze equipment performance in real time, the company said. FORT WORTH, Texas—ECI Software Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based...
Companies Put Manufacturing Data to Work to Automate Key Processes Across Factory Floors
At MxD’s Innovation Center, GFT and Google Cloud will give manufacturers a first-hand look at how to implement AI-powered automation. NEW YORK—Manufacturers are in the midst of one of the most significant transformations of their time, defined in large part by new...
Web Client Computing Devices Facilitate Integration of Web-Based HMI/SCADA Applications
Flexible web client computers specifically designed for industrial manufacturing environments act as Human Machine Interface to web-enabled devices and HMI/SCADA applications By Del Williams FREMONT, Calif.—Operators in manufacturing facilities have long depended on...
SimScale Releases New AI-Powered Automotive Design Features
MUNICH—SimScale GmbH, the developer of a fully cloud-native simulation platform, recently introduced AI-powered real-time automotive design features, the company said in a release. SimScale said it works with leading manufacturers, suppliers, and OEMs to ship better...