”Siemens Turbocharges PCB Design with Integrated ASTER Design-for-Test Technology”
AJ INCORVAIA, senior VP, circuit board systems: “Adds groundbreaking capabilities for test technology and earlier optimization in the design cycle.”
When Siemens announced this week that it was acquiring ASTER Technologies, a market leader in test verification and design software for printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), it confirmed the company’s heavy investment in electronics design and EDA (Electronic Design Automation). It is also no coincidence that since the purchase of Mentor Graphics in 2017, Siemens Digital Industries Software has advanced to a top position in the EDA domain. The company’s related solutions are managed within the framework of the Siemens EDA division and have been continuously sharpened, partly through internal product development and integration, and partly through the acquisition of complementary companies and solutions. Today, Siemens EDA is considered one of the “big three” in the EDA domain, together with Cadence and Synopsys.
But what gives Siemens an edge over its competitors is the integration of the electronics solutions in the Xcelerator portfolio, which means that the EDA pieces can be seamlessly connected to all tools in the digital product development loop, from CAD, simulation & analysis, to digital manufacturing management and more. It is a depth that no other developer has.
The ASTER acquisition further strengthens the company's EDA capabilities. A major strategic point is that it integrates ASTER's advanced "shift-left" Design for Test (DFT) functionality directly into Siemens EDA's PCB flagship Xpedition and the Valor software. Both of these are available with the Xcelerator portfolio and include one of the most comprehensive tools for electronic system design on the market. The acquisition gives customers access to a truly integrated digital thread from circuit board design to manufacturing, enabling earlier defect detection, reduced costs, faster time-to-market, and improved product quality and reliability.
“That’s right,” said AJ Incorvaia (pictured), senior VP and GM of electronic systems at Siemens Digital Industries Software. “With the addition of ASTER Technologies, our users will have access to groundbreaking capabilities in PCB design and manufacturing. By integrating ASTER’s market-leading test technology software, customers can optimize much earlier in the design cycle.”
Notably, the acquisition comes at a critical time in the industry: Increasing demand for automotive electronics and higher levels of integration of 5G technology into electronic systems require robust test solutions for safety, reliability, and compliance with stringent standards. A comprehensive test strategy is therefore essential to detect defects, avoid costly design rework, prevent product returns, and reduce field failures. Organizations are increasingly looking for DFT functionality embedded in their PCB design solutions and an integrated PCB design workflow.
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When Siemens announced this week that it was acquiring ASTER Technologies, a market leader in test verification and design software for printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), it confirmed the company’s heavy investment in electronics design and EDA (Electronic Design Automation). It is also no coincidence that since the purchase of Mentor Graphics in 2017, Siemens Digital Industries Software has advanced to a top position in the EDA domain. The company’s related solutions are managed within the framework of the Siemens EDA division and have been continuously sharpened, partly through internal product development and integration, and partly through the acquisition of complementary companies and solutions. Today, Siemens EDA is considered one of the “big three” in the EDA domain, together with Cadence and Synopsys.
But what gives Siemens an edge over its competitors is the integration of the electronics solutions in the Xcelerator portfolio, which means that the EDA pieces can be seamlessly connected to all tools in the digital product development loop, from CAD, simulation & analysis, to digital manufacturing management and more. It is a depth that no other developer has.
The ASTER acquisition further strengthens the company's EDA capabilities. A major strategic point is that it integrates ASTER's advanced "shift-left" Design for Test (DFT) functionality directly into Siemens EDA's PCB flagship Xpedition and the Valor software. Both of these are available with the Xcelerator portfolio and include one of the most comprehensive tools for electronic system design on the market. The acquisition gives customers access to a truly integrated digital thread from circuit board design to manufacturing, enabling earlier defect detection, reduced costs, faster time-to-market, and improved product quality and reliability.
“That’s right,” said AJ Incorvaia (pictured), senior VP and GM of electronic systems at Siemens Digital Industries Software. “With the addition of ASTER Technologies, our users will have access to groundbreaking capabilities in PCB design and manufacturing. By integrating ASTER’s market-leading test technology software, customers can optimize much earlier in the design cycle.”
Notably, the acquisition comes at a critical time in the industry: Increasing demand for automotive electronics and higher levels of integration of 5G technology into electronic systems require robust test solutions for safety, reliability, and compliance with stringent standards. A comprehensive test strategy is therefore essential to detect defects, avoid costly design rework, prevent product returns, and reduce field failures. Organizations are increasingly looking for DFT functionality embedded in their PCB design solutions and an integrated PCB design workflow.
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TECHNIA Gears Up in Germany: Strategic PLM Acquisition Strengthens the Position in Central Europe
JENS POTTHOFF, CEO TECHNIA Euro-Central: "Our German team is now ideally positioned to deliver professional services, system integration, and virtual twin technologies."
It was not unexpected that PLM consultant TECHNIA was the first to announce an acquisition in the new year. The Addnode-owned company has a strong element in its strategy to grow through acquisitions, primarily of companies operating within the Dassault Systemes (DS) sphere, which is exactly what it now gets through the acquisition of German Encad Consulting's DS operation.
With this business in its portfolio, TECHNIA, which is already a world-leading. VAR (Value Added Reseller) within the Dassault sphere, strengthens its customer base throughout the Euro-Central region, especially in the German-speaking countries.
"Yes, we already have a strong team that is now even stronger and ready to support our new customers. By providing comprehensive consulting and services across the entire Dassault software portfolio, we strive to deliver even greater value to customers in Germany and throughout the region," sums up TECHNIA CEO Magnus Falkman.
On the software side, TECHNIA's expertise covers most of what is related to the PLM platform 3DEXPERIENCE, with apps such as ENOVIA (PLM/PDM), CATIA (CAD), SIMULIA (Simulation & Analysis), 3DEXCITE (photorealistic 3D for e.g. marketing), and DELMIA (Digital Manufacturing).
With Encad Consulting, TECHNIA expects to bolster revenues by just under $2 million, based on 2025 figures for Encad's DS business. The acquired company parts primarily have customers in the commercially interesting segments Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Equipment, and Transport & Mobility. Together with TECHNIA's latest acquisition in 2025, of Swedish X10D Solutions, this will increase revenues by approximately $6 million.
Jens Potthoff (pictured), CEO of TECHNIA Euro-Central, notes that Encad combines CAD and PLM consulting, advanced 3D visualization capabilities, and robust IT infrastructure, available both on-premises and in the cloud. In addition, the company provides process methodology, training, and support services to ensure that customers maintain their competitive advantage in the global technology landscape.
"Our German team, together with the broader TECHNIA organization, is ideally positioned to deliver specialized solutions, professional services, system integration, and comprehensive virtual twin technologies that drive successful digital transformation," adds Potthoff.
Although the now announced purchase is not one of TECHNIA's larger acquisitions, the company adds around 80 new customers in key industry segments like aerospace & defense. It all looks like a wise strategic move addressing the industrial sector's need for enhanced operational efficiency through advanced digital solutions, aligning the broader market trend towards integrating agile digital platforms.
TECHNIA currently has around 6,000 customers globally.
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It was not unexpected that PLM consultant TECHNIA was the first to announce an acquisition in the new year. The Addnode-owned company has a strong element in its strategy to grow through acquisitions, primarily of companies operating within the Dassault Systemes (DS) sphere, which is exactly what it now gets through the acquisition of German Encad Consulting's DS operation.
With this business in its portfolio, TECHNIA, which is already a world-leading. VAR (Value Added Reseller) within the Dassault sphere, strengthens its customer base throughout the Euro-Central region, especially in the German-speaking countries.
"Yes, we already have a strong team that is now even stronger and ready to support our new customers. By providing comprehensive consulting and services across the entire Dassault software portfolio, we strive to deliver even greater value to customers in Germany and throughout the region," sums up TECHNIA CEO Magnus Falkman.
On the software side, TECHNIA's expertise covers most of what is related to the PLM platform 3DEXPERIENCE, with apps such as ENOVIA (PLM/PDM), CATIA (CAD), SIMULIA (Simulation & Analysis), 3DEXCITE (photorealistic 3D for e.g. marketing), and DELMIA (Digital Manufacturing).
With Encad Consulting, TECHNIA expects to bolster revenues by just under $2 million, based on 2025 figures for Encad's DS business. The acquired company parts primarily have customers in the commercially interesting segments Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Equipment, and Transport & Mobility. Together with TECHNIA's latest acquisition in 2025, of Swedish X10D Solutions, this will increase revenues by approximately $6 million.
Jens Potthoff (pictured), CEO of TECHNIA Euro-Central, notes that Encad combines CAD and PLM consulting, advanced 3D visualization capabilities, and robust IT infrastructure, available both on-premises and in the cloud. In addition, the company provides process methodology, training, and support services to ensure that customers maintain their competitive advantage in the global technology landscape.
"Our German team, together with the broader TECHNIA organization, is ideally positioned to deliver specialized solutions, professional services, system integration, and comprehensive virtual twin technologies that drive successful digital transformation," adds Potthoff.
Although the now announced purchase is not one of TECHNIA's larger acquisitions, the company adds around 80 new customers in key industry segments like aerospace & defense. It all looks like a wise strategic move addressing the industrial sector's need for enhanced operational efficiency through advanced digital solutions, aligning the broader market trend towards integrating agile digital platforms.
TECHNIA currently has around 6,000 customers globally.
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The PLM&ERP News' editorial office will be closed for the holiday season from December 23, 2025, through January 7, 2026.
We would like to thank our readers for an incredible year. In our industry, 2025 was defined by major headlines, transformative shifts, and vital discussions regarding the future of our field. We hope you all enjoy a well-deserved period of rest and recovery before we begin 2026.
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AutoCAD Technology at Core of Addnode’s Latest U.S. Expansion
JOHAN ANDERSSON, CEO Addnode Group: "ACAD-Plus will be a perfect addition to our Design Management division."
Addnode Group, which owns Autodesk's largest global VAR partner, Symetri, has made another company acquisition in the US. This time it is a smaller company, ACAD-Plus, five employees and revenues of around $1.2 million, specializing in AutoCAD solutions. But it's not the size of the company that's interesting, but the technology it's based on. The point is FMG-Plus, an add-on that transforms static CAD drawings into dynamic, data-rich tools for better property management.
Generally, ACAD-Plus is a supplier of CAD-based software for space management and facility optimization. The company is based in Houston, Texas, USA, and was founded in 1986. A seasoned player, in other words, it seems to have been around since AutoCAD debuted at the turn of the year 1982-83. The company has also been at the forefront of innovation in facilities management (CAFM), helping organizations effectively manage more than 1 billion square meters of built space worldwide. With a strong presence in higher education at over 150 public and private universities and a growing customer base in the public sector, ACAD-Plus has built a reputation for precision, reliability, and ease of use in managing complex facility portfolios.
“ACAD-Plus will be a perfect addition to our Design Management division. The company’s offering aligns well with the division’s existing product portfolio in digital lifecycle management across the built environment, from early design and construction to operations and maintenance,” says Johan Andersson, CEO of Addnode Group. The Design Management division is commercially the largest of Addnode's three legs. PLM is another, containing Dassault consultancy TECHNIA as the leading player.
Regarding the ACAD-Plus flagship FMG-Plus, it is a powerful AutoCAD add-on that integrates seamlessly with third-party platforms, including platforms for integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and other CAFM environments.
The great thing about the ACAD-Plus add-on FMG-Plus is its powerful ability to create a “live”, two-way bridge between AutoCAD drawings and property management databases, making spatial data accurate, visual, and easy to manage. This helps organizations like universities optimize space, reduce costs, and improve operations by linking CAD details directly to database information (such as asset details, maintenance records, or occupancy data) for instant updates and better reporting.
“FMG-Plus provides opportunities to optimize space utilization, improve operational efficiency, and meet compliance and security standards,” says Andersson.
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Addnode Group, which owns Autodesk's largest global VAR partner, Symetri, has made another company acquisition in the US. This time it is a smaller company, ACAD-Plus, five employees and revenues of around $1.2 million, specializing in AutoCAD solutions. But it's not the size of the company that's interesting, but the technology it's based on. The point is FMG-Plus, an add-on that transforms static CAD drawings into dynamic, data-rich tools for better property management.
Generally, ACAD-Plus is a supplier of CAD-based software for space management and facility optimization. The company is based in Houston, Texas, USA, and was founded in 1986. A seasoned player, in other words, it seems to have been around since AutoCAD debuted at the turn of the year 1982-83. The company has also been at the forefront of innovation in facilities management (CAFM), helping organizations effectively manage more than 1 billion square meters of built space worldwide. With a strong presence in higher education at over 150 public and private universities and a growing customer base in the public sector, ACAD-Plus has built a reputation for precision, reliability, and ease of use in managing complex facility portfolios.
“ACAD-Plus will be a perfect addition to our Design Management division. The company’s offering aligns well with the division’s existing product portfolio in digital lifecycle management across the built environment, from early design and construction to operations and maintenance,” says Johan Andersson, CEO of Addnode Group. The Design Management division is commercially the largest of Addnode's three legs. PLM is another, containing Dassault consultancy TECHNIA as the leading player.
Regarding the ACAD-Plus flagship FMG-Plus, it is a powerful AutoCAD add-on that integrates seamlessly with third-party platforms, including platforms for integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and other CAFM environments.
The great thing about the ACAD-Plus add-on FMG-Plus is its powerful ability to create a “live”, two-way bridge between AutoCAD drawings and property management databases, making spatial data accurate, visual, and easy to manage. This helps organizations like universities optimize space, reduce costs, and improve operations by linking CAD details directly to database information (such as asset details, maintenance records, or occupancy data) for instant updates and better reporting.
“FMG-Plus provides opportunities to optimize space utilization, improve operational efficiency, and meet compliance and security standards,” says Andersson.
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Vass AutoCAD-teknologi huvudpoäng i Addnode-chefens nya Amerika-förvärv
Addnode Group, som äger Autodesks globalts största VAR-partner, Symetri, har gjort ännu ett företagsförvärv i Nordamerika. Denna gång handlar det om ett mindre bolag, ACAD-Plus – 5 anställda och en omsättning på motsvarande 12 miljoner kronor – specialicerat på AutoCAD-lösningar. Men det är inte storleken på det köpta bolaget som är intressant, utan den teknologi man sitter på. Poängen är en lösning, FMG-Plus, som förvandlar statiska CAD-ritningar till dynamiska, datarika verktyg för bättre fastighetsförvaltning.
Allmänt beskrivs ACAD-Plus i Addnodes pressrelease, ”som en leverantör av CAD-baserad programvara för utrymmeshantering och anläggningsoptimering.” Bolaget är baserat i Houston, Texas, USA, och grundades 1986. En rutinerad spelare med andra ord som alltså tycks ha funnits med ända sedan AutoCADs debut som marknadens första elektroniska ritplanka. Detta var vid årsskiftet 1982-83. Bolaget har också varit i framkant inom innovation inom datorstödd anläggningshantering (CAFM) och hjälpt organisationer att effektivt hantera mer än 1 miljard kvadratmeter byggd yta över hela världen. Med en stark närvaro inom högre utbildning, som betjänar över 150 offentliga och privata universitet och en växande kundbas inom den offentliga sektorn, har ACAD-Plus byggt upp ett rykte för precision, tillförlitlighet och användarvänlighet vid hantering av komplexa anläggningsportföljer.
”ACAD-Plus kommer att vara ett perfekt tillskott till vår division Design Management. Bolagets erbjudande stämmer väl överens med divisionens befintliga produktportfölj inom digital livscykelhantering i hela den byggda miljön, från tidig design och konstruktion till drift och underhåll”, säger Johan Andersson, koncernchef för Addnode Group. Design Management-divisionen är kommersiellt sett det största av Addnodes tre ben, varav PLM är ytterligare ett med ledande Dassault Systemes-konsulten TECHNIA, som största spelare.
Om ACAD-Plus-flaggskeppet FMG-Plus, kan noteras att det alltså är ett kraftfullt AutoCAD-tillägg som integreras sömlöst med andra tredjepartsplattformar, inklusive plattformar för integrerade arbetsplatshanterings-system (IWMS), datoriserade underhållshanterings-system (CMMS), och andra CAFM-miljöer.
Det stora med ACAD-Plus add-on FMG-Plus är dess kraftfulla förmåga att skapa en ”levande”, tvåvägsbrygga mellan AutoCAD-ritningar och databaser för fastighetsförvaltning, vilket gör spatial data korrekt, visuell och enkel att hantera. Detta hjälper organisationer som universitet att optimera utrymme, minska kostnader och förbättra verksamheten genom att länka CAD-detaljer (som rumsplaceringar) direkt till databasinformation (som tillgångsdetaljer, underhållsregister eller beläggningsdata) för omedelbara uppdateringar och bättre rapportering.
”Genom att leverera korrekta och handlingsbara anläggningsdata ger FMG-Plus organisationer möjlighet att optimera utrymmesutnyttjandet, förbättra den operativa effektiviteten och uppfylla strikta efterlevnads- och säkerhetsstandarder,” kommenterar Andersson.
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Allmänt beskrivs ACAD-Plus i Addnodes pressrelease, ”som en leverantör av CAD-baserad programvara för utrymmeshantering och anläggningsoptimering.” Bolaget är baserat i Houston, Texas, USA, och grundades 1986. En rutinerad spelare med andra ord som alltså tycks ha funnits med ända sedan AutoCADs debut som marknadens första elektroniska ritplanka. Detta var vid årsskiftet 1982-83. Bolaget har också varit i framkant inom innovation inom datorstödd anläggningshantering (CAFM) och hjälpt organisationer att effektivt hantera mer än 1 miljard kvadratmeter byggd yta över hela världen. Med en stark närvaro inom högre utbildning, som betjänar över 150 offentliga och privata universitet och en växande kundbas inom den offentliga sektorn, har ACAD-Plus byggt upp ett rykte för precision, tillförlitlighet och användarvänlighet vid hantering av komplexa anläggningsportföljer.
”ACAD-Plus kommer att vara ett perfekt tillskott till vår division Design Management. Bolagets erbjudande stämmer väl överens med divisionens befintliga produktportfölj inom digital livscykelhantering i hela den byggda miljön, från tidig design och konstruktion till drift och underhåll”, säger Johan Andersson, koncernchef för Addnode Group. Design Management-divisionen är kommersiellt sett det största av Addnodes tre ben, varav PLM är ytterligare ett med ledande Dassault Systemes-konsulten TECHNIA, som största spelare.
Om ACAD-Plus-flaggskeppet FMG-Plus, kan noteras att det alltså är ett kraftfullt AutoCAD-tillägg som integreras sömlöst med andra tredjepartsplattformar, inklusive plattformar för integrerade arbetsplatshanterings-system (IWMS), datoriserade underhållshanterings-system (CMMS), och andra CAFM-miljöer.
Det stora med ACAD-Plus add-on FMG-Plus är dess kraftfulla förmåga att skapa en ”levande”, tvåvägsbrygga mellan AutoCAD-ritningar och databaser för fastighetsförvaltning, vilket gör spatial data korrekt, visuell och enkel att hantera. Detta hjälper organisationer som universitet att optimera utrymme, minska kostnader och förbättra verksamheten genom att länka CAD-detaljer (som rumsplaceringar) direkt till databasinformation (som tillgångsdetaljer, underhållsregister eller beläggningsdata) för omedelbara uppdateringar och bättre rapportering.
”Genom att leverera korrekta och handlingsbara anläggningsdata ger FMG-Plus organisationer möjlighet att optimera utrymmesutnyttjandet, förbättra den operativa effektiviteten och uppfylla strikta efterlevnads- och säkerhetsstandarder,” kommenterar Andersson.
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”A Major Shift-Left Milestone for Developers of Software-Defined Vehicles,” Says Siemens PLM Boss
TONY HEMMELGARN on Comprehensive Digital Twins in the PAVE360 electronic design automation (EDA) environment.
An interesting angle in Tony Hemmelgarn’s general technical policy statement is that he turns the concepts upside down. Sure, he says, the world of product development is challenging, and it's not getting any easier.
"On the contrary, our customers really have relentless pressure in the product development process. The new products have electronics and software added at a rocket pace. They've got to deal with the features that come from that addition, as well as the traditional mechanical challenges, sustainability requirements, regulatory requirements, supply chain concerns, etc. Some would argue: 'Let's simplify that complexity.' But that's not realistic. Complexity is increasing, and it's going rapidly. So, we take a different approach: The complexity is there; why can't we use it as a competitive advantage?"
Exactly, why not? The topics of today’s article, Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV), digital twins, and Software-to-Chips (SoC) is typical of the growing complexity. The mechanics are still there, but a lot has been added, like electricity/electronics (E/E), software, and AI. Today's vehicles are indeed computers on four wheels. Can this growing complexity be turned into an advantage?
"Absolutely," says Hemmelgarn, CEO, Siemens Digital Industries Software, pointing at the comprehensive digital twin concept. “Automotive is typical in this loop. For example, today’s SDV concepts include an intricate mix of software and electronics. System-to-chip, SoCs, play significant roles in the development of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and infotainment (IVI). With PAVE360 we've demonstrated how automotive OEMs can resolve critical bottlenecks in ADAS and IVI. The digital twin is central.”
Siemens PAVE360 supports technologies for creating system-level digital twins for ADAS and IVI functions. The twins can be connected to reference vehicles to perform functional validation in the earliest design stages and, in short, manage the entire SoC lifecycle, from pre-silicon to post-silicon integration and system-level testing.
”It’s a great example of a ’shift-left’ technology. PAVE360 is also uniquely positioned to provide the digital twin to support the high level validation certification. With scalability at its core, the same multi-fidelity environment can be adapted over time to provide validation throughout the entire vehicle development flow,” says Hemmelgarn, pointing at the recent deal with automotive chip and system design developer SAICEC. ”By leveraging PAVE360’s scalable digital twin technology, they accelerate chip-to-vehicle validation, driving faster innovation, improved safety, and shortened development times for SDVs." It’s a major step forward – why?
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An interesting angle in Tony Hemmelgarn’s general technical policy statement is that he turns the concepts upside down. Sure, he says, the world of product development is challenging, and it's not getting any easier.
"On the contrary, our customers really have relentless pressure in the product development process. The new products have electronics and software added at a rocket pace. They've got to deal with the features that come from that addition, as well as the traditional mechanical challenges, sustainability requirements, regulatory requirements, supply chain concerns, etc. Some would argue: 'Let's simplify that complexity.' But that's not realistic. Complexity is increasing, and it's going rapidly. So, we take a different approach: The complexity is there; why can't we use it as a competitive advantage?"
Exactly, why not? The topics of today’s article, Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV), digital twins, and Software-to-Chips (SoC) is typical of the growing complexity. The mechanics are still there, but a lot has been added, like electricity/electronics (E/E), software, and AI. Today's vehicles are indeed computers on four wheels. Can this growing complexity be turned into an advantage?
"Absolutely," says Hemmelgarn, CEO, Siemens Digital Industries Software, pointing at the comprehensive digital twin concept. “Automotive is typical in this loop. For example, today’s SDV concepts include an intricate mix of software and electronics. System-to-chip, SoCs, play significant roles in the development of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and infotainment (IVI). With PAVE360 we've demonstrated how automotive OEMs can resolve critical bottlenecks in ADAS and IVI. The digital twin is central.”
Siemens PAVE360 supports technologies for creating system-level digital twins for ADAS and IVI functions. The twins can be connected to reference vehicles to perform functional validation in the earliest design stages and, in short, manage the entire SoC lifecycle, from pre-silicon to post-silicon integration and system-level testing.
”It’s a great example of a ’shift-left’ technology. PAVE360 is also uniquely positioned to provide the digital twin to support the high level validation certification. With scalability at its core, the same multi-fidelity environment can be adapted over time to provide validation throughout the entire vehicle development flow,” says Hemmelgarn, pointing at the recent deal with automotive chip and system design developer SAICEC. ”By leveraging PAVE360’s scalable digital twin technology, they accelerate chip-to-vehicle validation, driving faster innovation, improved safety, and shortened development times for SDVs." It’s a major step forward – why?
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DIGITAL CATAPULT: UK Defence Initiative Taps TECHNIA for Core PLM Expertise
MICHAEL HURST, head of TECHNIA UK: “A testament to the strength of the company’s PLM expertise.”
PLM consultant TECHNIA, part of the Addnode Group and Dassault Systemes’ largest global VAR (Value Added Reseller), has been named one of five companies to participate in the UK defence project Digital Catapult Defence Testbed Accelerator. This is an additive manufacturing programme designed to strengthen the resilience of the defence industrial supply chain and promote the practical application of technological innovation to ensure the industry is future-proof. The project will address critical supply chain challenges, including securing data sharing and enabling agile, distributed manufacturing.
The programme is being delivered by Digital Catapult as part of the “Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub,” in collaboration with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), leading defence manufacturers, and key UK technology companies.
There are undeniably good reasons for an investment of this calibre. In the context of the globally unstable security situation, Western European defence industries are on their toes. Not least, Russia’s offensive war in Ukraine has put the spotlight on the growing importance of new technologies on the battlefield. The development of drones is one such role, as are the possibilities of quickly accessing 3D-printed components in field environments.
The background is that the UK defence sector currently has long lead times to secure military assets. Fragmented data systems are one of these obstacles disrupting supply chains. One effect of this is that operational readiness is not optimal. To address the problems, the UK MoD has looked at creating a federated digital inventory of manufacturing information. In this, the aim has been to provide authorized partners with a single, secure view of important technical data and thereby also enable distributed 3D printing of defense components.
That TECHNIA UK, the company's British division, is one of the players that is now given a major role in this is not only prestigious but also a testament to the weight of its PLM expertise.
"Our proven expertise in PLM, system integration, and secure data exchange makes it a strong fit to meet this challenge. With our global track record of delivering complex, secure integration projects in various industries, we’re well positioned to contribute to interoperability and digital resilience for the defense industry," comments the head of TECHNIA UK & NAM, Michael Hurst (pictured).
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PLM consultant TECHNIA, part of the Addnode Group and Dassault Systemes’ largest global VAR (Value Added Reseller), has been named one of five companies to participate in the UK defence project Digital Catapult Defence Testbed Accelerator. This is an additive manufacturing programme designed to strengthen the resilience of the defence industrial supply chain and promote the practical application of technological innovation to ensure the industry is future-proof. The project will address critical supply chain challenges, including securing data sharing and enabling agile, distributed manufacturing.
The programme is being delivered by Digital Catapult as part of the “Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub,” in collaboration with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), leading defence manufacturers, and key UK technology companies.
There are undeniably good reasons for an investment of this calibre. In the context of the globally unstable security situation, Western European defence industries are on their toes. Not least, Russia’s offensive war in Ukraine has put the spotlight on the growing importance of new technologies on the battlefield. The development of drones is one such role, as are the possibilities of quickly accessing 3D-printed components in field environments.
The background is that the UK defence sector currently has long lead times to secure military assets. Fragmented data systems are one of these obstacles disrupting supply chains. One effect of this is that operational readiness is not optimal. To address the problems, the UK MoD has looked at creating a federated digital inventory of manufacturing information. In this, the aim has been to provide authorized partners with a single, secure view of important technical data and thereby also enable distributed 3D printing of defense components.
That TECHNIA UK, the company's British division, is one of the players that is now given a major role in this is not only prestigious but also a testament to the weight of its PLM expertise.
"Our proven expertise in PLM, system integration, and secure data exchange makes it a strong fit to meet this challenge. With our global track record of delivering complex, secure integration projects in various industries, we’re well positioned to contribute to interoperability and digital resilience for the defense industry," comments the head of TECHNIA UK & NAM, Michael Hurst (pictured).
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PLM: TECHNIA ett av fem företag som får en nyckelroll inom brittiska försvarsinitiativet ”Digital...
Michael Hurst, chef för TECHNIA UK: ”Ett kvitto på tyngden i bolagets PLM-kunnande.”
Svenska PLM-konsulten TECHNIA, ett bolag inom Addnode-koncernen och Dassault Systemes största globala VAR, har utsetts till ett av fem företag att delta i det brittiska försvarprojektet Digital Catapults Defence Testbed Accelerator. Det handlar om ett program inriktat mot additiv tillverkning utformat för att stärka den industriella leveranskedjans motståndskraft inom försvarssektorn och främja den praktiska tillämpningen av teknisk innovation för att säkerställa att industrin är framtidsberedd. Initiativet är utformat för att ta itu med kritiska utmaningar i leveranskedjan: Säker datadelning och möjliggörande av agil, distribuerad tillverkning är några av de kritiska faktorerna i detta. Programmet levereras av Digital Catapult inom ramen för ”Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub,” i samarbete med brittiska försvarsministeriet (MoD), ledande försvarstillverkare och viktiga brittiska teknikföretag.
Det finns onekligen synnerligen goda skäl för en satsning av denna kaliber. Sett i perspektivet av den globalt instabila säkerhetssituationen är de västeuropeiska försvarsindustrierna på tårna. Inte minst har Rysslands anfallskrig i Ukraina satt strålkastarljuset på nya teknologiers växande betydelse på slagfältet. Utvecklingen av drönarnas roll är en sådan, liksom möjligheterna att snabbt få tillgång till 3D-printade komponenter i fältmiljöerna.
Till bakgrunden hör att den brittiska försvarssektorn för närvarande har långa ledtider för att säkra militära tillgångar. Fragmenterade datasystem är ett av dessa hinder som stör leveranskedjor. En effekt av detta är att den operativa beredskapen inte är optimal. För att ta itu med problemen har det brittiska MoD tittat på möjlighetertna att skapa en federerad digital inventering av tillverkningsinformationen. I detta har siktet varit inställt på att ge auktoriserade partners en enda, säker bild av viktiga tekniska data och därmed också möjliggöra distribuerad 3D-printning av försvarskomponenter. Här har inte minst kriget i Ukraina visat på betydelsen av en välfungerande distribution av data baserat på säkra leveranskedjor.
Att TECHNIA UK, bolagets brittiska division, är ett av företagen som nu får en tung roll i detta är inte bara prestigemässigt hedrande utan också all ett kvitto på tyngden i bolagets PLM-kunnande.
”Vår beprövade expertis inom PLM, systemintegration och säkert datautbyte innebär att man får en stark lösning för möta denna utmaning. Men vi är med vår globala meritlista av att leverera komplexa, säkra integrationsprojekt inom olika branscher väl positionerade för att bidra till interoperabilitet, digital motståndskraft och hållbar innovation för försvars- och industripartners,” kommenterar chefen för TECHNIA UK & NAM, Michael Hurst.
Det finns onekligen synnerligen goda skäl för en satsning av denna kaliber. Sett i perspektivet av den globalt instabila säkerhetssituationen är de västeuropeiska försvarsindustrierna på tårna. Inte minst har Rysslands anfallskrig i Ukraina satt strålkastarljuset på nya teknologiers växande betydelse på slagfältet. Utvecklingen av drönarnas roll är en sådan, liksom möjligheterna att snabbt få tillgång till 3D-printade komponenter i fältmiljöerna.
Till bakgrunden hör att den brittiska försvarssektorn för närvarande har långa ledtider för att säkra militära tillgångar. Fragmenterade datasystem är ett av dessa hinder som stör leveranskedjor. En effekt av detta är att den operativa beredskapen inte är optimal. För att ta itu med problemen har det brittiska MoD tittat på möjlighetertna att skapa en federerad digital inventering av tillverkningsinformationen. I detta har siktet varit inställt på att ge auktoriserade partners en enda, säker bild av viktiga tekniska data och därmed också möjliggöra distribuerad 3D-printning av försvarskomponenter. Här har inte minst kriget i Ukraina visat på betydelsen av en välfungerande distribution av data baserat på säkra leveranskedjor.
Att TECHNIA UK, bolagets brittiska division, är ett av företagen som nu får en tung roll i detta är inte bara prestigemässigt hedrande utan också all ett kvitto på tyngden i bolagets PLM-kunnande.
”Vår beprövade expertis inom PLM, systemintegration och säkert datautbyte innebär att man får en stark lösning för möta denna utmaning. Men vi är med vår globala meritlista av att leverera komplexa, säkra integrationsprojekt inom olika branscher väl positionerade för att bidra till interoperabilitet, digital motståndskraft och hållbar innovation för försvars- och industripartners,” kommenterar chefen för TECHNIA UK & NAM, Michael Hurst.
PRECISION EDGE: Hexagon Technology Halves Red Bull Racing’s F1 Design Changes
... but in PLM, Siemens Teamcenter, NX CAD, and Ansys CAE are the solutions of choice - Max VERSTAPPEN's CHASE for the Formula 1 TITLE: Digital solutions from HEXAGON are helping to reduce the number of design changes by up to 10,000 per season. This can give an advantage over competitors as the final races of the season approach the decisive World Championship.
Participating in the Formula 1 world brings great prestige to companies in the PLM, design, and product development areas. In recent years, Red Bull, and specifically Max Verstappen, have been top names for technology companies to be associated with. Even though Mercedes has been performing well lately and holds a leading position, Verstappen still has a chance to catch up with the leading competitors in the decisive final races of the Formula 1 world championship, especially after his recent top performance.
Among the major PLM players involved in Red Bull's development and product realization environment are Siemens Digital Industries Software and simulation specialist Ansys, while Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence serves the organization with high-precision measurement and inspection (metrology) hardware and software.
On the product development page Siemens solutions from the Xcelerator portfolio, Teamcenter PLM/PDM and NX CAD, in combination with Ansys’ Fluent (CFD), LS-Dyna (virtual crash testing), and Granta MI (metals, composite data), are the main design tools. Additionally, Siemens STAR-CCM+ play roles on the engine side in aerodynamics and validation, as does Fibersim for composite design and manufacturing.
While PLM&ERP News has previously covered both Siemens Digital Industries Software and Ansys solutions in the Red Bull F1 context, this article focuses on Hexagon's contributions.
Hexagon's technology is behind some components in the team's RB21 car and comes from its Manufacturing Intelligence business area, which focuses on 3D laser scanning, digitization, and measurement technology.
20,000 design changes per season - that's what the team behind Oracle Red Bull Racing Formula 1 cars does. As the only partner in measurement technology, using 3D laser scanning and digitization technology, Hexagon's solutions are used, and today the company claims that the number of design errors related to these tools has therefore been reduced by 50 percent over two years.
”This could be decisive when the final rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship take place,” comments Henrik Jansson, Country Leader Nordics at Hexagon.
Click on the headline to read the full story on PLM&ERP News.
Participating in the Formula 1 world brings great prestige to companies in the PLM, design, and product development areas. In recent years, Red Bull, and specifically Max Verstappen, have been top names for technology companies to be associated with. Even though Mercedes has been performing well lately and holds a leading position, Verstappen still has a chance to catch up with the leading competitors in the decisive final races of the Formula 1 world championship, especially after his recent top performance.
Among the major PLM players involved in Red Bull's development and product realization environment are Siemens Digital Industries Software and simulation specialist Ansys, while Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence serves the organization with high-precision measurement and inspection (metrology) hardware and software.
On the product development page Siemens solutions from the Xcelerator portfolio, Teamcenter PLM/PDM and NX CAD, in combination with Ansys’ Fluent (CFD), LS-Dyna (virtual crash testing), and Granta MI (metals, composite data), are the main design tools. Additionally, Siemens STAR-CCM+ play roles on the engine side in aerodynamics and validation, as does Fibersim for composite design and manufacturing.
While PLM&ERP News has previously covered both Siemens Digital Industries Software and Ansys solutions in the Red Bull F1 context, this article focuses on Hexagon's contributions.
Hexagon's technology is behind some components in the team's RB21 car and comes from its Manufacturing Intelligence business area, which focuses on 3D laser scanning, digitization, and measurement technology.
20,000 design changes per season - that's what the team behind Oracle Red Bull Racing Formula 1 cars does. As the only partner in measurement technology, using 3D laser scanning and digitization technology, Hexagon's solutions are used, and today the company claims that the number of design errors related to these tools has therefore been reduced by 50 percent over two years.
”This could be decisive when the final rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship take place,” comments Henrik Jansson, Country Leader Nordics at Hexagon.
Click on the headline to read the full story on PLM&ERP News.
Mätteknik från Hexagon halverar designändringarna för Red Bull i F1
Max Verstappens JAKT på Formel 1-titeln: DIGITALA lösningar från HEXAGON reducerar antalet konstruktionändringar till 10,000 per säsong. Sånt ger en fördel mot konkurrenterna när de sista tävlingarna av av årets säsong går mot sitt avgörande världsmästerskapen i Formel 1.
Att finnas med i spelet när det gäller PLM, design och produktutveckling i Formel 1-cirkusen är förenat med stor prestige för spelarna inom PLM-, automations- och tillverkningsteknologi-branscherna. De senaste åren har Red Bull-stallet i allmänhet och Max Verstappen i synnerhet varit de toppnamn som de teknologi-utvecklande toppbolagen velat bli associerade med, även om Mercede gjhort bra ifrån sig på slutet och befinner sig i ledarposition. Men Max Verstappen har fortfarande chansen att ta igen på de ledande konkurrenterna i de sista avgörande tävlingarna i Formel 1-världsmästerskapen, efter en topprestation senast.
Bland de stora PLM-spelarna som funnits med i Red Bulls utvecklingsmiljö finns på PLM-sidan Siemens Digital Industries Software, Ansys och även svenska Hexagon. De senare står bakom komponenterna i teamets RB21-bil och kommer från Hexagons företagsområde Manufacturing Intelligence 3D-laserskanning, digitaliserings-, och mätteknik. PLM&ERP News har tidigare skrivit om både Siemens och Ansys lösningar i sammanhanget, men dagens artikel handlar om Hexagon-inslagen.
20 000 designändringar per säsong - det är vad teamet bakom Oracle Red Bull Racing Formel 1-bilar gör. Som enda partner inom mätteknik – 3D-laserskanning och digitaliseringsteknik – används svenska Hexagon och antalet designfel har därför minskat med 50 procent på två år. Detta kan bli avgörande när de sista deltävlingarna av världsmästerskapen i Formel 1 går av stapeln.
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Att finnas med i spelet när det gäller PLM, design och produktutveckling i Formel 1-cirkusen är förenat med stor prestige för spelarna inom PLM-, automations- och tillverkningsteknologi-branscherna. De senaste åren har Red Bull-stallet i allmänhet och Max Verstappen i synnerhet varit de toppnamn som de teknologi-utvecklande toppbolagen velat bli associerade med, även om Mercede gjhort bra ifrån sig på slutet och befinner sig i ledarposition. Men Max Verstappen har fortfarande chansen att ta igen på de ledande konkurrenterna i de sista avgörande tävlingarna i Formel 1-världsmästerskapen, efter en topprestation senast.
Bland de stora PLM-spelarna som funnits med i Red Bulls utvecklingsmiljö finns på PLM-sidan Siemens Digital Industries Software, Ansys och även svenska Hexagon. De senare står bakom komponenterna i teamets RB21-bil och kommer från Hexagons företagsområde Manufacturing Intelligence 3D-laserskanning, digitaliserings-, och mätteknik. PLM&ERP News har tidigare skrivit om både Siemens och Ansys lösningar i sammanhanget, men dagens artikel handlar om Hexagon-inslagen.
20 000 designändringar per säsong - det är vad teamet bakom Oracle Red Bull Racing Formel 1-bilar gör. Som enda partner inom mätteknik – 3D-laserskanning och digitaliseringsteknik – används svenska Hexagon och antalet designfel har därför minskat med 50 procent på två år. Detta kan bli avgörande när de sista deltävlingarna av världsmästerskapen i Formel 1 går av stapeln.
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