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AMC Bridge Demos AI‑Driven Similar Parts Search

May 5, 2026 · The Similar Parts Search technology demonstration combines Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) with advanced 3D geometric processing to enable similarity detection within large collections of engineering models.

Autodesk for Small Business Debuts

May 5, 2026 · Autodesk’s new State of Small Business report shows that small businesses across Design and Make industries are growing approximately 35% faster than the general small business economy.

IBM, Dallara to Advance Quantum-Powered Design for Performance Vehicles

May 1, 2026 · One early model was trained on Dallara’s validated aerodynamic data of a high-performance vehicle.

Ascon Updates KOMPAS-3D v24

April 30, 2026 · A key feature of KOMPAS-3D is the use of its own mathematical core and parametric technologies developed by ASCON specialists, the company reports.

April 2026 Special Focus Issue: Generative Design

April 29, 2026 · In this Special Focus Issue, Digital Engineering takes a look at how generative design solutions can be used across different types of design problems and with a variety of manufacturing approaches to accelerate design space exploration, and improve engineering productivity. 

Zuken Launches GENESYS 2026 for Improved MBSE Workflows

April 28, 2026 · Update includes broader access to model data, performance improvements, and enhanced reporting and diagramming.

Spatial Releases 2026 1.0.1

April 28, 2026 · These updates focus on interoperability, data preparation, and advanced modeling workflows.

MathWorks Adds AI Copilots to MATLAB and Simulink 

April 28, 2026 · The new MathWorks Release 2026a includes Simulink Copilot and Polyspace Copilot to accelerate development.

Editor’s Chat: Additive Manufacturing Strategies Show, AMUG, ASSESS, NVIDIA GTC, and More

April 24, 2026 · Editors discuss recent conferences they attended, including the Additive Manufacturing Strategies Show, ASSESS, AMUG, and NVIDIA GTC.

WSCAD Unveils ELECTRIX AI-Powered Electrical CAD

April 24, 2026 · New solution said to decrease manual design time by up to 50%, company says.

Cadence, TSMC Work Together to Advance Design of AI Silicon

April 23, 2026 · Developing “agent‑ready” digital and analog flows that integrate agentic AI.

Autodesk Unveils Product Help MCP Server

April 23, 2026 · Read-only service allows AI agents outside Autodesk products to securely access Autodesk’s help documentation.

MecSoft Unveils RhinoCAM, VisualCAD/CAM 2026

April 23, 2026 · VisualCAD/CAM 2026 is a completely independent CAD and CAM solution from MecSoft.

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Easing the Transition from ETO to CTO with Configuration Lifecycle Management

April 23, 2026 · Manufacturers are discovering that the Configure-to-Order (CTO) model provides significant benefits when it comes to customization.

Hexagon EDGECAM Release Aids in CNC Program Verification

April 22, 2026 · New capabilities accelerate simulation review, improve communication with operators, enhance machining strategies, company reports.

Cloud-Based Engineering: On the Rise

April 21, 2026 · We spoke to executives from three firms that have been leaders in the shift to cloud—Autodesk, Synopsys (which recently acquired Ansys), and PTC, the parent company of Onshape.

Vixiv AI-Powered Design Platform Gets Updates

April 21, 2026 · Vixiv’s AI-powered algorithms can create many design variations according to specific constraints.

Cadence, Google Partner for AI-Driven Chip Design

April 20, 2026 · Integration of Google’s Gemini models with Cadence ChipStack AI Super Agent accelerates agent-driven design automation.

ENCY 2.8 Update Features Quicker Toolpath Calculation

April 20, 2026 · Release brings flexible background verification, improved simulation behavior, and a set of practical usability and stability updates, company reports.

ENGYS Launches ELEMENTS Version 4.5.0

April 16, 2026 · This release introduces a multiphysics workflow, alongside improvements in usability, meshing and post-processing performance.


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