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How Twins for Data and Simulation Support Each Other

In this article, we examine how data-centric twins and simulation-driven twins corroborate and complement each other.
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Meet the Latest Star Wars Droid Designers

In May, Autodesk and Disney joined forces to launch a “Star Wars” droid design contest, to promote the release of the new Acolyte series on Disney+. Meet the droid design contest winners as they discuss process, inspiration.

IMSI Design Releases TurboCAD Mac 17

June 16, 2026 · TurboCAD Mac 17 introduces major AI-powered visualization and productivity tools, XREF workflow enhancements, and more.

HCL CAMWorks and Morningstar CAM Solutions Partner

May 5, 2026 · The partnership will offer turnkey solutions integrating SOLIDWORKS 3D solid modeling with fully associative CAMWorks feature based, intelligent CNC programming.

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.

Spatial Releases 2026 1.0.1

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

Hitem3D Now Callable Thanks to OpenClaw Skills

April 3, 2026 · The release allows OpenClaw agents to execute 3D generation tasks via application programming interface-based Skill invocation.

Schneider Electric, AVEVA and ETAP Join Alliance for OpenUSD

December 2, 2025 · Companies will support software interoperability and advance open standards for industrial simulation, collaborative design and AI infrastructure systems

Artec 3D Launches Artec Studio 20

September 12, 2025 · Artec Studio features new upgrades, such as Workflows, which allows for the creation of fully automated, customized data processing pipelines.

Elegoo Launches Creator Fund to Honor Original Content

August 11, 2025 · The fund will be distributed over one year to grant Nexprint creators who submit their original designs to the platform. 

ZWCAD Flex Launched in the U.S. and Canada

July 22, 2025 · ZWCAD Flex delivers DWG compatibility and performance, now with flexible licensing options.

How Twins for Data and Simulation Support Each Other

May 9, 2025 · In this article, we examine how data-centric twins and simulation-driven twins corroborate and complement each other.

Intelligent Texture Mapping Software Launched

April 18, 2025 · The software is available for free.

Bombardier Taps Into Siemens Tech to Enhance Aircraft Engineering

April 18, 2025 · Canadian aerospace company to replace legacy systems with Siemens NX and Capital software to streamline engineering, Bombardier reports.

Trimble SketchUp Unveils Visualization Capabilities

February 28, 2025 · The 3D modeling software now provides designers with photorealistic materials and environment lighting options, the company notes.

Hexagon Buys 3D Systems Inspection and 3D Modeling Software Arm

December 13, 2024 · Hexagon announces it is purchasing 3D Systems' Geomagic suite of interoperable software packages.

Meet the Latest Star Wars Droid Designers

November 26, 2024 · In May, Autodesk and Disney joined forces to launch a “Star Wars” droid design contest, to promote the release of the new Acolyte series on Disney+. Meet the droid design contest winners as they discuss process, inspiration.

New Release of Flyingshapes Is Out

September 17, 2024 · flyingshapes GmbH builds next-generation VR software solutions for industrial designers.

Altair and Oasys Jointly Offer Enhanced Safety Modeling Solutions

August 23, 2024 · This collaborative approach allows access to a combined service platform of Altair HyperWorks and Oasys PRIMER to the automotive market

VariCAD 2024-2.0 Released

June 13, 2024 · 3D PDF format allows you to view exported 3D models on multiple platforms, including Android.

3D Systems Gets FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Cranial Implants

April 15, 2024 · FDA clearance enables adoption of 3D Systems' printing system, the EXT 220 MED, with medical-grade PEEK materials to deliver patient-specific cranial reconstruction solutions.

CADvizor CATIA 3D Integration Release

April 15, 2024 · This AWS-certified solution is used across various industries including automotive, electric vehicles (EV), and agricultural machinery production, according to Yura.


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