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Cloud-Based Engineering: On the Rise

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.
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XR Brings Greater Clarity to Automotive Design

While the technology is still evolving, it also offers a lot of possibilities to automakers. 

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.

Survey Says: Half of Manufacturing Workforce Challenges Are People Driven

September 24, 2024 · ABI Research releases the results of its 2024 Manufacturers’ Technology Adoption & Attitudes Survey.

Altair Named Overall Leader in ABI Research Report

May 11, 2023 · The report evaluated 10 data analytics vendors that enable manufacturing firms to proactively monitor equipment and optimize operations with use of data analytics.

XR Brings Greater Clarity to Automotive Design

January 19, 2023 · While the technology is still evolving, it also offers a lot of possibilities to automakers. 

Manufacturers to Spend US$2.6 Billion on Simulation Software by 2030

August 10, 2021 · Spending will accelerate over the forecast period (growing by CAGR 7.1% between 2022 and 2030) as the user base of simulation software expands.

Pharma Industry to Spend $4.5 Billion on Digitalization by 2030

March 23, 2021 · While the creation, manufacture and supply of COVID vaccines are grabbing attention, behind the scenes, pharma manufacturers are digitizing at pace.

Manufacturers to Spend $5.8 Billion on PLM Software by 2026

January 8, 2021 · The automotive and electronics sectors are the standouts looking to PLM software to manage their operations.

Tech Trends Not Expected to Happen in 2021

December 1, 2020 · Environmentally friendly 5G, explainable AI, mainstream virtual reality, and Wi-Fi 6E are just a few trends not expected to arrive on scene in time for 2021, research company says.

A Glimpse of the Generative Design Market

November 1, 2020 · Analysts speculate market impacts of COVID-19, and find ways to evaluate software efficiency.

COVID-19 Pushes PLM/PDM to the Cloud

June 15, 2020 · From bill of materials and file sharing to collaboration, many functions move to the cloud during lockdown.

Manufacturers to Spend US$19.8 Billion on Data Management and Analytics by 2026

May 21, 2020 · Data collection processes and analytical tools will offer insights into machinery health and production line optimization.

Workforce Shortages, Uncertainty May Cause 5G Network Infrastructure Revenue to Drop Up to 10% in 2020

April 14, 2020 · ABI Research whitepaper identifies the short-and long-term impacts the global pandemic will have on 5G and mobile network infrastructure.

Mixed Reality Moves Beyond the Cool Factor

February 1, 2020 · As hype subsides, practical use cases emerge.

Will Robots Find a Place in the Smart Home?

November 1, 2019 · For developers and engineers, emerging “social robot” applications are still a work in progress.

PTC Secures Top Spot in ABI Research’s Enterprise AR Platform Assessment

October 30, 2019 · The Enterprise AR Platforms assessment analyzed eight AR platform players operating today: PTC, Ubimax, RE’FLEKT, Atheer, Upskill, ScopeAR, Librestream and Fieldbit.

Siemens and Dassault Systèmes Nab Top Spots in ABI Research’s Simulation Software Assessment

September 5, 2019 · The Manufacturing Simulation Software Competitive Assessment analyzed and ranked seven major vendors in the industry.

Generative Design Calculator Assists in Better Technology-Based Decision-Making

April 2, 2019 · The Generative Design Total Lifetime Value Calculator enables ABI Research Industrial Solution clients to plan and compare the best strategies for deploying generative design.

Stratasys Snags Top Spot in ABI Research’s Additive Manufacturing Platform Competitive Assessment

March 23, 2019 · Also, Desktop Metal edges out incumbents, earning highest rank in innovation.

Engineering Productivity to Drive Generative Design to More Than 16 million Users by 2030

February 1, 2019 · The automotive industry represents the largest opportunity globally with US$18.5 billion in generative design software revenues forecasted for 2030, but the largest industry differs from country to country.

Connecting the Thread: 5G

February 1, 2019 · 5G wireless may bring benefits to cloud-based CAD, IoT, simulation and digital twins.


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