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Ansys Acquires OnScale Cloud Capabilities

The cloud simulation platform will be added to the existing Ansys cloud portfolio.
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Markforged Acquires Teton Simulation Software

SmartSlice software improves 3D printed part quality.

Nano Dimension Wraps Up Acquisition of Desktop Metal

April 2, 2025 · The transaction is valued at $179.3 million.

Siemens Buys Dotmatics

April 2, 2025 · Purchase of Dotmatics, a company focused on Life Sciences R&D software, for $5.1 billion.

Centric Software Acquires Contentserv

February 26, 2025 · Contentserv provides the all-in-one cloud-based platform for PIM, DAM, Content Syndication and Digital Shelf Analytics (DSA).

Mastercam Acquires Several CAD Properties

February 3, 2025 · Mastercam’s growth strategy combines organic advancements with targeted acquisitions to expand its capabilities and provide solutions.

Altair Stockholders OK Merger with Siemens

January 23, 2025 · Stockholders voted at a special meeting to adopt the merger agreement on January 22, 2025.

Hexagon Buys CAD Service

January 21, 2025 · CAD Service is a developer of advanced visualization tools used to integrate computer-aided design (CAD) drawings, building information modeling models, and Reality Capture data into HxGN EAM,

Synopsys Responds to a Phase 1 Announcement Regarding Ansys Acquisition

December 30, 2024 · The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

Peak Technology Buys Type A Machines

December 2, 2024 · Peak Technology says it will improve its position as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) capable provider of design, prototyping and manufacturing solutions.

Keysight Announces Planned Acquisition of Synopsys’ Optical Solutions Group

September 23, 2024 · Keysight says this broadens its growing design engineering software portfolio and computer-aided engineering capabilities.

Altair Buys Japan-Based KSK Analytics

September 4, 2024 · KSK's training program fits with Altair's Center of Excellence (COE) approach.

AMD Acquires Hyperscale Systems Developer ZT Systems

August 27, 2024 · Goal of acquisition is for AMD to greatly expand its data center artificial intelligence systems capabilities, company says.

Manuevo BV Buys Assets of Shapeways BV

August 14, 2024 · Manuevo was founded by the local management team in collaboration with two former Shapeways co-founders and has raised financing for a restart.

Formlabs Acquires Micronics

July 12, 2024 · Purpose of acquisition is to advance accessible SLS 3D printing, Formlabs reports.

Nano Dimension to Acquire Desktop Metal

July 3, 2024 · There's a focus on capitalizing on growth potential through greater scale with shift to AM designed-for-manufacturing applications.

AddWise Acquired by Vision Miner

June 24, 2024 · This strategic move solidifies Vision Miner's position in the additive manufacturing industry, enhancing its in-house manufacturing capabilities.

Tech Soft 3D Buys Actify SpinFire Business

May 3, 2024 · Acquisition secures Tech Soft 3D's position as provider of CAD data translation, visualization and collaboration tools for application developers and end users.

Altair Acquires Cambridge Semantics

April 19, 2024 · Cambridge Semantics is a modern data fabric provider and creator of one of the industry's analytical graph databases

Curtiss-Wright Buys Simulation Tech Provider WSC

April 8, 2024 · Global supplier of power plant control room simulation technology to the commercial nuclear and process industries.

Stratasys Purchases Arevo’s Tech Portfolio

March 5, 2024 · By buying its IP, Stratasys aims to extend its additive manufacturing level of expertise, according to company.

Sandvik Completes Acquisition of CAM Reseller Cimquest

March 5, 2024 · Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries.


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