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nTop Buys cloudfluid

February 20, 2025 · CFD simulation capabilities to be integrated into nTop's computational design software for product development, nTop reports.

New Year Brings New Challenges

February 3, 2025 · Following are a number of developments that occurred since our last issue in December.

GoEngineer Acquires CAD MicroSolutions

January 23, 2025 · This strategic move strengthens GoEngineer’s presence in North America, according to the company.

AM Market Outlook Bumpy, but Bright

January 10, 2025 · Experts tracking the progress in additive manufacturing point to positive signs while citing some cautionary challenges ahead.

Desktop Metal Granted Motion for an Expedited Trial

January 3, 2025 · Desktop Metal files second lawsuit against Nano Dimension for breach of merger agreement.

Shapeways Buys Majority Stake in Thangs

December 23, 2024 · The acquisition marks the second step of the plan created by the new management team that collaborated to relaunch Shapeways.

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.

TECHNIA Poised to Expand BIOVIA Customer Base

November 6, 2024 · Virtual twin-focused company buys BIOVIA reseller business from Workflow Informatics Corp.

Siemens to Buy Altair in $10.6B Deal

October 31, 2024 · Acquisition deal said to enhance Siemens industrial software offerings.

Nano Dimension to Buy Markforged

September 25, 2024 · By buying Markforged, Nano Dimension will acquire a company reportedly noted for its scale and efficiency. By the numbers, Markforged’s 2023 revenue was reportedly $93.8 million with 47.4% gross margin and 48.6% non-GAAP gross margin.

GoEngineer Buys PLM and CAD Software Provider

September 13, 2024 · Acquisition of Inceptra to expand support for customers for CATIA, ENOVIA, DELMIA, SIMULIA and 3DEXPERIENCE, GoEngineer says.

Bentley Systems Acquires 3D Geospatial Company

September 6, 2024 · The combo of Cesium, a geospatial company, plus iTwin can enable a comprehensive digital platform for the built and natural environment, according to Bentley Systems.

ESTECO Acquires Optimad Engineering

August 20, 2024 · Acquisition will help expand engineering simulation and optimization capabilities.

AMD Completes Acquisition of Silo AI

August 14, 2024 · Plan is to accelerate development and deployment of artificial intelligence models on AMD hardware.

Renesas Buys Altium

August 2, 2024 · The combination sets the foundation for Renesas and Altium to create an electronics system design and lifecycle management platform, the companies report.

TriMech Group Buys Product Development Specialist MAKO Design + Invent

July 16, 2024 · Purpose of acquisition is to expand design and engineering services for clients.

AMD to Buy Silo AI

July 12, 2024 · A large private AI lab in Europe aims to advance development and deployment of AMD-powered AI models and software solutions, AMD reports.

Cadence Finalizes Acquisition of BETA CAE Systems

June 4, 2024 · Cadence continues to expect BETA CAE to contribute about $40 million to its 2024 revenue.

Altair Buys Research in Flight, A CFD Specialist

May 20, 2024 · Research in Flight is the maker of FlightStream, which provides CFD software with a footprint in the aerospace and defense sector.


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