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CIM Database PLM Integrates Variant Management

CONTACT Software expands portfolio to include variant management for specifications. This new function enables the systematic management of requirements across product variants.
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New CONTACT Elements Release Transitions to Optimized Web Architecture

CONTACT Elements 2026.1 accelerates productivity and reduces costs, system resource requirements.

CONTACT Software Unveils Elements Release

June 1, 2026 · With Fourier AI, the new Elements release provides a scalable infrastructure that enables companies to implement individual AI use cases.

CONTACT Launches Fourier AI

March 4, 2026 · CONTACT Fourier AI combines leading AI technologies with full data sovereignty and deep engineering and manufacturing intelligence.

CONTACT Software, T-Systems Partner for Catia V6 Integration

February 13, 2026 · The integration enables designers to synchronize CAD data with CIM Database.

CONTACT Acquires Majority Stake in team neusta SE

January 12, 2026 · This step makes the CONTACT Group, with around 1,600 employees, one of the largest independent digitization providers in Germany.

BUSS Sets Up Digitalization Roadmap with CIM Database Cloud

December 16, 2025 · Its end-to-end product data and document management enables transparent access to all relevant documents throughout the product lifecycle.

CIM Database PLM Integrates Variant Management

December 4, 2025 · CONTACT Software expands portfolio to include variant management for specifications. This new function enables the systematic management of requirements across product variants.

CONTACT Software, Share PLM Partner for Change Management

November 4, 2025 · CONTACT Software’s partner Share PLM combines PLM expertise with organizational change management.

Partnership Between CONTACT Software and Share PLM Focuses on Change Management

October 30, 2025 · Together with strategic partner Share PLM, CONTACT Software is enhancing its established Learning Services with transformation management.

New CONTACT Elements Release Transitions to Optimized Web Architecture

October 8, 2025 · CONTACT Elements 2026.1 accelerates productivity and reduces costs, system resource requirements.

Study Details Future of Holistic Digital Factory Models

September 30, 2025 · A key finding is the transformation of factory planning: it is evolving into a continuous, short-cycle task.

Partnership of CONTACT Software and dpace Focused on PLM

September 16, 2025 · Software manufacturer and specialized PLM and CPQ service provider will work jointly to support companies on solutions for digital product development.

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New & Noteworthy: A Single Source of Truth to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing

September 10, 2025 · Europe’s best-kept secret and proven PLM leader comes to North America, building the connected enterprise with PLM, MES, and IIoT.

CIM Database PLM Accelerates Diehl Advanced Mobility Capabilities

September 8, 2025 · With CIM Database, DAM aims to optimize its engineering processes.

CONTACT Software Partners with Razorleaf

August 26, 2025 · Collaboration combines CONTACT’s PLM, MES, and IIoT solutions with Razorleaf’s implementation expertise for customers in the USA and Canada.

CONTACT Software Buys Majority Stake in neusta mobile solutions

August 11, 2025 · The former owner, team neusta SE, is transferring all its company shares as part of its strategic realignment.

CONTACT Software and UNITY Partner

July 15, 2025 · CONTACT Software offers the modular technology platform CONTACT Elements to support the collaboration.

CONTACT Software Expands PLM Module

September 30, 2024 · With Variants, CONTACT Software provides a module for variant management within its Elements platform.

dSPACE Develops Simulation Solutions with CIM Database Cloud

August 22, 2024 · CIM Database Cloud can enhance product development, quality assurance, and IT security.

CONTACT Software and Mitsubishi Electric Become IoT Partners 

September 3, 2019 · This partner network supports Mitsubishi Electric's Factory Automation division in providing its customers with solutions for smart connected manufacturing.

Editor’s Picks: August 22-28, 2019

August 30, 2019 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.


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