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Hexagon Launches Updated Organic Design Tool

Available via subscription, Geomagic Freeform offers haptic input, Python scripting, and Deform Selection.
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DE On the Road: From Hexagon LIVE 2025, June 16-19, Las Vegas, NV

Snapshots from Hexagon's annual conference, Hexagon LIVE

Robots Fit in Factories But Not Hospitals and Schools, Study Finds

June 16, 2026 · About half of adults also say they prefer robots for monitoring hazards (52%), cleaning shared spaces (50%), and information lookup (50%), but 86% say there should be clearly defined rules for what robots can and can’t do.

MachineWorks’ GPU Solution Complements Hexagon’s NCSIMUL

June 8, 2026 · The latest NCSIMUL release now includes the GPU-based Selective Simulation, which gives visibility of the in-process stock conditions during complex machining operations.

Hexagon NCSIMUL Enables Verification, Optimization of NC Programs

May 22, 2026 · NCSIMUL brings G-code verification, CNC simulation, and optimization together in one digital twin environment. 

Hexagon EDGECAM Release Aids in CNC Program Verification

April 22, 2026 · New capabilities accelerate simulation review, improve communication with operators, enhance machining strategies, company reports.

Freeform 3D Design Accessible via Hexagon

March 24, 2026 · Subscription pricing lowers the barrier to entry for Hexagon’s Geomagic Freeform software by 66%, making advanced 3D design tools more accessible, company shares.

Hexagon Launches Updated Organic Design Tool

March 18, 2026 · Available via subscription, Geomagic Freeform offers haptic input, Python scripting, and Deform Selection.

Bricsys Is Now Octave

March 6, 2026 · BricsCAD continues with the same product roadmap, licensing models, and support channels.

Cadence Finalizes Purchase of Hexagon’s Design and Engineering Business

February 24, 2026 · Complementary technologies combine to deliver physical system design and AI-driven analysis solutions.

Hexagon Advances Enterprises with AI-Powered EcoSys 9.4 release

January 12, 2026 · EcoSys 9.4 is an advancement toward intelligent project ecosystems.

Hexagon Offers Professional Grade 3D Scanning via ATLASCAN Pro

October 15, 2025 · This new offering makes Hexagon scanning technology accessible to inspection and reverse engineering applications.

Hexagon Unveils CT-scan Data Analysis Software

September 19, 2025 · Release includes the Porosity and Inclusion Analysis Tool, Hexagon shares.

Hexagon Reveals New President and CEO

July 22, 2025 · His appointment was first announced in January 2025.

DE On the Road: From Hexagon LIVE 2025, June 16-19, Las Vegas, NV

July 15, 2025 · Snapshots from Hexagon's annual conference, Hexagon LIVE

Hexagon, SimScale Now Offer Cloud-Native Nonlinear Structural Analysis Capabilities

July 9, 2025 · Engineers and design teams can leverage the nonlinear capabilities of Marc, directly from a web browser to enable scalable product development.

Hexagon LIVE 2025: Humanoid Robot AEON’s Debut, the Launch of Octave, and More

June 26, 2025 · Hexagon unveils humanoid robot AEON, announces the spinoff of several business divisions under the new name Octave

Hexagon Unveils Autonomous Metrology Suite

June 17, 2025 · Solution designed to consolidate reporting, analytics, and asset monitoring into a single connected workflow.

SimScale, Hexagon Debut Cloud-Based Marc Integration at NAFEMS WC 2025

May 21, 2025 · At NAFEMS World Congress, the companies announced that the Hexagon nonlinear FEA solver will be available on the SimScale cloud platform.

Hexagon Buys Geomagic Software From 3D Systems

April 9, 2025 · The suite comprises software for measurement and quality control, mesh and surface model creation, and parametric scan-to-CAD workflows for reverse engineering.

Hexagon Debuts Robotics Division

April 9, 2025 · Robotics division aims to meet demand across key sectors by delivering autonomous solutions to complement workforce challenges.

Volume Graphics CT-Analysis Software Now Branded Under Hexagon

April 8, 2025 · Hexagon's new application VGTRAINER enables manufacturers to train deep-learning models for segmentation in-house on their data without any expertise, according to Hexagon.


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