
Early Access Program for AI Features
PTC has launched an early-access program with Onshape Labs for AI features on the Onshape cloud-based CAD platform. Users will receive early access to new tools for product development.

Fraunhofer at the Hannover Messe 2026
Under the motto "Innovations for our Future", nine Fraunhofer Institutes and Groups and the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) will be presenting concrete solutions for a resilient, digitally networked industry at Hannover Messe 2026.

The AI platform Leo AI and the software provider Core Technologie are cooperating to automatically evaluate CAD data using artificial intelligence. The integration of the SDK 3D_Kernel_IO enables AI-supported analyses of technical data from over 40 CAD formats.

One third of national patent applications in Germany can be attributed to the technology field of mechanical and plant engineering. In hardly any other country is this proportion as high as in Germany.

Siemens and Accenture announced the establishment of the Accenture Siemens Business Group at the Hannover Messe. The aim is to support companies in the digitalization and optimization of their engineering and manufacturing processes.

Version 11.8 of 'Simus classmate', a digitization solution for manufacturers and suppliers in mechanical and plant engineering from Simus Systems, integrates drawing information with 3D models using artificial intelligence (AI) and transports it to all connected CAD, ERP and PDM systems.
IDTA and Federtec are pooling their expertise to promote the standardization and use of digital twins in the industry globally.
Computer&Automation 10/24 highlights topics relating to machine vision, the crowdstrike incident, the known-unknown matrix, the importance of PLC backup and restore procedures and much more. The Robotics & Automation Taktgeber 2024 completes the portfolio of issue 10 - take a look for yourself!