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Siemens Streamlines ECAD-MCAD Collaboration

At Siemens Realize LIVE in Detroit this week, Siemens unveiled new 3D electrical design capabilities within its Capital software to unify wiring design and physical harness routing in a single, model-based workflow across its Siemens Xcelerator software portfolio. According to the company, the new capabilities enable electrical and mechanical engineers to work…
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May 2026 Special Focus: Artificial Intelligence in Design and Simulation

In this Special Focus Issue, learn about the latest developments in the integration of artificial intelligence into engineering workflows.

ZWCAD: Professional CAD for Innovators Unveiled

June 29, 2026 · ZWCAD introduces its new positioning, Professional CAD for Innovators, highlighting innovation, workflows, and professional CAD solutions.

MecSoft Presents CAMJam 2026

June 26, 2026 · CAMJam 2026 is a video archive and viewing guide of full-length training sessions conducted by the support staff at MecSoft.

Multiphysics for IronCAD 2027 Add-on Now Available

June 19, 2026 · The new release will bring intuitive rigid-body kinematics directly into high-accuracy finite element analysis (FEA), according to IronCAD. 

IMSI Design Releases TurboCAD Mac 17

June 16, 2026 · TurboCAD Mac 17 introduces major AI-powered visualization and productivity tools, XREF workflow enhancements, and more.

IronCAD Mechanical 2027 Debuts

June 16, 2026 · The solution is made for mechanical engineers and fabricators who work with complex assemblies.

CadSoftTools CST CAD Navigator 16 Now Released

June 12, 2026 · The company added support for new file formats, introduced features, and improved existing ones.

PTC Creo 13 PTC Adds AI-Powered Insight into Design Environment

June 12, 2026 · In beta is an AI capability that reads your 3D model to help detect issues earlier and validate designs faster.

PTC Reveals Wave of AI-Infused Product Innovations

June 12, 2026 · Company introduces PTC Orbit and PTC Jetstream, a new AI platform, 12 AI agents, 10 new integrations, and 100+ enhancements.

IronCAD Offers NestIt Add-on

June 8, 2026 · NestIt for IronCAD eliminates manual data entry and file handling.

CADSoftTools Releases ABViewer 16.2

June 8, 2026 · For those who have a license for ABViewer 16, they will get ABViewer 16.2 for free.

Siemens Streamlines ECAD-MCAD Collaboration

June 4, 2026 · Capital electrical design software is now integrated into Designcenter and Teamcenter.

What’s New in IronCAD 2027?

June 4, 2026 · Solution is optimized for industrial equipment and machinery manufacturing, metal fabrication and tooling manufacturing, assembly layout and design of industrial equipment and facilities, and modular product manufacturers.

Siemens Launches Industrial-Scale, Agentic AI Orchestration Platform

June 2, 2026 · Intelligence Center X connects industrial data, workflows and AI agents in one governed system.

May 2026 Special Focus: Artificial Intelligence in Design and Simulation

May 27, 2026 · In this Special Focus Issue, learn about the latest developments in the integration of artificial intelligence into engineering workflows.

Mazda Unifies Model-Based Development and CAD Storage With Dell AI Tools

May 21, 2026 · The automaker has deployed Dell PowerScale to create a scalable data infrastructure for AI engineering workflows.

CADEXSOFT Launches Manufacturing Toolkit 2026.3

May 18, 2026 · Manufacturing Toolkit 2026.3 highlights: Improvements in CNC and sheet metal recognition; Wall Thickness and Nesting updates; MTK Workbench and Web updates.

OpenBOM Releases CAD File Agent for SOLIDWORKS

May 15, 2026 · Solution also features revision control and connected product context for engineering teams using SOLIDWORKS.

Tim Costa, NVIDIA, Discusses Enthusiasm for AI Integration Among CAE Vendors

May 15, 2026 · Tim Costa, NVIDIA, Discusses Enthusiasm for AI Integration Among CAE Vendors

PTC and Altium Streamline Electrical, Mechanical CAD Integration

May 13, 2026 · PTC's Onshape CAD and PDM platform integrated with Altium electronics design platform.

KISTERS 3DViewStation Integrations Available

May 12, 2026 · Users of Siemens PLM systems benefit from user-friendly 2D and 3D CAD visualization.


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