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AI Data Centers– Lost in Space?

Earlier this year, Elon Musk announced that his SpaceX company would put data centers into Earth’s orbit to help meet the enormous need for compute power generated by artificial intelligence (SpaceX has merged with Musk’s xAI project) while reducing the need for power. “You’re power constrained on Earth,” he said. “Space has…
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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.

ORECA Picks Siemens Xcelerator to Enhance Performance Motorsport Design

June 30, 2026 · Collaboration will support ORECA’s high-performance motorsport vehicle development programs, including its Le Mans 24 Hours hypercar program with Ford Motor Co.

ENGYS Aids in Aerodynamic Development of Shell Concept Car

June 30, 2026 · ENGYS helped evaluate and understand the vehicle’s aerodynamic performance and overall energy efficiency. 

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.

Dassault Systèmes Announces AAKRUTI Competition for Students

June 29, 2026 · Winners will receive $20,000 in cash prizes as well as SOLIDWORKS licenses, with annual benefits nearing $1 million through certifications, licenses, and rewards.

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.

AI Data Centers– Lost in Space?

June 23, 2026 · Building a functional data center array in space creates as many problems as it solves.

Gravity Sketch Releases Screen Updates

June 23, 2026 · These latest updates make it faster to set up your workspace, easier to iterate without switching contexts, and clearer when you're watching virtual reality (VR) users work.

GRAITEC Launches Advance Design 2027

June 22, 2026 · Advance Design 2027 introduces automation and AI capabilities to help structural engineers streamline modelling, analysis, and design workflows.

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. 

CIMdata Releases 2026 Global CAM Market Analysis Report

June 19, 2026 · CIMdata estimates that, based on end-user payments, the worldwide CAM software and related services market grew by 9.5% in calendar year 2025.

Acquisition Helps Keysight Grow Photonic Design Automation Portfolio

June 19, 2026 · This acquisition will also allow for optical and electrical engineers to advance designs from component to complete link in one environment.

PTC Orbit Launches

June 19, 2026 · PTC Orbit enables a complete system of record for asset data, connecting and contextualizing information from various enterprise systems.

Synopsys Releases Multiphysics Fusion Software for Multi-Die Chip Design

June 17, 2026 · One year after its acquisition of Ansys, Synopsys releases a Multiphysics Fusion solution combining the technologies from both companies.

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.

PTC Teams Up With Toyota Racing Development U.S.A.

June 12, 2026 · PTC named official engine design software partner of TRD.

TDK Corp. Set to Acquire Fabric8Labs

June 11, 2026 · Fabric8Labs enters into definitive agreement to join TDK's global manufacturing network.


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