PLANO, TX, Feb 20, 2025 – Siemens EDA, a part of Siemens Digital Industries Software, has announced the Siemens EDA North America User2User (U2U) 2025 Conference, taking place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Santa Clara, CA.
User2User is a free-of-charge technical conference designed by engineers for engineers, offering an opportunity for industry professionals to collaborate, learn, and innovate. The event will feature technical sessions, keynote presentations, hands-on labs, and networking opportunities, all aimed at advancing electronic design automation (EDA) technology and methodology.
Technology Tracks & Sessions
Attendees will gain insights into the latest advancements and solutions from Siemens EDA, covering key topics such as:
3DIC Chiplet Package Design
AI/ML
Aprisa Digital IC Implementation
Calibre Solutions Driving Customer Success
Cloud Adoption
Custom IC
Functional Design & Verification
Hardware-Assisted Verification
High-Level Synthesis/Power Analysis
Tessent Test Solutions
Exclusive Post-Conference Technical Training – May 21, 2025
For the second year in a row, Siemens EDA is offering an optional second day of technical training on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This exclusive training will provide in-depth instruction on:
Introduction to Software Design Pattern Concepts in SystemVerilog & UVM
Tessent & IJTAG
Attendees of these specialized training sessions will receive a free Online Digital Twin (ODT) license for the full self-paced training course, allowing them to deepen their expertise and apply hands-on labs in Siemens’ virtual cloud-enabled environment.
Registration & Cost
User2User Conference (May 20): Free of charge, including sessions, lunch, and parking.
Siemens Digital Industries Software provides comprehensive solutions for digital transformation, offering software and services that enable companies to improve product design, manufacturing, and operational processes. It serves a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, electronics, and consumer products. Siemens Digital Industries Software has contributed towards innovation in manufacturing and product lifecycle management (PLM). The company is headquartered in Plano, TX, and is part of Siemens AG.
WASHINGTON, DC, Feb 20, 2025 – To address the severity of the widening gap in America’s built environment workforce, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is co-hosting a one-day event with the International Code Council and National Building Museum focusing on this critical workforce crisis.
Elevate 2025 will convene industry leaders and policymakers to explore the true scope of the issue and introduce solutions to support the country’s security and growth. The summit takes place March 4, at the building museum in Washington.
“The workforce shortage across the built environment has evolved from a past problem into today’s major crisis and will become a disaster in its own right if left unaddressed,” said NIBS CEO Dr. George Guszcza. “Past and current strategies and interventions have failed to provide solutions at scale. Demographic and labor data demonstrate that the only viable solution is to meaningfully and significantly develop a national pipeline of women throughout the built environment.”
Elevate Speakers and Schedule
Event speakers will include:
Dr. George K. Guszcza, President & CEO, NIBS
Kelly Marchese, Infrastructure Leader, Deloitte
Latifa Lyles, Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Women in Construction, U.S. Department of Commerce
John Belcik, CEO, International Code Council
Aileen Fuchs, President & Executive Director, National Building Museum
Stephanie Ferguson Melhorn, Senior Director, Workforce & International Labor Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Anna Gradishar, Associate Principal, ARUP
Caryn Halifax, CEO, International Masonry Institute
Catriona Winter, Senior Vice President, Clark Construction
Marnique Heath, Principal and Board Chair, STUDIOS
Maryia Lackansingh, Code Specialist III, Fairfax (Virginia) County Government
Elizabeth Bednarcik, Chief, Brighton (Colorado) Fire Rescue
Rita Brown, Commissioner, Michigan Department of Transportation and President-Elect, National Association of Women in Construction
Jamie Gentoso, Global Head of Solutions & Products, Holcim
Angie Wiese, Director of Safety & Inspections, City of Saint Paul
Ellen Thorp, Managing Director, Coalition for Sustainable Roofing
Sessions will include:
By the Data: Decoding America’s Labor Market Shortage
Highlighting the Workforce Crisis: The Effects on Post-Disaster Recovery
Building Opportunities: A Conversation with National Building Museum Leadership
Breaking Ground: Empowering Women to Solve the Labor Shortage
Policy Solutions for Advancing America’s Built Environment Workforce
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is an independent, non-profit organization established by the U.S. Congress in 1974. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NIBS serves as a collaborative platform between government and the private sector, aiming to advance building science and technology. Its mission is to improve the built environment by bringing together experts from various sectors, including design, architecture, construction, and government, to address challenges and develop innovative solutions. NIBS offers a range of programs and services, such as the development of building standards, guidelines, and tools like the Whole Building Design Guide and the National BIM Standard-United States. These resources support professionals involved in planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining buildings and infrastructure. As of the latest available data, NIBS reported total revenues of approximately $21.87 million, with total assets amounting to $19.65 million.
TOKYO, Japan, Feb 20, 2025 – Renesas Electronics Corp. has introduced the RA4L1 microcontroller (MCU) group, including 14 new devices with ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features, and segment LCD support. Based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor with TrustZone support, the new MCUs deliver features and power savings that enable designers to address a myriad of applications, including water meter, smart locks, and IoT sensors.
The RA4L1 MCUs employ proprietary low-power technology that delivers 168 µA/MHz active mode @ 80 MHz and standby current of just 1.70 µA with all the SRAM retained. They are also available in small packages, including a 3.64 x 4.28 mm wafer-level chip-scale package (WLCSP), addressing the needs of products such as portable printers, digital cameras, and smart labels.
The RA4L1 MCUs are supported by Renesas’ flexible software package (FSP). The FSP enables faster application development by providing all the infrastructure software needed, including multiple RTOS, BSP, peripheral drivers, middleware, connectivity, networking, TrustZone support, and reference software to build complex AI, motor control, and cloud solutions. It allows customers to integrate their legacy code and choice of RTOS with FSP, thus providing full flexibility in application development. The FSP eases existing IP migration to and from RA6 or RA2 Series devices.
“Renesas’ RA2L1 Group MCUs have seen remarkable market success since their launch in 2020, addressing a diverse range of low-power applications requiring capacitive touch. Built on the same low-power technology, the RA4L1 Group is our response to customers who require the unique combination of ultra-low power with better CPU performance, segment LCD support and advanced security,” said Daryl Khoo, vice president of embedded processing marketing division at Renesas.
A world leader in MCUs, Renesas ships more than 3.5 billion units annually, with approximately 50% of shipments serving the automotive industry, and the remainder supporting industrial and IoT applications and data center and communications infrastructure. Renesas has the broadest portfolio of 8-, 16- and 32-bit devices, delivering supreme quality and efficiency with superlative. As a reliable supplier, Renesas has decades of experience designing smart, secure MCUsbacked by a dual-source production model, the industry’s advanced MCU process technology, and a vast network of more than 250 ecosystem partners.
For more information about Renesas MCUs, visit renesas.com/MCUs.
About Renesas Electronics Corp.
Renesas Electronics Corp. is a Japanese semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in research, development, design, manufacture, sale, and servicing semiconductor products. Renesas offers a portfolio that includes microcontrollers, analog products, power devices, and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The products serve various industries, notably automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors. As of Dec. 31, 2024, Renesas employs approximately 21,204 individuals worldwide. In the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, Renesas reported revenue of approximately ¥1,348.5 billion, while the company’s operating profit for the same period was approximately ¥223.0 billion.
REDWOOD CITY, CA, Feb 20, 2025 – Carbon has announced the development of FP3D, a flexible, removable partial denture (FRPD) resin, at LMTLab DayChicago 2025. The material introduces Carbon’s proven dual-cure chemistry to the dental industry, offering significant advancements in the performance and reliability of dental appliances.
FP3D: Setting a New Standard in Flexible Removable Partial Dentures
FP3D redefines the possibilities of 3D-printed dental resins. This is Carbon’s first dental resin using its exclusive dual-cure chemistry, a technology that has prompted innovation in various industries. FP3D was designed to enhance durability, flexibility, and strength, aiming to match the properties of some traditional polymer-based flexible partial denture materials. It is expected to launch in late 2025, pending FDA approval, and could change the future of 3D-printed removable partial dentures.
The Significance of Dual-Cure Chemistry in Dental Applications
Traditional single-cure resins often do not meet the needs of challenging dental applications. They lack the strength, retention, and lifespan required for flexible partial uses. Carbon’s FP3D material addresses these issues by embedding secondary heat-activated chemistry within the resin. This additional reaction allows the material to gain strength and durability during baking without affecting viscosity and accuracy during printing. This chemistry produces durable, engineering-grade parts with consistent mechanical properties and high endurance.
By introducing dual-cure technology to the dental industry, Carbon aims to enhance the performance and reliability of dental appliances, offering dental professionals and patients the benefits of advanced material science.
Proven Dual-Cure Chemistry across Industries
Carbon’s dual-cure technology has been validated in various sectors:
Sports Equipment: In partnership with Riddell, Carbon developed the first-ever 3D-printed football helmet liner featuring a lattice structure for enhanced protection and comfort.
Footwear: Collaborations with leading athletic brands have led to the production of high-performance midsoles, delivering improved energy return and durability.
Cycling: Customized bike saddles created in collaboration with top cycling companies utilize dual-cure technology to provide unprecedented comfort and performance.
Expanding the Automatic Operation Suite: Enhancing Dental Lab Efficiency
Building upon the success of the AO Suite launched in 2024; Carbon is introducing new tools designed to automate further and streamline dental lab workflows:
Automatic Print Preparation Software: This no-code, user-friendly software allows users to automate critical steps in the printing process, from nesting to queuing, reducing manual intervention and enhancing operational efficiency. Automatic Print Preparation empowers labs to scale their production consistently and is now available for order.
AO Polishing Cassette Expansion: Now compatible with the M3 and M3 Max printers, the AO Polishing Cassette utilizes advanced light-scattering technology to polish parts directly during printing. This results in smoother and clearer parts right off the printer, reducing manual labor and preserving intricate design details. Validated for leading materials such as Dentsply’s Lucitone Digital Print and Desktop Health’s Flexcera Base, this expansion elevates the production of denture bases and other dental applications.
Advancing Digital Dentistry with Carbon’s Vision
The developments underscore Carbon’s dedication to advancing digital dentistry. By introducing dual-cure technology and expanding automation solutions, Carbon continues to set the standard for reliability and innovation in the dental industry.
Source: Carbon
About Carbon
Carbon, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, is a 3D printing technology company specializing in additive manufacturing solutions. The company offers a range of products, including the M1 and M2 printers and a brilliant part washer, all utilizing their proprietary Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology. This approach enables rapid, layer-less 3D printing by combining software, hardware, and molecular science. Carbon’s technology allows businesses to design, develop, and manufacture high-performance products with enhanced comfort and protection, serving industries such as automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. With a presence in 17 countries, Carbon continues to expand its global footprint. As of 2022, Carbon employs approximately 585 individuals.
PLYMOUTH, MN, Feb 20, 2025 – NatureWorks has announced the launch of Ingeo 3D300, the company’s newest engineered 3D printing grade. Ingeo 3D300 offers faster printing while maintaining high quality. It sets a new benchmark in additive manufacturing by providing superior efficiency and exceptional performance.
Revolutionizing Speed and Quality
Ingeo 3D300 delivers faster print speeds while maintaining exceptional surface finish and detail, reducing print time and production costs. Whether used for prototyping, functional parts, or creative designs, the faster printing grade provides unparalleled consistency and accuracy, enabling users to meet demanding deadlines without compromising quality.
Key Benefits of Ingeo 3D300
Fast Speed: Printing up to 300 millimeters per second consistently in neat form, Ingeo 3D300 ensures rapid production without requiring performance-enhancing additives.
Print Clarity: The material’s optimal transparency simplifies coloring and color matching, offering designers and manufacturers greater flexibility in achieving precise color outcomes.
High Performance: Ingeo 3D300 delivers minimal stringing and impressive bridging length, even at high printing speeds.
Pure and Clean: Free from additives, Ingeo 3D300 provides a cleaner and purer material option, ensuring higher-quality prints.
Cost Efficiency: Ingeo 3D300 significantly reduces print times and reduces the need for additional compounding, effectively lowering operational costs. This makes it an ideal solution for businesses and printers looking to achieve faster turnaround times and enhanced profitability.
“Ingeo 3D300 offers an ideal solution to meet the expanding demand for fast, clean, and precise printing,” said Roger Tambay, chief growth officer at NatureWorks. “By combining the trusted name of Ingeo with a material specially engineered for speed and precision, we’re enabling manufacturers and designers to push the boundaries of what’s possible for their 3D printing.”
Commitment to Sustainability
Ingeo 3D300, like all Ingeo products, comes from renewable resources that can be replenished each year. This reflects NatureWorks’ intense focus on sustainability and caring for the environment. The new grade lets users enjoy high-speed, high-quality 3D printing while lowering their carbon footprint.
About NatureWorks
NatureWorks, established in 1989 and headquartered in Minnetonka, MN, manufactures bioplastics derived from renewable resources. The company produces Ingeo, a family of low-carbon-footprint polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers and lactides sourced from plant sugars. The materials serve industries, including packaging, food serviceware, electronics, and 3D printing, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics and fibers. NatureWorks operates a manufacturing facility in Blair, Nebraska, with an annual Ingeo production capacity of 150,000 metric tons. NatureWorks is jointly owned by Thailand’s largest chemical producer, PTT Global Chemical, and Cargill, which provides food, agriculture, financial, and industrial products and services to the world; the company employs approximately 205 people. NatureWorks holds an estimated 5.6% market share in the U.S. bioplastics manufacturing industry.
Vectorworks Architect placed in the top 50 on the Best CAD and PLM Software Products list.
COLUMBIA, MD, Feb 20, 2025 – Vectorworks, Inc. has been recognized as a G2 2025 Best Software Award winner, with Vectorworks Architect ranked in the top 50 on the Best CAD and PLM Software Products list. As the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, G2 reaches 100 million buyers annually, and its Best Software Awards list ranks the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users.
“This recognition from G2 is significant because it’s driven directly by the experiences and feedback of the design professionals who rely on Vectorworks Architect every day,” said Vectorworks chief marketing officer Jeremy Powell. “We are committed to empowering designers with tools that break creative boundaries, streamline workflows, and elevate their work. Being honored by our users inspires us to keep pushing the limits of innovation and delivering unmatched value.”
G2’s 2025 best software awards feature dozens of lists, ranking software vendors and products using G2’s proprietary algorithm based on G2’s verified user reviews and publicly available market presence data. To be eligible for the best software awards, a software company or product must have received at least one approved review during the 2024 calendar year and appear on a G2 Grid. Scores reflect only data from reviews submitted during this evaluation period.
“The stakes for choosing the right business software are higher than ever,” said Godard Abel, co-founder and CEO at G2. “With over 180,000 software products and services listings and 2.8 million verified user reviews in the G2 marketplace, we’re proud to help companies navigate these critical choices with insights rooted in authentic customer feedback. The 2025 Best Software Award winners represent the very best in the industry, standing out for their exceptional performance and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to this year’s honorees!”
Vectorworks Architect is designed to highlight your skills and creativity. A design-centric top-tier BIM solution lets you sketch, model, and document within a single workflow. The architect supports your creative ideas with superior 2D graphics, 3D modeling, and visualization tools while ensuring proficiency.
“Vectorworks Architect combines power, versatility, and ease of use, making it an essential tool for architectural design,” said Elias M., consultor principal and verified G2 reviewer. “I highly recommend it to any professional looking to streamline their workflow and elevate their designs.”
Source: Vectorworks
About Vectorworks, Inc.
Vectorworks Inc., headquartered in Columbia, MD, has been a BIM software company since its founding in 1985. Serving industries such as architecture, landscape architecture, and entertainment, the company offers a suite of products tailored to professionals in these fields. Operating as a subsidiary of the Nemetschek Group, Vectorworks has expanded its global presence, serving clients in 85 countries. As of 2024, the company employs approximately 300 individuals worldwide. Over the years, Vectorworks has garnered industry recognition, including being named Architectural Design Software of the Year at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards.
About G2
G2, established in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, is a trustworthy software marketplace. It offers a platform where businesses across various industries can discover, review, and manage software and services, featuring over 2.9 million verified reviews on over 150,000 products across 2,000+ categories. Serving diverse industries, G2 assists organizations in making informed decisions based on authentic peer reviews. In 2024, G2 reached over 100 million software buyers annually, including employees from every Fortune 500 company. The company has raised over $250 million in capital from its founders and leading investors. While specific annual revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, G2’s significant user base and extensive product listings underscore its influential role in the software industry.
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 20, 2025 – nTop has acquired cloudfluid, a German company specializing in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. With the addition of cloudfluid to its technology stack, nTop presents a comprehensive platform for computational design that transforms how engineers design high-performance products.
CFD involves complex meshing and lengthy run times, making it impractical to use in rapid design iterations. Cloudfluid addresses this challenge with its GPU-native solver technology that predicts fluid flow without the difficulty of creating complex conformal meshes. Coupled with nTop’s implicit geometry kernel, engineers can now iterate on designs in near real-time to create breakthrough products.
Image: cloudfluid
“We are hyper-focused on building software that helps engineers go from requirements to design as fast as the latest computing processors allow—that’s the power of computational design,” said Brad Rothenberg, CEO of nTop. “One of the biggest bottlenecks has always been solving the physics—it takes time to mesh and converge on a solution. cloudfluid solves this by integrating directly with our implicit modeling core, bringing CFD into the iterative computational design loop.”
The integration of cloudfluid’s high-speed CFD with nTop’s computational design platform expands applications in aerospace, defense, and turbomachinery, where fluid dynamics are critical. Engineers can now explore complex shapes and improve designs faster. This advancement enhances propulsion, aerodynamics, and thermal management systems. These technologies also tackle the issues of machine learning, where there is often a shortage of curated simulation data. This combination boosts decision-making, speeds up innovation, and improves manufacturing efficiency by allowing the cost-effective creation of high-quality simulation data. This data is essential for training predictive models in digital twins and optimizing designs.
nTop Acquires cloudfluid. Image: nTop
Source: nTop
About nTop
nTop, founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, specializes in computational design software that accelerates advanced manufacturing across aerospace, medical, and additive manufacturing industries. Their platform enables engineers to innovate by creating stronger, lighter components through rapid iteration and optimization. As of December 2024, nTop employs approximately 127 people and has raised $133 million in funding over seven rounds, with the latest Series D round in September 2024. The company’s annual revenue is estimated to be between $10 million and $50 million.
About cloudfluid
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, cloudfluid specializes in cloud-based CFD software tailored for the manufacturing industry. Their Software as a Service (SaaS) platform leverages state-of-the-art algorithms to provide high-precision and user-friendly flow simulations, supporting companies in digitally developing products with fewer experiments and prototypes. Serving sectors such as aerospace, defense, and turbomachinery, cloudfluid’s GPU-native solver technology accurately predicts fluid flow without the complexity of creating conformal meshes, facilitating rapid design iterations.
Altair has announced Altair HyperWorks 2025, the latest evolution of its simulation and design platform.
TROY, MI, Feb 20, 2025 – Altair has announced the release of Altair HyperWorks 2025, a design and simulation platform for solving complex engineering challenges. At the forefront of this release is a bold vision of the future of product development: a zero-prototype world, where design is perfected in the virtual domain before reaching the physical world. By combining the power of AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and multiphysics simulation with cloud-based scalability and digital thread connectivity, Altair HyperWorks 2025 is more than a simulation platform – it’s a launchpad for innovation.
“Altair HyperWorks 2025 builds on four decades of Altair’s expertise in simulation, design, and optimization,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. “By integrating advanced simulation technologies with AI and machine learning, automation, open architecture, and a connected digital thread, the platform accelerates design processes, fosters scalable cloud collaboration, and empowers teams to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions. It is yet another leap in our vision of democratized computational intelligence.”
AI-Powered Engineering and Optimization
Altair continues to pull away from the competition with AI-powered engineering, machine learning, and optimization capabilities. Physics prediction models powered by new transformer architectures deliver accurate simulations, even with limited or incomplete data. Machine learning models act as solvers, slashing simulation times while improving reliability. AI-enabled reduced order modeling (ROM) enables faster, more precise simulations of nonlinear systems, providing insights early in the design process.
Cloud-Based and SaaS Solutions
Embracing the shift to cloud-based and SaaS solutions, Altair is democratizing access to advanced engineering simulations with open infrastructure. The new Altair DSim SaaS solution allows semiconductor designers to run unlimited simulations with a pay-as-you-go model, eliminating upfront costs and offering the freedom to scale on demand. The Altair One cloud innovation gateway enhances collaboration, providing instant access to simulation applications, data, and HPC resources.
Automation and Customization
New automation features, including Python APIs, eliminate repetitive tasks, simplify data queries, and streamline report creation. For large projects, enhanced batch execution and task libraries reduce the time needed for complex workflows. The platform’s customization options allow users to tailor simulations to unique applications, like modeling particle interactions in pharmaceuticals or agriculture.
Additional Highlights
Digital Engineering: A Connected Ecosystem
By connecting data, teams, and processes across the product life cycle, Altair delivers an integrated approach to design and simulation. Enhanced digital twin and thread technologies ensure seamless data flow and align virtual models with physical systems. To meet sustainability goals, private material databases provide a single source of truth for material decisions, including carbon dioxide (CO₂) impact analysis tools.
Solver Efficiency
Simplifying structural simulations, the “One Model, One Solver” approach of Altair OptiStruct enables smooth transitions between implicit and explicit analyses. By deploying Altair PhysicsAI models as solvers, users can replace traditional numerical solvers with AI-powered alternatives, accelerating simulations while maintaining accuracy.
Multiphysics Simulation for Electronics
Recent updates make it easier to manage thermal, electromagnetic, and power interactions in electronics design—improvements in ECAD meshing speed up cooling and durability analysis. Enhanced electromagnetic-thermal coupling leads to accurate performance predictions for systems. Updates in power electronics simulation optimize modeling for motor drives and converters, resulting in improved efficiency.
CAE as a Design Tool
Altair Inspire continues to make CAE essential by offering designer-friendly computational physics for structural, fluid, and motion analysis – alongside manufacturability and optimization workflows. Altair CoPilot Beta – an AI assistant embedded within Inspire – provides on-demand guidance, Q&A, and workflow support. At the same time, new tools like image planes for sketching and expanded implicit modeling streamline geometry creation and exploration.
Advanced Material Simulation
As material complexity, sustainability demands, and AI-powered workflows advance, Altair’s material solutions give users the tools they need to lead. With Altair’s material solutions, organizations can source, standardize, and simulate high-fidelity material data for advanced materials like composites, polymers, and additive manufacturing. Engineers can optimize designs, achieve sustainability goals with CO₂ analysis, and reduce physical testing costs by using AI to complete missing data.
Particle Simulation
Altair sets the industry standard for the discrete element method (DEM) by introducing new physics models. These include a Fibers Bonding Model, Liquid Bridge Model, and updated Linear Elastic Bond Model (LEBM) designed for polyhedral particles. These advancements improve workflows and provide accurate depictions of fibers and particles. They are applicable in fields like agriculture, battery technology, and pharmaceuticals.
Source: Altair
About Altair
Altair Engineering Inc., founded in 1985 and headquartered in Troy, MI, is a leader in computational science and AI. The company offers software and cloud solutions across various domains, including product development, high-performance computing (HPC), simulation, AI, and data analytics. Altair’s comprehensive, open-architecture platforms empower organizations to design more efficient and sustainable products and processes. Altair has established itself as a key player in engineering and enterprise analytics, serving automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. In 2024, Siemens announced its agreement to acquire Altair for $10.6 billion, aiming to strengthen its position in industrial software.
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN & REHOVOT, Israel, Feb 19, 2025 – Stratasys announced that New York Embroidery Studio (NYES) has integrated the Stratasys J850 TechStyle printer into its manufacturing capabilities. Known for its innovation in design and production, NYES is leveraging this 3D Fashion direct-to-textile printing technology to combine traditional embroidery with cutting-edge 3D printing, enabling new levels of creativity, personalization, and eco-conscious manufacturing.
As a leading design and production studio in New York City’s Garment District, NYES partners with renowned designers, brands, and celebrities on projects ranging from runway collections to events like the Met Gala. The J850 TechStyle printer allows the studio to produce intricate, tactile designs while streamlining workflows and reducing material waste, meeting the growing demand for sustainable, high-impact fashion.
“The J850 TechStyle is an extraordinary addition to our capabilities, allowing us to elevate creativity while delivering on our commitment to innovation and sustainability,” said Michelle Feinberg, owner and creative director of NYES. “Our clients are thrilled by the possibilities this technology opens up—from high-end fashion to VIP and entertainment projects. Combining the precision of 3D printing with our expertise in embroidery allows us to push boundaries like never before.”
The integration of Stratasys’ solution aligns with NYES’s focus on sustainable production, enabling on-demand manufacturing and reducing excess inventory. Designers can create one-of-a-kind designs that reflect personal style without incurring extra costs or wasting materials. This approach supports both artistic expression and environmental responsibility.
Image: Business Wire
“Stratasys is redefining what’s possible in fashion and design by delivering solutions that blend customization, creativity, and sustainability,” said Zehavit Reisin, senior vice president of consumer solutions and material business at Stratasys. “This collaboration demonstrates how innovative technologies can transform global design projects and empower studios like NYES to set new benchmarks in the industry.”
NYES plans to host open house events in 2025 to highlight the possibilities of 3D fashion for designers and clients. The J850 TechStyle printer is a key part of their offerings. NYES is focused on integrating advanced technologies into creative manufacturing.
Source: Stratasys
About Stratasys
Stratasys Ltd., founded in 1989 by S. Scott Crump, provides additive manufacturing and polymer-based 3D printing solutions. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN, and Rehovot, Israel, the company offers a range of products, including 3D printers, consumable materials, and software suites. The solutions cater to various industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer products, enabling professionals to create complex geometries using materials like ABS, polyphenylsulfone (PPSF), and polycarbonate. As of 2023, Stratasys employs approximately 1,980 individuals and reported a revenue of $627.6 million. The company’s technologies have been instrumental in transforming product design, manufacturing processes, and patient care across the globe.
PlanHub 2.0 completely optimizes the bidding process for contractors alleviating the need for additional software licenses, time and resources. Image: PlanHub
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, Feb 19, 2025 – PlanHub has launched PlanHub 2.0 – an integrated preconstruction solution designed to help contractors network, win more projects, and accelerate business growth. By combining every aspect of preconstruction into a seamless, all-in-one platform, PlanHub 2.0 empowers users to save time, strengthen industry relationships, and efficiently manage project details from bidding to completion.
PlanHub 2.0 allows users to find new projects and connect with more than 50,000 general contractors. Users can track all interactions, set reminders, and manage bids hassle-free. The upgraded platform introduces a robust suite of new and enhanced features designed to help construction professionals expand their networks, optimize workflows, and drive more revenue – all in one place.
“PlanHub 2.0 is not just a product launch – it’s a major step forward in simplifying preconstruction and delivering value to our customers like never before,” said Ro Bhatia, PlanHub CEO. “2025 will be the year of construction tech-stack consolidation. Contractors are done settling for disconnected tools—they’re demanding a do-it-all platform that seamlessly manages preconstruction across multiple stakeholders. PlanHub 2.0 isn’t just better-integrated software; it’s a game changer for subcontractors because of the time they’ll save and the growth they’ll unlock.”
In the last three years, PlanHub has expanded faster, adding more than 100,000 new general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers each year. The growth comes from user feedback and ongoing improvements to the platform. As a result, revenue has increased by 245%, giving PlanHub valuable insights into what construction professionals need.
PlanHub 2.0 builds on this experience to deliver even greater value. It is designed to help contractors:
Build Strong Connections: Connect with the right general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers from the fastest-growing network in America. Keep contacts organized, track conversations, and follow up at the right time to turn connections into long-term success.
Discover & Manage More of the Right Projects: Access hundreds of new jobs posted daily. Find projects that fit contractors’ expertise and location with search and filters. Stay ahead with custom alerts for opportunities that matter most to their business.
Simplify Preconstruction: Manage networking, takeoffs, bids, and project tracking—all in one platform. The new tools work together, so contractors can eliminate information silos and keep projects moving without the hassle.
Select PlanHub subscribers already benefit from PlanHub 2.0’s enhanced capabilities. For instance, Doug Conforti, project estimator with Southern Environmental Services, Inc., stated, “Since moving to PlanHub 2.0, I’ve not only doubled my business but have also saved time in almost every area of my company.”
Source: PlanHub
About PlanHub
PlanHub, founded in 2008, is a cloud-based preconstruction platform headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL. It serves the commercial construction industry by connecting general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, facilitating project bidding and management. The platform offers tools for project discovery, bid management, takeoff, estimation, and networking to streamline the preconstruction process. As of December 2021, PlanHub employs approximately 111 people. In October 2020, the company secured $41 million in Series C funding from Mainsail Partners. PlanHub’s extensive network includes over 250,000 contractors and subcontractors across the United States, emphasizing its significant role in the construction sector.
