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  • Dassault Systèmes, KUKA Drive Next-Gen Robotics Automation

    Dassault Systèmes, KUKA Drive Next-Gen Robotics Automation

    Image: Dassault Systèmes

    VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Feb 25, 2025 – Dassault Systèmes has announced its partnership with KUKA to provide manufacturing industries with inclusive solutions that meet growing demands in robotics and automation.

    Dassault Systèmes will join mosaixx, KUKA’s platform for industrial software solutions. The partnership makes it simpler for KUKA customers to buy and use Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and its applications. By expanding customer access to virtual twin technology and better collaboration tools, Dassault Systèmes and KUKA, with its new segment KUKA Digital, can help companies create more flexible solutions that improve their operations.

    The global market value of industrial robot installations is estimated at $16.5 billion, driven by AI, energy efficiency, and other trends. With more than four million industrial robots operating in factories worldwide in 2024, the annual number of installations in 2026 is expected to increase to 718,000.

    The KUKA Group launched mosaixx in 2024 as an open cloud platform for industrial software. The platform supports collaboration in a growing market. It gives system integrators and engineers access to various solutions that enhance the digitalization and automation of factory floors and production machines. The approach is ecosystem-focused and works with any machine type or manufacturer.

    Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and applications are used across the industrial equipment industry worldwide to design, simulate, and engineer products, processes, and infrastructure virtually with real-time data before producing or implementing them physically.

    “Our collaboration with Dassault Systèmes enables us to expand our mosaixx portfolio with industry-leading virtual twin technology. Engineers can carry out simulations and analyses with real-time data while streamlined collaboration empowers system integrators with flexible applications for enhanced adaptability and innovation,” said Quirin Goerz, CEO, KUKA Digital.

    “By partnering with KUKA, we can offer streamlined access to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and our many applications such as CATIA, DELMIA and SOLIDWORKS. This will open up new possibilities for customers to benefit from the virtual world and collaborate and innovate in diverse sectors such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, metalworking, logistics, healthcare and more,” said Gian Paolo Bassi, senior vice president, customer role experience, Dassault Systèmes.

    Source: Dassault Systèmes

    About Dassault Systèmes

    Dassault Systèmes SE, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, is a leading multinational software corporation specializing in 3D design, digital mock-up, and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. The company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients, and citizens. It offers a comprehensive suite of software applications, including CATIA for product design, SOLIDWORKS for 3D mechanical design, DELMIA for manufacturing operations, and SIMULIA for realistic simulation. The tools serve various industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, industrial equipment, life sciences, and high-tech. As of 2023, Dassault Systèmes employs approximately 23,811 individuals across 194 global offices. In 2023, the company reported revenues of €5.67 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the software industry. As of 2024, Dassault Systèmes serves over 350,000 enterprise customers across more than 150 countries.

    About KUKA

    KUKA, founded in 1898, is a German automation company headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. KUKA specializes in intelligent automation solutions and offers a range of products, including industrial robots, automated manufacturing systems, and assembly lines. The solutions serve automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, consumer goods, e-commerce, and healthcare industries. As of 2022, KUKA reported approximately €4.4 billion in revenues and employed around 15,000 people. In 2016, KUKA became a subsidiary of the Chinese multinational Midea Group.

  • Siemens, Compute Maritime Use AI to Enhance Ship Design

    Siemens, Compute Maritime Use AI to Enhance Ship Design

    Siemens and Compute Maritime (CML) are collaborating to revolutionize ship design and simulation and push the boundaries of generative AI in the ship design industry. Image: Siemens

    PLANO, TX, Feb 14, 2025 – Siemens Digital Industries Software announced a collaboration with Compute Maritime (CML) to modernize ship design and simulation and push the boundaries of generative AI in the ship design industry. The project connects Compute Maritime’s flagship platform for vessel design and optimization, NeuralShipper, with Siemens’ Simcenter STAR-CCM+ software for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and results validation.

    Adopting new fuel types or energy-saving devices can enhance emissions reduction and fuel efficiency. However, existing ships were not designed to accommodate such technologies or fuels, limiting the potential for maximum savings. New ships must be purpose-built to integrate these technologies from the outset and leverage the advances.

    “Our collaboration with Compute Maritime represents a paradigm shift in maritime design,” said Dmitry Ponkratov, marine director, simulation and test solutions, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The combination of NeuralShipper and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ aims to redefine how multidisciplinary design optimization is performed. It enables the creation of novel vessel types and demonstrates how designers can automate simulation processes and predict real-world performance, even for the most unconventional designs.”

    “Collaborating with Siemens is a game-changer for us. Many modern maritime design firms depend on Simcenter STAR-CCM+ for their CFD simulations, so working with Siemens brings tremendous value,” said Junaid Awan, CTO, Compute Maritime. “NeuralShipper and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ address this need by enabling rapid concept generation and robust design validation, making this collaboration both timely and essential.”

    Examples of designs generated with NeuralShipper. Whether adapting commercial vessel designs to accommodate new fuels and energy-saving devices, creating versatile workboats, or developing more efficient and aesthetically pleasing leisure yachts, NeuralShipper provides a comprehensive solution. Image: Siemens

    Optimizing Innovative Ship Design with Simulation

    Optimizing vessel performance during the design stage is critical. Compute Maritime’s NeuralShipper serves as a digital naval architect, empowering human naval architects in the preliminary design phase. It generates hundreds of design options within minutes, enabling teams to expedite concept development and proceed to the design phase. Siemens’ CFD software, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, then enables designers to automate simulation processes and accurately model the complexities of ship behaviors.

    Source: Siemens

    About Siemens Digital Industries Software

    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 various industries, including automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, electronics, and consumer products. Siemens Digital Industries Software has contributed to manufacturing and product lifecycle management (PLM) innovation. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX, and is part of Siemens AG.

  • PTC Unveils ServiceMax AI for Field Service Management

    PTC Unveils ServiceMax AI for Field Service Management

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    BOSTON, MA, Feb 13, 2025 – PTC has announced the release of the ServiceMax AI field service management assistant powered by GenAI. ServiceMax AI leverages the documented history of a field asset stored in the ServiceMax platform, including equipment data, service history, and known service resolutions, to help field service technicians get more done in less time. With the power of GenAI, technicians can use ServiceMax AI Chat to answer questions about a specific job or asset, automate manual documentation and scheduling tasks, and review proactive recommendations for predictive maintenance. 

    ServiceMax AI is based on decades of field service expertise and the latest GenAI technology, enabling service organizations to modernize their workflows and the technician experience.

    For a more in-depth look at ServiceMax AI, including how it’s addressing workforce challenges, how it mimics natural human interaction, and its place in the age of agentic AI, please read this blog from Joseph June, general manager of ServiceMax: The Next Evolution in Field Service: AI-Powered ServiceMax is Solving the Technician Knowledge Challenge.

    Source: PTC Inc.

    About PTC

    PTC Inc., founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boston, MA, is a software company specializing in product lifecycle management (PLM), CAD, augmented reality (AR), and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment, PTC’s technologies are utilized by 95% of Fortune 500 discrete manufacturing companies. As of September 30, 2024, PTC Inc. supports more than 30,000 customers globally. As of February 10, 2025, the company has a market capitalization of $20.3 billion. PTC employs around 7,500 people globally.

  • Adastra Joins Altair as EMEA Channel Partner

    Adastra Joins Altair as EMEA Channel Partner

    Altair has named Adastra GmbH as a new channel partner for the EMEA region.

    TROY, MI, Feb 12, 2025 – Altair has named Adastra GmbH as a new channel partner for the EMEA region. Adastra will leverage its AI and integration expertise to help clients throughout the region implement Altair’s knowledge graph solutions within the Altair RapidMiner platform to uncover hidden data relationships, enhance decision-making, and enable smarter, more connected systems.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Adastra as a channel partner. They are well-known for delivering high-quality products and their expertise within the automotive industry in particular will help us deliver compelling solutions throughout the region,” said Kimon Afsaridis, managing director of Eastern Europe and vice president of indirect EMEA sales, Altair. “We look forward to collaborating with a channel partner who shares our vision of data accessibility, democratization, and innovation.”

    By combining Altair’s advanced data analytics and AI technologies with Adastra’s expertise in integration and delivery, the partnership will encourage organizations to unlock the full potential of their data, drive innovation, and improve decision-making.

    Altair’s knowledge graph. Image: Altair

    “Given the data challenges in LLM-based solutions for automotive, Altair’s knowledge graph solutions will enhance retrieval and reasoning, enabling smarter and more reliable implementations. We look forward to integrating this capability into our solutions,” said Cem Bilir, head of automotive and manufacturing, Adastra Germany.

    This partnership shows Altair’s dedication to collaborating with leading partners to foster innovation and deliver transformative solutions to organizations globally. By working together, Altair and Adastra seek to equip businesses with the resources and knowledge needed to succeed in a data-driven environment.

    Source: Altair

    About Altair

    Altair Engineering Inc., founded in 1985 and headquartered in Troy, MI, is a global 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. Serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, Altair has established itself as a key player in engineering and enterprise analytics. In 2024, Siemens announced its agreement to acquire Altair for $10.6 billion, aiming to strengthen its position in industrial software.

  • Eficode Selects NVIDIA NIM, NeMo to Integrate AI into Software Dev

    Eficode Selects NVIDIA NIM, NeMo to Integrate AI into Software Dev

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    HELSINKI, Finland, Feb 10, 2025 – Eficode is using NVIDIA NIM microservices and NVIDIA NeMo – both part of the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform — to bring Generative AI (GenAI) into software development. This collaboration helps enterprises accelerate GenAI adoption across their Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and provides organizations with the tools and assistance required to build the future of software development. 

    Software development today faces challenges beyond just coding. Communication barriers, misaligned processes, and operational inefficiencies can cost time and resources for organizations. Experts in software economics (Boehm, DeMarco, Lister, Jones, and Brooks,etc.) state that 80% of development costs relate to sociotechnical factors, including how teams communicate and workflow coordination.

    Eficode addresses these issues by deploying AI agents and assistants to enhance workflows, automate routine tasks, and boost teamwork. NVIDIA NeMo supports AI model development, while NVIDIA NIM microservices provide an option for scalable inference. This combination helps businesses incorporate AI into their current DevOps systems effectively.

    Eficode’s integration of these technologies delivers a structured, three-phase approach to integrating AI into software development and introduces AI-powered tools that streamline software development: 

    1. GenAI foundation: Eficode assesses the infrastructure and workflows, providing organizations with a strategic roadmap for AI adoption. NVIDIA NIM microservices enable flexible deployment across on-premises, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments. Hands-on training workshops help ensure teams are ready to implement AI-powered solutions.

    2. GenAI capability: Eficode develops and deploys custom AI agents and assistants using NVIDIA NeMo to address key workflows: Portfolio Agents that align requirements and specifications across teams, Quality Assurance and Test Automation Agents that automate test generation to improve software quality, and Refactoring Agents that modernize and optimize legacy code. Pilot programs validate AI solutions in real-world environments, enabling organizations to scale incrementally.

    3. GenAI acceleration and support: The NVIDIA AI Enterprise platform ensures continuous optimization and lifecycle management of AI agents. NVIDIA NeMo and NIM and Eficode’s DevOps AI safety net enable iteratively scalable solutions like automated validator oracles to enhance decision-making and task execution in every phase of the service and product development.

    “Our collaboration empowers organizations to realize the full potential of generative AI,” said Ilari Nurmi, CEO of Eficode. “With the NVIDIA AI Enterprise platform, we provide a clear, phased approach to AI adoption — helping enterprises move from experimentation to full-scale integration, faster time-to-market, and greater innovation.” 

    Eficode’s solutions enable software development, quality assurance, and portfolio management professionals to concentrate on the value they bring to the business. NVIDIA’s AI platform helps organizations respond to changing demands, incorporate new AI models, and use resources effectively. With Eficode’s experience in AI management across DevOps platforms, companies enjoy enhanced flexibility, cost savings, and high performance over time.

    About Eficode

    Eficode, founded in 2005, is a European DevOps and Agile consultancy headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. The company specializes in helping organizations develop high-quality software more efficiently by offering services such as DevOps transformation, Agile practices, cloud capabilities, and UX design. Eficode serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, manufacturing, telecommunications, public sector, and defense. As of December 2024, the company employs approximately 616 professionals across 18 locations in 10 countries, including offices in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Berlin, and Amsterdam. Eficode’s annual revenue is reported to be in the range of $100 million to $1 billion. The company is recognized for its expertise in modern software development methodologies and its commitment to continuous learning and innovation.

    Source: Eficode

  • Teledyne Completes Acquisition of Excelitas Aerospace, Defense Business

    Teledyne Completes Acquisition of Excelitas Aerospace, Defense Business

    THOUSAND OAKS, CA, Feb 5, 2025 – Teledyne Technologies Inc. announced the successful completion of the acquisition of select aerospace and defense electronics businesses from Excelitas Technologies Corp. for approximately $710 million. The acquisition includes the optical systems business known under the Qioptiq brand based in Northern Wales, UK, as well as the U.S.-based advanced electronic systems business.

    The UK-based optical systems business provides advanced optics for heads-up and helmet-mounted displays, dismounted tactical night vision systems and proprietary glass used in space and satellite applications. In the U.S., the advanced electronics business provides custom energetics, including electronic safe and arm devices, high-voltage semiconductor switches and rubidium frequency standards for defense and space applications. The acquired business will be included in Teledyne’s aerospace and defense electronics segment and operate under the name Teledyne Qioptiq.

    “We are pleased to have expeditiously closed this acquisition, which represents our tenth corporate carve-out transaction,” said Robert Mehrabian, executive chairman. “Teledyne Qioptiq adds new technology and highly complementary products and customers, and we are delighted to welcome this business and its employees to Teledyne.”

    “The combination of Teledyne Qioptiq’s technologies and our existing broad portfolio of defense products will give us additional opportunities to deliver solutions to our customers,” said George Bobb, president and chief operating officer. Doug Benner, EVP and GM, Teledyne Qioptiq added, “We are excited about the future and look forward to a seamless integration that will benefit our employees and customers.”

    About Teledyne

    Teledyne Technologies Inc., founded in 1960 and headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA, is a diversified industrial conglomerate specializing in advanced technology and high-reliability solutions. The company operates in four primary segments: digital imaging, instrumentation, engineered systems, and aerospace and defense electronics. Teledyne serves in domains including aerospace and defense, factory automation, environmental monitoring, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration, medical imaging, and pharmaceutical research. In 2023, Teledyne reported revenues of approximately $5.5 billion and employed around 14,900 individuals worldwide.

    Source: Teledyne

  • Dassault Launches 3D UNIV+RSES for AI-Driven IPLM

    Dassault Launches 3D UNIV+RSES for AI-Driven IPLM

    VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Feb 4, 2025 – Dassault Systèmes opened up its new horizon as part of the Generative Economy by introducing “3D UNIV+RSES” that embed multiple generative AI technologies at the core of global IP Lifecycle Management (IPLM) for the benefit of its clients.

    Image: Dassault Systèmes

    The architecture will enable its client base to make use of their 3D design, virtual twins, and PLM data in a new type of digital environment designed for training and delivering new categories of Experience as a Service (XaaS), namely, Generative Experiences (GenXp), Virtual Companions, and Virtual Twin Experience as a Service (VTaaS). Dassault Systèmes’ “POWER’byAI” approach and its multi-AI, industry-aware platforms ─ 3DEXPERIENCE (manufacturing), MEDIDATA (life sciences and health care) and CENTRIC (consumer goods and food) ─ provide customers with secured environments to reveal and generate their own knowledge and know-how with rapid deployment.

    Tomorrow’s leaders will be those with well-developed skills and knowledge. They will draw from the living world to create rather than consume, giving back to the planet as much as they take from it. This is what Dassault Systèmes calls the Generative Economy. It results from the convergence of the Experience Economy and the Circular Economy; it’s an economy of virtual assets in which intellectual property (IP), the critical factor for differentiation, will serve as a currency.

    It will be catalyzed and enabled by “3D UNIV+RSES” and accelerated by the learning possibilities offered by AI. “3D UNIV+RSES” represent a new class of representation of the world, virtual-plus-real representations that combine modeling, simulation, real-world evidence and AI-generated content. They provide a secure environment for merging virtual twins, testing AI systems, and safeguarding customer intellectual property.

    “All our longtime loyal clients are expecting us to protect their ‘gold mine’ of virtual assets and reveal the invisible. In order to generate and protect the most valuable intellectual property, it is of critical importance to create Virtual Twin Experiences of everything for everyone that harmonize product, nature and life. Dassault Systèmes is committed to becoming the most trusted partner to provide ‘3D UNIV+RSES,’ as the ultimate source of knowledge and know-how, for our mutual benefit and human progress,” said Bernard Charlès, executive chairman, Dassault Systèmes.

    “3D UNIV+RSES” are the seventh generation of representation of the world introduced by Dassault Systèmes over the past 44 years. These generations have ushered in new ways of imagining, creating and producing.

    “The extensive work done by Bernard Charlès and our Strategy and Research and Development teams over the past three years to define and create game-changer solutions based on the deep and wide adoption of generative AI is impressive. This will enable our clients in all sectors to take advantage of the AI era at every stage of the cycle of life of the products and services they invent and create to make them more sustainable. This will ultimately improve the daily lives of consumers, patients and citizens,” said Pascal Daloz, CEO, Dassault Systèmes.

    “3D UNIV+RSES” make it possible for customers to create the virtual twin of everything for everyone and virtualize their entire ecosystem. Experience will be at the core of them since “3D UNIV+RSES” are environments for experimentation integrating motion, transformation and time. Embedded AI technology serves as an accelerator to invent game-changing generative experiences, empower everyone with their virtual companion, and upskill the workforce of the future.

    About Dassault Systèmes

    Dassault Systèmes SE, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, is a leading multinational software corporation specializing in 3D design, digital mock-up, and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. The company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients and citizens. It offers a comprehensive suite of software applications, including CATIA for product design, SOLIDWORKS for 3D mechanical design, DELMIA for manufacturing operations, and SIMULIA for realistic simulation. The tools serve a wide range of industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, industrial equipment, life sciences, and high-tech. As of 2023, Dassault Systèmes employs approximately 23,811 individuals across 194 global offices. In 2023, the company reported revenues of €5.67 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the software industry. As of 2024, Dassault Systèmes serves over 350,000 enterprise customers across more than 150 countries.

    Source: Dassault Systèmes

  • KULR, EDOM Tech Announce AI Supply Chain Collaboration

    KULR, EDOM Tech Announce AI Supply Chain Collaboration

    HOUSTON, TX, Feb 4, 2025 – KULR Technology Group, Inc. announced its partnership with EDOM Technology , a long-standing NVIDIA Channel Partner and a integration and distribution company. This collaboration positions KULR to deliver KULR Xero Vibe (KXV) and KULR ONE product lines to Taiwan, a global epicenter of AI supply chain development, by leveraging its suite of energy management products and solutions to address the need for large-scale systems cooling within the AI ecosystem.

    Image: KULR Technology Group, Inc.

    The partnership will enable KULR to service both server and edge computing devices within the AI supply chain while deploying its suite of energy management products and solutions to meet the needs of the entire AI ecosystem. By aligning with EDOM, KULR is positioning itself to address the global surge in demand for AI infrastructure, fueled by initiatives like The Stargate Project making a recent $500 billion push to accelerate AI infrastructure expansion in the United States.

    “Our partnership with EDOM underscores our commitment to scaling our AI solutions to meet the growing demands of the industry,” said Michael Mo, CEO of KULR Technology Group. “EDOM’s deep-rooted relationship with NVIDIA and extensive expertise in the AI supply chain make them an ideal partner to integrate and distribute our technologies, such as the KXV and KULR ONE, across the region.”

    Taiwan plays a pivotal role in the global AI supply chain, driving advancements that shape the future of AI infrastructure. Highlighting this prominence, Bloomberg featured Taiwan’s importance in the AI ecosystem. With EDOM as a key partner, KULR plans to grow its AI business across Taiwan and the broader Asian market by tapping into EDOM’s market knowledge.

    In recent months, the company has made progress advancing its infrastructure buildout to support the AI ecosystem, including:

    KXV Licensing Partnership for Data Center Cooling: KULR secured a licensing agreement with a Japanese company specializing in systems integration and semiconductor solutions. Their KXV technology will help optimize large-scale fan systems for data center cooling, HVAC, and other industrial applications.

    KXV with NVIDIA Jetson: KULR introduced KXV, integrated with NVIDIA Jetson, to improve vibration control for edge AI systems. This integration combines strong vibration management with AI capabilities, ensuring high performance and reliable operation in edge AI environments.

    Carbon Fiber Cathode Licensing Agreement in Nuclear Reactor Systems: KULR has signed a licensing agreement with a technology partner in Japan for advanced carbon fiber cathode use in nuclear reactor systems. The license focuses on supporting laser-based nuclear fusion systems and small modular reactors (SMRs), offering a cost-effective and reliable method for producing fusion energy with high-powered lasers.  According to Goldman Sachs Research, nuclear power will be a key part of a suite of new energy infrastructure built to meet data-center power demand driven by AI.

    Mo concluded, “With our shared focus on innovation and a commitment to driving progress, this collaboration with EDOM empowers us to deliver cutting-edge technologies, from thermal management solutions to AI-optimized products like the Jetson AI platform, to the rapidly expanding AI supply chain.”

    KULR and EDOM are focused working together to advance AI and energy management, creating a supply chain ecosystem that supports future AI technologies.

    About KULR Technology Group Inc.

    KULR Technology Group Inc., founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, CA, specializes in developing and commercializing high-performance thermal management technologies for electronics, batteries, and other components. The company’s products, lithium-ion battery thermal runaway shields, automated battery cell screening systems, and fiber thermal interface materials, serve industries including space, aerospace, defense, electric vehicles, energy storage, battery recycling transportation, cloud computing, and 5G communication devices. As of 2023, KULR employs approximately 60 individuals. In 2023, the company reported revenues of $10 million.

    About EDOM Technology

    EDOM Technology Co., Ltd., established in 1996 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a distributor of integrated circuits (ICs) and electronic components. The company offers a diverse range of products, including analog ICs, batteries, connectors, embedded modules, memory, microcomponents, sensors, and optoelectronics. The products serve various industries such as automotive, computing, consumer electronics, Internet of Things (IoT), medical, mobile, networking and data centers. With over 800 employees worldwide, EDOM operates 32 offices across Greater China, Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, and India. In 2023, the company reported revenues of approximately US$3.43 billion.

    Source: KULR Technology Group, Inc.

  • Gauzy, Ambarella Partner on AI-Powered ADAS Tech

    Gauzy, Ambarella Partner on AI-Powered ADAS Tech

    NEW YORK and SANTA CLARA, CA, Feb 3, 2025 – Gauzy Ltd. has announced that its partnership with edge AI semiconductor company, Ambarella, Inc. , has led to innovations in the AI-ification of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and their potential to enhance road safety and redefine urban mobility. Incorporating a CVflow AI system-on-chip (SoC) from Ambarella’s portfolio into the design of Gauzy’s AI-powered Smart-Vision camera monitor system (CMS) enhances road safety for drivers of commercial vehicles. The Gauzy solution, based on Ambarella’s CV2FS AI SoC, is already operational in Ford Trucks.

    CMS replaces conventional side and rearview mirrors with high-resolution cameras fitted on the vehicle. Often called e-mirrors, these systems stream live video footage on interior screens. They provide a wider field of view, reduce blind spots, and enhance road safety and visibility.

    AI-powered Smart-Vision CMS, based on Ambarella’s CVflow AI accelerator, features self-learning and predictive capabilities. These include adaptive maneuver lines that are displayed while a vehicle is in motion and during trailer calibration to provide drivers with better visibility of their surroundings, as well as the ability to analyze large amounts of data and imagery for reduced latency and real-time visibility. Moreover, Smart-Vision system is designed to spot potential road hazards early, helping to significantly lower the risk of accidents or fatalities. The system delivers rich visibility with quality images, across a wide variety of weather or lighting conditions. The Smart-Vision CMS’s monitoring feature helps prevent theft and vandalism, works with different truck models and configurations, and integrates easily into existing fleets.

    “It’s highly rewarding for us to be working so closely with Ambarella, a global leader in edge AI vision processing, to advance the functionality and quality of Smart-Vision,” stated Eyal Peso, CEO of Gauzy. “World-renowned brands like Ambarella trust Gauzy to utilize their proprietary technology to their full potential, and partner with us because of the success our products can have on saving lives and reducing costs. We recognized early on the monumental impact AI will have in redefining mobility and are proud to have already developed what we believe is the most sophisticated AI-powered ADAS solution on the market. We believe that enhancing our Smart-Vision® system with Ambarella’s CVflow AI SoCs, which provide industry-leading AI performance per watt, provides OEMs with an innovative solution as part of their ongoing efforts to improve the safety of their fleets.”

    The advanced smart-vision system is more popular with OEMs due to its cost, safety, and environmental advantages over traditional mirrors. As a result, OEMs are upgrading existing fleets with ADAS technology like Smart-Vision and integrating it into the designs of new models an escalating pace.That is a reason why the commercial-vehicle ADAS market is expected to reach more than $43 billion by 2030, according to Research and Markets. Replacing standard mirrors on trucks and buses with smart-vision improves safety by reducing errors, improved night vision, fewer blind spots, and enhancing obstacle and pedestrian detection. Additionally, the system offers better fuel efficiency, lower upkeep costs, and higher productivity.

    Peso added, “Despite the tremendous advancements we have already made in ADAS, we are still at the beginning of the AI-ification of vision control. We will continue to innovate and improve the quality of our products, to retain our competitive edge and produce for our shareholders. We are energized by the strong demand for our Smart-Vision® CMS and believe that we are well-positioned to capitalize on the renewed emphasis on safety in urban and intercity transport.”

    One key feature of Gauzy’s smart-vision system using Ambarella’s CVflow AI SoCs is its advanced image processing ability. This reduces latency and supports tasks like detecting vulnerable road users (VRUs), classifying objects, recording data, and streaming video. The architecture also lets Gauzy’s development team adjust settings to achieve better image quality with accurate color and contrast, essential for reducing driver fatigue.

    “Our partnership with Gauzy demonstrates the power of what’s possible when two forward-thinking organizations with similar values work together to tackle industry challenges,” commented Fermi Wang, president and CEO of Ambarella. “We were motivated to help Gauzy and its OEM customers address the millions of road traffic fatalities that are estimated to occur each year, and we believe the Smart-Vision® CMS, with our CVflow AI SoCs, has the potential to drive this number lower. There is universal support for making our roadways safer, and we are pleased to help play a role in this effort through the application of our technology.”

    The smart-vision CMS has passed homologations and certifications for safety, including United Nation (UN) R46, UN R10, UN R118 and UN R151, as well as cybersecurity Automotive Spice standards set by OEMs, including UN R155 and UN R156.

    About Gauzy

    Gauzy Ltd., established in 2009 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, is a leader in vision and light control solutions. The company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing technologies such as suspended particle devices (SPD) and liquid crystal (LC) films for smart glass applications, as well as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and camera monitoring systems (CMS). Gauzy serves various industries, including automotive, aeronautics, architecture, and safety technology. As of 2024, the company employs approximately 640 people. In the trailing twelve months ending June 30, 2024, Gauzy reported revenues of approximately $90 million. With a global presence, including production facilities in Israel, Germany, Canada, China, Singapore, France, United Arab Emirates and the United States, and sales and marketing centers in multiple countries, Gauzy continues to innovate in light and vision control technologies, transforming user experiences across various sectors.

    About Ambarella

    Ambarella, Inc., founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, is a fabless semiconductor design company specializing in low-power, high-definition (HD) and Ultra HD video compression, image processing, and computer vision processors. The company’s system-on-chips (SoCs) are utilized in various applications, including video security, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), electronic mirrors, drive recorders, driver and in-cabin monitoring, autonomous driving, and robotics. Ambarella serves industries such as automotive, security, consumer electronics, and industrial automation. As of 2024, the company employs approximately 915 individuals. In the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024, Ambarella reported revenues of $226.5 million.

  • Motif Gets $46 Million to Battle with Autodesk

    Motif Gets $46 Million to Battle with Autodesk

    Brian Mathews, CTO (left) and Amar Hanspal, CEO of Motif. Both left Autodesk before they were done with AEC. Image: Motif.

    [See updated version of this article on LinkedIn.]

    Autodesk has faced a number of challenges from AEC startups  —  and has swatted them all away. The most recent one, Motif, having raised $46 million in funding, may be harder to get rid of. Motif is led by two ex-Autodeskers, each of whom has a score to settle. Amar Hanspal, CEO of Motif, left Autodesk after losing to Andrew Anagnost in a CEO runoff. We knew Brian Mathews, CTO,  from when he was head of Autodesk Labs and VP of Reality Capture  —  until Autodesk inexplicably lost interest in that nascent but fast-growing field.

    If there is any doubt that the pair is gunning for Autodesk, the doubt is removed by Alex Bard, Managing Director of the VC firm Redpoint and lead investor in Motif, who does everything but call Autodesk by name when he says  “the leader in this space is 40 years old and has a $60 billion market cap.”

    I saw Amar Hanspal for the first time when he had to defend the ill-fated AutoCAD R13 on stage with Carol Bartz, then CEO of Autodesk, at a SVAPU user meeting in San Jose. R13 was not his fault, though. R13 was rushed to release loaded with killer bugs. Amar survived and thrived at Autodesk, rising up the ranks all the way up to co-CEO after Carl Bass was ousted. Anagnost won the run-off and Amar left Autodesk, resurfaced in 2018 as CEO of Bright Machines, a next-generation robotic manufacturing company.

    It’s too early to evaluate what Motif has to offer architects, as it won’t have software released until the middle of the year. However, we can expect a cloud-based AEC design and building platform. Hanspal promises lots of AI assistance. [Of course, we want more. See LinkedIn article for suggestions, Ed.] We imagine Motif developers working feverishly to add as much AI as possible  —  that is likely to be the most prominent differentiator to Autodesk’s cloud-based AEC platform.

    It’s good to see Amar reunited with his true love: AEC. He speaks of being a “fanboy of building,” including SFO’s International Terminal and the Freedom Tower and his frustration with “21st-century buildings being built with 20th-century tools,” a reference to Revit, no doubt. However, he is delighted that Matt Jezyk and Lira Niolovska, VP of Product and VP of Design, respectively, both “early people at Revit,” join him at Motif.