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  • 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

    Image: PTC

    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

    Image: Cision

    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.

  • IoT Tribe, Siemens Launch Flywheel to Encourage AI Startups

    IoT Tribe, Siemens Launch Flywheel to Encourage AI Startups

    LONDON, UK, Jan 30, 2025 – IoT Tribe has announced the launch of the Flywheel program, an initiative designed to encourage early-stage startups developing agentic AI and advanced technologies for the aerospace and defense sectors – developed in collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software. This program provides startups with Siemens’ engineering expertise, global networks, and advanced digital infrastructure. It helps them solve major industry issues while capitalizing on a multi-billion-pound market.

    A £400+ Billion Market Ripe for Transformation

    The aerospace and defense sector is expected to exceed £400 billion by 2030 due to growing global demand for AI-powered systems, autonomous technologies, and advanced analytics. These innovations improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, enable predictive insights, and support automated decision-making. This sector holds significant potential for transformative advancements.

    However, capitalizing on this market demands technology that is innovative, accessible, dependable, and meets strict industry requirements. Siemens’ Flywheel Program helps startups by providing resources, expertise, and connections to speed up market adoption and claim their share of this expanding sector.

    Tanya Suárez, founder & CEO of IoT Tribe, underscored the market opportunity and transformative nature of the program. She said, “5% of the S&P 500 gains in 2023 were driven by the Magnificent Seven either as key drivers or beneficiaries of AI acceleration. This program is not just about scaling innovation but also about equipping startups to compete in a high-growth market where the stakes—and the rewards—are higher than ever. Our collaboration with Siemens offers startups a unique launchpad to redefine the aerospace and defense industry.”

    “As the aerospace and defense sector continues to mature its digital transformation, the role of AI in solving high-stakes challenges is expanding rapidly. If the impact AI will have on the A&D industry could be measured by a 12 hour clock, right now we are at 5 seconds,” said Todd Tuthill, vice president of the aerospace and defense industry at Siemens Digital Industries Software. “The Flywheel program is designed to help startups break through barriers to market entry and deliver scalable solutions that address these urgent needs and move the industry well beyond the first 5 seconds.”

    Cultivating AI and Agentic AI to Reshape the Industry

    The program focuses on startups developing agentic AI solutions—systems that go beyond automation by thinking, learning, and acting autonomously in complex, real-time environments. These technologies are poised to revolutionize operations across the Aerospace and Defense supply-chain.

    These innovations, Siemens aims to position its partners at the forefront of a rapidly evolving market.

    Unrivalled Resources for Scaling Innovation

    The Flywheel Program offers startups an accelerated pathway to success, with access to:

    • Expert Guidance & Support: Leveraging of Siemens’ industry expertise to reduce operational and technical risks, increasing the confidence of customers in your solution.
    • Cutting Edge Tools & Infrastructure: Use of software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software, enabling streamlined product development and validation.
    • Exclusive Collaboration Networks: Exposure to Siemens’ extensive ecosystem of partners, enabling fast-tracked market engagement and fostering strategic collaborations with other forward-thinking ventures.

    These resources help startups quickly create, validate, and launch technologies that meet industry demands, giving them an advantage in gaining market share.

    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 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.

    Source: Siemens

  • Canvas Raises $10M to Simplify 3D Modeling for Construction, Design Professionals

    Canvas Raises $10M to Simplify 3D Modeling for Construction, Design Professionals

    DENVER, CO, Jan 30, 2025 – Canvas has announced a $10M Series A funding round led by Trilogy Equity Partners & Foundry Group, with participation from Acquired Wisdom Fund, GC&H Investments, and Frontier VC. The funding will accelerate Canvas’s efforts to solve the challenge of turning mobile 3D scans into precise, design-ready models tailored for construction and remodeling workflows.

    With over 15 years of experience and 20+ patents in 3D sensing and computer vision, Canvas’s AI-powered solutions help over 12,000 design and construction professionals save countless hours by eliminating manual measuring and as-built modeling. Instead, customers use an iPhone or iPad to scan interior spaces in minutes, receive an instant 3D digital twin, and Canvas converts the scan into the CAD/BIM format of their choice. This reduces errors, and the need for labor-intensive modeling – allowing professionals to focus on their craft.

    “Canvas is solving a critical challenge in the design and construction industry: turning raw 3D scans into reliable, construction-grade models quickly and affordably,” said Canvas CEO Sarah Bird. “Our technology makes this process simple and accessible, enabling professionals to focus on what they do best. This investment is a powerful endorsement of our ambitious mission to create a digital twin of every interior, transform it into structured data and power the full lifecycle of each property.”

    “We’re at a pivotal moment in 3D modeling, driven by AI and the growing accessibility of LiDAR in mobile devices. Canvas is uniquely positioned to deliver an end-to-end solution that turns the real world into structured data for digital workflows,” said Yuval Neeman of Trilogy Equity Partners. “Canvas is starting with the massive residential and light commercial markets, providing affordable solutions for professionals at all levels. The potential for future applications is enormous.”

    With this funding, Canvas will recruit top researchers and engineers to advance its AI-powered spatial data and reality capture technology and reality capture. The company is also expanding its go-to-market team to deliver solutions to design and construction professionals worldwide, driving new opportunities and changing the industry’s operations.

    About Canvas

    Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Canvas specializes in 3D measurement and modeling solutions tailored for architecture, interior design, and construction professionals. Leveraging over 15 years of experience and holding more than 20 patents in 3D sensing and computer vision, Canvas offers an AI-powered platform that enables users to scan interior spaces using iPhones or iPads. These scans are then transformed into precise, design-ready CAD and BIM models, streamlining workflows and reducing manual effort. Serving over 12,000 professionals, Canvas has modeled more than 110 million square feet of space.

    Source: Canvas

  • Keysight Launches LPDDR6 Test Suite for AI and Edge Computing

    Keysight Launches LPDDR6 Test Suite for AI and Edge Computing

    SANTA ROSA, CA, Jan 29, 2025 – Keysight Technologies has announced the Low-Power Double Data Rate 6 (LPDDR6) design and test solution, a complete design and test solution to support the next technology wave for memory systems. The solution improves device and system validation, providing new test automation tools necessary for advancing AI, especially in mobile and edge devices.

    Keysight comprehensive LPDDR6 test solution including UXR0334B 33 GHz real-time oscilloscope and high-performance BERT M8040A. Multiple configurations are available to suit customer needs depending on the use case and performance needs. Image: Business Wire

    The memory market is evolving due to the rising demand for high-performance computing, AI, and energy-efficient mobile applications. LPDDR6 enhances performance and efficiency to support next-generation compute system requirements, making it a crucial upgrade for contemporary devices.

    Test complexity has increased with the use of next-gen memory devices like LPDDR6, HBM4, and GDDR7. These technologies require precise testing methods to ensure they perform reliably. Balancing faster test times with accurate results remains a key challenge.

    Keysight’s complete workflow solution consists of transmitter and receiver test applications and the Advanced Design System (ADS) Memory Designer workflow solution. The LPDDR6 test solution can be paired with Keysight EDA software and the Keysight Memory Designer bundle to achieve faster design confidence from simulation to verification and test. The LPDDR6 test automation solution is based on Keysight’s UXR oscilloscope and high-performance M8040A Bit Error Ratio Tester.

    LPDDR6 is expected to influence more than just mobile devices. Its mix of high performance and power efficiency makes it suitable for AI and machine learning applications, digital computing, automotive technology, data centers, and other edge applications. These areas demand a careful balance between processing speed and power consumption.

    Key Benefits of Keysight’s LPDDR6 Test Solution:

    Accelerate Time-to-Market with Advanced Transmitter Testing

    • Reduce validation time with automated compliance testing and characterization
    • Capture measurements using industry-leading low-noise technology
    • Debug design issues with streamlined data analysis tools
    • Analyze device BER performance with extrapolated eye mask margin testing
    • Achieve signal measurements directly from BGA packages with de-embedding capabilities

    Optimize Device Performance with Comprehensive Receiver Testing

    • Validate designs using proven Bit Error Ratio testing methodology
    • Pinpoint performance issues by testing against multiple jitter, crosstalk, and noise scenarios
    • Maximize signal integrity through BER analysis and receiver equalization optimization
    • Ensure interoperability with both device and host controller validation

    Deliver Next-Generation Memory Solutions

    • Enable faster user experiences with data rates support
    • Extend battery life and reduce power consumption in mobile and data center applications
    • Build more products with enhanced data integrity and system stability features

    Dr. Joachim Peerlings, vice president and general manager, network and datacenter solutions, Keysight, said, “As a leader in memory design and test solutions, Keysight continues to collaborate with JEDEC to develop the LPDDR6 standard. This new LPDDR6 standard is set to revolutionize the market, offering unprecedented speed, efficiency, and reliability, enabling the industry’s AI Edge rollout. As the deployment and use of next-generation memory devices are growing, Keysight has achieved a significant milestone in enabling faster time to market for LPDDR6 memory designs.”

    About Keysight Technologies

    Keysight Technologies, established in 2014 as a spin-off from Agilent Technologies, is a leading provider of electronic design and test solutions. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, the company offers a portfolio of hardware and software products, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and electronic design automation (EDA) software. The solutions serve industries, such as telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics. As of 2024, Keysight employs approximately 15,500 people and reported annual revenue of $5.0 billion. The company’s global presence spans the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, supporting over 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Keysight is known for driving innovation, with over 3,800 patents and a focus on research and development.

    Source: Keysight