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  • ZWSOFT CAD Solutions Recognized in G2’s Top 50 CAD & PLM List

    ZWSOFT CAD Solutions Recognized in G2’s Top 50 CAD & PLM List

    GUANGZHOU, China, Mar 3, 2025 – ZWSOFT has announced that its flagship products, ZWCAD and ZW3D, have been named to G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards, ranking among the top 50 in the CAD & PLM category. The recognition reinforces ZWSOFT’s commitment to empowering sustainable innovation with its all-in-one CAD/CAE/CAM solutions.

    It is to be noted that G2 reaches 100 million buyers annually. Its annual Best Software Awards rank the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users. “The 2025 Best Software Award winners represent the best in the industry, standing out for their exceptional performance and customer satisfaction,” said Godard Abel, co-founder & CEO at G2.

     “We’re honored to see both ZWCAD and ZW3D recognized in G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards. It’s a testament to our continuous product innovation and dedication to customer satisfaction,” said Iris Chen, global brand communications manager at ZWSOFT. “We sincerely thank our users for their trust and feedback, which continue to drive us forward.”

     ZWCAD’s inclusion in G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards marks its second consecutive year of receiving this honor. In the past year, ZWCAD secured multiple prestigious recognitions, including Best Meets Requirements and Easiest Setup, while consistently ranking among the top three in G2’s Easiest to Use General-Purpose CAD list. For professionals in the AEC and manufacturing industries, ZWCAD remains a top choice due to its intuitive interface, powerful 2D and 3D capabilities, and seamless compatibility.

    For the first time, ZW3D has earned a place in G2’s Best Software Awards, demonstrating its rising status in the global CAD market. A powerful combination of features such as hybrid solid surface modeling, structural simulation, multi-axis machining, and AI-powered tools makes ZW3D an optimal tool for product developers.

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    G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards motivate the company to continue pushing the boundaries of its software to meet the evolving needs of designers and engineers worldwide.

    Source: ZWSOFT CO., LTD.

    About ZWSOFT

    ​ZWSOFT, founded in 1998, is a prominent Chinese CAD, CAM, and CAE solutions provider. Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, the company offers flagship products such as ZWCAD, a 2D CAD solution, and ZW3D, an integrated 3D CAD/CAM solution. The tools cater to manufacturing, architecture, engineering, construction, automotive, electronics, and education industries. ZWSOFT’s products are utilized by over 1.4 million users across more than 90 countries and regions, serving clients like CH. Karnchang, Deltamarin Poland, Dragados Offshore S.A., Hyundai KEFICO Vietnam, LG, and Siemens. The company has established six research and development centers globally, investing approximately 30% of its revenue into R&D over the years. As of 2024, ZWSOFT reported revenues of approximately CNY 874.63 million (around USD 137 million) and a net income of CNY 68.03 million (approximately USD 10.6 million). ​ ​As of December 31, 2023, ZWSOFT employed 2,118 individuals.

  • ABB to Acquire Sensorfact for Energy Management Expansion

    ABB to Acquire Sensorfact for Energy Management Expansion

    ZÜRICH, Switzerland, Jan 31, 2025 – ABB is acquiring Sensorfact BV, a fast-growing energy management company headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands. The acquisition will expand ABB’s digital energy management offering and is expected to close in Q1 2025. Financial terms were not disclosed.

    Massimiliano Cifalitti, President of ABB’s Smart Power division, said: “ABB and Sensorfact are on a mission to help companies improve their energy efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and boost production. ABB is expanding its portfolio of energy management solutions that use big data and AI to make electrical distribution and energy management both efficient and intelligent. This acquisition advances our digital strategy and provides an innovative way for customers to digitalize their manufacturing operations – helping them to become leaner and cleaner.”

    Sensorfact’s SaaS solution includes plug-and-play sensors that measure consumption on machine-level and connect to a smart software platform. The company uses algorithms to analyze the data, identify energy-saving opportunities and provide easy-to-implement advice that is unique to each customer’s operations.

    Sensorfact CEO Pieter Broekema said: “Sensorfact provides a single smart factory platform that enables customers to easily collect utility and production data and to reduce costs and carbon emissions. We help customers achieve significant savings and continue to innovate to help customers further reduce their industrial waste. We are one of the market leaders in Europe, and together with ABB we will bring our solutions to new global markets, faster.”

    About ABB

    ABB Ltd., headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a global leader in electrification and automation technologies, committed to enabling a sustainable and resource-efficient future. Formed in 1988 through the merger of Sweden’s ASEA and Switzerland’s Brown, Boveri & Cie, ABB has over 140 years of combined experience in the industry. The company operates in sectors such as electrification, robotics, automation, and motion, serving industries including utilities, transportation, and infrastructure. As of 2023, ABB employs approximately 108,000 people worldwide. The company operates in over 100 countries, providing a global presence in the electrification and automation sectors. ABB reported revenues of approximately $32.24 billion in the last financial year.

    About Sensorfact BV

    Sensorfact B.V., established in 2016 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, specializes in delivering innovative energy efficiency solutions tailored for the manufacturing sector. The company provides a scalable software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables small and medium-sized enterprises to integrate AI into their operations and energy management, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Sensorfact offers advanced smart monitoring systems that provide real-time insights into machine-level electricity consumption. This capability enables clients to identify areas of energy waste and implement effective cost-saving initiatives. The product suite includes tools for predictive maintenance, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) monitoring, and the management of utilities such as gas, compressed air, and water. Sensorfact employs over 250 full-time professionals in offices located in Utrecht, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Berlin and serve more than 1,900 customers across Europe. The company has identified over 250 GWh in potential energy savings for its clients, underscoring its impact on promoting industrial energy efficiency.

    Source: ABB