Are CAD Tools Really That Cheap?

Are CAD Tools Really That Cheap?

Sep 18, 2025 | Hot Topics

Are CAD Tools Really That Cheap? During Bentley Systems’ recent earnings call, former CEO and current Chairman Greg Bentley told investors that his company could expand its total addressable market by enhancing its products and charging more for them. To make the...
Cadence expands CAE portfolio with $3.25B MSC Software deal

Cadence expands CAE portfolio with $3.25B MSC Software deal

Sep 5, 2025 | Hot Topics

Cadence expands CAE portfolio with $3.25B MSC Software deal Cadence announced yesterday that it will acquire Hexagon’s Design and Engineering (D&E) business—including MSC Software—for €2.7 billion (~$3.25 billion). The deal is a mix of cash (€1.89 billion) and...
The reality of AI: Costs and adoption challenges

The reality of AI: Costs and adoption challenges

Aug 18, 2025 | Hot Topics

The reality of AI: Costs and adoption challenges I’ve come across two interesting reports that highlight how confusing the world of AI is right now — token prices aren’t doing what we thought they would. Adoption also hasn’t yet had the effects...
PLMish earnings so far: mostly cautious but upbeat

PLMish earnings so far: mostly cautious but upbeat

Aug 7, 2025 | Hot Topics

PLMish earnings so far: mostly cautious but upbeat Bentley Systems and Trimble reported results yesterday, so while we have weeks to go still in this earnings season, it seems reasonable to do a recap of the main themes so far. As you may know, I listen to a lot of...
Quick catchup: Ajai Gopal to join Procore, Desktop Metal finds a home, CAE partners merge, more AI

Desktop Metal files for bankruptcy protection

Jul 30, 2025 | Hot Topics

Desktop Metal files for bankruptcy protection In case you’re just tuning in, there is a long saga of consolidation in the additive manufacturing space. Nano Dimension tried to buy Desktop Metal and Markforged and ultimately succeeded, but has been rebuffed by...
It’s done: Ansys is part of Synopsys

It’s done: Ansys is part of Synopsys

Jul 17, 2025 | Hot Topics

It’s done: Ansys is part of Synopsys We knew it was coming, but it’s still a bit of a shock: Synopsys announced today that has completed its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys. Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi said, “Today marks a transformational milestone...
Quick catchup: Ajai Gopal to join Procore, Desktop Metal finds a home, CAE partners merge, more AI

Autodesk says it’s sticking to tuck-in acquisitions

Jul 14, 2025 | Hot Topics

Autodesk says it’s sticking to tuck-in acquisitions And the news just keeps coming on what is supposed to be a sleepy summer Monday … unless you’re in France, where it’s Bastille Day. Autodesk just released a filing to the SEC (here on...
It’s done: Ansys is part of Synopsys

China finally grants approval for Synopsys+Ansys

Jul 14, 2025 | Hot Topics

China finally grants approval for Synopsys+Ansys Reuters and other news outlets are reporting that the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has approved Synopsys’ acquisition of Ansys, subject to the following conditions: Synopsys must...
Quick catchup: Ajai Gopal to join Procore, Desktop Metal finds a home, CAE partners merge, more AI

Bloomberg: Autodesk thinking about buying PTC

Jul 10, 2025 | Hot Topics

Bloomberg: Autodesk thinking about buying PTC Late yesterday, Bloomberg reported that Autodesk Inc. is weighing an acquisition of rival engineering-software provider PTC Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.PTC is also drawing interest from other...