Aspen Technology, Inc. announced the OptiPlant acquisition to further strengthen the company’s solutions for owner-operators and EPC companies in the process industries.

Itus Digital announced the acquisition of nextAPM to support the growing demand for the implementation of its Asset Performance Management (APM) solution.

Stratasys Ltd. announced it signed an agreement to acquire 3D printing start-up Origin Inc., enabling Stratasys to expand its leadership through innovation in the fast-growing mass production parts segment with a next-generation additive manufacturing platform

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with InSphero AG, a pioneer in the drug development research of 3D in vitro technologies for drug discovery and safety.

The Cohesive Companies announced its acquisition of UK-based Maximo Solutions Provider SRO Solutions to extend its capabilities for marine and industrial infrastructure.

The agreement reflects a strategic collaboration between ABB and CORYS, with both companies committed to delivering advanced digital twin technology to help drive down capital and operational costs and reduce risks for customers.

Dassault Systèmes announced jointly with NuoDB, that Dassault Systèmes, which already had a 16% ownership interest, is acquiring the remainder of NuoDB equity.

STMicroelectronics and Schneider Electric are demonstrating a prototype IoT sensor that helps to enable new building-management services and efficiency gains by better understanding building-occupancy levels and usage.

Schneider Electric announced a strategic minority investment in Planon Beheer B.V., a cloud-based software provider of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS). 

3DS OUTSCALE, CS GROUP, EBRC and RHEA Group are joining forces to develop new Trusted Services for the fast growing and sensitive “Space” industry, following, and thereby stimulating, the European GAIA-X initiative