- In April 2024, ESI Group (France) and FAW-Volkswagen (China) TE announced a strategic partnership to advance intelligent simulation technology in the automotive industry. The collaboration focuses on establishing a localized automotive industry material database and driving innovation in intelligent simulation. A joint laboratory for material testing and simulation has been set up to enhance research and development efforts. This partnership aims to address challenges posed by China's automotive safety regulations and contribute to a cleaner, safer, and more productive future in automotive manufacturing
- In February 2024, Hexagon (Sweden) partnered with Augment Technologies (Australia) to integrate AI with mining operations. This collaboration combines Hexagon’s MinePlan Block Model Manager with Augment’s AI-powered Muckpile Block Model, enabling real-time, high-resolution data for ore extraction. The partnership aims to reduce ore loss and dilution, improving operational efficiency and profitability. By leveraging machine learning, this solution provides actionable insights to optimize mining processes
