- In January 2025, Siemens (Germany) unveiled the Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA Omniverse. This cutting-edge solution enables real-time, photorealistic visualization of intricate digital twins, significantly enhancing Siemens' digital thread portfolio. By streamlining collaboration, boosting precision, and improving operational efficiency throughout product lifecycles, this innovation marks a significant step in advancing digital transformation in the manufacturing and engineering sectors
- In December 2024, PTC (U.S.) and Microsoft (U.S.) formed a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group (Germany) to advance the digital thread landscape. Together, they introduced Codebeamer Copilot, an AI-driven development assistant powered by generative AI, designed to streamline software development processes and improve overall product lifecycle management efficiency across industries
- In November 2024, Rockwell Automation (U.S.) launched FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI, an advanced AI-based inspection tool aimed at improving manufacturing quality. This solution automatically detects production anomalies and supports better decision-making while seamlessly integrating into existing automation systems to provide remote operational visibility and scalability
- In October 2024, Oracle (U.S.) added agentic AI features to its Oracle Fusion Cloud Service and Fusion Field Service platforms to automate service workflows. These AI-powered enhancements increase operational efficiency, reduce resolution times, and elevate customer service by eliminating repetitive tasks and enabling more intelligent service management
- In October 2024, Siemens (Germany) completed the acquisition of Altair Engineering Inc. (U.S.) to bolster its digital twin and simulation capabilities. This acquisition expands Siemens' industrial software capabilities, enhances its innovation capacity, and improves product development workflows across a wide range of industries
