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Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PTC Integrates MBD Capabilities to Enhance Engineering Design Capabilities
PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:PTC) is one of the 12 best-augmented reality stocks to buy, according to analysts. On June 12, the company announced model-based definition (MBD) capabilities within its Onshape computer-aided design CAD and product data management platform. Photo by David Dvořáček on Unsplash MBD in Onshape becomes the first MBD offering within the cloud-native solution that enables engineering teams to create a complete digital product definition. With cloud-native capabilities, PTC is to deliver clear, accessible manufacturing intent embedded directly into a 3D model. The new solution transforms the design process, enhances collaboration, and accelerates the path from concept to production. MBD should make it easier for teams to work faster with greater clarity and fewer errors. PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:PTC) utilizes augmented reality (AR) technology to enhance industrial operations and empower frontline workers. PTC's AR solutions enable companies to overlay digital information onto the real world, creating immersive experiences for tasks like training, maintenance, and remote assistance. While we acknowledge the potential of PTC as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 11 Best Performing Warren Buffett Stocks in 2025 and 12 Best Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Stocks to Buy. Disclosure: None.
Globe and Mail
13-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
PTC Brings Cloud-Native Model-Based Definition to Onshape
PTC Inc. PTC recently introduced model-based definition (MBD) capabilities within its Onshape platform—a fully cloud-native CAD and PDM solution. This initiative marks the first MBD offering of its kind in a cloud-native environment, designed to streamline product development by embedding product manufacturing information (PMI) directly into 3D models. Currently available in an early visibility program with select customers, this new capability is expected to be generally available by the end of 2025. PTC will showcase these innovations at the Paris Air Show from June 16–19 in collaboration with Aura Aero, a pioneer in sustainable aviation. MBD is a method of creating a comprehensive digital product definition within a 3D CAD model. Previously, manufacturing teams relied on 2D drawings to understand a product's design intent—dimensions, tolerances, annotations, materials and finishes. MBD eliminates the need for these separate 2D drawings by embedding all relevant PMI directly into the 3D model itself. This not only reduces miscommunication but also enables a seamless digital thread across the entire product lifecycle, from design and simulation to manufacturing and inspection. Despite the widespread adoption of 3D CAD tools, many manufacturing workflows still depend heavily on 2D drawings for critical information. This reliance on outdated methods not only slows down the process but also increases the risk of human error. The interpretation of 2D drawings introduces a manual layer in a digital workflow, creating inefficiencies and raising the likelihood of design and production mismatches. PTC Banks on Portfolio & Onshape Innovations, Forex Woes Ail PTC is poised to gain from its strength in the product portfolio. The company's solutions aid industrial enterprises in enhancing operational efficiency, accelerating product and service innovation and boosting workforce productivity. The growing clout of the company's major technology platforms, including 3D modeling (CAD) offering Creo, lifecycle management (PLM) solution Windchill, data orchestration (IIoT) offering ThingWorx, and experience creation (AR) product Vuforia Studio, is expected to drive the top line. Generative AI initiatives are additional tailwinds for the company's long-term success. PTC advanced its product portfolio with generative AI capabilities across PLM, ALM, SLM and CAD, including Windchill AI, Codebeamer 3.0, ServiceMax AI and Onshape AI Advisor. In April 2025, PTC unveiled two powerful additions to its Onshape platform — Onshape AI Advisor and Onshape Government. These innovative offerings highlight PTC's commitment to empowering engineers, designers and regulated organizations with powerful tools to streamline product development, enhance productivity and ensure regulatory compliance. By fusing gen AI and compliance-grade infrastructure into its cloud-native CAD and PDM ecosystem, it continues to accelerate innovation across industries. Besides commercial and government use, Onshape continues to make a huge impact in education as well. More than 1.5 million new signups per year come from students and educators. Top institutions such as Ohio State University, Duke University and the University of Southern California have incorporated Onshape into their engineering curricula, preparing the next generation of designers for a cloud-native, AI-enabled future. Also, in September 2024, PTC signed an agreement with Amazon Web Services to grow its Onshape solution. This partnership focuses on enhancing Onshape's features, increasing customer adoption and advancing AI efforts, all to help designers and engineers develop high-quality products faster and more efficiently. Nonetheless, PTC continues to face headwinds as the lion's share of its fiscal 2024 revenue came from international markets and a strong U.S. dollar is expected to hurt growth. Ongoing tariff issues and weak global conditions add pressure. Due to this, PTC cut its ARR growth forecast for fiscal 2025 to 7–9%, lowering the high end from 10%, citing deal delays and rising uncertainty. PTC's Zacks Rank & Stock Price Performance PTC currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Shares of the company have declined 1.4% in the past year compared with the Zacks Computer-Software industry 's growth of 11%. Other Stocks to Consider Some other top-ranked stocks from the broader technology space are Juniper Networks, Inc. JNPR, Arista Networks, Inc. ANET and Ubiquiti Inc. UI. JNPR presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while ANET and UI carry a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Juniper is leveraging the 400-gig cycle to capture hyperscale switching opportunities inside the data center. The company is set to capitalize on the increasing demand for data center virtualization, cloud computing and mobile traffic packet/optical convergence. Juniper also introduced new features within the AI-driven enterprise portfolio that enable customers to simplify the rollout of their campus wired and wireless networks while bringing greater insight to network operators. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 4.88%. Arista delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 11.82% and has a long-term growth expectation of 14.81%. 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The Sun
12-06-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Southwest Monsoon: Drought impact expected to be less intense
PUTRAJAYA: The Southwest Monsoon (MBD), which began on May 10 and is expected to last until September, is not likely to bring extreme dry weather, as the current El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) pattern remains in a neutral phase, said National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) director-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah. He said that as a result, the impact of droughts typically associated with MBD is expected to be less severe this year compared to last year. 'Although the MBD typically brings drier weather to Peninsular Malaysia, the neutral ENSO status means that severe droughts, often associated with El Niño, are less likely to occur. 'In short, the neutral status of ENSO means we can expect more 'normal' monsoon without the extreme effects of El Niño or La Niña, which is expected to continue until October,' he said today during an engagement session with the media regarding the government's preparations for MBD, here. ENSO is a climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean that oscillates between warmer (El Niño), cooler (La Niña), and neutral phases, which have significant impacts on global weather, including the monsoon seasons in Malaysia. However, Abdul Halim noted that hot weather conditions can still pose health risks, lead to water supply shortages, forest and bushfires, as well as haze, adding that if prolonged, they may also affect agricultural yields. He said the key characteristics of MBD include low rainfall over Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak, more dry days across most states, and the formation of squall lines (clusters of active thunderstorm clouds that form over the sea and move inland) typically in the mornings along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and western Sabah. 'Local and transboundary haze incidents may also occur if forest fires are not brought under control,' he said, adding that NADMA, together with the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Department of Environment (DOE) and the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia), is fully prepared in terms of logistics and manpower to face the impacts of the Southwest Monsoon. On water resource management and hydrological drought (shortage of water in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, or groundwater), he said forecasts related to drought, including dam storage and river flow rates, indicate that most major dams and river water remain at normal levels with only the Malut Dam in Kedah is at alert status with a storage level of 37.6 per cent as of May 27. 'Tomorrow, we will hold a coordination meeting on cloud seeding operations in Kedah, specifically for the Bukit Malut Dam issue, as a proactive measure. We will not wait until the dam runs dry to carry out the operation,' he said. He said JBPM had been appointed as the coordinating agency to handle complaints related to open burning to avoid overlapping actions and ensure swift and accurate responses, noting that in the first five months of this year, JBPM responded to 3,791 open burning cases, with the highest number of incidents recorded in five states: Kedah (547), Johor (468), Terengganu (384), Selangor (368), and Perak (357). Abdul Halim said between Jan 1 and May 19, DOE identified 125 hotspots across Malaysia and investigated 2,391 open burning cases, issued 34 compounds, and brought 16 cases to court. Meanwhile, MET Malaysia's deputy director-general of operations, Ambun Dindang, said the highest temperatures, between 36 and 37 degrees Celsius, are expected in July and August, with the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia and inland areas likely to experience hotter weather compared to most locations. Established in 2015, NADMA is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing policies and strategies related to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The agency also serves as the country's central reference point for managing various types of disasters, including floods, haze, earthquakes, and pandemics, through close collaboration with multiple government agencies, local authorities, non-governmental organisations, and local communities.
The Star
12-06-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Southwest Monsoon: Drought impact expected to be less intense, says Nadma
PUTRAJAYA: The Southwest Monsoon (MBD), which began on May 10 and is expected to last until September, is not likely to bring extreme dry weather, as the current El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) pattern remains in a neutral phase, said National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) director-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah. He said that as a result, the impact of droughts typically associated with the monsoon was expected to be less severe this year compared to last year. "Although the monsoon typically brings drier weather to Peninsular Malaysia, the neutral ENSO status means that severe droughts, often associated with El Niño, are less likely to occur. "In short, the neutral status of ENSO means we can expect more 'normal' monsoon without the extreme effects of El Niño or La Niña, which is expected to continue until October," he said on Thursday (June 12) during an engagement session with the media regarding the government's preparations for MBD, here. ENSO is a climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean that oscillates between warmer (El Niño), cooler (La Niña) and neutral phases, which have significant impacts on global weather, including the monsoon seasons in Malaysia. However, Abdul Halim noted that hot weather conditions can still pose health risks, lead to water supply shortages, forest and bushfires, as well as haze, adding that if prolonged, they may also affect agricultural yields. He said the key characteristics of the monsoon include low rainfall over Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak, more dry days across most states, and the formation of squall lines (clusters of active thunderstorm clouds that form over the sea and move inland) typically in the mornings along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and western Sabah. "Local and transboundary haze incidents may also occur if forest fires are not brought under control," he said, adding that Nadma, together with the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), Irrigation and Drainage Department, Environment Department and the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), is fully prepared in terms of logistics and manpower to face the impacts of the Southwest Monsoon. On water resource management and hydrological drought (shortage of water in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, or groundwater), he said forecasts related to drought, including dam storage and river flow rates, indicate that most major dams and river water remain at normal levels with only the Malut Dam in Kedah was at alert status with a storage level of 37.6% as of May 27. "Tomorrow, we will hold a coordination meeting on cloud seeding operations in Kedah, specifically for the Bukit Malut Dam issue, as a proactive measure. We will not wait until the dam runs dry to carry out the operation," he said. He said JBPM had been appointed as the coordinating agency to handle complaints related to open burning to avoid overlapping actions and ensure swift and accurate responses, noting that in the first five months of this year, JBPM responded to 3,791 open burning cases, with the highest number of incidents recorded in five states: Kedah (547), Johor (468), Terengganu (384), Selangor (368), and Perak (357). Abdul Halim said between Jan 1 and May 19, the Environment Department identified 125 hotspots across Malaysia and investigated 2,391 open burning cases, issued 34 compounds, and brought 16 cases to court. Meanwhile, MetMalaysia's deputy director-general of operations, Ambun Dindang, said the highest temperatures, between 36 and 37 degrees Celsius, are expected in July and August, with the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia and inland areas likely to experience hotter weather compared to most locations. Established in 2015, Nadma is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing policies and strategies related to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The agency also serves as the country's central reference point for managing various types of disasters, including floods, haze, earthquakes, and pandemics, through close collaboration with multiple government agencies, local authorities, non-governmental organisations, and local communities. – Bernama
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Capvidia Expands Model-Based Definition (MBD) Interoperability with QIF-Enabled NX Software
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capvidia, a pioneer in Model-Based Definition (MBD) and digital interoperability, announces full integration support for the latest Siemens' NX™ software release. This significant advancement enhances the enablement of Model-Based Characteristics (MBC) via the QIF standard, reinforcing the digital thread from design to quality and manufacturing across OEMs and their global supply chains. With this release, Siemens' NX software becomes the first major CAD platform to natively support intelligent PMI ballooning and Model-Based Characteristics using QIF. Share With this release, Siemens' NX software becomes the first major CAD platform to natively support intelligent PMI ballooning and Model-Based Characteristics using QIF. As the only CAD-neutral standard designed for end-to-end digital metrology and quality workflows, this integration represents a groundbreaking development in the industry. Capvidia's flagship solution, MBDVidia, fully supports this advancement with bidirectional interoperability. Model data exported from NX via QIF can be validated, enriched, and returned, facilitating true closed-loop feedback between design, quality, and manufacturing. 'Capvidia has been instrumental in shaping QIF adoption across industries. With MBDVidia, we provide the trusted backbone for verifying and exchanging model-based data between CAD, CMM, and PLM systems,' said Tomasz Luniewski, CEO of Capvidia. 'The integration between NX and MBDVidia is the first step of fully realizing the end-to-end automation and traceability from design to manufacturing.' Key Benefits of the NX–MBDVidia Integration: Downstream Automation: MBDVidia automates inspection planning, First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and metrology workflows using NX-generated QIF data—reducing manual rework and setup time. Upstream Intelligence: MBDVidia sends validated and enriched QIF data back into NX to improve product quality and enable design-for-inspection. Cross-CAD Interoperability: MBDVidia supports native MBD across Siemens' NX, PTC Creo, SOLIDWORKS, and Autodesk Inventor—ensuring full compatibility across design, quality, and manufacturing systems. By aligning with QIF and supporting model-based characteristics, Siemens' and Capvidia jointly enable manufacturers to reduce errors, eliminate redundant effort, and accelerate their transition to the Model-Based Enterprise (MBE). To learn more about how Capvidia is enabling model-based collaboration at scale, visit To learn more about NX, visit About Capvidia Capvidia is a global leader in Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) solutions, specializing in CAD translation, validation, and digital product definition. With a strong focus on interoperability and standards compliance, Capvidia empowers engineering and manufacturing organizations to improve data accuracy, streamline workflows, and drive digital transformation. Trusted by leading OEMs and suppliers worldwide, Capvidia continues to push the boundaries of MBD innovation.
