Ansys Acquires Motor Design Limited (Motor‑CAD)

MLC CAD Systems Acquires San Diego CAD CAM Inc.

July 26, 2022

Engineering Services

MLC CAD Systems, LLC, an Austin-based provider of CAD/CAM/PLM and additive manufacturing solutions, has acquired San Diego CAD CAM Inc. The acquisition expands MLC's geographic presence and technical support capacity within the Mastercam partner network, giving San Diego CAD CAM customers access to MLC's larger technical and customer service teams.

Mastercam Acquires MLC CAD Systems CAM Business Line

February 3, 2026

Software

Mastercam, part of the Sandvik Group, announced it has completed the acquisition of the CAM business line of MLC CAD Systems. The deal is intended to deepen Mastercam’s regional coverage and customer support across key Western and Southwestern U.S. manufacturing markets.

Cadence to Acquire Hexagon's Design & Engineering Business (MSC Software)

February 26, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

Cadence (NASDAQ: CDNS) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hexagon AB’s Design & Engineering (D&E) business, including MSC Software, for approximately €2.7 billion. The deal is intended to strengthen Cadence’s Intelligent System Design and system analysis portfolio with Hexagon’s multiphysics simulation technologies such as MSC Nastran and Adams.

Progima Acquires CADmech Design

May 18, 2022

Engineering Services

Progima has acquired CADmech Design, a Markham (Toronto-area) engineering and product design firm. The deal expands Progima’s product development, mechanical/electrical design and industrial-design capabilities while strengthening its service footprint across Quebec and Ontario.

Ansys Acquires Phoenix Integration, Inc.

November 5, 2021

Software

Ansys acquired Phoenix Integration, Inc., the developer of the ModelCenter platform for model-based engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE), to expand its process-integration and MBSE capabilities. The acquisition, announced May 17, 2021, will broaden Ansys' solution offering by enabling multi-tool workflows and tighter integration between engineering analysis and systems models; financial terms were not disclosed.

Siemens Acquires MultiMechanics

November 25, 2019

Software

Siemens has acquired MultiMechanics, the developer of the MultiMech materials modeling and simulation software, from investors including Anzu Partners (and fellow investor Solvay). MultiMechanics will be integrated into Siemens Digital Industries Software and incorporated into the Simcenter offering within Siemens' Xcelerator portfolio to add materials-engineering and digital-twin capabilities.