zSpace Acquires BlocksCAD to Enhance 3D Design and STEM Education

Geodesial Group Acquires Bloc in Bloc

December 1, 2020

Software

Geodesial Group, a France-based developer and distributor of CAD/CAE software (PE-backed by Keensight Capital), has acquired Bloc in Bloc, an augmented reality solutions provider for building and infrastructure surveys. The acquisition will integrate AR capabilities into Geodesial’s openBIM offering to accelerate growth and expand the Group’s end-to-end AEC (architecture, engineering & construction) software capabilities.

Anaconda, Inc. Acquires EduBlocks

May 4, 2023

Education

Anaconda, Inc. (Austin, Texas) has acquired EduBlocks, a UK-based web-based, drag-and-drop coding platform for K-12 students. The EduBlocks team will join Anaconda as the company expands its SaaS offerings to better serve K-12 schools and beginner-level learners.

Creative Learning Corporation Acquires Bricks4Schoolz

July 29, 2021

Education

Creative Learning Corporation (operator of Bricks 4 Kidz) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bricks4Schoolz, an online STEM/Math learning platform that combines custom software with physical LEGO projects. The acquisition is intended to accelerate Creative Learning's STEM/STEAM offering by integrating Bricks4Schoolz's e-learning platform into its Bricks 4 Kidz franchise and STEM Lab solutions for public and private schools.

Hexagon AB Acquires CADS Additive GmbH

July 5, 2023

Software

Hexagon AB has completed the acquisition of CADS Additive GmbH, an Austrian provider of software for metal additive manufacturing build preparation. The purchase expands Hexagon's additive manufacturing software capabilities by integrating CADS Additive's AM Studio build-preparation and support-structure tools into Hexagon's Nexus-enabled AM workflow and Simufact Additive simulation offerings.

Hexagon Acquires CAD Service

January 21, 2025

Software

Hexagon's Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division has acquired Parma-based CAD Service to fully integrate its OpenCAD visualisation tools into HxGN EAM. CAD Service, which has a nine-person team and a longstanding partnership with Hexagon, will be consolidated into Hexagon to accelerate development of enhanced 3D visualisation capabilities for customers in manufacturing, energy, and transportation.

Zencity Acquires Civil Space

December 7, 2021

Government & Public Sector

Zencity acquired Vancouver-based digital engagement startup Civil Space to integrate direct community engagement capabilities into its community insights and analytics platform for local governments. Tim Booker, Civil Space's CEO, will join Zencity as Head of Civil Space and lead a new Vancouver office as the companies combine to offer a more inclusive, two-way civic engagement solution.