# Hexagon acquires CADLM to boost AI-driven simulation capabilities

Hexagon AB acquired CADLM SAS, a French pioneer in AI-powered computer-aided engineering software. The deal strengthens Hexagon's Smart Manufacturing portfolio with CADLM's ODYSSEE platform.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-04-01
- Where: France
- Status: completed
- Products: AI-powered CAE software, ODYSSEE platform
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Hexagon](https://endata.com/companies/4481.md) (acquirer)
- [CADLM](https://endata.com/companies/54190.md) (target)

## Sources

- [hipther.com](https://hipther.com/artificial-intelligence/2021/04/01/1805/hexagon-enhances-its-smart-manufacturing-autonomous-and-digital-twin-capabilities-with-the-acquisition-of-cadlm/), 2021-04-01: "The convergence of CAE with advances in data management, AI, machine-learning and an increasingly connected manufacturing lifecycle is transforming the industry’s ability to address increasingly complex design challenges with rapid innovation and increased productivity."
- [qualitymag.com](https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/96445-hexagon-enhances-smart-manufacturing-capabilities-with-cadlm-acquisition), 2021-04-04: "The convergence of CAE with advances in data management, AI, machine-learning and an increasingly connected manufacturing lifecycle is transforming the industry's ability to address increasingly complex design challenges with rapid innovation and increased productivity."

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