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������ýapp UK and Wilde Analysis Unite Forces: A New Era of Digital Transformation

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM — ������ýapp UK Ltd and Wilde Analysis Ltd, two leading digital engineering software and services companies, are excited to announce their merger, effective July 1, 2024. This strategic move brings together decades of expertise, resources, and a shared commitment to digital transformation solutions.

The merger streamlines ������ýapp’s market presence within the UK and Ireland and further unifies its software sales, support, certified training, and consulting services as one integrated team. The companies have a similar history, have strong customer relationships and technology partnerships, and operate within the same industrial markets. Consequently, their respective IPs, industry-specific solutions, and customer bases complement each other very well. Operating under one consolidated brand within the UK and Ireland will better represent the global organization and its collective expertise.

Wilde Analysis’ solutions will now be presented on the global pdsvision.com website, together with communication on rebranded social media accounts and emails with the pdsvision.com domain.

Key Highlights:

• Formation of ������ýapp UK Ltd.:
  The existing PDSVision UK is merged into Wilde Analysis with the new merged company named “������ýapp UK Ltd.”
• Leadership:
  Peter Edwards will be the Managing Director of ������ýapp UK Ltd.
  Dr. Brian Miller, former Managing Director of Wilde Analysis Ltd., is appointed to a new global role as Managing Director – Simulation and Systems Engineering.
• Comprehensive Solutions Portfolio:
  The merger brings together ������ýapp’s and Wilde Analysis’ expertise, resulting in a comprehensive suite of solutions covering PLM, ������ýapp, Simulation, and Systems Engineering. Customers now have access to an integrated range of services covering the entire digital thread that addresses their engineering needs more holistically.
• Unified Brand and Communication:
  Operating under the consolidated brand “������ýapp,” the merged company ensures consistent communication and branding. Customers, vendors, and business contacts will receive information from a single source, enhancing clarity and trust.
• Stronger Team and Expertise:
  With over 80 staff members and 40 specialist engineers, the combined team is well-equipped to support customers’ digital thread initiatives. The merger leverages collective knowledge and resources, providing enhanced support and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strategic Partnerships and Confidence:
  Close partnerships with industry leaders, including Ansys and PTC, bolster the merged entity’s capabilities. Customers can have confidence in the increased potential and innovative solutions resulting from these collaborations.
• Quality Assurance and Consistency:
  Commitment to excellence remains unchanged. A management system certified to ISO9001 and ISO14001 assures high quality and sustainable service quality, reinforcing trust with existing and new customers.

This merger will enable us to combine our experience and resources, optimize our organizational structure, and provide a complete solution portfolio covering PLM, ������ýapp, Simulation, Systems Engineering, and complementary software and services.

Peter Edwards

Managing Director, ������ýapp UK Ltd.

Formed in 1980, this merger represents the next step in our journey as a trusted adviser, helping our customers realize a Digital Thread and address their latest challenges within design, product development, and asset management through a wide range of integrated technologies.

Dr. Brian Miller

Managing Director – Simulation and Systems Engineering

About ������ýapp

������ýapp Group (������ýapp), was founded in 2008 and is a global provider of solutions and services focused on helping companies successfully enable the digital thread, across the entire product lifecycle.

������ýapp is considered the leading and trusted advisor within the product development sector. This is achieved by combining best-in-class software solutions, technical support, and professional training located worldwide. ������ýapp’s solutions are centered around the portfolio of solutions provided by PTC Inc. and Ansys Inc.

These are focused on the areas of 3D Design (������ýapp), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Service Lifecycle Management (SLM), Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR), Simulation (CAE), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and Systems Engineering. ������ýapp develops its own range of software applications in the main solution domains under the name myPDS.

������ýapp is headquartered in Sweden and operates in Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, India, Malaysia, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom and United States.

About Wilde Analysis

Wilde is an independent value-added engineering analysis reseller, consultancy, and training provider, specializing in advanced CAE (FEA, CFD, and Electromagnetics), manufacturing simulation, reliability analysis, and technical safety.

Wilde was formed in April 1980 by David Wilde and colleagues at the University of Swansea. Led by Chartered Engineers, its growth and success over four decades have been built on a highly skilled and experienced technical and commercial team and the most capable portfolio of engineering analysis tools available.

Today, Wilde is a channel partner for Ansys, Moldex3D, DEFORM, Bentley Systems, and ReliaSoft. With headquarters near Manchester and around 40 employees, it has supported over 2000 clients throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe in improving their products and processes and managing risk through the application of predictive engineering technologies.