AI Summary Maya HTT has acquired Friendship Systems, adding the CAESES software suite for parametric geometry, design automation, and simulation-driven optimization to its portfolio. For procurement managers and engineers sourcing PLCs, drives, sensors, or robots, this matters because CAESES enables faster, more efficient design of complex components and systems, potentially reducing lead times and improving performance in automated machinery and production lines. The acquisition strengthens Maya HTT’s ability to deliver integrated simulation and optimization tools that can directly impact the specification and integration of industrial automation parts.