BOSTON, MA, July 9, 2025 – PTC has announced that Nimble is replacing its legacy CAD, product data management (PDM), product lifecycle management (PLM), and quality management system (QMS) tools with cloud-native Onshape CAD and PDM platform and cloud-native Arena PLM and QMS platform.
In less than 60 days after initial evaluation, Nimble chose to transition from their file-based tools in favor of connected, cloud-native solutions to streamline collaboration, reduce latency, and improve system reliability across teams.
“With Onshape and Arena, we now have a connected, cloud-native development process that eliminates the bottlenecks we faced with file-based tools,” said Simon Kalouche, founder and CEO of Nimble. “This is a critical step as we scale manufacturing and R&D for our superhumanoid mobile-manipulator robots to meet the growing demand for faster, more cost-effective logistics.”
“Nimble’s adoption of Onshape and Arena underscores a notable trend in the industry where leaders are replacing file-based tools with connected, cloud-native platforms,” said David Katzman, general manager of Onshape and Arena, PTC. “Onshape and Arena are key enablers of this change, allowing teams to improve workflows, increase agility, and scale efficiently.”
Source: PTC
About PTC
PTC Inc., founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boston, MA, is a technology company that provides software solutions focused on digital transformation. Its offerings include product lifecycle management (PLM), CAD, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and augmented reality (AR). These tools improve product design, manufacturing, and service operations. PTC serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment. Its solutions are used by more than 30,000 customers worldwide, including 95% of Fortune 500 discrete manufacturing companies. With around 7,500 employees globally, the company continues to grow through its subscription-based model and focus on enabling smarter, efficient digital product innovation across industries.
About Nimble Robotics
Nimble Robotics, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, develops AI-powered robotic systems for automated warehouse operations. Its technology enables the picking, packing, sorting, storing, and shipping of products in e-commerce and omnichannel distribution centers. The company serves industries such as apparel, footwear, health and beauty, electronics, consumer goods, merchandise, and pharmaceuticals. Nimble’s fulfillment platform is designed to operate with minimal human intervention, helping retailers and brands improve order accuracy, reduce fulfillment times, and scale operations. The company operates a network of robotic fulfillment centers that are centrally managed and cloud-connected, enabling nationwide 1–2-day delivery services. Nimble’s technology is used by both Fortune 500 companies and smaller direct-to-consumer brands. As of mid-2025, its estimated annual revenue is between $10 million and $15 million. The company has raised approximately $221 million in funding and reached unicorn status in 2024, with partnerships that include FedEx.