Dassault SystFmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced its intent to acquire Apriso, a leading provider of manufacturing software solutions, for approximately $205 million. The acquisition of the Long Beach, California-based Apriso enriches the global manufacturing operations management capabilities of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The completion of the acquisition is subject to normal closing conditions. Apriso expands Dassault SystFmes' 3DEXPERIENCE footprint across multiple industries, such as consumer goods, packaged goods, high tech, life sciences, transportation & mobility, aerospace & defence and industrial equipment. Apriso will be integrated with and expand Dassault SystFmes' DELMIA application portfolio and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform's virtual+reality capabilities.