Clarity on PLM

Should we define PLM as an Engineering Decision-making Framework?

A quick peek into some research on Improving Engineering Decision-making with PLM from a recent Tech-Clarity report. The report discusses how manufacturers can improve products (and profits) by enabling engineers and product developers to make better decisions. Is this a new way to define PLM? Perhaps this gets to the fundamental problem PLM solves? At…

Does PTC Acquisition of Servigistics Signal a new Direction for PLM Acquisitions?

I have been giving a lot of thought to PTC’s entrance into the Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) industry. PTC acquiring Servigistics is not your ordinary PLM company acquisition. Why? Because PTC is not just extending their PLM and engineering software capabilities into the service department, PTC is now supporting the business of service management. Game…

Serious PLM and Engineering Software Issues and a wee bit of Fun (new Tech4PD webshow)

It is possible to have a serious debate about product development technology issues and have fun at the same time? Can we dig into important issues about PLM, CAD, Simulation, and other topics and not bore everyone to death? Chad Jackson of Lifecycle Insights and I think so! Not convinced? I don’t blame you. I…

An Update on Siemens PLM Strategy and Progress

I had the chance to talk with the leadership team at Siemens PLM last week during their annual industry analyst conference. Through a series of presentations, one-to-one meetings, customer speakers, and a very candid executive panel I got a very good view into how Siemens PLM is doing and where they are heading. I will…

Designing Higher Profitability into Industrial Machinery

A quick peek into some research on designing and developing industrial equipment. The report, Tech-Clarity Perspective: Best Practices for Developing Industrial Equipment analyzes the performance of well over 300 manufacturers in order to determine what the top performers do differently than the rest. The results are pretty exciting! Note: You can also see a related…

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