Insights & Activity

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…

Siemens PLM Data Management Expert Panel Summary

I was happy to be asked to sit on a panel focused on data management at Solid Edge University this year. I presented a keynote earlier in the day based on my recent survey on managing engineering data. Each of the panel members brought a different perspective. Panel members included: Simon Floyd, Microsoft Ken Amman,…

Desktop Engineering Covers “Dualing Analysts” in Tech4PD

I have been truly touched to see how much support we have received from the industry on our new web show. There have been numerous tweets and posts about what Chad and I are trying to accomplish – start some serious debates about PLM and engineering software issues without taking ourselves to seriously. From Oleg…

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…

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