This special episode offers a recap of the key debates and consequences faced by Chad Jackson and Jim Brown in the Tech4PD web show. The video summarizes each analysts’ key positions on a range of PLM, PDM, CAE, and CAD topics. And if that didn’t sound inviting enough to take a look, the show offers…
Dueling Analysts
Tech4PD Debates Role of PLM in Embedded Software Development
In this episode analysts Jim Brown of Tech-Clarity and Lifecycle Insight’s Chad Jackson debate how PLM can best support the development of embedded software for today’s mechatronic products. Developing the software for today’s systems is complex and should be integrated into the overall product design process, including mechanical and electrical design. The product development and engineering process should be cover…
Tech4PD Debates Concept Simulation and an Analyst gets Shot (really)
In the latest Tech4PD dueling analysts Jim Brown of Tech-Clarity and Lifecycle Insight’s Chad Jackson take on a simulation topic. The show focuses on the use of CAE technologies during concept design. The solutions show a lot of promise and have become much easier, but Jim argues that not enough companies are willing to invest…
The Bald Truth on Platform Design in Tech4PD Episode 5
As you have seen in the Tech4PD year in review, the consequences for losing a debate on engineering software can be severe. This time somebody shaves their head! Tough loss, that one! In this episode Chad and I discuss Platform Design and related design automation topics. Our debate is which technology should take the lead…
Tech4PD Dueling CAD-PLM Analysts Year in Review
One of the highlights of 2012 for me was the launch of the Tech4PD webshow on Engineering.com where Chad Jackson of Lifecycle Insights and I debate important issues around engineering software. Here’s a quick look at how the first episodes have worked out! Thanks to all for your support, the response has been overwhelming and…