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PLM411 SāmPāg Collaboration Software Parody / ECO and PLM Interview

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Tech-Clarity takes a jab at collaboration software with this funny infomercial on the fictitious SāmPāg solution. It highlights a real issue about how poorly companies collaborate about their products and product information. The ad is followed by a great discussion with Chad Jackson of Lifecycle Insights on Engineering Change Management and how PLM software can help.

Tech4PD Debates Role of PLM in Embedded Software Development

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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)

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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

Mobile PLM Applications Debate on Tech4PD

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How will manufacturers benefit from mobile applications to enhance their PLM systems? That is the question Chad Jackson of Lifecycle Insights and Tech-Clarity’s Jim Brown debate in the latest Tech4PD episode, Mobile PLM – What’s the Shortest Path to Value. And somebody gets a pie in the face for losing the last debate on systems engineering

Pre-Announcing Tech4PD – a new Web Show with a Twist

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OK, I am jumping the gun on this announcement, but I am excited and want to share the good news. Chad Jackson of Lifecycle Insights and I are teaming up on a web show. I can’t announce where it will be hosted yet because we are still working out the details. The show will address