What I Learned at AU 2024 About Autodesk Design and Manufacturing Software Strategy
Last week, I attended Autodesk University 2024 in San Diego. I came to share OpenBOM experience of building digital workflows and integrating Fusion data into downstream data flows including procurement and vendor communications. But, besides that, AU 2024 was a great opportunity to explore Autodesk’s latest advancements in design, manufacturing,…
The PLM Sales Shift: Embracing Trust, Authority, and Relationship Selling
The world of engineering and manufacturing software is evolving. Digital transformation plays a crucial role in driving the changes occurring in industrial companies. I found it to be an interesting intersection of trends, technologies, business strategies. Software vendors, service companies, and industrial companies are all looking how to find their…
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What Modern SaaS PLM Developers Can Learn from Aras PLM’s Success
During the last decade, I observed a significant shift in the development and adoption of cloud-based and SaaS PLM platforms. The world of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) was moving towards cloud technologies and despite initial concern, manufacturing companies are moving. However, while the industry is increasingly embracing SaaS PLM, not…
7 PLM Trends to Watch in 2024
Can Effective Core Product Loops Simplify Your PLM Digital Transformation?
Digital transformation is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a reality changing the way manufacturing companies work. Engineering teams and manufacturing businesses are allocating more resources than ever to explore and implement digital technologies that streamline operations, improve productivity, and leverage the vast amounts of data at their disposal. A recent…
CAD Innovation and Components Standardization: My Takeaways From the Siemens PLM Component Conference in Boston
This week, I had the opportunity to attend the Siemens PLM Component Conference in Boston. It was a a great opportunity to learn from Siemens and other companies attending the event that use Siemens PLM components, shared their experiences, insights, and ongoing developments in the computer aided design (CAD) and…
The Future of Open Source in PLM: Can It Solve Key Problems?
From PDM to SaaS Near-CAD: 3 Steps into the Future of Product Data Management
The Product Data Management Software (PDM) business, which started as a way to manage CAD (Computer Aided Design) files, is undergoing a significant transformation. A year ago, I shared my thoughts on the evolution of PDM, highlighting its shift from traditional file management to data-centric services. You can read more…