Industry Summary Articles

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, 29 October—The Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group (AD PAG) has released a new report, A&D PLM Action Group Model-Based Systems Engineering Research Report of Findings: General Availability Edition.

The report shares the results of a unique collaborative research effort conducted by CIMdata on behalf of the Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group (AD PAG) with multiple PLM solution providers. The primary objective was to understand better industry needs and strategic opportunities related to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). The participating solution providers were Ansys, PTC, Siemens Digital Industries Software, and The Reuse Company.

Inside, you will find key...

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From startups to big business: MCAD flexibility for all

Takeaways

• Using multiple CAD solutions to develop 3D product definition is common across industries but can slow innovation and silo optimization processes.
• The Designcenter suite comprises four scalable configurations: Designcenter NX and Designcenter X NX, as well as Designcenter Solid Edge and Designcenter X Solid Edge. Designcenter has access to more than 140 integrated product components (e.g., Weld Assistant, Structure Designer, and Mechatronics Concept designer) via value-based token licensing.
• Designcenter X NX design solutions, including the recently renamed Designcenter X NX Essentials (formerly Zel X), are...

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Driving Holistic and Optimized Business Outcomes Across Processes, Systems, and Organizations

Takeaways

• Hitachi Digital Services (HDS) is a global player capable of fully integrating Engineering Technology (ET), Information Technology (IT), and Operational Technology (OT) to deliver end-to-end digital transformations that span the complete product and operations lifecycle.
• An integrated ET-IT-OT approach breaks down silos, aligns digital workflows, and enables real-time insights, which can be used to drive efficiency, agility, and smarter operations across products, factories, and assets.
• HDS AI/GenAI-powered Digital Threads and Digital Twins anchor their ability to provide real-time synchronization and alignment across design,...

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HCLTech Enables Collaboration Across PLM & ALM Ecosystems

Takeaways

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is critical for managing increasing product complexity across industries, and especially in regulated industries such as aerospace and medical devices It enables organizations to develop and validate multi-domain systems with greater speed and confidence.
• Integration of multi-disciplinary system design IP (both data and models) across the digital engineering toolchain is essential to realize the full potential of MBSE. Seamless data exchange between system architecture models and PLM/ALM platforms ensures coherent and collaborative decision making, as well as traceability and...

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HCLTech Enables Collaboration Across PLM & ALM Ecosystems

Takeaways

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is critical for managing increasing product complexity across industries, and especially in regulated industries such as aerospace and medical devices It enables organizations to develop and validate multi-domain systems with greater speed and confidence.
• Integration of multi-disciplinary system design IP (both data and models) across the digital engineering toolchain is essential to realize the full potential of MBSE. Seamless data exchange between system architecture models and PLM/ALM platforms ensures coherent and collaborative decision making, as well as traceability and reuse.
• HCLTech’s MBSE...

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Takeaways

• PTC’s Spark FY26 marked the company's first in-person global sales and partner kickoff event since COVID, gathering over 1,300 attendees from 30 countries to review FY25 accomplishments and set the stage for FY26.
• The event focused on the “Deserve to Win” theme, motivating attendees and highlighting PTC's strengths in lifecycle coverage, AI innovation, and its competitive edge across various industrial segments.
• PTC showcased its expanded solution portfolio, including Codebeamer and ServiceMax, which are helping the company attract new customers and accelerate digital transformation for clients.
• Industry-focused enablement and marketing efforts, led by key executives,...

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, 23 October—The Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group (AD PAG) has released a critical new report published by its Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) project team. The report, MBSE Data Interoperability Specification Report: Evaluation of the SysML v2 Standard, is the culmination of a year-long investigation into the new SysML v2 standard as a potential solution for enabling better MBSE collaboration between Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers.

The report shares the results of that investigation, including:

• An overview of SysML v2, which highlights the significant changes since SysML v1.
• A benefit and gap analysis, which includes a verification matrix...

This webinar will launch the first global study on AI adoption across product development.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 22 October 2025—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, announces an upcoming free webinar, “Benchmarking AI in PLM: Launching the First Global Study on AI Adoption across Product Development.” The webinar will take place on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (EST) and last for one hour.

Despite the dominance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in every industry...

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Enabling Transformative Outcomes Across Products, Operations, and Assets

Takeaways

• As part of the broader Hitachi group, Hitachi Digital Services (HDS) benefits from real-world industrial validation and global scale. HDS can deliver deep domain expertise and digital integration across ET–IT–OT and AI. This foundation ensures rapid, reliable deployment and measurable transformation at scale.
• HDS has identified more than 60 impactful use cases for AI and GenAI across the Digital Thread, with 20% already deployed in production. These applications embedded in PLM reduce cycle time, improve quality, and drive innovation across design, manufacturing, quality, and service...

The webinar will demonstrate how a modern, easy-to-learn, and easy-to-use Parasolid-based CAD solution enables collaborative 3D design for both traditional and non-traditional users.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 14 October 2025—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, announces its participation in an upcoming webinar, “The Tested Results of Democratizing CAD in Manufacturing.” The webinar, sponsored by Shapr3D, will take place on Wednesday, 19 November, at 11:00 AM EST.

The webinar will focus on how modern CAD solutions can...