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PLM Market Research
Each year CIMdata publishes an extensive range of global and regional analysis reports covering the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market. CIMdata’s PLM market analysis provides two different perspectives on PLM – Comprehensive PLM and Mainstream PLM.
Comprehensive PLM covers the full product definition over the entire product lifecycle and across all industrial segments. This includes mechanical, electronic, software, and documentation components, as well as support for both discrete and process industries.
Mainstream PLM is a subset of Comprehensive PLM that includes the sub-sectors that have traditionally been addressed by the major PLM solution providers, i.e., MCAD, S&A, NC, cPDm, and Digital Manufacturing. Mainstream PLM does not include AEC, EDA, CASE, and cPDm-focused applications.
PLM Knowledge Councils
CIMdata’s PLM Knowledge Councils focus on in-depth research defining best practices. Topics covered are those of interest to industrial PLM users and to PLM solution and service providers looking to set and refine their PLM strategies. The research emphasizes strategic as well as tactical options for companies to follow as they further adopt PLM. Council topics are developed from CIMdata’s PLM Community as technology evolves and industry dictates.
Numerical Control Software Market Service
CIMdata’s Numerical Control (NC) Software Market Service provides essential information to companies developing strategic, market, and product plans. It is an important source of information for solution providers and venture capitalists considering entry or expansion into the CAM software field or relationships with NC software vendors; large manufacturing companies using NC software; and independent research organizations, libraries, and universities offering a manufacturing program.
The CIMdata NC Software Market Service is composed of three major elements:
- Generalized deliverables including industry news, position statements, and research reports
- An annual NC Software and Related Services Market Assessment Report
- A call-in service for NC market-related information
Publications
CIMdata’s research and analysis is well known and respected in the PLM industry. CIMdata’s research goal is to deliver actionable research to the global PLM economy. This is achieved through many different channels including: PLM market reports, freely accessible whitepapers and industry information, commentaries, a free weekly newsletter, and numerous industry surveys and polls.
Custom Research Projects
CIMdata conducts custom research for its clients covering a wide range of PLM-related issues. Examples of how CIMdata’s custom research may help you include: competitive analysis, specific market analyses, whitepapers, and program reviews. CIMdata works with you to determine exactly what you need to stay at the top in your market.
