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This one-day event organized by CIMdata will be held in conjunction with the Global Product Data Interoperability Summit.

Ann Arbor, MI, USA 28 July 2022—CIMdata is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a one-day PLM Road Map™ conference at the 2022 Global Product Data Interoperability Summit (GPDIS). GPDIS will take place as a live event at the McCormick Ranch Hotel, Scottsdale, AZ, on September 28 & 29 and PLM Road Map will take place the day before on Tuesday, September 27th. The theme for PLM Road Map is "Digital Transformation...

Third Module of the 2022 PLM MAR Report Series

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 26 July 2022—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the release of the CIMdata PLM Market and Solution Provider Analysis Report, the third of five modules of the CIMdata 2022 Market Analysis Report Series. The MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis of the worldwide PLM market during 2021. It contains analyses of major trends and issues, revenues of leading PLM solution providers, and revenue analyses for geographical regions, industry sectors, and historical and projected data on market growth.

“The PLM market...

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Key takeaways:

• Creo 9 release strengthens support for designer productivity with added surface controls and editing.
• PTC introduces Multiphysics simulation for thermal/structural from within Creo 9.
• Users can now build their own additive manufacturing support structures in Creo.

The Launch

In May, 2022, PTC launched Creo 9 with a complimentary webinar showcasing the solution’s new enhancements.^[1] Mr. Paul Sagar, Vice President of CAD Product Management, noted that improvements centered in five areas of the product:

1. Usability and Productivity
2. Design for Ergonomics
3. Model-Based Definition and Detailing
4. Generative Design and Simulation
5. Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing

Usability and Productivity

Mr. Sagar...

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Key takeaways:

• Smart, connected products are driving a major shift in how embedded software is developed due to additional product complexity, shorter development cycles, cost reductions, and quality improvements.
• A range of technologies is required to holistically support software development for smart, connected products including robust integrated tool chains that support DevSecOps, product line engineering to support reuse, PLM integration for collaboration, and AI/ML support.
• A platform approach to embedded software development is needed to support the complex requirements for developing smart, connected products.
• TCS brings thought leadership and in-depth understanding of the complex embedded software domain.
• The...

Focuses on Overall PLM Market Results in China

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 20 July 2022—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces the release of the CIMdata 2022 China PLM Market Analysis Report.

This report provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the People’s Republic of China’s (“China”) rapidly-evolving PLM market for calendar year 2021, with forecasts from 2022 through 2026. The report discusses the major PLM trends and issues, PLM purchase investments in software and services, PLM adoption in various industry sectors, and market growth forecasts that pertain to China; an important and quickly expanding economic...

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Key takeaways:

• Dassault Systèmes returned to an in-person analyst event on 22-23 June 2022, with nearly 30 analysts from around the globe in attendance in Velizy, France or online.
• The sessions emphasized Dassault Systèmes’ Industry Solution Experiences, an expansive platform-enabled solution offering that spans the product lifecycle embedding applications and technology from their numerous brand portfolios.
• While Dassault Systèmes’ long-term focus has been in Manufacturing, they look to Life Sciences and Infrastructure & Cities as engines for stronger growth moving forward.
• Dassault Systèmes reported 11% overall growth for 2021. Medidata has been a major contributor to their...

The primary focus will be on developing and delivering new services to meet the expanding needs of CIMdata’s industrial clients.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, 18 July 2022—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) strategic management consulting and research firm, has hired Mark Reisig as an Executive Consultant and Practice Manager. Mark will focus on Green Energy enablement.

Peter Bilello, President & CEO of CIMdata, commented, “We’re excited to have Mark join CIMdata. He has a deep understanding of PLM both from a solution provider and industrial user perspective. His experience has...

This educational webinar will show how an organization’s enterprise application architecture can support its digital transformation.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA, 12 July—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, “Transforming your Enterprise Application Architecture.” The webinar will take place on Thursday, 11 August 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and last for one hour.

Organizations must identify their process and functional requirements in terms of capabilities and then develop an application map that sets out the domain of specific application areas. CIMdata’s Enterprise...

Second Module of the 2022 PLM MAR Report Series

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 7 July 2022—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the release of the CIMdata PLM Industry Review and Trends Report, the second of five modules of the CIMdata 2022 Market Analysis Report Series. The MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the worldwide PLM market during 2021. It contains analyses of major trends and issues, revenues of leading PLM providers, and revenue analyses for geographical regions, industry sectors, and historical and projected data on market growth.

The 2022 PLM Industry Review...

First Module of the 2022 PLM MAR Report Series

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 6 July 2022—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the release of the CIMdata 2022 Executive PLM Market Report. This report provides an executive-level view of CIMdata’s comprehensive analysis of the PLM market, with summary charts on the overall market and specific PLM solution segments (including the chart below). It also includes perspectives on current trends in the PLM industry and how they may affect current suppliers and investments.