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Welcome to the Aerospace & Defence PLM Action Group's FAQ section. Here, we answer the most frequently asked questions regarding the AD PAG. If you can’t find what you need, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group (AD PAG) is a global association of aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Facilitated by CIMdata, the group collaborates to identify and resolve common pain points in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), focusing on interoperability, digital standards, and supply chain integration. Learn more about the Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group.
Current membership includes industry leaders such as Airbus, The Boeing Company, Bombardier, Eaton, GE Aerospace, GKN, Gulfstream, Honda Aircraft Company, Moog, Rolls-Royce, RTX, and Safran. The group represents a unified voice for the aerospace industry when engaging with PLM software providers. Learn more about the Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group's Members.
CIMdata acts as the strategic facilitator and administrator for the group. They coordinate collaborative research, manage the progression of industry policy, and host the group’s official publications and community portals.
Position Papers are formal documents published by the AD PAG that define the industry's collective requirements for specific PLM capabilities.
The group frequently releases Insights, Public Position Papers, Presentations, Benchmarks, and General Findings Reports, all available for free download. Discover and download the Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group's Publications.
The AD PAG maintains several active "Work Tracks," including:
While the AD PAG does not create standards itself, it actively supports and advocates for the adoption of open standards such as ISO 10303 (STEP) and LOTAR (Long-Term Archiving and Retrieval). The group’s goal is to eliminate "vendor lock-in" by demanding interoperability from PLM solution providers.
Membership is open to aerospace and defense OEMs and large Tier 1 suppliers. Participation involves an annual fee and a commitment to contribute subject matter expertise to the group’s research initiatives. Interested organizations should contact a member of the AD PAG or one of the people listed here.
No. To maintain an objective, industry-led perspective, PLM solution providers cannot be members. However, major providers (such as Dassault Systèmes, Siemens, PTC, and Aras) are frequently invited to review and respond to the group’s requirements. To find out how you can become involved, contact CIMdata at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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