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Key takeaways:

• A major transformation is underway to model-based systems engineering processes for complex products and systems that span multiple domains within the engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, electronics, embedded software, and controls) as well as multiple other disciplines across the entire lifecycle
• The need to simulate the behavior of today’s complex systems, especially in the cyber-physical realm, has led to a number of strategic acquisitions by ANSYS over the past 10 years in the areas of electronics and software engineering
• Tomorrow’s interconnected smart systems will require new capabilities that ANSYS is now developing in preparation for...

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Key takeaways:

• The conjunction of engineered materials, generative design, and additive manufacturing is leading to profound changes in design and manufacturing paradigms
• Dassault Systèmes, through their BIOVIA and SIMULIA brands, displays a compelling vision of how science will enable multiple forms of innovation
• BIOVIA and SIMULIA applications have capabilities that cover scientific data management and biological, chemical, and materials modeling and simulation

Over 1,000 people converged on Boston’s Back Bay for the first Dassault Systèmes’ “Science in the Age of Experience” conference. This event was for customers and partners for two of Dassault Systèmes’ brands, BIOVIA and...

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Key takeaways:

• Partnerships and joint ventures (JVs) are an effective way to expand resources and leverage technology to address new business opportunities
• Securely sharing data within partnerships, JVs, and even within the enterprise while keeping sensitive information private can be complex, time consuming, and expensive
• Quick deployment of appropriate collaboration technology can shorten time to market and improve profitability especially when products and business relationships are complex
• GeometricEDGE, a collaboration solution from Geometric Ltd., simplifies process-based data exchange between partners allowing them to focus on meeting business objectives without getting burdened with data exchange logistics

Companies need to...

CAM Market Grew 12.9% in Constant Currencies in 2015.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 16 June 2016—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces the release of the 2016 CIMdata CAM Market Analysis Report (MAR), the twenty-fifth annual study of the global Computer-Aided Machining (CAM) market. CIMdata estimates that based on end-user payments, the worldwide CAM software and related services market grew by 2.8% in calendar year 2015. The estimated end-user payments grew from $1.76 billion in 2014 to $1.81 billion in 2015. According to Stan Przybylinski, CIMdata’s VP of Research, “Just like PLM revenues overall, currency effects...

Experienced PLM executive joins CIMdata as a Senior Business Development Manager.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 16 June 2016—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) strategic management consulting and research firm, announces that Robert L’Heureux has joined the firm as a Senior Business Development Manager.

During his 25+ year career Mr. L’Heureux has provided PLM strategic support to a wide variety of clients over a spectrum of industries including: Aerospace & Defense, Federal, State Government, Automotive, Heavy Equipment, Process & Chemical, High-Technology Electronics, Semiconductor, Software Application Developers, Medical Device, and Pharmaceutical.

“In today’s world of extremely complex products, Internet of Things (IoT), Social...

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Key takeaways:

• A major transformation is underway in engineering processes for complex cyber-physical products (mechanical, electronics, embedded software, and controls)
• Global market leaders in multiple industries are rapidly expanding their strategic use of virtual prototyping and simulation into the cyber-physical systems realm
• Siemens PLM Software continues to execute within the overall Siemens corporate strategy for enabling Systems-Driven Product Development
• The new Simcenter™ solution is Siemens PLM Software’s next major step in evolving cross domain and multi-physics performance modeling, simulation and testing tools as a foundational capability within their Smart Innovation Portfolio of industry solutions

Virtual prototyping via both...

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Key takeaways:

• PTC’s rebranding emphasizes the yin and yang of “physical” and “digital,” encapsulating their strategy to support customers developing smart, connected products
• Many of PTC’s recent acquisitions brought open solutions, more easily integrated into current offerings, and huge ecosystems of partners and influencers that will be essential to achieving that strategy
• PTC’s long time strength in industrial equipment design is a good fit for the Industrial Internet requirements of that segment and many others

Upon entering the Boston Convention and Exposition Center for PTC’s LiveWorx 2016 on June 7, one could tell it was a different...

The S&A market grew by 10.7% in constant currencies to over $4.8 billion in 2015.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 14 June 2016—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the release of the CIMdata Simulation and Analysis (S&A) Market Analysis Report. This report deepens the S&A market analysis conducted as part of the CIMdata 2015 PLM Market Analysis Report Series. The well-known PLM MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the worldwide PLM market during calendar year 2015. It contains analyses of major trends and issues; revenues of leading PLM providers; and revenue analyses for...

One-day event takes place on November 3 in the Detroit area

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 9 June 2016—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the agenda topics for PLM Road Map 2016 for the Global Automotive Industry and their Supply Chain Partners, to be held on November 3 at The Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth, Michigan.

PLM Road Map 2016 for the Global Automotive Industry and their Supply Chain Partners is the must-attend event for automotive industry executives and PLM practitioners globally—providing independent education and a collaborative networking environment where ideas, trends, experiences, and relationships critical to...

Second Module of the 2016 PLM MAR Report Series

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 8 June 2016—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 2016 Market Analysis Report Series. The MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the worldwide PLM market during 2015. 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 2016 Trends report focuses on...