Industry Summary Articles

In about three weeks members of the software and services providers in the PLM Economy will come together in a series of global meetings known as the PLM Market & Industry Forum. One of the key topics we will expand on are the trends we see relative to sustainability and…

The modern industrial landscape is at a crossroads. On the one hand, we face the undeniable urgency of addressing the environmental crises that our industrial activities have exacerbated. On the other, industries continue to pursue growth, often at the expense of the environment. The challenge is no longer just about…

Decarbonization, the use of renewable energy, electric mobility, heating solutions, and the energy transition will only occur if a smart, secure, distributed grid is completed in time. A simple analogy would be building a house without a foundation. Now, let’s project out to 2030. Suppose you recharge your electric vehicle…

CIMdata is known globally for its research into topics important to PLM Professionals. One such topic is Green Energy & Sustainability. This is a topic that impacts us all. With this in mind, I recently spent some “quality” “Zoom” time with my colleague Mark Reisig, CIMdata’s Sustainability & Green Energy…

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue to rise, causing the earth’s surface to warm 1.1°C beyond preindustrial levels. This is tracked by NASA satellites, which show the earth’s surface getting warmer as heat-trapping GHGs cause the stratosphere to cool. This has not happened for millions of years and is causing catastrophic…

I would like to thank those who took the time to attend my recent Webinar. You can find more information on the session here. While I answered quite a few questions during the session, we ran out of time. In the post below, I endeavor to answer the remaining questions.…