ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 3 February 2026—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, today announced the launch of its 8th annual PLM Status & Trends survey. This industry-standard research initiative gathers critical insights from PLM practitioners to map the evolving landscape of digital transformation and the Digital Thread.
This eagerly awaited survey is designed for PLM practitioners and leaders with hands-on experience implementing and utilizing PLM strategies and enabling technologies. The 2026 study seeks to deepen the collective understanding of how companies navigate the preconditions for success and realize measurable value from their PLM investments.
The 8th Annual Survey will ask respondents to focus on:
- Maturity & Progression: Benchmarking where companies currently stand in their multi-year PLM journeys.
- Strategic Drivers: Identifying the business drivers and competitive goals shaping PLM strategy.
- Risk Factors: The specific challenges, risks, and roadblocks that impact enterprise-wide PLM success.
Survey respondents will receive the following benefits:
- A summary of CIMdata’s expert analysis and research findings.
- The opportunity to enter a drawing for one of five $100 Amazon.com gift cards.
- Strict confidentiality: responses will not be attributed to any individual or organization.
PLM professionals in industrial and manufacturing companies are encouraged to share their perspectives by participating in the 15-minute survey at https://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=5907c187-c9b3-44ff-a3c3-1662b0ee5d3e.
