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Keynote presentation will focus on how to derive value from the digital thread through the application of artificial intelligence. Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 28 February 2024—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, announces that its President and CEO, Peter Bilello, will deliver the keynote address at Sinequa’s Manufacturing Executive Summit. The Summit will take place virtually on 7 March. Peter’s presentation, “Extracting Insight from the Digital Thread: AI-Related Trends & Enablers,” is open to all. Today, everything is about digital transformation, but many companies appear to have forgotten that data lies at the heart of all digital endeavors. Companies risk failing in their digital initiatives without the proper understanding, appreciation, and management of data. Ultimately, they must ensure that the relevant data is always valid and available. This also means that users can find the appropriate data

This CIMdata administered Group provides research and guidance on the top PLM issues impacting aircraft manufacturers, major defense OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers. ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 26 February 2024—The Aerospace & Defense (A&D) PLM Action Group proudly announces its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of collaborative excellence in addressing the key Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) challenges within the A&D sector. The A&D PLM Action Group was established in 2014 with founding members Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Gulfstream. The Group, administered by CIMdata, has played a pivotal role in identifying and addressing common PLM-related pain points affecting aircraft manufacturers, major defense OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers. Over the past decade, the Group has added GE Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Safran, and Spirit AeroSystems to its membership. It has spearheaded research initiatives on various industry and technology topics. These topics encompass a range of member-identified priorities, including Model-Based Definition, Multiple View Bill of

This presentation is part of CIMdata’s educational webinar series. ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 7 February 2024—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, “The Value of Digital Threads and How to Build Out an Enterprise Digital Web.” This insightful webinar will take place on Thursday, 14 March 2024, at 11:00 a.m. (EST) and will last for one hour. The Digital Thread has been a core element of the PLM vision for decades. The concept of linking multiple digital representations of a product, each tailored to meet the diverse needs of creators and consumers along the lifecycle, is powerful. Commercial PLM solutions have advanced to a point where the enablement of the Digital Thread is technically possible. But do these creator and consumer views lie neatly like beads along a single strand, or do some lie along the main strand while others are