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Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, 26 March 2026—The CIMdata-administered Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group (AD PAG) is sharing a catalog of 80 use cases for digital twin-digital thread (DTW-DTH). This document marks the culmination of an intensive benchmarking project designed to bridge the gap between theoretical potential and industry reality. Recognizing the need for clarity in a complex digital landscape, an AD PAG-sponsored project team undertook the challenge of advancing the industry’s understanding of current DTW-DTH capabilities. By benchmarking use cases using commercially available software and services, the team has provided a roadmap for organizations looking to scale their digital maturity. They are now releasing the use cases assembled to support the benchmark. A Collaborative Benchmarking Effort The project was powered by a high level of cross-industry collaboration, featuring domain experts from major constituents in the PLM community: Industry Experts: Specialists from AD PAG member companies. Strategic Partners: Four leading industry organizations. Solution Providers: Seven top-tier

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 17 March 2026—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the digital transformation it enables, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, Digital Threads and Twins in Theory and Practice: Benchmarked Industry Use Cases." Hosted by James Roche, Aerospace & Defense Practice Vice President, and Janie Gurley, Director, Data Governance Practice, the webinar will take place on Thursday, 9 April 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and last for one hour. Today's complex engineering systems demand unprecedented levels of data integration. While the vision of Digital Twins and Digital Threads (DTW-DTH) promises to revolutionize product lifecycles, many organizations struggle to translate concepts into tangible implementations. This session will tackle common industry pain points that often stall digital initiatives, moving beyond theory to demonstrate what is practical and achievable with currently available tools and methods. The webinar will start by focusing on

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 13 March 2026—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, announces the publication of a new white paper, Product Lifecycle Management as a Catalyst for Brand Integrity & Agility. As global supply chains shift toward mass customization and outsourcing, a brand’s value is increasingly tied to its underlying tangible components: formulations, packaging, compliance data, and manufacturing specifications. A brand is more than a marketing campaign; it is a set of technical promises that must be defined and managed rigorously. Traditional, fragmented methods of managing these assets are failing under the pressure of evolving consumer demands and tightening global regulatory scrutiny. The white paper suggests that in an increasingly complex and regulated global market, those operating in sectors such as Food & Beverage, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Specialty Chemicals, and Private Label retail must shift

CIMdata’s flagship education program will be available in Paris in June. ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA, 12 March 2025—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global strategic consulting and research firm focused on PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and its digital transformation, announces the offering of its industry-standard PLM Certificate Program in Paris (La Defense), France, from 8-12 June. This intensive, week-long program is designed to equip PLM professionals with the actionable strategic frameworks and high-level knowledge they need to formulate and execute effective PLM strategies. Participants gain expertise in addressing common challenges while taking a deep dive into advanced topics—including the practical application of AI, IoT, and Digital Twins—through guided discussion and structured problem-solving sessions. The program is assessment-based and delivers a personalized classroom experience, comprehensive individual and team-based exercises, and rigorous achievement evaluations. CIMdata experts, with decades of hands-on, industry-recognized expertise, guide participants through this five-day program. Upon successful completion of the program and assessments, participants

Leading the Digital Frontier Ann Arbor, MI, USA & Stockholm, SWEDEN 12 March 2026—CIMdata, Inc., and Håkan Kårdén AB announce the keynote lineup for the highly anticipated PLM Road Map & PDT 2026 North America conference. The event will take place at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia, USA, on May 6th and 7th. The theme is “AI in PLM: A Disruptive Opportunity and Challenge.” The landscape of engineering is shifting. From the integration of certifiable AI to the transformation of defense acquisition, the "Next Era" of Product Lifecycle Management is no longer a distant vision; it is being built today by the world’s most complex organizations. The Keynote Lineup Artificial Intelligence: From Disruptive Challenge to Strategic Advantage Vishwa Uddanwadiker | Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, The Boeing Company Boeing is embedding AI across products, production, and support. Vishwa Uddanwadiker will present on the breadth of AI at Boeing by showcasing real-world applications, from AI-driven auto-taxi

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 5 March 2026—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, is pleased to highlight the contributions of Dr. Diego Tamburini, CIMdata’s Executive Consultant and AI in PLM Practice Director, to an elite panel of manufacturing visionaries that took place at the 67th TCS Forum Reimagining PLM for Future-Ready Manufacturing. The session, which also featured leaders from TCS, JLR, and Siemens Digital Industries Software, explored how Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is being elevated from a support platform to the "strategic nerve center" of the modern enterprise. As manufacturers face rising product complexity, the panel shared their experiences on how next-generation PLM is essential for business agility, product leadership, and long-term resilience. Representing CIMdata’s deep industry research, Dr. Tamburini addressed the critical intersection of AI and the Digital Thread. Key highlights from the discussion include: Where AI is

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 5 March 2026—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, is pleased to announce that Dr. Diego Tamburini, Executive Consultant and Director of its AI in PLM practice, was recently featured on the Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering podcast. Hosted by Razorleaf, the episode titled "Strategic Patterns for Implementing AI in Manufacturing" provides a roadmap for industrial leaders navigating the complexities of artificial intelligence. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in innovation at organizations including Microsoft, Autodesk, and Siemens Digital Industries, Dr. Tamburini addresses the current surge in AI interest, noting that it is largely driven by exposure to Generative AI rather than by a sudden invention of new intelligence. He introduces five practical patterns of AI adoption that organizations can use to decide when to buy existing capabilities versus build their