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Siemens solutions foster continuous verification and validation

Key takeaways:

• Continuous virtual verification and validation through all phases of the product lifecycle—throughout design, manufacturing, and operations—is critical so that an automaker can assure intended functions from their inception.
• Only a fully integrated solution, that includes virtual integration and simulation capabilities, can enable the process revolutions keeping automakers competitive.
• Digital twins correlated with physical performance test results and virtual evaluations enable continuous collaboration and optimization helping stakeholders across different disciplines concurrently work together as a product evolves.
• Reducing or eliminating early physical prototypes through simulation and linking requirements with test...

This position paper offers an industry baseline definition and understanding of the current capabilities of the digital twin/thread in the A&D industry.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 2 August 2022—Representatives of the Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group (AD PAG) have published a position paper, Digital Twin/Digital Thread Solution Definition for A&D, for review and consideration within the A&D industry. The purpose is to facilitate consensus on an industry baseline definition and understanding of the current capabilities of the digital twin/thread in the industry. The position paper is the culmination of a...

Fourth Module of the 2022 PLM MAR Report Series

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 28 July 2022—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the release of the CIMdata PLM Geography Analysis Report, the fourth of five modules of the CIMdata 2022 PLM Market Analysis Report Series. The MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the worldwide PLM market during 2021. 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.

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Key takeaways:

• The concept of the digital thread has become important to many industries, expanding well beyond its roots in discrete manufacturing.
• The Bill of Material (BOM) is at the core of the digital thread, and the nexus for information that industrial companies want to associate with the BOM as it evolves from idea through life.
• OpenBOM, a recent entrant into the market, offers a cloud-native, multi-tenant solution that helps companies and their value chain partners collaborate around the BOM.
• OpenBOM’s customers have started to expand their use of OpenBOM’s delivered capabilities into use cases more typical...

This one-day event organized by CIMdata will be held in conjunction with the Global Product Data Interoperability Summit.

Ann Arbor, MI, USA 28 July 2022—CIMdata is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a one-day PLM Road Map™ conference at the 2022 Global Product Data Interoperability Summit (GPDIS). GPDIS will take place as a live event at the McCormick Ranch Hotel, Scottsdale, AZ, on September 28 & 29 and PLM Road Map will take place the day before on Tuesday, September 27th. The theme for PLM Road Map is "Digital Transformation...

Third Module of the 2022 PLM MAR Report Series

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 26 July 2022—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the release of the CIMdata PLM Market and Solution Provider Analysis Report, the third of five modules of the CIMdata 2022 Market Analysis Report Series. The MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis of the worldwide PLM market during 2021. It contains analyses of major trends and issues, revenues of leading PLM solution providers, and revenue analyses for geographical regions, industry sectors, and historical and projected data on market growth.

“The PLM market...

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Key takeaways:

• Creo 9 release strengthens support for designer productivity with added surface controls and editing.
• PTC introduces Multiphysics simulation for thermal/structural from within Creo 9.
• Users can now build their own additive manufacturing support structures in Creo.

The Launch

In May, 2022, PTC launched Creo 9 with a complimentary webinar showcasing the solution’s new enhancements.^[1] Mr. Paul Sagar, Vice President of CAD Product Management, noted that improvements centered in five areas of the product:

1. Usability and Productivity
2. Design for Ergonomics
3. Model-Based Definition and Detailing
4. Generative Design and Simulation
5. Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing

Usability and Productivity

Mr. Sagar...

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Key takeaways:

• Smart, connected products are driving a major shift in how embedded software is developed due to additional product complexity, shorter development cycles, cost reductions, and quality improvements.
• A range of technologies is required to holistically support software development for smart, connected products including robust integrated tool chains that support DevSecOps, product line engineering to support reuse, PLM integration for collaboration, and AI/ML support.
• A platform approach to embedded software development is needed to support the complex requirements for developing smart, connected products.
• TCS brings thought leadership and in-depth understanding of the complex embedded software domain.
• The...

Focuses on Overall PLM Market Results in China

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 20 July 2022—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces the release of the CIMdata 2022 China PLM Market Analysis Report.

This report provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the People’s Republic of China’s (“China”) rapidly-evolving PLM market for calendar year 2021, with forecasts from 2022 through 2026. The report discusses the major PLM trends and issues, PLM purchase investments in software and services, PLM adoption in various industry sectors, and market growth forecasts that pertain to China; an important and quickly expanding economic...

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Key takeaways:

• Dassault Systèmes returned to an in-person analyst event on 22-23 June 2022, with nearly 30 analysts from around the globe in attendance in Velizy, France or online.
• The sessions emphasized Dassault Systèmes’ Industry Solution Experiences, an expansive platform-enabled solution offering that spans the product lifecycle embedding applications and technology from their numerous brand portfolios.
• While Dassault Systèmes’ long-term focus has been in Manufacturing, they look to Life Sciences and Infrastructure & Cities as engines for stronger growth moving forward.
• Dassault Systèmes reported 11% overall growth for 2021. Medidata has been a major contributor to their...