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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Creo+ and Creo 12 (Commentary)

 PDF Advanced CAD for On-premises and the Cloud Takeaways In discrete manufacturing, efficiently generating and maintaining designs and related data is critical for effective product development and realization. High quality CAD data enables advanced solutions such as composites design and advanced manufacturing and strategies such as model-based enterprise (MBE) and…
 PDF Harnessing complexity for a competitive advantage Takeaways Siemens is continuing its move to SaaS and cloud delivery of its Siemens Xcelerator industrial software portfolio with strong adoption by small- to medium-sized businesses. Product, manufacturing, and supply chain complexity continues to increase, and Siemens is developing solutions that will help…
 PDF Takeaways Aras Innovator SaaS demographics differ from competitors due to its configurability. Aras has a mix of large-, medium-, and small-sized SaaS customers, including some with extensive configurations as Aras supports 100% of its on-premises capabilities in the cloud. On-premises and private cloud customers are migrating to Aras Innovator…
 PDF Key Takeaways Dassault Systèmes recently formally announced their seventh generation offering, termed 3D UNIV+RSES, in which generative AI is a key enabling technology, among others. The company has invested heavily in realizing their new vision, including in generative AI and sense computing. Intellectual property is the currency in the…
 PDFTakeaways AI-powered formulation enables science-based innovation to rapidly meet new market demands. Centralized digital lab environments drive speed, agility, and collaboration in R&D. Generative formulation and Virtual Twins improve sustainability, reduce costs, drive efficiency and speed, and enhance compliance. Dassault Systèmes’ Perfect Formulation solution, delivered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, delivers…
 PDF Oracle Applications Summit Showcases AI-Powered SaaS, Data Intelligence, and Modernized User Experience Key Takeaways Oracle combines its role as a cloud hyperscaler and applications provider to deliver true AI-powered SaaS, including tools like AI Agent Studio for building virtual AI employees. By showcasing a modern user experience through Redwood,…
 PDF Key Takeaways IFS Connect 2025 convened in Nashville, TN on 2-4 June, 2025, one in a global series of regional user events conducted by IFS, a global enterprise software company. IFS announced IFS.ai in 2023 and has worked diligently to build out the technology, with over 200 use cases…
 PDF Key Takeaways Hitachi's unusual position, being referred to as both a global industrial conglomerate and a digital services provider referred to as “One Hitachi,” enables Hitachi Digital Services (HDS) to test and refine solutions internally before offering them to clients, ensuring practical and proven innovations. HDS emphasizes collaborative engagement…
 PDF Key Takeaways Applying AI techniques to requirements’ engineering and management throughout product development enables OEMs to enhance knowledge application and establish end-to-end traceability that speeds product development and upgrades. Modern product engineering needs integrated application lifecycle management (ALM) and PLM environments, with AI to improve visibility of regulations and…
 PDF Driving Environmental Sustainability with CONTACT Software Key Takeaways Embedding sustainability in PLM enables the integration of environmental factors into lifecycle activities, including Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), along with sustainability-related material and supplier data, supporting informed decision-making and ensuring regulatory compliance. CONTACT Software enables the aggregation of CO₂-equivalent (CO₂eq) emissions…
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