Position Papers

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 1 March 2024—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 the promotion of Christine Longwell to Director of Research.

In this role, Christine will assume primary responsibility for CIMdata’s core market analysis activities, including data gathering, analysis, and reporting. With her experience as a design and manufacturing engineer and proven track record in research and analysis, she is well-positioned to lead CIMdata’s research efforts and drive...

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...

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Key Takeaways

• Product complexity continues to increase and the need for improved cross-business and cross-domain collaboration is becoming more critical
• Digital transformation initiatives are driving manufacturers to create robust digital threads across their organizations.
• Effective integration of PLM data requires a rare blend of skills in business and technology.
• Razorleaf is a solution provider with deep expertise in PLM and offers CLOVER—a solution for product data integration, allowing manufacturers to speed new product introductions—maximizing product margins.

Introduction and Background

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions are regarded as critical enablers for developing and maintaining products. As products become more complex,...

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...

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On February 15, 2024, Renesas, a leading global provider of microcontrollers, announced that they have entered into an agreement to acquire Altium Limited, a global leader in printed circuit board (PCB) design tools. Renesas will acquire all outstanding shares of Altium for a cash price of A$68.50 per share (US$44.53 at today’s exchange rate of 0.65 A$ to US$), a total equity value of approximately A$9.1 billion (approximately US$5.92B). This is part of Renesas digitalization strategy announced in October 2023.

The two companies’ shared vision is to establish “an integrated...

This 9-page Thought Leadership paper, the first in a series, discusses the impact of sustainability on all our products-how we design, manufacture, operate, reuse, refurbish, and recycle them. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is central to sustainability. CIMdata believes there’s a tremendous opportunity in an economy that rewards carbon-free sustainability, enabling profitability while respecting people and our planet.

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