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Bridging information and processes between AEC and manufacturing to improve efficiency and create more value from bid proposal to commissioning and ongoing operation of facilities and infrastructure. ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 20 April 2016—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the addition of an AEC & Manufacturing Convergence consulting practice. This consulting practice focuses on bridging the flow of data and integrating processes between manufacturing and the design, fabrication, and operation of facilities and infrastructure to reduce waste from project proposal through commissioning, reduce budget and timeline contingencies, improve quality and compliance, and better enable a seamless flow of information to support ongoing operation, maintenance, and upgrades. To support this new practice, Peter Bilello, President of CIMdata, announces that Edward (Ed) Martin will lead the practice and will have the title of Director, AEC & Manufacturing Convergence Consulting Practice. “We are extremely pleased that Mr. Martin will

Today, QuadriSpace™ announced the immediate availability of Share3D™ On-Premise Server. Share3D On-Premise is a local server solution for delivering HTML5-based online 3D documentation created with QuadriSpace authoring software. Share3D On-Premise is an easy-to-implement solution for work instructions and spare part catalogs, making critical product information available generally or accessible through service, dealer or customer portals. Share3D On-Premise delivers technical documents that are Powered by Share3D™. These interactive 3D documents are shared using industry standard HTML5 which provides a cross-platform, zero-footprint solution viewable in any modern browser, on most devices and with no client-side install. Viewers can view and interact with technical documentation using Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, Chrome or Opera on PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices. Unlike most competitive web solutions, no browser plugins are required. When compared to 3D PDF, Powered by Share3D™ documents often realize benefits from smaller files, improved 3D performance, 3D viewing on

Propel today announced it has launched the Propel PLM Suite on the Salesforce AppExchange, empowering manufacturers to connect with customers, partners and employees in a whole new way. A modern PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solution built 100% on the Salesforce App Cloud, Propel helps manufacturers connect customer, product and service information, so they can propel innovation and their businesses. The Propel PLM Suite helps multiple roles in manufacturing – hardware designers, software developers, sales and marketing, and partners – capture customer requests, collaborate on content that defines modern products, and ensure customers embrace products after purchase. Built on the Salesforce App Cloud, the Propel PLM Suite is currently available on the AppExchange. Propel Key Features Comprehensive and modern PLM capabilities that can be configured for both global manufacturing enterprises and emerging businesses.  Integrated customer request process – from opportunity to product delivery – allows everyone to see, coordinate and approve changes

Aras®, the next leader in enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, today announced that Parata Systems, the leader in pharmacy automation and medication management solutions, has selected Aras Innovator® as the PLM backbone to consolidate product development processes for their leading pill dispenser lines, Parata Mini and Parata Max. Integrating to SolidWorks CAD, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, and consolidating and replacing various other systems, Aras will be used for engineering change management, technical publications, supply chain management, quality management and customer service. After an extensive evaluation, Parata chose Aras based on the solution’s extreme flexibility, upgradability, and bidirectional integration capabilities. Working with Aras Gold Certified Partner Razorleaf, Parata will deploy Aras in a multiphase approach, where phase one will include configuration management, change management, supply chain collaboration, and integration to CAD and ERP. “In addition to limited cross-departmental adoption, our existing PLM system, Agile Advantage, had reached end

Centric Software announces that tentree, the fast-growing outdoor lifestyle apparel company offering activewear for men and women, has selected Centric Small Business to support its growth strategy. Centric Small Business is a cloud-based PLM solution available on a subscription basis (SaaS) and is tailored for small businesses to speed product development, improve costs and increase market responsiveness. tentree is Centric’s first customer in Canada to adopt the Centric Small Business solution. tentree was founded on the premise of fostering environmental stewardship, sustainability and social responsibility. For every tentree item purchased, 10 trees are planted. Today, the clothing company offers an array of products including pullovers, hoodies, yoga pants, t-shirts, tank tops and hats, and prides itself on having planted almost 8 million trees around the world from sale of these items. tentree sought a PLM provider to support their fast-paced expansion. “tentree only started 4 years ago. With our company

Despite plans to invest in machines and artificial intelligence as part of their strategy to boost productivity, many automotive and industrial equipment companies are failing to implement the measures needed to harness these capabilities, according to a new report from Accenture. The report, “Machine dreams: Making the Most of the Connected Industrial Workforce,” is based on interviews with more than 500 business executives in Asia, Europe and the United States involved in setting their company’s strategy for the connected industrial workforce.  According to the report, manufacturing and production are undergoing rapid change as machines and artificial intelligence are becoming closely integrated with personnel, creating the connected industrial workforce.  By combining mobile, safety and tracking technologies with analytics, companies are enhancing the activities of an industrial worker. The report concludes that the creation of a connected industrial workforce is already part of the business strategy of the majority of

Based on its recent analysis of the product performance intelligence market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Siemens PLM Software with the 2016 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Excellence through Application Convergence. The company’s Omneo™ solution, gives its customers industry-specific technology to reduce the time and effort that go into big data management through performance analytics. In fact, the cloud based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) product lifecycle management (PLM) platform can rapidly pinpoint previously undiscovered product and value chain issues by harnessing unexploited data sources. Using pattern identification of product-generated data, Omneo offers global companies actionable intelligence to enhance business performance, exercise control over product quality and improve the customer experience. The solution provides a 360-degree overview of value chain data and is easily scalable, allowing clients to collect, store, and analyze data on a single platform. This closed process loop makes identification and resolution of emerging supply chain problems smarter,

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the expansion of its Simulation-Driven Systems Development (SDSD) consulting practice with the immediate addition of Mr. Frank Popielas. “We are extremely pleased that Frank Popielas will be joining CIMdata as an Executive Consultant in the SDSD practice, working closely with Dr. Keith Meintjes (Executive Consultant, Simulation & Analysis) and Don Tolle (Director, Simulation-Driven Systems Development Practice) along with other senior staff members to expand CIMdata’s overall management consulting capabilities,” stated Peter Bilello, CIMdata’s President. Mr. Bilello continued, “Frank brings to CIMdata over 20 years of global experience in product engineering, R&D, and IP management, as well as testing and materials development, with a specific focus on the development and application of multi-physics and multi-domain modeling and simulation tools. This has included the definition and implementation of the required supporting IT infrastructure for simulation data

Eurostep, the long-time producer of PDT Europe, and CIMdata, the leading global PLM consulting and research firm, are pleased to announce the co-location of PDT Europe 2016 and PLM Road Map 2016 for the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Community. The two events will be held in conjunction with each other at the same venue in Paris, France. Participants can choose to attend one of the events or both at a discounted rate. PLM Road Map for the A&D Community takes place on November 8, while PDT Europe takes place on November 9-10. “We believe this collaboration will be of interest to many organizations,” says Mr. Håkan Kårdén, CEO, Eurostep Group. “PDT Europe and CIMdata’s PLM Road Map for the A&D Community have a lot in common. The diversity of topics at PDT Europe has always been of interest to the A&D community and we think it will be

Two leading global PLM events will co-locate in Paris, France on 8-10 November 2016. Stockholm, Sweden and Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, 19 April 2016—Eurostep, the long-time producer of PDT Europe, and CIMdata, the leading global PLM consulting and research firm, are pleased to announce the co-location of PDT Europe 2016 and PLM Road Map 2016 for the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Community. The two events will be held in conjunction with each other at the same venue in Paris, France. Participants can choose to attend one of the events or both at a discounted rate. PLM Road Map for the A&D Community takes place on November 8, while PDT Europe takes place on November 9-10. “We believe this collaboration will be of interest to many organizations,” says Mr. Håkan Kårdén, CEO, Eurostep Group. “PDT Europe and CIMdata’s PLM Road Map for the A&D Community have a lot in common. The diversity of topics