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 PDF Key Takeaways A sustainable PLM solution is one that can meet current and future business requirements with an acceptable return on investment (ROI) via incremental enhancements and upgrades  A sustainable PLM solution minimizes risky, complex, and expensive “Rip and Replace” projects CIMdata’s PLM Enterprise Value & Integration Knowledge Council has done research on the topic of PLM investment sustainability and developed a model that can be used to assess the sustainability of PLM solution implementations within industrial companies Introduction CIMdata defines a sustainable PLM solution as one where the complete PLM solution (i.e., the software, processes enabled, and support service) is meeting the company’s business needs now and well into the future via continuous and cost effective improvements rather than a series of discontinuous, high-intensity, and costly PLM replacement events. CIMdata has developed a model and process to assess the sustainability of a PLM solution implemented at industrial companies. As a part of its PLM Enterprise

Practice to provide consulting, research, and guidance on the top PLM issues affecting High Technology manufacturers, OEM’s, and supply chain participants. Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1 October 2014—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the formation of its newest practice to support High Technology Electronics Manufacturers. The practice will concentrate on the unique PLM issues faced by the High Technology Electronics industry – including chip manufacturers, board manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, consumer technology products, industry specific equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and electronics industry suppliers. Peter Bilello, President of CIMdata, announced that Ms. Laila Hirr will lead the practice. Ms. Hirr’s title will be High Technology Electronics (HTE) Practice Manager. “With the increasing product, market, and supply chain complexities being faced by the high technology industries and the very rapid pace of development those industries must manage, it is crucial to provide

Altair announced that British motorsport and engineering group Prodrive has deployed AcuSolve® for its Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation. AcuSolve is a leading general-purpose CFD flow solver with superior robustness, speed and accuracy. Users can quickly obtain quality solutions without iterating on solution procedures. AcuSolve is seamlessly coupled with the structural solvers of HyperWorks®, a comprehensive suite of computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools which enable businesses to create superior, market-leading products efficiently and cost effectively. Prodrive wanted to analyze and improve the fluid flow within the water jacket of Aston Martin Racing engines and were aiming to achieve reliable results in a short period of time. The challenge was to solve several iterations of a model with complex geometry within a compressed timeframe by relatively inexperienced users. The team selected AcuSolve to generate a process and methodology that allowed for ease of use and repeatability. The process ensured that every step ran smoothly

Yunique Solutions, a business unit of Gerber Technology, has announced that Zhejiang Semir Garment Co., Ltd.® (Semir) has selected YuniquePLM™ to enhance its process optimization flow, improve supply chain collaboration, and increase speed to market. Founded in 1996, Semir is a leading brand of casual adult and children’s clothing and has since grown to become one of China’s largest apparel brands. In 2014, Semir expanded beyond its well-known Semir casual clothing and Balabala® children’s clothing brands, adding Mongdodo® and Minibalabala® to their brand portfolio. The Chinese apparel sector is currently undergoing a structural shift moving from a primarily export-based model to a more domestic consumer facing industry. To meet this growth in domestic demand, Semir is making moves to strengthen its supply chain management by consolidating its previously diverse and disconnected systems into a single view. Previously, its scattered systems posed challenges to quality and delivery controls, hindering the company’s growth ambitions.

Accenture has been selected by American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a leading international insurance organization serving customers in more than 130 countries, to transform its software platform. AIG will implement the Accenture Life Insurance Platform (ALIP) across its U.S. life insurance business to create and modify products faster in order to attract and retain customers. ALIP will also help AIG achieve operational efficiencies by simplifying and automating processes. “We wanted technology that will support our business growth now and in the future,” said Scott Reed, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Life Insurance, AIG. “We will leverage ALIP to increase our agility and introduce new products to the market more quickly. The platform’s ease of configurability will help support product innovation and facilitate the ability to extend into new markets. With better data access and integration, we will also be able to improve our customer service.” AIG's life insurance division will

HP today announced that the city of Auckland, New Zealand has selected HP Software to deliver a visionary Big Data project designed to provide a safer community and more efficient roadways for its citizens. Auckland Transport, Auckland’s government agency responsible for all of its transportation infrastructure and services, will deploy video analytics powered by HP IDOL on servers and storage from HP Enterprise Group, and with support from HP Software Professional Services. “The safety and well-being of our citizens is always our top priority and the Future Cities initiative is a big step in the right direction,” said Roger Jones, CIO Auckland Transport. “Only HP could comprehensively deliver the custom solution, expertise and ecosystem at this scale to transform our vision into reality.” Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) will use HP’s integrated big data platform, HAVEn, to analyze, understand and act on vast quantities of data of virtually any type including text, images, audio and

Delcam will promote its wide range of software and services for the aerospace manufacturing and MRO industries at AIRTEC exhibition to be held in Frankfurt from 28th to 30th October.   These services can help aerospace companies whenever they need to increase productivity, to reduce lead times or to improve quality and consistency. The range of support from Delcam Professional Services is mainly intended to help any company whose own engineering resource is needed to maintain its existing operations.  The services provided can vary from supplying extra design and programming resources when existing staff are overloaded, through to developing dedicated software to automate existing manufacturing methods or to establishing completely new turn-key processes for the manufacture of novel designs. Recent developments using Delcam software include the programming, with Delcam’s unique adaptive machining technology, of a new hybrid machine from Hamuel Maschinenbau for the remanufacturing of high-value metal components, such as turbine blades, and

Full Suite of Advanced 3D Printing and Design-To-Manufacturing Solutions on Display, including Metals, Full Color and MultiJet Applications Keynote Address by 3DS Healthcare Leader Highlights Personalized Surgery and Medical Device Applications Company Sponsoring Bright Minds UK Educational Experience with Cube® 3D Printing and SenseTM Scanning 3D Systems announced that it will showcase a full suite of advanced 3D printing and design-to-manufacturing solutions at this year’s TCT Show + Personalize in Birmingham, UK, September 30 – October 2, 2014. 3D Systems (Booth D32) will feature a host of professional and consumer 3D printers along with its reimagined engineer’s desktop for scanning, designing and prototyping. On display at the 3D Systems booth will be one of the industry’s premiere metal 3D printers, the ProX™ 200, along with the new full-color ProJet® 4500 and the multi-material ProJet  5500X. In Booth H22, visitors can see a wide range of 3D metals printing applications from LayerWise, a leading provider

Infosys, a global leader in technology, consulting and services, announced that it is extending its relationship with Oracle to enhance support for a range of innovative solutions and services on new technology platforms. These platforms will enable enterprises to use Oracle products to reshape their business and create new innovation ecosystems. Chief Executive Officer of Infosys, Dr. Vishal Sikka, made these significant announcements in his keynote address at the Oracle OpenWorld. Infosys will use its Oracle PartnerNetwork Diamond Level Partner status, its global network of Innovation Centers, and its extensive experience of implementing Oracle solutions in more than 30 countries to help their joint clients gain lasting competitive advantage driven by the latest technology advancements. Infosys and Oracle will expand their relationship across digital marketing, big data and Oracle Cloud Applications, underpinned by investments from Infosys in Oracle technology. Digital Marketing Infosys has established a Center of Excellence (CoE) for digital marketing exclusively around

Ciber®, one of Infor’s leading implementation partners, was named an Infor Alliance Partner of the Year for fiscal year 2014 at the recently held Inforum conference. Infor chooses regional Alliance Partners based on thought leadership, industry knowledge, regional expertise and understanding of how Infor’s industry-specific applications can strengthen a client’s competitive position in the marketplace. Ciber has been an Alliance Partner since the program’s inception. “Infor has more than 50 Alliance Partners across the globe, and we are proud to honor Ciber with this award,” said Lynn Sauder, Infor vice president of Alliances. “This past year, Ciber helped drive more revenue to Infor than any other Alliance partner worldwide. Ciber’s experienced staff and deep domain expertise strengthened client relationships within key markets Infor serves, including Healthcare, Public Sector and Manufacturing.” Along with winning an Alliance Partner of the Year Award, Ciber has been working with Infor on the latest version of Infor