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Using PLM to execute a successful NPDI process for Electronics and Semiconductor

Sia Langrudi, Vice President, Worldwide Strategy and Business Development for Electronics & Semiconductor, Siemens PLM Software

Several key trends today impact the ability of companies to create the next breakthrough innovation in electronic products. The “Internet of Things” represents the trend of rapidly growing numbers of embedded sensors, integrated circuits (ICs), and miniaturized electronics that allow devices to interact with other devices wirelessly. Miniaturization continues to drive the need for innovation because consumers expect smarter and eco-friendly devices, in smaller form factors, at reduced prices, and higher quality. Companies are now motivated to implement “smart manufacturing” principles in electronics production. This includes considering the insourcing or near-sourcing manufacturing operations due to increasing labor costs in traditionally low-cost manufacturing countries, as well as fulfilling the need for products in a build/configure-to-order marketplace. With key PLM initiatives they are able to optimize the processes used across the enterprise and supply chain in order to decide which products will be produced, how and where products will be built, and how to accurately and consistently predict cost, quality, and compliance before committing expensive design and manufacturing resources.