If you tried to perform a routine process with your product lifecycle management (PLM) software, made decisions without accurate data, or collaborated across departmental boundaries using meetings and spreadsheets you’ve likely experienced some level…
You might have heard the song, or perhaps just know the title, Break On Through (To the Other Side) , performed by The Doors in the late 60’s with lyrics by the late Jim Morrison. The song’s title and lyrics reminded me that we’re living in times of great…
“Released to Manufacturing”, “Manufacturing Nonconformances”, “Engineering Change Order”: even in the language we use, manufacturing seems to be the recipient of product development—with engineering happening “to” manufacturing—rather than manufacturing…
Manufacturers will never return to how they operated in a pre-pandemic world. The pandemic itself is not the sole reason companies are now intensifying their focus to digitally transform, but it did expose many vulnerabilities that triggered the way they…
Digital Transformation (DX) is often described in terms of changing processes and incorporating emerging innovative technologies—with hopefully at least some lip service paid to the people bringing it all to fruition. Certainly, successful digital transformations…
Ever heard of an engineer who liked (never mind enjoyed!) using a PLM solution? I didn’t think so. As they say—the relationship is “complicated.” But the consequences can be devastatingly costly to a company as exemplified by the GM ignition key debacle…
Yes, as the world becomes more digital, PLM obsolescence could be costing organizations hundreds of millions of dollars every year, impacting their top and bottom lines. Takeaways
The Aras Platform upgrades more frequently, faster, at less cost, and…
The one unchangeable constant for today’s businesses is the increasing amount of change they must deal with. The acceleration of data in smart, connected products and unforeseen disruptions are causing businesses to rethink how they perform digital transformations…
The sustainability of PLM systems continues to be the biggest problem for major companies using PLM software. According to CIMdata’s commentary, Keeping Current: A Critical Digital Thread Requirement , “Technology obsolescence is a ubiquitous problem…
Everyone who has seen the movie A Few Good Men remembers the courtroom scene with Jack Nicholson weaving his craft. The idea that the truth is hard to swallow translates surprisingly well into the world of product development and product lifecycle management…
Unscheduled maintenance can cost organizations both time and money. This infographic will show you how the Digital Twin can lead to improved maintenance effectiveness, cost savings, and increased collaboration.
Recently, we hosted the webinar “Digital Twin: How to Build, Manage, and Enable a Powerful User Experience.” During the webinar, we discussed using an upcoming application, Physical Asset Foundation, you can use to create and manage any asset configuration…
Recently, I attended the PLM Road Map TM North America Conference in Washington, DC., hosted by CIMdata.
One of the key themes from the conference is the disconnect between the trend toward “Digitalization,” the use of digital technologies to change…
The Business of Engineering is a term we’ve used to describe the multiple facets of developing today’s complex, connected products – from the design challenges to the disciplines involved to the type of data and processes that connect them. In essence…
What happens after a rocket unintentionally explodes or a plane crashes or some other catastrophic event occurs?
Source: CNBC
Tracing critical information back from the actual unit that failed to its specific design, manufacturing and supplier data…
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Thanks everybody for all the feedback on my previous post, Exploring the Digital Twin .
Seemed like there was pretty consistent consensus about some of the basic characteristics of Digital Twins, particularly;
Instance-based…