Last week, I attended the PDSForum at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), where manufacturing leaders tackled key engineering and manufacturing digital transformation challenges. From data trust to sustainability, the discussions weren’t just about technology—they were about solving real-world problems that every leader faces on their journey. Yet, what struck me most wasn’t the tech on display …
Technia UK recently invited us to speak at their Innovation Day 2024 about demystifying the role of PLM (product lifecycle management) in the enterprise. In this keynote presentation, Nick unpicked the role of PLM in a digital transformation, looking at how it supports the overall business process, and shared some examples of its impact and the steps …
There is a new (old) buzzword in town, so what is a digital twin? A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object, process, or system. It is a computerized model that mimics the real-world object or system, allowing designers, engineers, and operators to visualize and simulate its behavior and performance in a …
I’ve worked in the Engineering and Manufacturing space for over 25 years now and something strange is happening at the moment… For some reason CAD and PLM is a hot topic for investors right now. Why could this be? Why is CAD and PLM is a hot topic for investors? CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and PLM …
An interesting read from Ericsson on how reshoring manufacturing is helping to bring back jobs. A thoughtful reflection is the impact of automation in manufacturing and how this is affecting growth: “The fact is that automation is affecting jobs globally. For example, over the last 10 years, Chinese manufacturing has seen a 6% growth compared to a …
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