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PSDM: Improving IPS with PLM

Jim Brown — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:34:35 +0000

OEMs spend significant time and effort pulling together data to meet Integrated Product Support (IPS) requirements. Creating and aggregating product sustainment data is inefficient due to disconnected data and processes. How can PLM help OEMs and suppliers develop and capture high quality IPS data to meet standards like SAE GEIA-0007C without creating redundancy and excess...

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Proficy Accelerate 2026 Shows Velotic Vision and Innovation

Julie Fraser — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:37 +0000

Rick Franzosa and I recently had the opportunity to attend the Proficy Accelerate User Conference. This customer conference, already planned for the Proficy® from Velotic™ community, was the first since the formation of Velotic. Less than two months into being a new company, the event showcased not only the latest from Proficy but also the...

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Lytica Turns Electronic Component Market Intelligence into an Agentic Sourcing System

Julie Fraser — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:41 +0000

We recently had a briefing with Lytica, which has long brought unprecedented visibility to electronic component sourcing for its customers. The big news is that they have developed AI agents to leverage the data about purchase prices and transactions from their growing customer base. Sourcing is challenging, but having actual data from across the industry...

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MESA and Tech-Clarity’s Survey on Manufacturing Operations in the Age of AI Gains Momentum

Julie Fraser — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:13:56 +0000

Five sponsors support research into the value and evolution of commercial plant-level software, including AI Phoenix, AZ, and Media, PA, USA, May 29, 2026 – The Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association International (MESA) and Tech-Clarity, Inc. have added sponsors to the 2026 research program. The two additions joining to support The Business Value and Evolution of...

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Integrating PLM with MES

Jim Brown — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:52:52 +0000

How far have manufacturers come in connecting the product digital thread from design through manufacturing? How mature is the integration of data in the two primary systems supporting engineering and production? We interviewed over 200 large manufacturers to answer those questions and many more. Please enjoy an overview of our findings, below. For the full...

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Webinar: The Connectivity Choice: All-in-One Stacks vs. Best-of-Breed Platforms

Julie Fraser — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:40:40 +0000

How strong is your foundation for Industrial DataOps, Smart Manufacturing, and plant-level AI? Are you considering an AI stack, or separate layers from leading proven providers? Join this webinar on June 18 at 10am Eastern time, 16:00 CET, to get new ideas about how to evaluate and choose the right industrial connectivity approach for long-term...

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Athena Launches FabOrchestrator.AI Agentic Foundry

Julie Fraser — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:49 +0000

We recently spoke with Athena Technology Solutions and its partner, LLM at SCALE.AI, about the launch of a new offering: FabOrchestrator.AI, their agentic AI foundry for manufacturing. This multi-faceted platform streamlines everyday tasks across the plant. Why FabOrchestrator.AI? As the name suggests, this new offering is focused on orchestrating agents for a semiconductor fab or...

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Turning Product Data into Aftermarket Advantage

Jim Brown — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:42:42 +0000

How can aligning product data in PLM with the aftermarket drive business value? Too often, PLM data is kept within Engineering, leading to disconnects between rich design data and downstream functions like service. Aftermarket support demands accurate product information at the product configuration level, and PLM is the source. How can manufacturers create a cohesive,...

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The Truth about AI in Process Manufacturing

Jim Brown — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:13:12 +0000

How is process manufacturing taking advantage of the AI opportunity? We analyzed over 250 companies in the chemical, food, animal nutrition, and engineering industries to understand their plans and progress. We found broad plans, varied readiness, and a small number of companies who have made substantial progress beyond proofs of concept and pilots. Please see...

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Aras Builds on AI Foundation and Extends PLM Reach

Howie Markson — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:25:00 +0000

It was exciting to attend my first Aras Corporation ACE User Conference with Jim Brown. The conference was held in Miami, which provided a welcome relief from Boston’s long, cold winter. More importantly, it was great to learn more about Aras’ strategy and products, especially from the Aras leadership team, including their new CEO, Leon...

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