Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Product Lifecycle",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Software cuts radio development time by two thirds from
PTC - Parametric Technology (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "Tait knew it was imperative to identify problems up-front in order to avoid the late-stage tooling changes that slow a product's market launch".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release PLM software helps with frequent design changes from
Omnify Software: "The direct sharing of part and BOM information between Empower PLM and Sage MAS 90 ERP eliminated manual data entry errors and ensures accuracy of product change information across the enterprise".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Dassault Systemes
concerning its PLM 2.0
- take a look at Expanded collaboration in next-generation PLM
which says: "3D online environment allows everybody to experience products virtually where all user interactions generate intellectual property".
Take a look also at the news release from iKnowledge Solutions, PLM co-operation boosts productivity of engineers,
as well as PLM suite has global appeal for LG from Dassault Systemes,
and Programme membership adds PLM to measurement from NVision.
See also:
Italian aerospace firm cuts the cost of PLM
(November 2007)
Teamcenter will be used by Alenia Aeronautica to unify all new product development and introduction activities into a single source of product and process knowledge
Conversion software works with 3D PDFs
(November 2007)
Groundbreaking software enables easy bidirectional conversion between Adobe PDF and Lattice's XVL
PLM software supports growing companies
(October 2007)
PDXpert 2008 can now export ERP-compatible files directly from the PLM system without intermediate software translators
Software acquisition announced
(October 2007)
The combination of Dassault Systemes, Seemage and Microsoft's solutions will provide users with a seamless desktop environment
PLM software cuts costs
(October 2007)
Teamcenter 2007 significantly lowers the total cost of ownership for PLM technology and establishes greater productivity for manufacturers
Elevator company makes software choice
(September 2007)
PTC solutions support Schindler's key business processes in product development such as variant design, design outsourcing, and change and configuration management
FEA software eases design changes
(September 2007)
Abaqus for Catia V5 allows users to work seamlessly with the same geometry model throughout the whole virtual development process
UV company places large CAD order
(August 2007)
The Dynamic modelling-based approach in CoCreate's 3D CAD tool, OneSpace modelling, lets designers quickly make changes to a model without considering the sequence of steps within a history tree
News on the PDXpert product lifecycle management software from Active Sensing
(August 2007)
PDXpert PLM software has been designed to address growing companies' product data management processes
Design software selected by Chinese shipbuilders
(July 2007)
CSDC decided to adopt a standard PLM platform to increase the efficiencies of its geographically dispersed design teams
Software company receives new accreditation
(July 2007)
As a Gold Certified Partner, CoCreate has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' needs
Steel products replaced in automotive panels
(July 2007)
Noryl GTX resins not only reduce weight to help lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, but also are potentially recyclable
Data loggers record impacts
(June 2007)
ShockWatch Clips turn red when they receive a shock, a change that cannot be reversed, providing evidence that mishandling has occurred
TV company adopts PLM system
(June 2007)
Pace Micro Technology has implemented a product lifecycle management (PLM) system from Dassault Systemes: Enovia MatrixOne
Software companies upgrade their relationship
(June 2007)
The CAA Software Community Program allows the expansion of DS' 3D PLM solutions to cover the entire product lifecycle range
Collaboration improves manufacturing process
(June 2007)
AgustaWestland will use Catia for virtual product development; Enovia VPLM for 3D collaborative virtual product lifecycle management of highly complex product, resource and manufacturing processes
Software helps Airbus development
(June 2007)
Airbus is likely to use Windchill for new aircraft programmes in the context of a multi-year partnership
WEEE guides released for European manufacturers
(June 2007)
UGS claims its WEEE guide shows that compliance is easier than many companies think
Toyota chooses PLM solution
(June 2007)
PTC's Windchill PDMLink 8.0 PLM system is set to help Toyota improve its product development processes
Electronics company adopts PLM solution
(June 2007)
Windchill, the PTC content and process management solution, enables collaborative product development while helping companies control processes
Software development kit allows collaboration
(May 2007)
Cimmetry's Integration SDK provides end-users with the tools and documentation necessary for corporate developers to add AutoVue's capabilities to DMS/PLM/ERP systems
PLM software aids sportswear company
(May 2007)
Umbro expects to shorten lead times and reduce development costs using PTC's FlexPLM solution
Software partnership announced
(May 2007)
Aims provides the link between CAD and Metrology necessary to connect manufacturing programmes, processes and participants
PLM software proves popular in high-tech sector
(May 2007)
During the past 12 months, 173 organisations have licensed PTC product lifecycle management solutions to support their electronics product development goals
Software aids 3D content sharing
(April 2007)
Version 1.2.1 of Visual Technology Services' PDF3D SDK Toolkit empowers product communication, knowledge transfer and collaborative sharing of 3D technical content
PLM awards handed out
(April 2007)
Frost and Sullivan selected Dassault Systemes and Delmia as the recipient of the 2007 Company of the Year Award within the product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions space
F1 team chooses software for engine development
(April 2007)
Using Seemage as part of its larger product lifecycle management helps the ING Renault F1 Team realise its most competitive designs more quickly and accurately
PLM software gets to grips with schematics
(April 2007)
Windows based database solution harmonises subschematics, modules or blocks for product lifecycle management
Software handles a range of surfaces
(April 2007)
ISD R17 provides a range of highly intuitive tools for the creation, validation and modification or a range of surfaces, including complex mechanical shapes and freeform surfaces
CFD technology integrated into PLM environment
(April 2007)
Fluent 3.0 improves the integration of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology in the Catia V5 product lifecycle management (PLM) environment
PLM agreement formed with vibration company
(April 2007)
Bruel and Kjaer has joined the UGS Program as a software partner to develop, market and sell integrated NVH, sound and vibration test and measurement equipment
System gets the most out of a limited tech budget
(April 2007)
PTC's new process framework helps users understand the link between product development process improvements, PLM technology investments, and business value
SCADA system unveiled in Hannover
(March 2007)
Seamless integration with the new zenOn 6.21 SCADA/HMI software enables Eplan users to automatically engineer the control and visualisation parts of the system without specialist knowledge
Software aids body armour design
(March 2007)
Armorsmith has signed a two-year subscription agreement to Zweave's Zdesign to manage product development data associated with the research, development, and manufacture of lightweight body armor