June 18 2007

2PLM John Stark Associates

Volume 10 Number 3

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* Welcome * Welcome to 2PLM, an e-zine distributed about every two weeks. This issue includes : PLM - between the Business Opportunities and the Applications Configurator Software Selection: Is it Different? Global PLM 2007 Survey PLM News * PLM - between the Business Opportunities and the Applications * By John Stark The delegates at the recent PLM Summit in London included: some, in greenfield situations, starting out on the PLM Road many, with long experience in CAD and PDM, now wanting to go much further down the PLM Road Companies in the latter category typically have executives looking for bottom line results and other business benefits from PLM. However, it can be difficult and time-consuming for a PLM Project Team to translate high-level business strategies and needs into corresponding actions such as implementing PLM software, improving processes and training product developers. Often, in an early stage of the project, executives will ask the Project Team about the ROI of PLM. However, the ROI depends on many variables such as the business benefits targeted, the level of investment and the PLM concept that is most appropriate for the company. These will all be known at the end of the project, but not in early stages. We advise PLM Project Teams to follow a Ten Step Approach to PLM: PLM Status Review, Data Gathering Executive PLM Education and Awareness Best Practice Positioning PLM Concept Generation and Analysis PLM Roadmap and Plan Generation Business Benefits and Business Case Development ROI Calculation Management Report Preparation Executive Presentation Executive Decision Support Experience shows that these ten steps help in understanding where PLM can be applied to a business most effectively, in getting the answers required by executives, and in getting executive approval for the PLM initiative to proceed. The ten steps make it clear to everyone involved what has to be done, with clear deliverables at each step to show what has been achieved. The Ten Step Approach is a tried-and-tested methodology that has been used in many companies, at different stages of PLM progress, in many industries. One company with which we applied it had already started a project to select and implement a PLM solution. However, as the size of the potential benefits became clear, the Project Team and executive management saw the value in asking for external assistance to validate the findings and identify potential risks. The 10 Step Approach quantified a realistic ROI. A risk management approach was identified and implemented. Executives in another company wanted to understand and quantify the different options that had been suggested with 2D and 3D CAD, PDM, workflow management, BOM Management, product development process improvement, and a new development methodology. The 10 Step Approach showed that there were three main options, and highlighted their different costs and benefits. In particular it showed that the benefits of the low-cost option would be negligible, yet the other options would require significant management involvement. This led the company to appoint a PLM VP to drive the PLM initiative forward and achieve maximum benefit. In another case, the company had identified the need for a PLM solution, and initially wanted help with identification and detailing of different PLM concepts. The 10 Step Approach highlighted related issues and led into support for selection and implementation of the corresponding PLM applications. For more information about the Ten Step Approach to PLM in your company, please contact John Stark Associates. * Configurator Software Selection: Is it Different? * By Dick Bourke and Marty Browne Yes, in many respects. Most likely, many readers are familiar with software selection for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or product lifecycle management (PLM) system. There are many common characteristics in the selection process; for instance, the need for a focused team representing the key functions of the company and the need to state explicitly the business requirements as criteria to evaluate software. In configurator software selection, however, there are some significant differences: configuration logic is not "Out-of-the-Box," it can be complex and the product/part relationships, called product models, can be defined in different ways. A recognized best practice is that users, not programming personnel, must be able to create and maintain the product models. The potential users must fully understand the range and depth of product modeling capabilities before signing a contract. The risk of selecting the "inappropriate" software is too great. The implication is clear: either a highly tailored demonstration or better yet, a vendor Proof-of-Concept is a necessary step in the evaluation process. The wide-wide range of choices is another significant consideration. Most ERP and PLM vendors have their own configurator software. There are numerous third party sources. There are products integrated with computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as SolidWorks and Autodesk's Inventor. Caution: many of the third party sources are small and privately owned. The moral: if a third party source appears to be a valid alternative from a capabilities viewpoint, then exercise an extra level of due diligences in reference checking, extent of customer base, vendor ability to support, and analysis of financial viability. The "appropriate" selection can only be determined within the context of the individual company's Future State ("To-Be") configurability strategy. Dick Bourke is the Principal Consultant and Marty Browne is an Associate of Bourke Consulting Associates. * Global PLM 2007 Survey * The Global PLM 2007 Survey is a survey of the status of PLM practice and thought in manufacturing and engineering companies throughout the world in 2007. The current number of responses is about 80% of the required target. As a result, we are extending until August 2007 the timeframe of Part 1 of the survey. Participant feedback is that the questionnaire for the first part of the survey takes about 10 minutes to answer. More details here.

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Understanding PLM Some resources to help increase understanding of PLM: Product Lifecycle Management: Paradigm for 21st Century Product Realization (Book) 10 Critical PLM Facts Every Executive Should Know (White Paper) Top Ten PLM Pitfalls to Avoid (White Paper) The Promise of Increasing Business Value with PLM and Smart Products (White Paper) PLM: Understanding, Justifying and Realizing (Web Series) PLM State of the Art 2006 (Report) Making Progress With PLM (Manual) Next Steps For Your PLM Initiative (Workshop) Product Lifecycle Management Library Follow the link for books in the Product Lifecycle Management Library Configuration Management . Product Data Management . Product Lifecycle Management Autodesk .. CATIA .. Lean .. MicroStation .. Pro/ENGINEER .. Six Sigma .. UGS The World of Product Lifecycle Management Follow the links for : Vendors in the PLM World. Latest additions/modifications : Active Sensing, Inc., FeaturePlan, Infor, Perspectix, Telelogic. PLM service providers. Latest additions/modifications : Cades Digitech, Engineering Management Consult GmbH, Honeycomb Solutions, InFlow Technology, LLC, ITC Mebius, Kalypso LP. General Interest Innovation Management Engineering Change Management Managing PDM in a changing environment Principles of Good Product Development

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* Corporate * BlueCielo ECM Solutions Inc. announced that it acquired DataCore Technology. Details Geometric Software Solutions Co. Ltd announced the acquisition of PLM adapters for enterprise integration from MeritSpring Technologies AG of Switzerland. Details IBM announced a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Telelogic AB. Details IHS Inc. announced it has acquired Jane's Information Group. Details Mentor Graphics Corporation announced it has acquired Sierra Design Automation. Details Metris announced the closing of the Coord3 acquisition resulting in 100% ownership of Coord3 by Metris. Details Metris announced that it signed a share purchase agreement with the shareholders of Garda S.r.l. for the purchase of 100% of the Garda stock. Details Sopheon announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alignent Software Inc. Details * Financial * Adobe Systems Inc. reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended June 1, 2007. Adobe achieved revenue of $745.6 million. Details Endeca announced that it achieved 92 percent year-over-year revenue growth in the first quarter. Details Enterprise Informatics Inc. reported results of operations for its second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended March 31, 2007. Revenues for the second quarter of FY2007 were $3.78 million. Details ESI Group announced its consolidated sales for its first quarter to 30th April 2007. ESI Group sales totalled 13.5 million euros for the first quarter of its 2007 financial year. Details The IGE+XAO Group announced that for the third quarter of 2006/2007, IGE+XAO recorded an increase in turnover of 6% to 5.2 million Euros. Details Maxager announced first quarter results. Details * People * Arena Solutions announced the appointment of Paul Patterson as the company's new vice president of sales. Details Cyon Research Corp. announced that Jack Ring has joined its team of experts on business and technology issues as a senior analyst. Details Delcam announced the appointment of Chris Edwards as UK Sales Director. Details Gerber Technology announced it appointed Hal Osthus to the position of executive director, industrial markets and business development. Details Gerber Technology announced it appointed Ron Ellis to the position of product manager for multi-ply cutting systems. Details MSC.Software Corp. announced that David Fetah has joined the Company as Vice President of Human Resources. Details SWORD announced that John Pomeroy will be the Business Unit Director for Cimage. Details Verisurf Software, Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Gabriel Draguicevich as their new Regional Manager for South-Central United States. Details Zuken announced the appointment of Gerhard Lipski to the Board of Directors. Details * Implementations * Autodesk, Inc. announced that Armstrong White has chosen Autodesk Showcase software as a solution for turning engineering data into digitally produced marketing imagery for design purposes. Details Autodesk Inc. announced that the Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler Corp. is using the Autodesk Creative Bridge consulting solution to leverage existing 3D digital assets and computer-aided design (CAD) data for the production of high-quality visuals and compelling marketing materials. Details AVEVA announced it has secured a contract with DORIS Engineering. Details Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that Realtek Semiconductor Corporation used the Cadence Logic Design Team Solution. Details Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that AMI Semiconductor has adopted Cadence Encounter Conformal Constraint Designer XL. Details Dassault Systemes announced a positive reception from customers about CATIA PLM Express. Details Dassault Systemes announced that its DELMIA UltraPaint robotic solution has been selected for use at Aerobotix, Inc. Details Dassault Systemes announced that Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation will deploy DS's CATIA. Details Dassault Systemes announced that Nakayama Corporation has innovated its product development process with DS's CATIA and ENOVIA SmarTeam. Details Dassault Systemes announced that CHIKUSUI CANYCOM, INC. has streamlined its product design cycle with DS's CATIA. Details Delcam announced that FeatureCAM is helping medical equipment manufacturer Cytopeia. Details 10 Critical PLM Facts Every Executive Should Know. Click Here To Download Lectra announced that JL International has chosen Lectra's PLM offering for the fashion industry. Details MSC.Software Corp. announced that Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing is on track to celebrate their 100th win. Details PTC announced use of Windchill by NEC Personal Products Business Appliances DMS Division. Details PTC announced that Toyota Motor Corporation has deployed Windchill PDMLink 8.0. Details PTC announced that Jetta Company Limited has adopted Windchill. Details SAP AG announced that Valero Energy Corporation, North America's largest refiner, has selected SAP solutions. Details SolidWorks Corp. announced that BorgWarner Thermal Systems is using more than 40 licenses of SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Details SolidWorks Corp. announced that U.K. design consultancy Hyphen Design, Ltd. is using SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Details SolidWorks Corp. announced that Kvichak Marine Industries is using SolidWorks software to design a new 45-foot Coast Guard patrol boat. Details SolidWorks Corp. announced that Zygote Media Group is using SolidWorks 3D CAD software. Details Technia announced an agreement with the furniture company Hjellegerde concerning delivery of a PDM-solution based on the PDM system ENOVIA SmarTeam. Details * Developments * Adobe Systems Inc. introduced Adobe LiveCycle Enterprise Suite. Details AutoForm Engineering GmbH announced the release of AutoForm Version 4.1. Details Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced the addition of PCB RF technology and design methodology to the Cadence Allegro PCB Design XL and GXL offerings. Details Delcam announced a new release of PowerINSPECT inspection software. Details Dynamic Design Solutions announced that FEMtools 3.2 has been released. Details ESI Group announced the release of PAM-RTM for CATIA V5. Details Flowmaster Ltd announced the launch of the Automotive variant of their flagship product Flowmaster V7. Details Geometric Software Solutions Co. Ltd. announced the release of "eDrawings Professional for NX" version 5.2 with support for NX 5. Details Kubotek USA announced KeyCreator 6.5. Details LMS announced the introduction of LMS Virtual.Lab Fast Trim. Details MasterControl Inc. announced the availability of MasterControl GCPDocs Express. Details The MathWorks announced significant upgrades to MATLAB & Simulink Student. Details Network Appliance, Inc. announced certification of its Data ONTAP 7G operating system by UGS PLM Software. Details New Generation Computing announced major new releases of the company's e-PLM and e-SPS software. Details Open Text Corp. announced the availability of Hummingbird Connectivity 2008. Details PTC announced Windchill 9.0. Details PTC launched Windchill MPMLink, an integral module of Windchill 9.0, for manufacturing process management (MPM). Details Rasterex Software announced the release of version R9.0 of RxViewServer. Details Simulayt Limited launched a new product, Composites Modeler for Abaqus/CAE. Details Spicer Corp. announced the release of Imagenation 8.1. Details think3 presented the 2007 versions of thinkdesign, thinkiD DesignXpressions and thinkPLM. Details think3 announced the availability of a direct link between thinkdesign and the ANSYS Workbench analysis solution. Details * Relationships * AutoForm Engineering GmbH announced its cooperation with Audi. Details Autodesk, Inc. announced that an increasing number of software developers within the Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) -- a global network of more than 2,700 technology partners -- are creating software that enhances and extends the functionality of Autodesk's manufacturing solutions. Details Camstar Systems, Inc. announced an agreement to join PTC's Partner Advantage Program at the Gold Tier Level. Details Computational Engineering International (CEI) announced that its EnSight visualization suite will be distributed by TADC in Taiwan. Details FeaturePlan announced that it has become a Charter Member of the Value Mapping Consortium. Details Fishbowl Solutions Inc. announced it is now a Kofax reseller. Details i2 Technologies, Inc. announced the expansion of its partner program. Details PTC and Adobe Systems Inc. announced an agreement to expand their existing relationship to integrate the Adobe LiveCycle Rights Management ES software with PTC Pro/ENGINEER. Details SAP AG and Visiprise announced a joint worldwide offering. Details Visiprise, Inc. announced an agreement to join the PTC Partner Advantage Program at the Gold Tier Level. Details * Other * Aras Corp. announced the details of the Agile Path Forward program. Details Aras Corporation announced that Structural Concepts Corporation has been named a winner of the 2007 Progressive Manufacturer of the Year Award presented by Managing Automation. Details Autodesk, Inc. announced that Advanced Solutions has donated $300,000 worth of Inventor Professional software to area school, University of Louisville. Details AVEVA announced that it is expanding its Latin America operations by opening a sales and support office in Mexico City. Details CAD Schroer Group announced a new schools initiative. Details CIMdata announced Version 16 of the NC Software and Related Services Market Assessment Report. Details The CMSC Society announced an expanded lineup of advanced workshops planned for the annual Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) 2007. Details Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI) announced it opened a new full-service facility in Brookfield, WI. Details Dassault Systemes announced the opening of operations in Norway. Details The Dimension 3D Printing Group announced its 3D printing systems will now be available through Digital China. Details Eurostep Group announced the launch of a French subsidiary, Eurostep SARL. Details Lectra announced the opening of its new headquarters in Munich as well as a new office in Greengates, near Leeds, England. Details LMS announced that its new LMS Imagine Division has achieved ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System certification. Details Mentor Graphics Corp. announced that Mentor's design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) tools have been incorporated into TSMC Reference Flow 8.0. Details NASA Tech Briefs announced that ALGOR V20 was selected as the Product of the Month for June 2007. Details RuleStream Corp. announced that it has been named to the group of Start-IT Magazine's hottest companies of the year. Details SolidCAM announced the opening of a new Technology Training Center in the Czech Republic. Details Sopheon announced that it has been named by START-IT to the magazine's list of "Companies to Keep an Eye On" for 2007. Details ThomasNet.com launched the new ThomasNet.com Toolbar to provide industrial professionals with immediate access to hundreds of product catalogs, more than 20 million CAD drawings, industry news and more, all available on ThomasNet.com. Details UGS PLM Software announced the opening of PLM Training Centers at leading universities throughout China. Details Z Corp. announced that more than 750 secondary schools, vocational/technical schools, colleges and universities around the world have invested in Z Corp. 3D printers. Details 3D Systems Corp. announced that it has selected Canon Virginia, Inc. to manufacture its V-Flash compact Desktop Modeler. Details

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