In this forward-looking episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with PLM authority Michael “Fino” Finocchiaro to unpack how AI, emerging startups, and evolving technologies are transforming the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) landscape. From industry giants like Dassault Systèmes, Siemens, and PTC to disruptive newcomers, the conversation covers current innovations, potential disruptors, and bold predictions—touching on everything from digital threads and agentic AI to quantum computing’s role in engineering.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How AI is reshaping PLM across major platforms like Dassault, Siemens, and PTC

• The rise of agent-based AI orchestration and cross-platform integration

• The role of startups—like Propel, Duro, and Aras—in pushing PLM forward

• Why quantum computing and advanced manufacturing could redefine the industry’s capabilities

• Emerging technologies beyond AI that could impact the future of PLM

• Insights into evolving business models and economic considerations for PLM adoption

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