CIMdata PLM Industry Summary 29 May 2009

29 May 2009

CIMdata PLM Industry Summary

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Acquisitions

• assyst Will Continue - with Human Solutions at the Reins

CIMdata News

• CIMdata in the News: “Whitepaper: Electrical, mechanical design software enables collaboration”
• Last Chance to Provide Your Input Regarding What PLM Analytics Would be Most Useful to You

Company News

• AspenTech Provides Microsoft’s Enterprise Sales Organization with Training on Process Optimization Best Practices
• AVEVA Partners with Engineering Resource Company & Community College to Train Displaced Detroit-Area Auto Designers
• DS SolidWorks Education Edition 2009 Expands Access To Advanced CAD Functionality While Boosting Performance
• IronCAD Signs New Reseller in the United Kingdom
• Lectra Among 17 European Companies Chosen to Participate in ‘A New Look At Innovation’—a Report Prepared by the ESCP-Europe at the Request of Christine Lagarde, French Minister For Economic Affairs, Industry and Employment
• Shanghai Jiaotong University Receives US$60 Million In-Kind Software Grant from Siemens PLM Software
• Siemens PLM Software Japan Announces PLM Initiative to Help Local Companies Address Business Challenges
• SimuTech Group and Microsoft Team-up HPC Solutions for ANSYS FEA & CFD Customers
• 3DVIA Empowers Students to Design and Share 3D Models as Part of the Mobi3 Competition Program

Events News

• Advanced Machining Technology at ‘WorkNC Lab2’ Seminars
• Ansoft to Introduce High-Performance Computing Capability for HFSS at International Microwave Symposium
• COADE Discovery Tour Set for June 16 in Lima, Peru, Featuring CADWorx Plant Design Suite
• Delcam Reseller SEACAM Reports Record Interest at FEIMAFE
• Delcam to Show Latest Machining and Inspection Developments in Paris
• ESPRIT 2009, by DP Technology, to be Exhibited at PTC User World Event 2009, Orlando, Fla., June 7-10
• Gerber Technology Announces Dates and Location for 11th Annual Software Users Conference
• KOMPAS-3D at Australia’s Leading Industrial Exhibition
• NEi Software Shows Advanced Simulation Tools for Pro/E Users at PTC World Event Conference 2009

Financial News

• AVEVA Preliminary Results Year End 31 March 2009
• Cimatron Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2009
• Magma Reports Revenue of $147.0 Million for Fiscal 2009
• Mentor Graphics Reports Fiscal First Quarter Results

Implementation Investments

• Altrust Switches its CAD Systems to ZWCAD
• ANSYS Software Enhances Design to Keep Flood Waters at Bay; Pumping Platforms Designed Using Engineering Simulation Software Withstand Hurricane Forces
• CENIT Implements Sweeping PLM Project at Vossloh
• Colorado Department of Transportation Chooses AutoTURN
• Delcam’s ArtCAM Used for Giant Chandeliers
• Exar Selects Synopsys as Its Leading EDA Partner
• Mentor Graphics Announces All-Calibre Physical Verification and DFM Flow for Advanced IC Designs at Fujitsu Microelectronics
• NKK Switches Expands 3D CAD Library for Toggle Switches and Pushbuttons
• Netronome Adopts Broad Scope of Cadence Technology
• Nucletron B.V. Goes Live with Pilgrim Software’s Solution for Change Order Management
• PTC Announces Engagement with Nokia
• PTC Pro/ENGINEER® Helps Penske Racing Team Claim Victory at Indianapolis 500 Memorial Day Race
• Simulation Helps Develop Spray Gun with 50% Larger Pattern in Significantly Less Time
• STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Selects MSC.Software's Engineering Analysis Solutions to Achieve Increased Simulation Accuracy
• TriQuint Semiconductor Selects Synopsys' TCAD Sentaurus for Compound Semiconductor Technology Development
• Ulysse Nardin Gains Time for Design With Autodesk Inventor Software
• Volvo Group Selects PTC as Strategic Partner for Future PLM Solutions
• WorkNC Transforms Coin and Medal-Making Productivity at the Bank of Algeria

Product News

• Aras Announces Latest Release of Advanced PLM Software Solution Suite; New Feature Packed Open Release of Enterprise PLM Software Solution is Available
• Bentley’s ProjectWise Dynamic Plot Brings Paper Into Digital Age to Help Mitigate Project Risk
• Cirquent Offers Application-Level Solution for PLM Monitoring
• CNC Software Unveils Mastercam X4
• Delcam Expands Five-Axis Machining Capabilities
• Endeca Announces the Endeca Manufacturing Suite to Improve Quality and Cut Costs Across the Value Chain
• Lattice Technology Releases XVL Studio Version 8.1
• Magma Announces Release of Talus 1.1 With Breakthrough Talus COre Technology and New Talus Flow Manager for Enhanced Designer Productivity -- Delivers 'Fastest Path to Silicon
• New Add-On for KOMPAS-3D Makes Sheet Metal Design Even Easier
• progeCAD German Version Offers Improved AutoCAD Compatibility
• Siemens PLM Software Announces Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology 2
• SURFCAM Velocity 4® SP1 Now Available
• Synergis Software Releases Enhanced Integration with SolidWorks for Adept Engineering Document Management Software
• Synopsys Releases DesignWare SATA IP for New SATA 6Gbps Data Transfer Rate
• Vero & CADENAS Join Forces
• VX 2009 V14.01 Update Brings More Customer Driven Enhancements
• Wipro Launches Hosted Document Management Solution
• Zuken Launches CADSTAR ECAD – MCAD Bridge
• Zuken’s Electrical Verification Tool Now Available

CIMdata Online Polls

CIMdata is now featuring online polls with real time reporting on our web site at http://www.cimdata.com/polls/polls.html. Each week the results of the previous poll will be included in the CIMdata PLM Industry Summary to help you stay on top of trends in the PLM industry.

Take a moment to visit the site and vote on our current poll.

The results for the last opinion poll are:

CIMdata’s April survey looked at the need for PLM-related analytics. This has been an area of interest for the past two or three years, and the PLM solution providers are building more analytics capabilities into their product suites. The results of the poll provide some insight as to the need and potential use of PLM analytics. The first question asked whether companies develop and/or use PLM analytics. The responses were nearly evenly split—53% indicated use and 47% said they were not using analytics. This reflects the state of maturity in that while analytics are become more important, many companies have not put in place the solutions and mechanisms to enable the capture and use of them. Even when some analytics are available, users may not have access to them in a manner that encourages use. We believe that this will change over time as analytics become more embedded in the product development and management lifecycle.

When asked if PLM analytics would be helpful, 43% responded “definitely” and another 43% said “maybe.” Only 14% of responders indicated that they didn’t know, or that analytics would not be useful. This large positive response reinforces our thinking that PLM analytics is becoming an important part of PLM-related information, and that the need will continue to grow. Who will use PLM analytics? Responses to the poll indicated that 35% think engineers and designers need analytics to help them perform their work. Another 42% of respondees said that product / program development managers need analytics. Combined (77%) these responses reflect a strong need by those working directly within the product development processes for PLM-related analytics to help them work better. Others for whom it was felt that analytics could be beneficial are operational staff, e.g., VP of Engineering, (15% of responses) and corporate management (8% of responses). The responses reflect that persons at all levels of the enterprise can use PLM analytics; however, each will have different needs and will use different analytics within their work.

When asked about PLM analytics benefits, responses were relatively evenly distributed. Almost 18% indicated that analytics related to program status would be helpful, and more than 34% indicated that analytics related to problem areas are needed. Another 27% indicated that one of the major benefits would be to help better understand how product decisions can impact corporate performance. Almost 15% indicated that analytics would help speed the decision-making process and about 6% indicated there could be other benefits. These responses indicate that using PLM analytics can provide benefits in many areas of product development. As PLM analytics become more widely-used, we expect the benefits to increase both to help individual productivity as well as improve corporate performance.

NOTE: The results of these polls are anecdotal, not scientific.
If you have a suggestion for a poll you'd like to see contact us at info@cimdata.com.

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