#84: CIMdata PLM Roadmap May 2025 Recap

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In this episode, Juliann and Jonathan dive into insights from the CIMdata PLM Roadmap and PDT Conference, held May 7–8 in Tysons Corner, VA. With this year’s theme—“PLM’s Integral Role in Digital Transformation: From Strategy to Execution”—they reflect on the event’s most powerful takeaways and presentations that explore how PLM can evolve from a tech initiative to an enterprise-wide business enabler.

💡 What you'll learn in this episode:

• Key trends shaping PLM in 2025, from digital threads to AI readiness
• Why clear business cases and executive sponsorship are essential for PLM success
• The critical (but often overlooked) role of data in transformation strategies
• Real-world insights from companies like Airbus, Boeing, Hollister, and Hitachi Energy
• A behind-the-scenes look at the Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group’s findings on digital thread use cases
• Highlights from Dr. Martin Eigner’s 40-year retrospective on PLM evolution

Whether you're an engineering leader, IT professional, or digital transformation strategist, this recap offers practical frameworks and honest reflections to help your PLM strategy drive real business outcomes.

🔗 Resources & Mentions:

• CIMdata & Eurostep PLM Roadmap/PDT Conference
• A&D PLM Action Group Digital Thread Research
• Featured Speakers: Dr. Martin Eigner, Caroline Gustafson (Hitachi Energy), Stacy Burgart (Hollister), Kenny Swope (Boeing)
  

📍Next stop: PLM Roadmap Europe – November in Paris – Learn more at cimdata.com

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