Editorial

PLM provides the foundation for digital transformation

By Bernd Pätzold

Without a robust foundation in PLM, the digital transformation of business processes and business models will not meet with success. Which is why I find it alarming that many companies are defining their strategies for digitalization and IoT without reference to PLM, as we saw in the 2017 PLMPulse survey [http://plmpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PLMx-Presentation-WEBSITE.pdf]. Clearly, we must redouble our efforts to convince people. As was correctly proposed in the Future PLM position paper published by the prostep ivip Association, Future PLM is a matter for top management.

The Future PLM theses offered us an important guideline

An interview with Thomas Kriegel

In the middle of 2016, a group of experienced PLM specialists published a position paper on the future of PLM in the age of digitalization. The theses served Audi as a guideline for redesigning the PLM landscape and PLM processes in the drive towards systems engineering. Thomas Kriegel, Head of Process and Methods Development for Systems Engineering at Audi, explains their practical benefits.

PROSTEP passes CPO audit with flying colors

By Udo Hering

PROSTEP is one of the first companies that can pride itself on having been awarded a CPO certificate for PLM openness. A few days ago, we passed the CPO audit conducted by TÜV Informationstechnik (TÜVit) and Fraunhofer IAO with flying colors. As the accredited certification body, TÜVit confirms that we not only meet the requirements of the Code of PLM Openness (CPO) but actually exceed them.

Practice-oriented workshops on blockchain technology

By Martin Holland

Blockchain technology not only provides the basis for financial transactions in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether but also allows other business transactions to be authenticated. In PROSTEP's Blockchain workshop, a concrete implementation is used to show those attending how the technology works and the in which it can be deployed effectively.

Ship classification using 3D PDF technology from PROSTEP

By Matthias Grau

Ship classification (class approval) normally involves the exchange of numerous large-format drawings between a shipyard and a classification society. In addition to this, Meyer Werft in Papenburg will for the first time also be providing the classification company DNV GL with 3D models of a cruise ship. The digital class approval process is based on PROSTEP's 3D PDF technology.

PROSTEP Techday 2018 in Darmstadt: save the date!

This year's PROSTEP Techday is being held 21 June 2018 in Darmstadt. You can look forward to fascinating presentations by customers who are using our software solutions and a wealth of information about the current versions and planned new features. A special treat will be the keynote by Franz Koller, managing director of User Interface Design GmbH (UID), on the ergonomics and design of modern B2B user interfaces. Register now!

ENGDAT OFTP Edition of OpenDXM GlobalX

By Udo Hering

PROSTEP presents its OpenDXM GlobalX ENGDAT OFTP Edition, which provides easy entry to the world of secure and fully-automated data exchange with ENGDAT via OFTP1 and OFTP2. The application is very easy to use. All internal users need is a web browser that is supported by OpenDXM GlobalX.

Many companies find the benefits of PLM hard to grasp

By Michael Wendenburg

At most companies, PLM is still an engineering tool that provides little support for the overall product lifecycle due to the fact that information is difficult to access and whose benefits are hard for companies to grasp. These are some of the findings of the 2017 edition of the PLMPulse Survey, which was presented by the Dutch consulting company i42r at PI PLMx in Hamburg.

Smart CAD models for smart products

By Hartwig Dümler

Developing smart products doesn't just require smart development tools, it also needs smart users who are capable of exploiting the intelligence offered by these tools and thus able to create smart product models. Otherwise, the digital twin will remain some kind of digital Frankenstein. Companies therefore need to sharpen their focus on design methodology.

CENIT and PROSTEP announce strategic cooperation

By Peter Pfalzgraf

The PLM consulting and software companies CENIT and PROSTEP are bundling their expertise and products in the fields of system integration, system migration, process automation, and collaboration with the aim of providing their customers with even more powerful solutions. CENIT is contributing its decades of experience with the software platforms from Dassault Systèmes and SAP to the strategic cooperation.

OpenDESC.com website with the new PROSTEP look

By Joachim Christ

As you have hopefully already seen, we are currently changing the structure, appearance and content of our various websites to meet the requirements of an up-to-date design that is easy to read on mobile devices. Our data conversion and data transfer service OpenDESC.com is now showing off its new PROSTEP look. We hope you have fun navigating the website and look forward to your feedback.

Save the date

By Joachim Christ

Our members will be happy to provide you with information personally at the following events. We look forward to seeing you there.

VariantWorld, Leipzig, Germany	17.-18. April 2018
prostep ivip Symposium, Munich, Germany	18.-19. April 2018
Hannover Messe 2018, Hannover, Germany	23.-27. April 2018
SEAL Systems, Fulda, Germany	14.-15. May 2018
NAFEMS Konferenz DACH, Bamberg, Germany	14.-15. May 2018
39. VDI-Forum Instandhaltung 2018, Hürth, Germany	15.-16. May 2018
Automotive Congress, Eindhoven, Netherland	23. May 2018
Siemens PLM Connection, Seeheim, Germany	19.-20. June 2018
PROSTEP TECHDAY, Darmstadt, Germany	21. June 2018
Serviceforum Stuttgart, Fellbach, Germany	04. July 2018
Siemens PLM Connection Europe, Berlin, Germany	29.-31. October 2018
formnext, Frankfurt, Germany	13.-16. November 2018