Manufacturers generate vast amounts of product information every day—from technical specifications and work instructions to change orders, quality records, and supporting documentation. But how do they turn that information into actionable insights in an environment where speed is critical? Arena by PTC introduced two new AI-enabled capabilities in its recent product lifecycle management (PLM)...

What does sliding a heavy stone across a sheet of ice have in common with product manufacturing? At first glance, the sport of curling and product development might seem worlds apart. However, as we discussed at a recent networking event, the two fields share a surprising blueprint for success. Whether on the rink or in the office, both require a dedicated team to align on a specific target,...

In the world of electronic hardware development, the path from an initial concept to global mass production (MP) has always been filled with volatility. In recent years, that path has become even more unpredictable due to geopolitical shifts, component shortages, and rapidly changing environmental compliance standards. For a long time, the traditional hardware operations model relied on a...