Dora Smith

Dora Smith is the senior director of the global academic program for Siemens PLM Software. The program empowers the next generation of digital talent through project-based learning, STEM competitions and industrial strength software and curriculum to support students and academic institutions worldwide.

Social Media Presentation at PLM Connection

Social Media Presentation at PLM Connection

July 9, 2010

Last week I held a session at PLM Connection on Social Media in PLM. We did one in 2009 that covered industry research,  customer survey feedback and what we as a company were doing from a conte…

By Dora Smith
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Al Dean of Develop3D at PLM Connection

Al Dean of Develop3D at PLM Connection

July 7, 2010

Usually the CAD/PLM editors and analysts get to ask the tough questions. I like turning the tables on these folks and asking a few not-so-tough questions. They have a unique perspective since they ge…

By Dora Smith
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Carl Fink of Lockheed Martin at PLM Connection

Carl Fink of Lockheed Martin at PLM Connection

July 6, 2010

Last week I met Carl Fink, senior manager of PDM Tools for Lockheed Martin’s Airframe and Installation Design group. Carl attended my Social Media in PLM presentation because he is interested in leve…

By Dora Smith
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John Devitry on Synchronous Technology at PLM Connection

John Devitry on Synchronous Technology at PLM Connection

July 2, 2010

Talking with John Devitry made me want to go back to school. He is the CAD administrator and professor at Utah State University’s Space Dynamics lab. He is so passionate about teaching and encouragin…

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Karsten Newbury on Velocity Series at PLM Connection

Karsten Newbury on Velocity Series at PLM Connection

June 30, 2010

Our senior vice president of Velocity Series, Karsten Newbury, has been at PLM Connection – connecting with customers. Here’s a video interview where Karsten shares more on the Velocity business and …

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Luc Poulin on Solid Edge at PLM Connection

Luc Poulin on Solid Edge at PLM Connection

June 30, 2010

Luc Poulin of Solid DNA is a Solid Edge blogger who provides training content and services to the CAD market. He shares in this video what he is getting out of PLM Connection. Luc recommends…

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John Manderfield on Sustainable Product Design and NX at PLM Connection

John Manderfield on Sustainable Product Design and NX at PLM Connection

June 30, 2010

There have been some interesting presentations at PLM Connection on sustainability in product design and across the entire product lifecycle. John Manderfield presented with our Raj Khoshoo this morn…

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Stephen Samuel on Design and NX at PLM Connection

Stephen Samuel on Design and NX at PLM Connection

June 30, 2010

Steve Samuel of Design Visionaries always provides a dynamic NX session at PLM Connection. I caught up with him after his presentation for some highlights and to hear more about the NX 7.5 book he is…

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Chuck Grindstaff at PLM Connection

Chuck Grindstaff at PLM Connection

June 29, 2010

Our CTO Chuck Grindstaff provides this video update on feedback from customers, media and analysts at PLM Connection. I also asked him to share a bit on where we’re focused in social computing.

By Dora Smith
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