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.

Giving Thanks, Making a Twitter List and Checking it Twice

Giving Thanks, Making a Twitter List and Checking it Twice

November 25, 2009

Since the U.S. is on Thanksgiving holiday the next two days, I wanted to do a quick thank you post. First, I want to thank our team of bloggers here. Blogging is something they fit into their work in…

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PLM & Sand Art at PLM Connection Greater China

PLM & Sand Art at PLM Connection Greater China

November 11, 2009

My colleague Branco Liu sent me some highlights from our recent PLM Connection Greater China event. Here is a pretty cool video of a sand art artist. At the end of the video, the artist spells out in…

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Dassault/IBM News

Dassault/IBM News

October 29, 2009

A few folks have asked me what I think of the Dassault/IBM announcement earlier this week. So I thought I’d share some thoughts here and answer any questions you might have. The first question is …

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PLM Connection: Summary

PLM Connection: Summary

October 20, 2009

In case you missed the posts from PLM Connection Europe, here is a recap of some our social media activity. Our blog team for this event is pictured above: Markus, moi and Nik. Combined, we posted qu…

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PLM Connection: Simulation Use Cases by MAYA

PLM Connection: Simulation Use Cases by MAYA

October 15, 2009

  Remi Duquette from MAYA HTT was at PLM Connection  Europe presenting in several sessions on use cases with NX simulation tools. Last year Remi told me that using synchronous technology…

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PLM Connection: Swiss Perspectives

PLM Connection: Swiss Perspectives

October 15, 2009

I took the picture above last year when we visited family in Switzerland. It was hanging on a chalet high in the mountains. The Swiss flag was subliminally flying one evening last week at PLM Connect…

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PLM Connection: SOMFY on Teamcenter Unified Architecture Implementation

PLM Connection: SOMFY on Teamcenter Unified Architecture Implementation

October 14, 2009

  SOMFY manufacturers motors and controls for windows, doors and gates. Dominic Sebille, development and project director, presented at PLM Connection Europe on their implementation of Teamce…

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PLM Connection: PLM Europe Chair Recaps the Event

PLM Connection: PLM Europe Chair Recaps the Event

October 11, 2009

  I sat down with Maarten Romers at the close of PLM Connection Europe to get his take on the event. Maarten is chair of PLM Europe. He discusses the quality of content and his favorite prese…

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PLM Connection: Shape Searching With Geolus

PLM Connection: Shape Searching With Geolus

October 9, 2009

Erwin Argyle, product manager for Geolus Search, presented at PLM Connection Europe this week. You may remember we acquired Geolus about three years ago. I wanted to catch up with Erwin to learn a li…

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