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.

Emerson – Liebert on PDM

Emerson – Liebert on PDM

June 4, 2009

I talked with some of the folks at PLM Connection from Emerson Network Power – Liebert.  Chris Oesterle, CAD/PLM administrator, presented on their upgrade from Solid Edge Embedd…

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Microsoft and Teamcenter: Better by Design

Microsoft and Teamcenter: Better by Design

June 4, 2009

At the conference this week, Microsoft showed a new video highlighting the integration of their products in Teamcenter. It shows how a company can use everyday Microsoft Office products and Teamcente…

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NASCAR Analysis, RP & PLM at Hendrick Motorsports

NASCAR Analysis, RP & PLM at Hendrick Motorsports

June 4, 2009

Jim Wall, director of engine engineering at Hendrick Motorsports, presented at PLM Connection on analysis and PLM in NASCAR. I caught up with him after his presentation for this video clip. …

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Lockheed Martin Keynote on PPLM Strategy

Lockheed Martin Keynote on PPLM Strategy

June 3, 2009

Chuck Artymovich, director of operations, Lockheed Martin, presented yesterday on the Product and Process Lifecycle Management Strategy (PPLM) at Lockheed. It’s interesting to consider the complexiti…

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My Chat With Chuck

My Chat With Chuck

June 3, 2009

Attendees of PLM Connection have a chat with our CTO each year at the end of the conference. It’s an open mic setting where Chuck Grindstaff and his development leaders address any questions customer…

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Helmuth Ludwig on Productivity

Helmuth Ludwig on Productivity

June 1, 2009

Also today, Dr. Helmuth Ludwig, our president, shared his thoughts on productivity in this economy. He discussed key drivers of optimization: Reducing cost Increasing productivi…

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Tony Affuso on Innovation for Productivity

Tony Affuso on Innovation for Productivity

June 1, 2009

Today Tony Affuso, our chairman and CEO, presented to attendees at PLM Connection 2009. He spoke about our company’s focus on “never letting a customer fail,” noting that we have the highest customer…

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Roving Reporting Links @ PLMConx

Roving Reporting Links @ PLMConx

June 1, 2009

It’s lunchtime on day one and my stomach is a-growling so just a few quick updates to share. One of the highlights from this morning’s presentations was Adams Golf showing how they have taken aero…

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Roving Reporting From PLM Connection

Roving Reporting From PLM Connection

June 1, 2009

  This week a few of us are at PLM Connection in Nashville providing some live event coverage. I’ve been reviewing the agenda and am always impressed with how much content PLM World and our d…

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