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.

Meet University of Michigan Student Engineer Garrett Simard

Meet University of Michigan Student Engineer Garrett Simard

October 10, 2013

The University of Michigan is finishing up the World Solar Challenge and like any good real-world student project, they’ve experience interesting challenges along the way. We’ll share more about the …

By Dora Smith
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Solar Car Racing Goes Blue

Solar Car Racing Goes Blue

October 4, 2013

University of Michigan’s Generation solar car in the Australian outback In just two days, the University of Michigan solar car team will begin their race in the World Solar Challenge from …

By Dora Smith
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University of Maryland and Siemens PLM Partner to Develop the Next Generation of Engineers

University of Maryland and Siemens PLM Partner to Develop the Next Generation of Engineers

October 1, 2013

Last month we announced an important in-kind software grant to University of Maryland (UMD). This week I wanted to provide a little more of the story and tell you why Siemens and UMD are making this …

By Dora Smith
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Mettler Toledo Weighs in on PLM for Precision Instruments at Analyst Event

Mettler Toledo Weighs in on PLM for Precision Instruments at Analyst Event

September 30, 2013

Hilmar Brunn of Mettler Toledo Mettler Toledo is a manufacturer of precision instruments for laboratory, industrial, and food retail use. Hilmar Brunn presented at the Siemens PLM Software anal…

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Interview with Shipbuilder Lürssen at Siemens PLM Analyst Event

Interview with Shipbuilder Lürssen at Siemens PLM Analyst Event

September 26, 2013

Dr. Klaus Borgschulte, Lürssen For those of you out there who own a luxury yacht, this blog post is not for you. You are already well aware of the detailed process that went into developing you…

By Dora Smith
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IDC Analyst Chris Holmes Shares Insights from Siemens PLM Analyst Event

IDC Analyst Chris Holmes Shares Insights from Siemens PLM Analyst Event

September 18, 2013

I caught up with Chris Holmes, head of Asia Pacific IDC Insights, at our analyst event. He’s done some interesting research recently on Big Data & Analytics – Core to Next-Gen Manufacturing.&nbsp…

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CTO Paul Sicking Discusses Industry Catalyst Series, PLM Components & 4GD

CTO Paul Sicking Discusses Industry Catalyst Series, PLM Components & 4GD

September 17, 2013

I caught up with our CTO Paul Sicking at the analyst event to get his take on a few items, including the Industry Catalyst Series, the Belmont Technology news and 4GD (4th Generation D…

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United Launch Alliance’s CEO Michael Gass at Siemens PLM Analyst Event

United Launch Alliance’s CEO Michael Gass at Siemens PLM Analyst Event

September 13, 2013

Meet Michael Gass, president and CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA). He spoke at our analyst event last week on ULA’s “Siemens experience.” He shares in the video interview below how his work is a “…

By Dora Smith
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CIMdata’s John MacKrell Shares Shipbuilding Industry Insights

CIMdata’s John MacKrell Shares Shipbuilding Industry Insights

September 11, 2013

Industry analyst firm CIMdata recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. So its senior consultants like John MacKrell have deep industry knowledge both in PLM and in specific industry niches. John has…

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