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Article: Apply Machine Learning to PLM with Product Lifecycle Intelligence: A Medical Device Use Case

How can medical device manufacturers leverage insights from PLM data to remain competitive? Here's the story of one manufacturer and how they drove measurable business results with machine learning.

Article: The Executive’s Guide to the Semiconductor Digital Twin

It is time for leading semiconductor firms to pave the way with the next generation of digital technologies by creating a more comprehensive digital twin. 

Article: Is It Time to Invest in Additive Manufacturing? Three Things to Consider

In the past 30 years, 3D printing (3DP) technology has gained traction for rapid prototyping and industrial tooling. But just because something can be additively manufactured, should it? Here are some things to consider.

Article: Smart Connected Field Operations: An Oil & Gas Case Study

As the global demand for oil rises, the US shale industry can leverage smart connected operations – enabled by digital technologies – to deliver operational excellence in field operations. Here's an example.

Article: Factory of the Future: Another Day in the Life in 2022

Smart factories, enabled by digital technologies and concepts, may not be as futuristic as you think. Need inspiration to get started? Here's our UPDATED vision of the factory of the future, and the people and processes that will be impacted.

Article: Securing the IoMT – Nine Strategies You Can’t Afford to Overlook

Protecting devices in the field requires an innovative approach to comprehensive information security. Here are nine security strategies to help mitigate risks while building a culture that enables innovation, compliance and operational effectiveness.

Article: PLM-Enabled Quality Compliance for Medical Device Part 7 – Production & Process Controls

This blog demonstrates how the collaborative environment between PLM, ERP and MES helps ensure that a product conform to its specifications.

Article: PLM-Enabled Quality Compliance for Medical Device Part 6 – Equipment & Facility Controls

Leading practices for managing equipment and facilities controls within ERP and MES - inside the scope of PLM.

Article: PLM-Enabled Quality Compliance for Medical Device Part 5 – Material Controls

Medical device manufacturers must maintain a uniform system that tracks materials and suppliers for quality purposes. Here's how PLM - ERP - MES collaboration supports this need.

Article: PLM-Enabled Quality Compliance for Medical Device Part 4 – CAPA

Here’s how life science and medical device companies can implement standard support for CAPA management through the guidance of PLM.