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Two series on PLM, AI, and the future of engineering software — published as full, searchable transcripts with summaries and speaker labels so every passage can be found and cited.
AI Across The Product Lifecycle
Conversations with AI startups transforming engineering and manufacturing — from simulation and BOM management to shop-floor intelligence and digital thread.
27 episodes
AI in Engineering: From Expert Systems to LLMs — with Dr. Bob Engels, Capgemini
Dr. Bob Engels (Capgemini Engineering)
The episode "AI Across" delves into the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) from expert systems to today’s large language models (LLMs), with a focus on i
Quantum Computing Meets CAE — with Quanscient
Juha Riippi & Valtteri Latinen (Quanscient)
The episode explores the intersection of quantum computing and computational engineering software with a focus on how these technologies can transform product l
AI-Powered BOM and Factory OS — with Duro and First Resonance
Duro Labs & First Resonance
The episode titled "AI-Powered BOM and Factory OS — with Duro and First Resonance" delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within product li
Intelligent Product Data — with Leo AI and OpenBOM
Leo AI & OpenBOM
The episode "Intelligent Product Data — with Leo AI and OpenBOM" delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across the product lifecycle manage
AI for Supply Chain and Design — with C-Infinity and Hestus
C-Infinity & Hestus
The episode delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize supply chain management and product design through the work of C-Infinity and Hestus.
Additive Manufacturing and Workflow Automation — with Authentise and Synera
Authentise & Synera
The episode titled "Additive Manufacturing and Workflow Automation — with Authentise and Synera" delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) wit
AI-Driven Product Usage Analytics and 3D Intelligence — with inUse and SP3D
inUse & SP3D
The episode titled "AI-Driven Product Usage Analytics and 3D Intelligence — with inUse and SP3D" delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming pr
MBSE, Testing, and Agentic Data Integration — with Dalus and Quix
Dalus & Quix
The episode titled "MBSE, Testing, and Agentic Data Integration — with Dalus and Quix" delves into the intersection of model-based system engineering (MBSE), te
Agentic PLM: The Next Frontier — with Propel Software
Ross Meyercord & Kishore Subramanian (Propel Software)
The episode titled "Agentic PLM: The Next Frontier — with Propel Software" delves into the future of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and how artificial intel
Real-Time 3D and AI Visualization — with DGG and Threedy
DGG & Threedy
The episode titled "Real-Time 3D and AI Visualization — with DGG and Threedy" delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time 3D visua
Closing the Loop: AI in Manufacturing Workflows — with Lambda Function and up2parts
Lambda Function & up2parts
The episode "Closing the Loop: AI in Manufacturing Workflows — with Lambda Function and up2parts" delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) wi
Operations Meets AI: Data Intelligence in Manufacturing — with OpsMate and TDEngine
OpsMate & TDEngine
The episode "Operations Meets AI: Data Intelligence in Manufacturing" delves into how generative and agentic AI are transforming manufacturing operations with T
The 80/20 Rule for AI in Manufacturing — with Dirac and LimitlessCNC
Dirac & LimitlessCNC
The episode titled "The 80/20 Rule for AI in Manufacturing — with Dirac and LimitlessCNC" delves into the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) within m
Null to Infinity: AI-Driven Engineering Workflows — with Nullspace and InfinitForm
Nullspace & InfinitForm
The episode titled "Null to Infinity: AI-Driven Engineering Workflows — with Nullspace and InfinitForm" delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (
Preserving Tribal Knowledge with AI — Engineering's Hidden Asset
Special discussion panel
The episode titled "Preserving Tribal Knowledge with AI — Engineering's Hidden Asset" explores how artificial intelligence can be leveraged to manage and utiliz
The Founders' Playbook: Operations and Systems Engineering — with Epsilon3 and SysGit
Epsilon3 & SysGit
The episode titled "The Founders' Playbook: Operations and Systems Engineering — with Epsilon3 and SysGit" delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) is trans
Removing Bottlenecks That Burn Budgets — with CognaSIM and CDS
CognaSIM & CDS
The episode titled "Removing Bottlenecks That Burn Budgets — with CognaSIM and CDS" delves into the challenges faced by engineers and manufacturers in integrati
Transforming Engineering Process Intelligence — with Acceleer and MontBlanc AI
Acceleer & MontBlanc AI
The episode titled "Transforming Engineering Process Intelligence — with Acceleer and MontBlanc AI" delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutioniz
Stop Running CAE Like It's 1995 — with Key Ward and EMMI AI
Key Ward & EMMI AI
The episode delves into the evolution of computational analysis and engineering simulation through the lens of EMMI AI and Key Ward, two innovative startups at
Next-Gen Manufacturing: AI on the Shop Floor — with Manukai and Productive Machines
Manukai & Productive Machines
The episode titled "Next-Gen Manufacturing: AI on the Shop Floor — with Manukai and Productive Machines" delves into the integration of artificial intelligence
ProveIt! 2026 Conference Recap — AI Startups Making Their Case
Michael Finocchiaro (host recap)
The episode titled "ProveIt! 2026 Conference Recap — AI Startups Making Their Case" focuses on key insights and discussions from the Prove It conference held in
The Infrastructure Layer: AI for Product Complexity — with Cosmon and Metafold
Cosmon & Metafold
The episode delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and product complexity management, focusing on how advanced mathematical analysis can e
AI-Powered Engineering: From Medical Devices to Maritime — with Axial3D and Compute Maritime
Axial3D & Compute Maritime
The episode delves into how AI is revolutionizing engineering and product lifecycle management through the lens of two companies: Axial3D and Compute Maritime.
AI-Powered Innovation in Engineering Design — with nTop and Neural Concept
nTop & Neural Concept
The episode delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming engineering design and product development through the lens of nTop and Neural Concept.
From CAD Chaos to Clarity — with Drafter and Trace.Space
Drafter & Trace.Space
The episode "From CAD Chaos to Clarity — with Drafter and Trace.Space" delves into the challenges faced by engineering teams in managing design and manufacturin
Physics Has a ChatGPT Moment — Special Edition with Vinci
Vinci
The episode delves into the intersection of physics and artificial intelligence within engineering software, focusing on the advancements made by Vinci. Hosted
Design Faster, Source Smarter — with Bananaz and Jiga
Or Israel (Bananaz) & Adar Hey (Jiga)
Two Israeli startups — Bananaz, which builds agentic AI layers on top of CAD software, and Jiga, which streamlines custom parts sourcing — join Michael Finocchiaro to discuss how AI is reshaping engineering productivity, supply chain trust, and the future of design-to-manufacture workflows.
Future of PLM
Expert panel discussions on the strategic future of Product Lifecycle Management — where it is going, what is broken, and how the industry is responding.
12 episodes
The Digital Thread as a Service — Ideation and the Future of PLM
Liz Graham (AdaIQ) & Oleg Shilovitsky (OpenBOM)
The episode titled "The Digital Thread as a Service — Ideation and the Future of PLM" delves into the evolving landscape of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) w
ALM Meets PLM: Application Lifecycle Management in the Age of AI
Future of PLM Panel
The episode "ALM Meets PLM: Application Lifecycle Management in the Age of AI" explores the integration of application lifecycle management (ALM) with product l
Share PLM: The Case for Open, Collaborative Product Data
Future of PLM Panel
The episode titled "Share PLM: The Case for Open, Collaborative Product Data" delves into the insights and experiences shared by a panel of experts from the Fut
Analyst Panel: Where Is PLM Headed?
Industry Analyst Panel
The episode titled "Analyst Panel: Where Is PLM Headed?" brings together a diverse panel of industry analysts to discuss the future trajectory of Product Lifecy
Is PLM Dead? Part 1 — The Case for the Prosecution
Future of PLM Panel
The episode titled "Is PLM Dead? Part 1 — The Case for the Prosecution" delves into the ongoing relevance and challenges of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) i
Is PLM Dead? Part 2 — The Case for the Defense
Future of PLM Panel
The episode "Is PLM Dead? Part 2 — The Case for the Defense" delves into the ongoing relevance and evolution of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) in light of t
The 737 MAX, Digital Thread, and What PLM Could Have Prevented
Future of PLM Panel
The episode titled "The 737 MAX, Digital Thread, and What PLM Could Have Prevented" delves into critical aspects of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) through a
To BOM or Not to BOM — The Magic Episode
Future of PLM Panel
The episode "To BOM or Not to BOM — The Magic Episode" delves into the complexities of Bill of Materials (BOM) management within Product Lifecycle Management (P
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: PLM's Unfinished Revolution
Future of PLM Panel
The episode "Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: PLM's Unfinished Revolution" delves into the evolving landscape of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) through a panel discussion
PLM vs BIM: Two Industries, One Problem — Managing Complex Product Information
Future of PLM Panel
The episode delves into the similarities and differences between Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Building Information Modeling (BIM), focusing on how the
Configuration Management: The Unsung Hero of PLM
Future of PLM Panel
The episode titled "Configuration Management: The Unsung Hero of PLM" delves into the critical role configuration management plays in product lifecycle manageme
EBOM vs MBOM: Bridging Engineering and Manufacturing Bills of Materials
Brian Carroll, Ken Hartman, Jonathan Scott, Oleg Shilovitsky, Yoss Ben-Shachar & David Schultz (Markstackworks)
The Future of PLM panel tackles one of the oldest unsolved problems in product development: why is the gap between Engineering BOM and Manufacturing BOM still bridged by Excel in 2026? With a new guest from the manufacturing execution side — David Schultz of Markstackworks — the panel debates data ownership, fragmentation, ISA-95, and whether AI can finally close the handoff gap.