An overview of automakers’ PLM systems

Automakers are changing their PLM systems. They are increasingly relying on Dassault’s Catia and Siemens’ NX for car development. But they are also implementing software from other providers.

At the same time, users of PLM software are calling for more open systems. ProSTEP iViP, a global consortium promoting open standards, recently proposed a "Codex of PLM Openness". Several automakers are participating in a ProSTEP working group to prepare this document.

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SpaceClaim 2011 announced

SpaceClaim, the leader in 3D Direct Modeling solutions for rapid concept design and geometry manipulation, announced product enhancements designed for large manufacturing organizations who want to move to upfront concept modeling to save time and money, and continue to drive innovation. SpaceClaim 2011 – the Company’s seventh release of its software – builds on features that enable engineers to leverage 3D for concept modeling, bid modeling, and model preparation.

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Porsche will take the lead in developing sports cars and big luxury sedans for Volkswagen group

After months of uncertainty, Porsche has been told by Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn that it will take the lead in developing sports cars and big luxury sedans for Volkswagen group. That was a blow to Audi, whose executives and engineers had strongly lobbied for those roles.

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Volkswagen Signs Master Agreement With ANSYS

German Car Manufacturer to Rely on Multiphysics Engineering Simulation Solutions from ANSYS

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Siemens Gets Major Teamcenter Order from Volkswagen

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, has received a major order from Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft for delivery and implementation of its Teamcenter product data management (PDM) software.

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