AI Across The Product Lifecycle Podcast

What if requirements engineering did not feel like 1994? In this episode, Janis Vavere and Matt Maclaine explain why Trace. Space is going straight at one of the most stubborn bottlenecks in engineering: requirements, traceability, compliance, and the painful workflows that still live in the shadow of legacy tools like IBM DOORS. Their pitch is not just that the old tools are clunky. It is that mo...

What if the biggest problem in product development is not CAD, not PLM, and not even ERP — but the messy handoff between them? In this episode, Oleg Shilovitsky of OpenBOM goes straight at one of the least glamorous but most expensive problems in manufacturing: engineering creates the product, then execution starts with spreadsheets, PDFs, disconnected files, and tribal knowledge scattered across...

What if the real bottleneck in hardware development is not design itself, but the chaos of explaining design changes to everyone else? In this episode, Pradyut Paul of Bild breaks down a problem every engineering organization knows too well: design changes happen fast, but the reasoning behind those changes usually stays trapped inside the engineer’s head. That slows down ECO reviews, drags teams...

Jonathan Girroir explains why Tech Soft 3D’s SpinFire product line matters far beyond “just viewing CAD.” This conversation gets into one of the messiest problems in engineering: how to move complex product data across the enterprise without forcing everyone onto a full CAD seat or trapping information inside a single system. Jonathan breaks down how SpinFire tackles that problem through three cor...

Garth Coleman, CEO of Canvas Envision breaks down one of the biggest blind spots in the digital thread: most companies connect systems, but they still do not truly connect the frontline worker. In this conversation, he explains how Envision is using AI, 3D, video, and visual work instructions to turn engineering intent into something operators can actually use on the shop floor. The discussion cov...

From CAD chaos to clean engineering context. What happens when two founders attack two of hardware engineering’s most stubborn bottlenecks: manufacturing documentation and requirements management? In this episode of AI Across the Product Lifecycle , Michael Finocchiaro speaks with Chris Barton , Co-Founder and CTO of Drafter , and Janis Vavere of Trace. Space about what AI is actually changing in...

Configuration Management is still one of the hardest problems in PLM—and this panel doesn’t sugarcoat it. In this episode of the Future of PLM Podcast , Michael Finocchiaro is joined by Rob Ferrone, Brion Carroll, Jim Brown, Oleg Shilovitsky, and Eric Schrader (Propel) to break down why BOMs still don’t match, why “single source of truth” is mostly fiction, and where AI might actually help. Key th...

The conversation explores the impact of AI, particularly LLMs, on engineering design and development. It delves into the integration of AI into engineering workflows, the empowerment of engineers through AI, and the potential for AI to transform engineering disciplines. Both Neural Concept and nTop platforms are discussed in terms of their AI integration and impact on engineering workflows. Takeaw...

The conversation explores the impact of AI in two distinct industries: maritime vessel design and medical imaging. Both Shahroz Khan and Roger Johnston discuss the integration of AI into their respective fields, highlighting the specific challenges and opportunities they have encountered. They also delve into the regulatory framework and the role of AI in the development process. The conversation...

The conversation covers the early adoption of AI in business, the impact of AI on software development, the integration of AI across business functions, the changing landscape of product development, and the role of AI in digital transformation in manufacturing. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities in implementing AI, the importance of grounded AI decisions, and the future of AI in m...

The conversation delves into the introduction and comparison of OPC UA and MQTT, the genesis and impact of MQTT on industrial automation, the purpose and evolution of OPC, the complementarity of MQTT and OPC UA, the role of MQTT in industrial data publishing, the importance of open standards and security, and the future of AI and adapting to new technology. Takeaways MQTT and OPC UA are complement...

The conversation covers the impact of AI on code development and digital maturity in manufacturing. It delves into the skepticism and adoption of AI, real-time intelligence layer in manufacturing, AI's role in Node-RED flows, its impact on software development, development processes, agile development, continuous deployment, the OpenAI moment in manufacturing, challenges with current protocols, sa...

The conversation delves into the initial skepticism of AI and its eventual impact, the integration of AI in development, the touch points of AI in Inductive Automation, the challenges and limitations of LLMs, and the digital maturity and customer adoption of AI in the industry. Takeaways Initial skepticism of AI gave way to its impactful integration in development. AI touch points in Inductive Aut...

The conversation covers topics related to industry 4.0 innovation, product development and acceleration, as well as the adoption of AI technology. It also delves into the challenges and collaboration in the industry, along with impressive presentations at ICC and the importance of innovative technology and open standards. Takeaways Industry 4.0 innovation Product development and acceleration AI te...

The conversation delves into the impact of AI on manufacturing, addressing initial skepticism, continuous transformation, and the progression of digital maturity in the industry. It also explores the role of AI in product development, code development, management, decision-making, and creativity. The discussion highlights the integration of AI in Litmus, its impact on manufacturing, and the need f...

The conversation covers the impact of AI on manufacturing and the digital maturity of the industry. It delves into the use of AI in development, infrastructure management, and manufacturing transformation, as well as the future of AI in industry. Additionally, it explores the concept of digital maturity in manufacturing and the aspirations of customers to advance in this area. Takeaways AI Impact...

The conversation covers the evolution of AI, skepticism and progress, AI adoption in industry operations, AI in software development, AI in hiring and sales operations, AI in TD Engine, AI in Process Forge, AI data analysis and prediction, the future of TD Engine, and digital maturity and industry transformation. The takeaways include AI adoption in industry and the impact of AI on process automat...

The conversation covers the evolution of AI systems from expert systems to LLMs, the application of AI in engineering and manufacturing, and the data maturity gaps in industries adopting AI. It also delves into the challenges of AI implementation, cultural transformation for automation, and the future of AI in engineering. The discussion highlights the impact of AI on competitive edge, the need fo...

The conversation explores the experiences of mechanical engineers in the field of CAD and AI, discussing the evolution of engineering practices, the impact of AI on design processes, and the integration of AI tools within CAD systems. The conversation also delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI for mechanical engineers, as well as the potential for AI to capture and preserve...

The conversation explores the use of AI across the product lifecycle management process, focusing on the experiences of Karan Talati and Michael Corr. They discuss their perceptions of AI, its application in product development, and its impact on the manufacturing industry. The conversation also delves into the evolution of AI tools and their role in achieving deterministic results in manufacturin...

The podcast features a discussion with the CEO and CTO of Quanscient, a Finnish quantum computing startup, covering topics such as quantum computing, its relationship with AI, and the future of both technologies. The conversation delves into the nature of quantum computing, its applications, the use of AI in quantum development, and the future roadmap for quantum computing. The conversation covers...

The conversation covers the integration of AI in the development process, its application in mechanical engineering, and its role in decision-making. The discussion explores the use of AI in the development of Leo AI and OpenBOM, its potential in mechanical engineering, and the impact on decision-making processes. Takeaways AI in development process AI for mechanical engineering AI and decision-ma...

The conversation explores the application of AI in the product lifecycle, focusing on design and manufacturing. It delves into the challenges of integrating AI into existing workflows and the development of custom AI models for specific engineering applications. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities of AI integration in engineering, emphasizing the importance of empathy, pr...

The conversation begins with introductions and backgrounds of the guests, followed by a discussion on initial perspectives on AI in engineering software. The impact of AI on engineering collaboration and workflow automation is then explored, along with the integration of AI in engineering software and user interaction. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of engineering softw...

The conversation covers the adoption and impact of AI in IoT, AI, and industrial environments, as well as its role in servitization. It also delves into the development of AI models, IP creation, and the use of AI for quality control and reporting in an industrial context. The conversation delves into the role of AI as a tool for knowledge capture and its impact on industry, digital maturity, and...