Michael Finocchiaro

AI Across The Product Lifecycle Podcast

AI Across The Product Lifecycle explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping engineering, manufacturing, and product development—from early design to production, service, and the digital thread that connects it all. Hosted by Michael Finocchiaro (DemystifyingPLM) , the podcast brings together founders, engineers, analysts, and technology leaders building the next generation of engineering software and industrial AI. Each episode focuses on practical implementation rather than hype: How startups and established vendors are embedding AI into CAD, simulation, PLM, and manufacturing systems W...

Author

Michael Finocchiaro

Category

Technology

Podcast website

www.demystifyingplm.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Propel's Agentic PLM 04.03.2026

The conversation with Ross Meyercord and Kishore Subramanian covers their journey in the AI space, the impact of AI on software development, and the implementation of AI within Propel's solution. They discuss the use of AI in coding, the introduction of Agent Force, and the specific skills and use cases within the platform. The conversation also highlights the transformative impact of AI on produc...

MBSE and Testing - Dalus and Quix Podcast 04.03.2026

The conversation begins with an introduction and background of the companies, Quix and Dalus, followed by an overview of their respective focuses. The discussion then delves into the initial reaction to the AI revolution, the implementation of AI in product development, and the usage of AI in user interface and plumbing. The framework of Advise, Assist, and Automate is explored, along with the cha...

Closing the Loop - Lambda Function and up2parts 04.03.2026

The conversation delves into the evolution and adoption of AI in the manufacturing industry, covering topics such as the founding and evolution of companies, initial skepticism and perception of AI, AI in software development and agile transformation, exploration of AI tools and use cases, AI tools and product management, implementation of AI in systems and user interaction, AI autonomy and workfl...

Real-time 3D and AI - Threedy and DGG 04.03.2026

The conversation delves into the intersection of AI and 3D technology, exploring the history, collaboration, and evolution of AI in 3D product development. It also discusses the integration of AI in 3D development, data processing, and the future of AI in the 3D space. The conversation delves into the integration of AI with real-time 3D projects and the challenges of data access and integration in...

Operations meets AI - TDengine and OpsMate AI 04.03.2026

The conversation begins with an introduction and background of the participants, followed by a discussion on the early impressions of the AI revolution and its transformational impact. The adoption of AI in manufacturing and its impact on the development workflow are explored, along with the implementation of AI in products. The focus on process industries is also highlighted. The conversation del...

Torque Talk with Dirac and Limitless CNC 04.03.2026

The conversation delves into the evolution and application of AI in engineering, software development, and manufacturing. It explores the use of AI as a force multiplier and the integration of deep technologies for AI in engineering. Additionally, it discusses the user interaction with AI in engineering software and the future of AI in engineering and manufacturing. The conversation delved into th...

Null to Infinity with Nullspace and InfinitForm 04.03.2026

The conversation delves into the application of AI in engineering, including skepticism, historical perspective, and the impact on productivity. It also explores AI implementation in product development, simulation, CAD cleanup, and design optimization. The discussion touches on GPU vs. TPU, AI integration in engineering software, and the future of engineering and AI. The conversation delves into...

AAPL: Tribal Knowledge and PLM with Ye Wang (EverCurrent) and Rob Ferrone 04.03.2026

The conversation delves into the challenges and implications of tribal knowledge in AI, particularly in the context of engineering and manufacturing. It explores the definition of tribal knowledge, its impact on development speed, integration with AI, complexity tax, agile methodology, and its role in fast-paced hardware startups. Additionally, it discusses real-time configuration management, lear...

The Founders’ Playbook for Complex Engineering: Max from Epsilon3 and Steve from SysGit 04.03.2026

The conversation explores the impact of AI on engineering and manufacturing, covering topics such as initial skepticism, use cases, limitations, and integration into the developer workflow. It also delves into AI's role in product management, productivity, quality, collaboration, and customer demand. The discussion highlights the integration of AI in Epsilon 3 and Cisco, as well as customer collab...

Removing Bottlenecks that Burn Budgets 04.03.2026

The conversation covers the introduction of CDS and CognaSIM, the optimization of geometries for manufacturability, the impact of GPT-3 on engineering, challenges of AI in engineering, integration of AI in the development cycle, AI for productivity and product, incorporating AI into the development cycle, challenges of AI usage in engineering, AI's impact on agile and waterfall methodologies, AI's...

Transforming Process Industries with AI! MontBlancAI and Acceleer! 04.03.2026

The conversation explores the journey of Axelir and Montblanc AI in adopting AI across the product lifecycle, from initial skepticism to the impact on software development and team collaboration. It delves into the challenges and opportunities of agentic AI, its integration in applications, and its role in process industries. The discussion also addresses the deterministic nature of AI in process...

Stop Running CAE Like It’s 2008: Physics+AI Goes Production-Grade 04.03.2026

The conversation delves into the founding of EMMI AI and Key Ward, the distinction between physics-based and surrogate models, the impact of AI on engineering workflows, the integration of AI in product development, and the future of AI in engineering. The conversation delves into the future of AI in engineering, the digital maturity of enterprises, the impact of AI on enterprise transformation, a...

Analyst Panelists - Predicting the Future of PLM! 04.03.2026

The panel of analysts from various consulting companies discuss their roles, the focus of their work, and the impact of AI on the PLM industry. They also address the challenges of addressing both the future of PLM and the current state of PLM for different companies. The conversation covers a range of topics including the independence of SIMData, the impact of clients on company policies, the usag...

Redefining PLM in the Agentic Age 04.03.2026

The panelists introduce themselves, sharing their extensive experience in the PLM industry. They discuss the relevance and scope of PLM, exploring its definition and impact on business processes, technology, and organizational structure. The conversation covered the role of engineering in business success, the definition and challenges of the digital thread, the evolution of PLM, and the human fac...

If PLM isn’t dead… how do we make it truly work? 04.03.2026

The conversation delved into the evolution and transformation of PLM, highlighting the challenges of legacy PLM systems and the need for a shift in perspective. The role of organizational change management (OCM) in enabling PLM adoption and success was emphasized, along with the concept of PLM as a broader umbrella solution. The conversation covered the challenges and solutions related to cloud ad...

Could PLM have saved the 737MAX? 04.03.2026

The podcast features a panel of experts discussing the role of PLM in preventing catastrophic product failures, focusing on the Boeing 737 Max and other similar incidents. The conversation delves into the challenges of managing complex systems, the impact of cost-cutting measures on engineering excellence, and the need for a robust digital thread to capture and analyze critical data. The conversat...

To BOM or Not to BOM: A BOMversation of the Future of PLM 04.03.2026

The conversation revolves around the topic of BOM (Bill of Materials) and its various aspects, including industry experience, favorite BOM types, and the challenges and religious debates surrounding BOM management. The use of Excel as a BOM tool and the emergence of new software solutions are also discussed. The conversation delved into the complexities of managing BOM (Bill of Materials) and the...

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: Unfiltered Change Management @ The Future of PLM 04.03.2026

The conversation delves into the various aspects of change management in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). It covers the different types of change management, the impact of AI and databases, and the shift towards enterprise change management and system thinking. The conversation covered the topics of change management in the concept phase, the collapsing of disciplines, and the co...

BOM vs BIM - Two Industries, One Data Challenge 04.03.2026

The conversation delves into the relationship between digital twins, BIM, and PLM, highlighting challenges in managing digital information across the construction lifecycle. It explores the impact of the Morandi Bridge collapse, the evolution of expertise in the industry, and the challenges of AI and data management in construction. Additionally, it addresses the unique nature of construction proj...

The Infrastructure Layer That Engineering AI Needs! Metafold and Cosmon 04.03.2026

The conversation delves into the impact of AI on engineering and manufacturing, exploring the integration of AI into engineering workflows and its role in coding and program development. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities of AI integration with legacy systems and the future of engineering in the context of AI integration. The conversation covers the importance of first principles u...

Next-Gen Manufacturing: AI That Actually Changes the Machining Game 04.03.2026

The conversation delves into the impact of OpenAI's Chat GPT on manufacturing, the use of AI in development and production, challenges in integration and distribution, and the future of AI in manufacturing. The role of AI in validation and tolerance, as well as the underlying AI technology in manufacturing, are also explored. The conversation delves into the role of physics in machining, the devel...

ProveIt! 2026 Recap 04.03.2026

The conversation covers the Prove It conference, speaker introductions, use cases and scenarios, keynotes and presentations on day one, and presentations on day two. The key themes include an overview of the Prove It conference, the content of the keynote and presentations, vendor presentations and categories, and the role of AI and machine learning in industrial automation. The conversation delve...

Is PLM Dead, Part 2 30.10.2025

🎙️ I just hosted Episode 6 of the Future of PLM podcast with some of the smartest minds in the space. Rob Ferrone , Oleg Shilovitsky , Brion Carroll , Brion Carroll (II) , Martin Eigner , Jos Voskuil , and Juliann Grant . We tackled the question nobody wants to answer: Is your PLM system actually solving problems or just creating new ones? Here's what came out of it: "PLM should not be a single sy...

Is PLM Dead Long Live the Digital Thread! 19.10.2025

🤔 PLM is dead? Long live the digital thread! 😄 The future of Product Lifecycle Management took center stage with a diverse chorus of industry visionaries: Christine Longwell : “As long as PLM is considered a PLM tool from a vendor, it will never get the corporate attention that it needs to get funding for that information to break out of your engineering system. You need PLM to go through your s...

Share PLM Summit and AI Roundtable 17.06.2025

Description:Dive into the unconventional Share PLM Conference in Jerez, Spain, with hosts Michael Finocchiaro and panel guests Maria Morris, Oleg Shilovitsky, Rob Ferrone, and Jos Voskuil!1 This isn't your typical tech event; it's a human-focused, system-agnostic summit that explored the critical gap between PLM tools and the people who use them23.Hear insights on:•The vision behind Share PLM's "N...

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