ISO 23247-5 Digital Thread Reference Architecture 2026
ISO 23247-5:2026 defines the digital thread for manufacturing digital twins. A reference architecture for implementing it across PLM, MES, and IIoT.
Aras Innovator R40 vs R38: .NET 10 Migration Guide
Aras Innovator R40 runs on .NET 10 as .NET 8 hits Microsoft's EOL on Nov 10, 2026. Verified breaking changes, SQL date-format fixes, and SSRS deprecation before you upgrade.
OpenUSD Core Specification 1.1 and v26.08: What CAD, PLM and Digital Twin Teams Decide in 2026
AOUSD began ISO certification for OpenUSD Core Spec 1.1 and moved it to GitHub; v26.08 adds Profiles, Multi-LOD and Backplates. What CAD and PLM teams must decide.
STEP AP242 vs JT vs QIF: Choosing an MBD Exchange Format in 2026
AP242, JT and QIF compared for model-based definition in 2026: semantic vs graphical PMI, metrology round-trip, archival and which format each job needs.
AI-Native PLM: How LLMs Are Reshaping Engineering Data
Why AI-native PLM is emerging in 2026: LLM copilots for BOM cleansing, requirements, and engineering search - and the data architecture that makes it work.
SaaS PLM Compared: Teamcenter X vs 3DEXPERIENCE vs Windchill+
A 2026 SaaS PLM comparison: Teamcenter X, 3DEXPERIENCE, and Windchill+ on data model, deployment, integration, and cost - a decision matrix for cloud PLM.
Digital Product Passport Architecture: The EU ESPR Data Model (2026)
A reference architecture for the EU Digital Product Passport: data model, unique identifiers, PLM and supply-chain integration, and the DPP registry.
PTC NEXT 2026: Is Intelligent PLM Real?
An analysis of PTC NEXT 2026: Orbit, Jetstream, 12 AI agents, and whether 'Intelligent PLM' is a genuine architecture shift or a rebrand of the digital thread.
Battery Passport and PLM: How EU Rules Reshape Product Data
How the EU battery passport reshapes PLM: the data model, digital product passport schema, supply-chain traceability, and what engineering teams must build by 2027.
Aras vs Teamcenter vs Windchill: PLM Compared (2026)
An engineer's 2026 comparison of Aras Innovator, Siemens Teamcenter, and PTC Windchill — data model, customization, cloud, and total cost of ownership.