What is the digital thread? And why does it matter when thinking about the operating life of an asset? PTC, who recently acquired ServiceMax, gives this definition: A digital thread creates a closed ...

Product development, no matter the industry, is both an art and a science. Bringing a concept to life requires intensive research, ingenuity, risk-taking, iteration, testing, and a little magic. More ...

To survive in an increasingly digital world, the automotive industry needs to leverage digital thread — the seamless flow of information throughout the product lifecycle, connecting various data ...

Digital transformation involves the integration of digital technologies and the reimagining of business processes to enhance operations, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation. Digital ...

Fueled by emerging markets and a growing demand for lightweight-yet-durable materials, the composites industry is a rising economic force. Global demand for composite-based products is growing at an ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. With a rich career spanning over two decades in healthcare life sciences, I have witnessed ...

As explained in the Automation World feature on the digital thread, though definitions of this technology concept may differ depending on the provider or manufacturing end user you’re speaking with, ...

I was fortunate enough to sit in on a meeting with the packaging lead at a leading luxury brand manufacturing company. We talked extensively about how they tracked product specifications: ...

Discover how digital threads enable real-time decision-making, improve agility, and aligning with manufacturing demands. Learn practical steps, from data governance to interoperability and scalability ...

Introduction to Digital Thread 242 provides an overview of the function, software applications, and current uses of digital threads in manufacturing. Digital threads, which often work in conjunction ...

Analyst Insight: In order to support their sustainability efforts, industrial companies must learn to overcome three interconnected challenges: driving sustainability, ensuring compliance and ...

Sustainability has long been a spoken ideal in the manufacturing world, but the complexities and costs associated with it have deterred many producers from updating their workflows. Now, however, ...