(CIMdata: Ann Arbor, MI) -- CIMdata Inc., a leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announced that its Aerospace & Defense Practice Leader, James Roche, will be featured as a speaker at the upcoming Digital Engineering Conference (DICE) in Idaho Falls, Idaho, April 30–May 1.

CIMdata, in collaboration with the Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group (AD PAG) and multiple PLM solution providers, conducted extensive industry research on the digital thread. This concept is a strategic opportunity in aerospace and defense, requiring insights into current enablers, barriers, and future investment drivers. Domain expert interviews and an online survey targeting PLM practitioners were used to gather information. The research aimed to understand industry needs, inform commercial strategies, and guide implementations.

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