1. Progress and Development

• 1.1 The Evolution of PLM in the Enterprise From drawing management to digital engineering

2. CAD Data Management

• 2.1 Structured Storage of Information Making product information available and operable across the enterprise and across all systems
• 2.2 Multi-CAD Mechatronics is becoming more important than ever
• 2.3 3D CAD System Securely work with references, versions and variants

3. PDM System

• 3.1 Product Data Management (PDM System) More than just managing drawings
• 3.2 ERP Systems A unified look at mechanical and electronic components
• 3.3 File Synchronization Product data shouldn't go down a one-way street, it needs to be exchanged bi-directionally
• 3.4 Bills of Materials Consistent bills of materials – automatic synchronization – flawless manufacturing processes
• 3.5 Part Management Automatic synchronization of item master data - no programming involved
• 3.6 CAD and PDM Enterprise-wide product data management for a faster time to market
• 3.7 Mechatronics A common data foundation for interdisciplinary collaboration
• 3.8 ROI Calculator When is a DMS/PDM/PLM system worth the investment?

4. DMS^tec-System

• 4.1 Document Management System (DMS^tec) Using DMS software to base collaboration on a common information foundation
• 4.2 Product Structures Product structures create context
• 4.3 Differentiated Views of Documents Different Views by Department or by Role
• 4.4 Machine and Lifecycle File The basis for document management and document control

5. Product Data Backbone

• 5.1 Digital Platform Information Source for the Entire Product Lifecycle
• 5.2 Product Engineering and Product Management The step towards "Digital Product Engineering"
• 5.3 Digital Information Relationships Communication between mechanics, electronics, and software development is key
• 5.4 Digital Thread The digital thread connects ongoing operations with development

6. PLM System

• 6.1 Product Lifecycle Management Controlling product data and the flow of information
• 6.2 CAD, ERP and PLM PLM integrates information from both CAD and ERP systems
• 6.3 Seamless Processes Getting out of the digital dead end
• 6.4 Process Control IT based PLM process control or not?
• 6.5 Application Packages From change management to risk and contract management

7. Collaborative PLM

• 7.1 Confidential Documents Security and process control wrapped into one
• 7.2 Virtual Project Rooms Document exchange platform for transparent collaboration
• 7.3 Collaboration Across Distributed Locations Coordination and data replication across distributed locations
• 7.4 PLM Order Processes Seamless processes and efficient order processing

8. Digitalization

• 8.1 Disruptive Innovation Revolution or steamrolled by the competition?
• 8.2 PLM and Industry 4.0 Why PLM is the prerequisite for intelligent products
• 8.3 Systems Engineering Bridging the gap between business models, product engineering, and product management
• 8.4 Digital Information Twin Digital Twin and Digital Information Twin Go Hand in Hand