Future of Computer Aided Design (Part 9)

Future of Computer Aided Design? (Part 9)

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Origin of Computer Aided Design - multi-part review of the history

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3D CAD software is today dominated by 3 vendors, Dassault, PTC and UGS.

Their 3D CAD software products are very similar - in fact so functionally similar that they now almost always avoid competing on 3D CAD functionality but instead focus almost exclusively on their PLM capabilities and "business process innovation".

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But this is where I have to add my value as a Dassault Systemes employee.? While we talk about technology and functionality when deciding on a partner it requires more selection criteria.? Think outside of the box!

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Look at the passion of the company!? Look at the influences of the company!? Look at the projects to help mankind!? This is why I am at Dassault Systemes and believe it is hands down the best partner you could ever invest in for your CAD (PLM) needs.

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Technical innovation in 3D CAD software seems to have flown out of the window as PLM stomped in through the door.

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What is PLM? What is "business process innovation"? Do they really help ordinary CAD software users (designers and engineers) get their job done? Or do they more likely help large CAD software companies make their quarterly revenue targets?

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Clayton M. Christensen, author of "The Innovator's Dilemma" shows that sustained innovation, even funded by billion dollar research budgets, only enables leading companies to survive so long as no disruptive technology suddenly appears to upset the corporate apple-cart. In the 1980s Digital and Computervision were leading companies in their markets; today neither exists. Both were the victims of disruptive technologies.

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Just as propeller powered aircraft could not compete with jets; neither will today's CAD software be able to compete with new products on the imminent horizon.

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And if you want my further opinion and experience of 30 years in this market reach out and ask.? My advice is free but be warned it will be very Dassault Systemes oriented.

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Watch this space! So much more fun stuff is coming and in this age of experience.