#97 :The State of AI in Today’s PLM Solutions

In this forward-looking episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with PLM authority Michael “Fino” Finocchiaro to unpack how AI, emerging startups, and evolving technologies are transforming the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) landscape. From industry giants like Dassault Systèmes, Siemens, and PTC to disruptive newcomers, the conversation covers current innovations, potential disruptors, and bold predictions—touching on everything from digital threads and agentic AI to quantum computing’s role in engineering.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How AI is reshaping PLM across major platforms like Dassault, Siemens, and PTCThe rise of agent-based AI orchestration and cross-platform integrationThe role of startups—like Propel, Duro, and Aras—in pushing PLM forwardWhy quantum computing and advanced manufacturing could redefine the industry’s capabilitiesEmerging technologies beyond AI that could impact the future of PLMInsights into evolving business models and economic considerations for PLM adoptionIf this episode was helpful, follow Razorleaf’s Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, share it with your PLM team, and rate/review in your podcast app.Tell us what you’re testing next: agents, RAG search, or cloud PDM? Drop a comment and we may feature your question in a future episode.Want more like this? Subscribe and get new episodes the moment they drop.Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.© 2026 Razorleaf Corp. All Rights Reserved.