#98: Digital Product Series – Who is CONTACT Software

In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we kick off our Digital Product Series with a deep dive into CONTACT Software—a company that has been shaping the digital engineering space for over 30 years but remains relatively unknown in North America.Our guest, Dimitri Baumtrok, Head of International Sales at CONTACT Software, joins Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott to share the company’s story, its global expansion, and its unique definition of digital engineering.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What is “Top Floor to Shop Floor”? How CONTACT Software connects innovation at the design stage with execution in manufacturing and beyond.Who They Serve: Why mid-sized and upper mid-sized companies are their sweet spot, and how industries from automotive to industrial machinery—and even fashion—benefit from their platform.The Secret’s Out: How a “best-kept secret” in Europe is expanding globally through partnerships, OEM collaborations, and customer-driven innovation.Company Culture & History: From its founding in the 1990s to today’s family-owned, privately held structure focused on “energizing great minds.”The Future of Digital Engineering: CONTACT’s vision for AI-driven product lifecycle management, mobile-first solutions, and international growth.Dimitri also shares how CONTACT works closely with customers to co-develop solutions, ensuring their platform evolves alongside real-world needs.If you’ve been curious about lesser-known players in the digital engineering space—or want to understand how CONTACT Elements stacks up against big-name PLM and MES providers—this is a must-listen.🎧 Tune in to discover why CONTACT Software might just be digital engineering’s best-kept secret.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.