Like any major initiative at your company, executing a Digital Transformation strategy requires a plan. Without a structure and the proper resources, even the best-laid plans can fail. Stephen Covey’s second habit of highly effective people is beginning with the end in mind, but you still start at the beginning! Your First Step The first […]

A common misconception of digital transformation for engineering is that technology will replace human workers. DX should empower and compliment human capital, not replace it. Look no further than the definition of Industry 5.0 — it is the relationship between man and machine and coined the term “cobots” — cooperation between humans and machines. In […]

The Part Management Challenge with PLM 3 HTi have been experts in the PLM industry for over 20 years. We have seen PLM systems play a tremendous role in improving part management and security, but the significant limitation of PLM is data access. Assigning attributes to make files accessible requires human effort, but this can […]

Do you know what a digital twin is? This term is critical to understanding how digital transformation affects design and engineering-driven organizations. We all know what a human twin is: two siblings, born at almost the exact same time. Identical twins look exactly alike, and all twins share genetic material from their parents. Over time, […]

To many people, Augmented Reality is still a futuristic pipe dream. However, for companies across the world, AR is becoming a critical piece of their strategy. Canada is no exception, as companies in industries as diverse as entertainment, manufacturing, and energy embraced the power of AR for training, service maintenance, and remote expert guidance. Want […]

If you pay attention to any business journals or industry publications, you’ve seen the phrases “Digital Transformation” (DX) and “Industry 4.0” (I4.0) used quite a bit. Do you know what these hot button phrases mean? Let’s begin with a brief history lesson. The First Industrial Revolution used water and steam power to mechanize production. The […]

Once your CAD designs are complete, how do you take them to market? Instead of going to prototype or production for live photography, consider Keyshot 3D rendering as an option for the display and promotion of your products. Learn more about the benefits of 3D rendering Watch this video Why 3D Rendering? If your organization […]