Newsletter – June / July 2017

Metamorphosis

– The Institute for Process Excellence

Over the last 30 years the Institute of Configuration Management was best known for our founding “CMII” & IPE model. CM2 is a business methodology designed to accommodate change and keep requirements clear, concise and valid — a prerequisite for achieving Integrated Process Excellence (IPE)…

– Howard Heppelmann, PTC

A cure for cancer has been found!

That’s a headline many of us would like to see go viral across social media. While not yet the case, you can join me and together we can participate in the Pan-Mass Challenge – one of the most effective cancer fighting fundraisers on the planet…

Impact of Additive Manufacturing on Configuration Management

– Martijn Dullaart

…With the introduction of additive manufacturing also Model Based Engineering[2] and therefore Model Based Definition[3] is being adopted, meaning that the (3D) model becomes leading and includes Product Manufacturing Information (PMI). This model will be used throughout the product life cycle and subsequently will render the use of 2D derivatives obsolete…

Reducing the time to market for Manufacturing Innovations through Social Product Development

– TCS

Manufacturing markets are moving from physical products to curative experiences…

On the Horizon

• Andrew Johansing, Duke Energy Corporation joins the global IPE/CM2 Congress
• The 30th Annual Integrated Process Excellence Symposium