banner_newXD InnovationDigital Engineering & Smart Manufacturing Global Solutions Provider READ MOREbanner_newNext-generation vehicle success requires advanced creative design, shared intelligence, systems engineering and multi-domain collaboration. READ MOREbanner_newShifting demands requires new aerospace supplier strategies to deliver on time, on target, and on cost.READ MOREbanner_newSingle-function machines are being replaced by all-in-one equipment that covers the entire production process. To win more deals, manufacturers need to propose smarter and more flexible machines. READ MOREbanner_newSimplify and accelerate innovation to create more valuable consumer experiences. READ MORE ProductsBest in class product development software applications, powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, enabling 3D Design, Engineering, 3D CAD, Modeling, Simulation, Data Management and Process Management. Scientific Innovation BIOVIA powers scientific innovation management. CAD and 3D The 3D modeling and simulation on CATIA are both collaborative and user friendly. Authentic Design Experience SOLIDWORKS® leads the global 3D computer-aided design (CAD) industry with easy-to-use 3D software Realistic Simulation SIMULIA is a simulation tool used to show a products performance in the real world. Collaboration Platform ENOVIA is a collaborative platform that will allow your business to thrive. Information Intelligence EXALEAD manages all data & transforms it into digestible & applicable Digital Manufacturing DELMIA takes a product design into a real life product. Inmersive Experiences 3DEXCITE creates 3D visualization of products for impactful images used for sales and marketing Our solutions turn industry challenges into product innovation Each industry has its own unique product development processes and requirements. We provide deep industry knowledge and purpose-built applications to help our customers turn industry challenges into product innovation. Aerospace & Defense Transportation New Tech High Tech Industrial Equipment Consumer Packaged Goods RetailOur services help customers to get the most value out of their technology investmentsXD Innovation offers a complete portfolio of value-added services to help customers get the most value out of their technology investments. Our consulting teams have years of experience in implementation services, process consulting, application development, and professional training & support.CONSULTING Read More TRAINING Read More ENGINEERING SERVICES Read More Robert GarrisonDirector, Digital Innovation at XDI Suppliers are going to be expected to be prepared for the new collaborative processes that OEMs will deploy through 3DEXPERIENCE® platform in order to meet ever-tightening time and cost constraints of future programs. POWER’BY technology is extremely powerful in leveraging legacy tools and associated data while also positioning the supplier in a leadership position with the new application suites present in 3DEXPERIENCE® platform. This will be an invaluable competitive edge for suppliers bidding on future programs.Our Blogs 8 November, 2023 Andrew SparrowEmbracing the Cloud and Hybrid Solutions for MES/MOMAs I often say “you can fight technology, but you will lose”. The same has to be said with the...Read More 16 October, 2023 Andrew SparrowAn Agile Approach to MES/MOM ImplementationIn the world of modern manufacturing, adopting an Agile approach to implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management...Read More 16 October, 2023 Andrew SparrowRevolutionize Manufacturing with the Critical Thread: A Guide to Seamless IntegrationIn the dynamic world of discrete manufacturing, staying ahead of the competition requires seamless operations and relentless innovation.Read More 18 September, 2023 Andrew SparrowTransforming Manufacturing with Smart Factories: A Guide for SMBsIn the rapidly evolving landscape of modern manufacturing, the term "Smart Factory" or "Factory of the Future" has become a...Read More 12 September, 2023 Andrew SparrowManufacturing Process Planning: What, Why & HowManufacturing Process Planning (MPP) is the process of developing a detailed plan and methodology for the production of your product....Read More 4 September, 2023 Andrew SparrowThe “Waze/GPS” of ManufacturingI don't want to run before I can walk BUT while there's still many manufacturers out there needing to take...Read More 29 August, 2023 Andrew SparrowInsights for COOs: Navigating the Challenges of Re-Shoring.Isn't it time to look at bringing your manufacturing home, closer to your customer's ever evolving needs?Read More 16 August, 2023 Andrew SparrowPLM: Why Agile is the only wayWhat are your strategic pressures and how can the digitalization of your organization help solve those? My concern today is...Read More 26 June, 2023 Andrew SparrowWhy the Digital Thread is criticalAmid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More 20 April, 2023 XDINNOVATIONDriving the Future of Mobility with 3DEXPERIENCE Amid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More 10 April, 2023 XDINNOVATIONUncovering the Benefits of CATIA in Aerospace Modeling Amid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More 28 March, 2023 Andrew SparrowThe Model-Based FuturepriseAmid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More 22 February, 2023 XDINNOVATIONAccelerating Program Success in the Aerospace & Defense Industry Amid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More 22 February, 2023 XDINNOVATIONAccelerate Medical Device Development with SIMULIA Amid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More 2 February, 2023 Andrew SparrowMES/MOM – the doorway to the Smart FactoryAmid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More 11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowDigital Continuity is The Industrial EQAmid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More 11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowWhy does everyone today, want a Digital Twin?It was a few years ago, while attending an industry 4.0 conference that it hit me. Amid talks of IOT,...Read More 11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowWhat can Digital Twins do for me?Every investment needs to show a measurable ROI, and there’s not too many better today than the creation and implementation...Read More 11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowThe PLM Platform for Digital ContinuityWe might be considered insane if we continue to think that what we are doing today will work tomorrow.Read More 11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowLeveraging ERP for Smarter Manufacturing (MOM)In manufacturing, where competition, customer demands, and business complexity continue to increase, the ability to successfully manage all aspects of...Read More 11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowA few thoughts around Future PLM 4.0Enterprises are faced with an increasingly demanding and challenging global environment.Read More 11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowSmarter Culture + Smarter Technology = Smarter ManufacturingAs technology enhances and most systems are becoming increasingly digitized and streamlined, many sectors are having to make changes to...Read More 11 November, 2022 Andrew Sparrow3 Essentials to MES/MOM ExcellenceAs much as I speak of the need to bring manufacturing onshore, the spread of consumers for large manufacturers means...Read More 22 April, 2022 Andrew SparrowIndustry 4.0 Manufacturing and Digital ContinuityDuring each day, I look on with an ever increasing enthusiasm and passion for Digital ContinuityRead More 2 March, 2022 Andrew SparrowPLM to ERP Integration Conclusion: is it worth it?Sure, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) can work harmoniously together – but it takes time, analysisRead More 7 December, 2021 Andrew SparrowMES Implementation Culture 4.0However, no matter how detailed and solid your Agile Methodology or Process is, if the people executing it don't nurture...Read More 9 November, 2021 Andrew SparrowPLM 4.0 – The heart of any future businessThe blending of Product Lifecycle Management and Industry 4.0 is not for the faint of heart, as not only does...Read More 14 September, 2021 Andrew SparrowDoesn’t PLM 4.0 start with Customer-centricity & end with the Customer Experience?When I first became excited over the Industry 4.0 Technologies, my inquisitive childhood trait kicked-in; I had to know the...Read More 11 August, 2021 Andrew SparrowYour Chance To INNOVATE (using the 3DX Cloud Platform), While Many Lick Their WoundsThere's no doubt about it, there's a determination in the air to get back to work and make 2021 a...Read More 30 June, 2021 Andrew SparrowERP+PLM: 2 heads are better than 1At the heart of ERP is an organization’s financial system offering, accounting, GL, purchasing, A/R & A/P, order management, and...Read More 22 June, 2021 Andrew SparrowManufacturing Operations – A Culture of Faster & SmarterStudies show that around 60 to 80% of new products fail. I know hey, a pretty broad estimate, but then...Read More 15 June, 2021 Andrew SparrowWhy Product Lifecycle Management Has T0 Be The #1 PriorityStudies show that around 60 to 80% of new products fail. I know hey, a pretty broad estimate, but then...Read More 8 June, 2021 Andrew SparrowHow we optimize Manufacturing Process IntelligenceWith huge amounts of data being extracted from the Shop Floor and the sheer computing power to analyze and optimize,...Read More 4 June, 2021 Andrew SparrowWhy 3D MBSE will be the standard for complex productsTo engineer the modern large, complex, interdisciplinary systems-of-systems (SoS), the collaborative world teamsRead More 24 May, 2021 Andrew Sparrow4IR: How to Get Started – Lean Smart ManufacturingIf you had not noticed the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is advancing fast and the benefits across all organizations are...Read More 18 May, 2021 Andrew Sparrow2021: Why We Love Product Lifecycle Management 4.0We make it no secret that we want to see Manufacturing return to its much-needed domestic shores and more so...Read More 10 May, 2021 Andrew SparrowWhat’s the most exciting Manufacturing Tech in 2021?It feels like, each time we talk to a progressive Manufacturing “thought leader”, and ask that same question, we get...Read More 30 August, 2020 Andrew SparrowCooking up the Michelin Starred MBOMEvery industry is going through disruption at an unprecedented speed and Automotive is right up there with the best of...Read More 16 August, 2020 Andrew SparrowThe Future of the Automotive UXSoon to be, if it isn’t already, the smartest thing you own already – your Automobile. The coming years is...Read More 10 August, 2020 Andrew SparrowHow to reduce the cost of Electric VehiclesWe’re talking Electric Vehicle ticket price. That’s new EVs hitting the streets, to the benefit of us all at lower...Read More 22 May, 2020 XDINNOVATIONExperience CATIA® and SOLIDWORKS® on your smartphone or tabletToday's global business environment is unsettled by health, environmental and..Read More 21 May, 2020 XDINNOVATIONA scalable portfolio for simulation-driven designToday's global business environment is unsettled by health, environmental and..Read More 21 May, 2020 XDINNOVATION3DEXPERIENCE CATIAToday's global business environment is unsettled by health, environmental and..Read More 21 May, 2020 XDINNOVATIONCollaborative Innovation for CATIA V5 UsersToday's global business environment is unsettled by health, environmental and..Read More 21 May, 2020 XDINNOVATIONCo-design Wherever You Are with CATIA V5Today's global business environment is unsettled by health, environmental and..Read More 4 March, 2020 Andrew SparrowWhat is Cloud PLM?I knew it from the first time I saw it. 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8 November, 2023 Andrew SparrowEmbracing the Cloud and Hybrid Solutions for MES/MOMAs I often say “you can fight technology, but you will lose”. The same has to be said with the...Read More
16 October, 2023 Andrew SparrowAn Agile Approach to MES/MOM ImplementationIn the world of modern manufacturing, adopting an Agile approach to implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management...Read More
16 October, 2023 Andrew SparrowRevolutionize Manufacturing with the Critical Thread: A Guide to Seamless IntegrationIn the dynamic world of discrete manufacturing, staying ahead of the competition requires seamless operations and relentless innovation.Read More
18 September, 2023 Andrew SparrowTransforming Manufacturing with Smart Factories: A Guide for SMBsIn the rapidly evolving landscape of modern manufacturing, the term "Smart Factory" or "Factory of the Future" has become a...Read More
12 September, 2023 Andrew SparrowManufacturing Process Planning: What, Why & HowManufacturing Process Planning (MPP) is the process of developing a detailed plan and methodology for the production of your product....Read More
4 September, 2023 Andrew SparrowThe “Waze/GPS” of ManufacturingI don't want to run before I can walk BUT while there's still many manufacturers out there needing to take...Read More
29 August, 2023 Andrew SparrowInsights for COOs: Navigating the Challenges of Re-Shoring.Isn't it time to look at bringing your manufacturing home, closer to your customer's ever evolving needs?Read More
16 August, 2023 Andrew SparrowPLM: Why Agile is the only wayWhat are your strategic pressures and how can the digitalization of your organization help solve those? My concern today is...Read More
26 June, 2023 Andrew SparrowWhy the Digital Thread is criticalAmid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More
20 April, 2023 XDINNOVATIONDriving the Future of Mobility with 3DEXPERIENCE Amid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More
10 April, 2023 XDINNOVATIONUncovering the Benefits of CATIA in Aerospace Modeling Amid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More
28 March, 2023 Andrew SparrowThe Model-Based FuturepriseAmid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More
22 February, 2023 XDINNOVATIONAccelerating Program Success in the Aerospace & Defense Industry Amid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More
22 February, 2023 XDINNOVATIONAccelerate Medical Device Development with SIMULIA Amid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More
2 February, 2023 Andrew SparrowMES/MOM – the doorway to the Smart FactoryAmid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More
11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowDigital Continuity is The Industrial EQAmid lots of exhibition stands with vaguely relevant i4.0 connected devices and talks of mere investments of $1000 would make...Read More
11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowWhy does everyone today, want a Digital Twin?It was a few years ago, while attending an industry 4.0 conference that it hit me. Amid talks of IOT,...Read More
11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowWhat can Digital Twins do for me?Every investment needs to show a measurable ROI, and there’s not too many better today than the creation and implementation...Read More
11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowThe PLM Platform for Digital ContinuityWe might be considered insane if we continue to think that what we are doing today will work tomorrow.Read More
11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowLeveraging ERP for Smarter Manufacturing (MOM)In manufacturing, where competition, customer demands, and business complexity continue to increase, the ability to successfully manage all aspects of...Read More
11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowA few thoughts around Future PLM 4.0Enterprises are faced with an increasingly demanding and challenging global environment.Read More
11 November, 2022 Andrew SparrowSmarter Culture + Smarter Technology = Smarter ManufacturingAs technology enhances and most systems are becoming increasingly digitized and streamlined, many sectors are having to make changes to...Read More
11 November, 2022 Andrew Sparrow3 Essentials to MES/MOM ExcellenceAs much as I speak of the need to bring manufacturing onshore, the spread of consumers for large manufacturers means...Read More
22 April, 2022 Andrew SparrowIndustry 4.0 Manufacturing and Digital ContinuityDuring each day, I look on with an ever increasing enthusiasm and passion for Digital ContinuityRead More
2 March, 2022 Andrew SparrowPLM to ERP Integration Conclusion: is it worth it?Sure, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) can work harmoniously together – but it takes time, analysisRead More
7 December, 2021 Andrew SparrowMES Implementation Culture 4.0However, no matter how detailed and solid your Agile Methodology or Process is, if the people executing it don't nurture...Read More
9 November, 2021 Andrew SparrowPLM 4.0 – The heart of any future businessThe blending of Product Lifecycle Management and Industry 4.0 is not for the faint of heart, as not only does...Read More
14 September, 2021 Andrew SparrowDoesn’t PLM 4.0 start with Customer-centricity & end with the Customer Experience?When I first became excited over the Industry 4.0 Technologies, my inquisitive childhood trait kicked-in; I had to know the...Read More
11 August, 2021 Andrew SparrowYour Chance To INNOVATE (using the 3DX Cloud Platform), While Many Lick Their WoundsThere's no doubt about it, there's a determination in the air to get back to work and make 2021 a...Read More
30 June, 2021 Andrew SparrowERP+PLM: 2 heads are better than 1At the heart of ERP is an organization’s financial system offering, accounting, GL, purchasing, A/R & A/P, order management, and...Read More
22 June, 2021 Andrew SparrowManufacturing Operations – A Culture of Faster & SmarterStudies show that around 60 to 80% of new products fail. I know hey, a pretty broad estimate, but then...Read More
15 June, 2021 Andrew SparrowWhy Product Lifecycle Management Has T0 Be The #1 PriorityStudies show that around 60 to 80% of new products fail. I know hey, a pretty broad estimate, but then...Read More
8 June, 2021 Andrew SparrowHow we optimize Manufacturing Process IntelligenceWith huge amounts of data being extracted from the Shop Floor and the sheer computing power to analyze and optimize,...Read More
4 June, 2021 Andrew SparrowWhy 3D MBSE will be the standard for complex productsTo engineer the modern large, complex, interdisciplinary systems-of-systems (SoS), the collaborative world teamsRead More
24 May, 2021 Andrew Sparrow4IR: How to Get Started – Lean Smart ManufacturingIf you had not noticed the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is advancing fast and the benefits across all organizations are...Read More
18 May, 2021 Andrew Sparrow2021: Why We Love Product Lifecycle Management 4.0We make it no secret that we want to see Manufacturing return to its much-needed domestic shores and more so...Read More
10 May, 2021 Andrew SparrowWhat’s the most exciting Manufacturing Tech in 2021?It feels like, each time we talk to a progressive Manufacturing “thought leader”, and ask that same question, we get...Read More
30 August, 2020 Andrew SparrowCooking up the Michelin Starred MBOMEvery industry is going through disruption at an unprecedented speed and Automotive is right up there with the best of...Read More
16 August, 2020 Andrew SparrowThe Future of the Automotive UXSoon to be, if it isn’t already, the smartest thing you own already – your Automobile. The coming years is...Read More
10 August, 2020 Andrew SparrowHow to reduce the cost of Electric VehiclesWe’re talking Electric Vehicle ticket price. That’s new EVs hitting the streets, to the benefit of us all at lower...Read More
22 May, 2020 XDINNOVATIONExperience CATIA® and SOLIDWORKS® on your smartphone or tabletToday's global business environment is unsettled by health, environmental and..Read More
21 May, 2020 XDINNOVATIONA scalable portfolio for simulation-driven designToday's global business environment is unsettled by health, environmental and..Read More
21 May, 2020 XDINNOVATION3DEXPERIENCE CATIAToday's global business environment is unsettled by health, environmental and..Read More
21 May, 2020 XDINNOVATIONCollaborative Innovation for CATIA V5 UsersToday's global business environment is unsettled by health, environmental and..Read More
21 May, 2020 XDINNOVATIONCo-design Wherever You Are with CATIA V5Today's global business environment is unsettled by health, environmental and..Read More
4 March, 2020 Andrew SparrowWhat is Cloud PLM?I knew it from the first time I saw it. It smacked me in the face, how obvious it was.Read More
27 February, 2020 Andrew SparrowAutomotive 1.0 to 4.0 – Design FasterI knew it from the first time I saw it. It smacked me in the face, how obvious it was.Read More
8 February, 2020 Andrew SparrowWhat’s 3DEXPERIENCE World about?I knew it from the first time I saw it. It smacked me in the face, how obvious it was.Read More
20 February, 2019 Michael FinocchiaroDS Public Cloud and XDI Cloud for your InnovationOn February 25, 2019, in New Orleans, XD Innovation will present their new cloud division, XDI Cloud at COE.Read More
Andrew SparrowEmbracing the Cloud and Hybrid Solutions for MES/MOMAs I often say “you can fight technology, but you will lose”. The same has to be said with the...Comments (0)Read More
Andrew SparrowAn Agile Approach to MES/MOM ImplementationIn the world of modern manufacturing, adopting an Agile approach to implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management...Comments (0)Read More
Andrew SparrowRevolutionize Manufacturing with the Critical Thread: A Guide to Seamless IntegrationIn the dynamic world of discrete manufacturing, staying ahead of the competition requires seamless operations and relentless innovation.Comments (0)Read More
