Advancements in Aerospace and Defense Sector Spotlighted by PTC: "the Bridge Between Industry and Operations Lies in Digital Technology"
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the aerospace and defense industry, the need for digital transformation is more pressing than ever. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has underscored the importance of adapting at the pace of operations, as soldiers are often forced to build their own gear on the fly. Recognizing this need, PTC, a global leader in digital transformation, is playing a crucial role in the industry's digital transformation.
PTC has made aerospace a cornerstone of its product strategy, with 20% of its revenue coming from this sector. At the helm of this strategic focus is Marc Rivière, with over 22 years of experience in the French Air Force, who serves as the Global Advisor for Aerospace and Defense at PTC. His role is to bridge the gap between clients' business challenges and the company's product roadmap.
PTC's solutions are designed to address the specificities of the aerospace and defense industry, including better management of complexity, faster innovation, and seamless continuity between requirements management and engineering. One key area of focus is cybersecurity, with PTC's Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solutions supporting the creation of cybersecurity-resilient, AI-powered defense systems.
Sustainability is another priority for PTC. The company aids sustainability efforts through its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools that incorporate IoT-enabled systems and additive manufacturing. These capabilities optimize materials usage, promote lightweight designs, and support efficient production methods.
Embedded software management is another critical aspect of PTC's offerings. Their ALM platforms streamline development cycles and improve traceability of embedded software in aerospace components, ensuring full digital continuity from design to after-sales service.
Together, these capabilities enable defense and aerospace manufacturers to accelerate product development, reduce lifecycle costs, enhance mission readiness, optimize service operations with IoT and predictive maintenance, and secure sensitive data and systems against cyber threats.
PTC's solutions also extend to augmented reality (AR), particularly in the aerospace sector, where it can provide contextual information to human operators, connecting systems, processes, data, and people.
In addition to supporting established players in the aerospace and defense sector, PTC also empowers innovation at every level, from startups to large OEMs. The company is preparing for the Digital Product Passport in aerospace, a unified approach to traceability, predictive maintenance, and compliance, aligned with emerging EU standards.
Sustainability, for Marc Rivière, also means supporting disruptive propulsion technologies such as electric, hybrid, or hydrogen, through the right digital infrastructure. He emphasizes the importance of end-to-end security across the entire product lifecycle, including in-service phases, as demonstrated by the upcoming Part-IS regulation from EASA, which PTC aims to help customers navigate.
Embedded software has become a tactical issue in modern defense, with software lifecycle management extending all the way to the battlefield. PTC addresses this challenge with tools like Codebeamer, which integrates software and hardware lifecycle management in highly secure environments.
PTC's technological foundation is built on Windchill (PLM) and Creo (CAD), used by 75% of clients in the aerospace sector. In rapidly evolving operational contexts, industrial systems must adapt almost in real-time, and the digital link between industry and operations becomes a strategic asset. Augmented reality in aircraft maintenance can visualize operations in real-time, providing information on who is doing what, where, and at what stage.
PTC's approach goes beyond connecting engineering, production, logistics, and maintenance; it also aims to create an open architecture capable of interfacing with ERPs, MROs, other PLMs, or CAD tools. In the face of the evolving challenges in the aerospace and defense industry, PTC's comprehensive digital lifecycle management platforms are providing a strategic advantage for organizations seeking to stay ahead in this dynamic field.
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