July 01, 2025

AI-Powered PLM: The Future of Hardware Product Lifecycle Management

41 minutes

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems in this insightful conversation with Michael Corr, CEO and founder of Duro. From eliminating PLM horror stories to streamlining hardware development workflows, learn how modern cloud-based PLM platforms are revolutionizing the way engineering teams manage data from design through manufacturing.

Michael shares his journey from electrical engineer to PLM innovator, revealing the critical pain points that plague traditional PLM systems and how AI-powered solutions are solving decades-old data management challenges. Explore how intelligent automation is reducing manual processes, improving supply chain integration, and enabling hardware teams to focus on what they do best - designing innovative products.

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0:00 Intro

0:56 Introduction to Michael Corr and Duro PLM

3:16 Why PLM over other software solutions?

5:03 What is PLM and why do hardware teams need it?

7:42 PLM horror stories and configuration challenges

12:39 Duro's approach to simplifying PLM complexity

22:37 Simplifying PLM onboarding and configuration

24:16 I integration in PLM systems

27:57 AI opportunities in DFM and hardware optimization

30:00 Nexar and Octopart integration benefits

33:40 PCB procurement and vendor integration

37:30 Future features and manufacturing expansion

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