PTC Unveils New AI-Driven Solutions for Software-Driven Product Development
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) has announced significant updates to its application lifecycle management (ALM) portfolio with the release of Codebeamer® 3.2, Codebeamer AI 1.0, and Pure Variants™ 7.2. These solutions aim to enhance product management amidst increasing complexity and regulatory demands in software-driven industries. The advancements facilitate improved traceability, change management, and compliance across product lifecycles.
Strengthening the Product Data Foundation
The new versions of Codebeamer and Pure Variants intend to solidify PTC's position as a leader in software development lifecycle management, particularly in regulated sectors such as automotive, medtech, aerospace, and defense. PTC’s enhanced ALM offerings are designed to address the growing challenges posed by software complexities in product development.
Enrique Krajmalnik, General Manager of ALM at PTC, emphasized the necessity for organizations to navigate product complexity confidently: “Our customers' products are becoming increasingly complex and software-driven, and they need confidence that every change, requirement, and decision is connected across the product lifecycle.”
Notable Features of Codebeamer 3.2 and Pure Variants 7.2
To support engineers in managing complexity, PTC introduces several key features in Codebeamer 3.2 and Pure Variants 7.2:
- Digital Thread Integrations: Seamlessly connects Codebeamer with PTC's Windchill® PLM system and other enterprise solutions for enhanced requirement tracking and compliance.
- Stream Baselines: Captures complete snapshots of projects, facilitating consistent baselines and change management across complex portfolios.
- User Interface Upgrades: Enhancements to the Review Hub enable bulk approvals, clearer notifications, and improved review efficiency.
- Feature-Based PLE: Automates stream and baseline creation, promoting concurrent development across platforms and optimizing product line reuse.
Introducing Codebeamer AI 1.0
Codebeamer AI 1.0 complements the existing product suite by incorporating AI-driven assistants specifically focused on enhancing the requirements development process:
- Requirements Assistant: Automatically identifies quality issues in requirements, helping to streamline and ensure standards compliance.
- Test Case Assistant: Simplifies the generation of test cases from requirements, promoting better accuracy and consistency in validation activities.
Joseph June, Global Head of AI Innovation at PTC, noted, “We built Codebeamer AI to help simplify and streamline time-consuming tasks within the requirements development process.” This collaboration aims to deliver increased clarity and bolster decision-making at all project stages.
PTC's Vision for Intelligent Product Lifecycle
The updated offerings of Codebeamer and Pure Variants align with PTC's broader vision for an Intelligent Product Lifecycle. This strategy empowers manufacturers to build a robust product data foundation, enhancing the value of data across their enterprises while driving AI-enabled transformation.
By integrating AI solutions like Windchill AI and ServiceMax® AI, Codebeamer AI enables organizations to advance confidently through AI-driven innovation.
Learn More and Get Involved
For further information about Codebeamer AI, visit the Codebeamer AI page. For insights on Codebeamer and Pure Variants, check out the PTC blog.
About PTC
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, that enables manufacturers and product companies to transform how they design, manufacture, and service vital physical products. PTC employs over 7,000 people and serves more than 30,000 customers worldwide.