PTC Named Leader in Gartner MQ 2026 for PLM; Arena Visionary
Jul 16, 2026, 8:35 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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PTC was named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing, with Windchill ranked highest on Ability to Execute and Arena recognized as a Visionary. Gartner projects that by 2030 more than 60% of manufacturers will rely on PLM as a core system for AI-driven product innovation, up from about 20% today, underscoring PTC's Intelligent Product Lifecycle strategy and potential revenue upside.
PTC named Leader in Gartner MQ 2026 for PLM (Windchill). Arena named Visionary.
Windchill tops Ability to Execute in MQ; Arena named Visionary.
Gartner projects 60%+ manufacturers will use PLM for AI by 2030.
Barua: AI-driven transformation hinges on Windchill and Arena.
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