Lionel Grealou

1 week ago | engineering.com | Lionel Grealou

Are you simply reacting to disruption or leading your company through it? PLM is the secret weapon at the center of a resilient response to volatility. Tariffs have stormed back into the global spotlight, shaking global trade, and putting pressure on manufacturers with international supply chains. For companies already facing inflation, material shortages, and geopolitical instability, new tariff and political wargames add another layer of complexity to navigate.

1 month ago | engineering.com | Lionel Grealou

Can Dassault Systèmes convince the market that this is more than just another buzzword-laden evolution? Dassault Systèmes has unveiled 3D Universes (styled as 3D UNIV+RSES for branding), a bold step toward reimagining how industries engage with digital and physical realities. This is not just another 3D modeling update. It represents a fundamental shift from static digital twins to an AI-powered, generative intelligence ecosystem.

Jan 16, 2025 | engineering.com | Lionel Grealou |a.k.a. Lio

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword—it is a game-changer driving new insights, automation, and cross-functional integration. AI is transforming industries by powering digital transformation and business optimization; and a lot more innovation is expected. While some sectors are advanced in leveraging AI, others—particularly traditional manufacturing and legacy enterprise software providers—are scrambling to integrate AI into traditional digital ecosystems.

Jan 9, 2025 | engineering.com | Lionel Grealou |a.k.a. Lio

Technology is no longer optional—it is a fundamental driver of business success. This does not mean it always takes center stage, but without it, businesses risk falling behind. Small and medium manufacturers now have a unique opportunity to learn from the transformation journeys of larger enterprises—including to consider alternate paths. By adapting digital strategies to their scale and needs, they can accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and compete on a broader stage.

Dec 20, 2024 | engineering.com | Lionel Grealou

The manufacturing industry in 2024 was a proving ground for transformative technologies. From AI-driven efficiency to the adoption of edge computing, product developers and manufacturing engineers learned critical lessons about what works—and what does not—in the relentless pursuit of speed and innovation. Looking ahead to 2025, the focus will shift from technology adoption to mastery. This is about more than tools—it is about driving measurable outcomes through integrated and strategic approaches.