Siemens, PTC, and Dassault Systèmes Lead the Way in PLM for Large Discrete Manufacturers

Siemens, PTC, and Dassault Systèmes are the leading PLM vendors for large discrete manufacturers, with Siemens Teamcenter being the overall leader. Aras Innovator is an innovation leader, with strengths in low-code API management, AI-assisting chatbots, and OOTB functionality. The PLM market is driven by SaaS, digital twins, and Gen AI, with manufacturers prioritizing fast time-to-value, flexible solution architecture, and new technology additions.

The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market has seen significant advancements over the past year, driven by the integration of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), digital twins, and Generative AI (Gen AI). ABI Research recently conducted a comprehensive assessment of PLM vendors, highlighting the leadership positions of Siemens, PTC, and Dassault Systèmes, with Siemens Teamcenter emerging as the overall leader [1].

Siemens Teamcenter stands out with its extensive partner ecosystem for external software integration, high market share among large discrete manufacturers, and a robust Gen AI position with Teamcenter Copilot. PTC, in second place, excels in digital thread creation and real-time product tracking, while offering a strong customer support model for post-sale maintenance. Dassault Systèmes rounds out the top tier with its Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) capabilities, modular purchasing options, and high scores in digital thread creation [1].

Aras Innovator, an innovation leader, showcases strengths in low-code API management, AI-assisting chatbots, and robust Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) functionality, making it less reliant on system integrators and VARs. The PLM market is heavily influenced by large discrete manufacturers across various industries, who prioritize fast time-to-value, flexible solution architecture, and new technology additions such as Gen AI [1].

The integration of Gen AI in the automotive sector is also gaining momentum, with potential to significantly influence value chains, increase efficiency, and reduce waste. The "Strategic Insights of Generative AI and Its Automotive Use Cases" report by ResearchAndMarkets.com underscores the transformative potential of Gen AI in automotive manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and customer engagement [2].

These findings highlight the growing importance of PLM solutions and Gen AI in facilitating the needs of large discrete manufacturers and driving innovation in the automotive industry.

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/siemens-ptc-and-dassault-systemes-named-leaders-in-abi-researchs-plm-assessment-for-large-discrete-manufacturers-aras-gaining-momentum-302513366.html
[2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/07/24/3120928/28124/en/Strategic-Insights-of-Generative-AI-and-Its-Automotive-Use-Cases-2025-Research-Report-New-Revenue-Streams-Transforms-Manufacturing-and-Revolutionizes-Customer-Engagement.html