ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, May 12, 2026 — CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, is excited to announce an upcoming free educational webinar, “2026 PLM Market Update.” The webinar will take place on Thursday, 11 June 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). This hour-long session will provide an early look at 2025 PLM market performance and deliver CIMdata’s highly anticipated five-year forecast through 2030.
The PLM Economy, CIMdata’s term for the global ecosystem of software and services providers that assist industrial companies in achieving their PLM objectives, has grown strongly over the past decade. This webinar will focus on the results for the calendar year 2025 and offer insights into CIMdata’s forecast for 2026 through 2030.
More than a data summary, this webinar is a strategic briefing that is designed to help PLM leaders:
- Understand how CIMdata’s PLM definition differs from those offered by other market influencers.
- See how the PLM market segments actually grew in 2025 and where the momentum is heading.
- Identify key players in the global PLM market landscape.
- Understand how mergers and acquisitions in 2025 have reshaped the competitive landscape.
- Understand how various global conditions are expected to impact the global PLM market.
- Learn how AI enablement is moving from a buzzword to a primary driver of PLM market value.
According to Peter Bilello, CIMdata’s President & CEO and the host for this webinar, “The PLM market, as estimated by CIMdata, grew by almost 9% in the calendar year 2025. The results were solid, with growth in all PLM segments. Some economic headwinds will undoubtedly impact the market in 2026. However, the growth drivers for the PLM Economy, AI enablement, Industry 4.0, smart connected products, and digital transformation remain strong, with AI taking a prominent role. This webinar will help attendees understand how to leverage these trends for long-term success.”
Peter Bilello has over 35 years of experience developing business-enabling IT solutions for research, engineering, and manufacturing organizations worldwide. He has participated in PLM analysis, selection, implementation, and training; CAD/CAM/CAE/CIM implementation and management; synchronous and lean manufacturing consulting; software engineering; and general data management strategy development and support. He has authored numerous papers and research reports on PLM and related topics, and his articles, commentaries, and perspectives have appeared in publications throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
This webinar promises to be a valuable resource for financial and market planners, competitive analysts, sales teams, industrial leaders, and anyone keen on understanding the performance and growth potential of the PLM market.
- During the webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the topics discussed. To find out more, visit: https://www.cimdata.com/en/education/educational-webinars/2026-plm-market-update.
- To register for this webinar, please visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/598577880304485461.
About CIMdata
CIMdata, a global strategic management consulting firm, provides services designed to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design, deliver, and support innovative products and services. For more than forty years, CIMdata has provided industrial organizations, providers of digital technologies and services, and investment firms with world-class insight, expertise, and best-practice methods on a broad set of product lifecycle management (PLM) topics and the digital transformation they enable. CIMdata also offers research, subscription services, publications, and education through certificate programs and international conferences. To learn more, visit www.CIMdata.com or email info@CIMdata.com.
