Episode 9: Building smart from the start: Implementing PLM in a hardware setup with Christoph Klimt

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Christoph Klimt. Christoph has completed his bachelor’s in engineering and master’s degree in mechanical engineering at OTH Regensburg, while writing his master's thesis at BMW Group. He then started his career at Bertrandt Group, where he gained extensive engineering knowledge and methodical experience as Concept and Project Engineer. As Virtual Vehicle Lead and later Head of CAD/ PDM at Sono Motors, he was responsible for the optimization of the complete vehicle package and strategy implementation for product data management. He brings great mobility experience and a special focus on the optimization of the innovative Smart Pedal Vehicles at Mocci.Here are the key topics we unpacked:⚉ Implementing PLM Early in a Startup Journey⚉ Prioritizing User Experience from Day One⚉ Electric Bikes for B2B and Addressing Unique Market Demands⚉ Sustainable Design, Digital Transformation, and Out-of-the-Box Configuration⚉ Scalable PLM for Startups⚉ Real-Time Collaboration, Exploration, and Peer Learning⚉ Cloud-First Approach for Security and Scale⚉ Rethinking the Role of IT in PLM Adoption⚉ Standard Processes Work for Startups—If Used Wisely and Planning for Scalability from Day OneCONNECT WITH CHRISTOPH:⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophklimt/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this special episode of the Share PLM Podcast, Helena Gutiérrez, Beatriz González, Maria Morris, and Jos Voskuil share a behind-the-scenes look at the first-ever Share PLM Summit held in Jerez, Spain. More than just a recap, this episode dives into the inspiration, values, and creative decisions that shaped the event—from its human-centric mission and unique venue choice to the diverse community it brought together. Whether you attended in person or are just discovering the Summit now, this conversation offers powerful insights into how PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) can evolve through collaboration, inclusion, and people-first innovation.Here's a deep dive into the key themes and ideas that emerged from the summit.⚉ The Inspiration Behind and the Purpose of the Summit⚉ Building Connection Through Shared Experience⚉ Diversity Done Right: Gender, Age, and Cultural Inclusion⚉ The Power of Being System-Agnostic⚉ Human + Tech: Striking the Right Balance⚉ Key Takeaways and Final Reflections If you're passionate about creating meaningful, lasting change in PLM, we would love to have you with us. Learn more and check out the Summit recap here: https://shareplm.com/the-share-plm-summit-2025-recap/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Jonathan Scott, the Chief Architect at Razorleaf Corporation. Jonathan is a digitalization evangelist, promoting the use of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts and methodologies for discrete manufacturers. He is a former solution architect, project manager, and technical consultant with hands-on experience across multiple PLM and CAD platforms, including Aras, Autodesk, Dassault, and PTC toolsets. His strengths lie in vision and strategy planning, as well as in detailed solution development. Jonathan is also an experienced public speaker and enjoys delivering training on technical topics.Here are the key takeaways from this rich conversation:⚉ Jonathan’s Background & Strategic Thinking in SMEs⚉ System Longevity and Requirements Management⚉ Agile vs. Waterfall in PLM⚉ Digital Transformation: Framing the Conversation⚉ From Documents to Data: Making the Shift Tangible⚉ Business Case and ROI: Showing the Money⚉ Rehearsals and Business Involvement in Testing⚉ The Communication Gap in Digital Transformation⚉ People, Process, Data, and Technology: The Four PillarsCONNECT WITH JONATHAN:⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanpscott/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Paul Kaiser, a management and IT consultant with over 25 years of experience in operations, management, engineering, and business transformation across aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors. With a strong foundation in product development, Paul brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to help organizations navigate complex product development and engineering challenges. At MHP Americas, Paul leads the Digital Core & Technology team, specializing in end-to-end data interoperability and engineering process efficiency. He works closely with cross-industry clients to drive operational excellence and support sustainable growth through digital transformation initiatives. Join us as we unpack the following topics: ⚉ Paul's career evolution from engineering to consulting leadership⚉ Digital Transformation: More than tools—it's about changing the way we work⚉ Why people is one of the most urgent issues in digital transformation⚉ Change management (OCM) is no longer just a bullet point in a project plan⚉ What makes a digital transformation leader?⚉ The Role of PLM Tools: Process before platform⚉ PLM is not a short-term project, it's a journey⚉ Model-based and data-driven transformations ⚉ PLM vs. ERP: Tangible vs. Intangible Value⚉ Storytelling as a consulting skill⚉ The recurring issue in digital transformation initiatives⚉ The role (and risk) of middle management⚉ Strategic Alignment: Making PLM a business imperative⚉ Communication in the Digital Age: Clarity vs. Clutter⚉ Digital transformation is a people business⚉ People First, AlwaysCONNECT WITH PAUL:⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaiserpaul/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this special episode of the Share PLM Podcast, Beatriz González and Jos Voskuil introduce the Share PLM Summit 2025, a unique event dedicated to exploring the human side of PLM transformations. Taking place in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, the Summit will bring together leading voices in digital transformation, change management, and PLM to discuss how organizations can drive real value by focusing on people, not just technology. In this episode, we’ll share: ⚉ Why we decided to launch the Share PLM Summit and what makes it different ⚉ Highlights of the agenda: keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and panel discussions ⚉ How the event will help professionals bridge the gap between technical implementation and human adoption ⚉ How you can participate and be part of this new community-driven movement in PLM If you're passionate about creating meaningful, lasting change in PLM, we would love to have you with us. Learn more and register here: https://shareplm.com/the-share-plm-summit-2025/CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Martin Lundqvist (CTO/Senior PLM Business Consultant at QCM) & Jörgen Ekblad (COO at QCM). QCM is a Swedish consultancy specializing in sustainable business development and digital transformation. With expertise in areas like PLM, software configuration management, DevOps, and UX/service design, they focus on understanding organizational needs to implement effective, customer-centric changes. They work with both small to medium-sized Swedish companies and large international organizations. Their holistic approach ensures digital solutions that drive continuous improvement and innovation.Here are the key themes and takeaways from our rich and insightful discussion.⚉ Lessons from Ericsson: Standards and Structure⚉ PLM goes beyond software and the power of collaboration⚉ Early encounters with sustainability⚉ How motivations for sustainability have evolved⚉ Why digitalization matters in sustainability data tracking⚉ How to make data management fun⚉ The rise of the Digital Product Passport (DPP)⚉ Circular Economy: Connecting the dots between lifecycle thinking, cost savings, and innovation⚉ How to design products with sustainability in mind⚉ Why sustainability demands collaboration⚉ The missing link in circular transformation⚉ Customer expectations are driving change⚉ AI and the Digital Product Passport⚉ Martin and Jörgen's lessons from experience⚉ Final Takeaways: Start where you areCONNECT WITH MARTIN AND JÖRGEN:⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-lundqvist-phd-8a8aa961/ ⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j%C3%B6rgen-ekblad-6399842/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Jakob Åsell - CTO at Modular Management. Jakob is a seasoned expert in product architecture, modularization, and digital transformation. He currently leads the delivery of the PALMA SaaS solution, helping companies create, document, and govern modular product architectures. Jakob’s background spans cloud infrastructure, UX/UI design for complex systems, and enterprise IT landscape assessments to enable impactful digital transformation. With decades of experience in modular design methodologies, PLM/PDM systems, and CAD/CAE tools, he has worked across all levels of design—from detailed engineering to conceptual systems—supporting clients globally.Join us as we explore the complex but highly rewarding world of modular product architectures:⚉ What is modularity in product design?⚉ The value of a modular mindset⚉ Complexity reduction and business drivers⚉ Beyond PLM - Where PALMA comes in⚉ Defining Modules: More than just building blocks⚉ The approach for a successful modularization ⚉ Jakob’s journey from CAD Engineer to Architect ⚉ Top-down vs. bottom-up approaches in modular architecture⚉ The dual-track support in Modular Management ⚉ Modularity, sustainability, and circular economy ⚉ Using recycled and reused components ⚉ The role of AI in Modular Management⚉ How to start your modular journey⚉ Building knowledge and incremental transformation through positive feedback loops CONNECT WITH JAKOB:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-asell/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Patrick Hillberg, an adjunct professor at Oakland University, where he teaches a graduate course in engineering management (called "Product Lifecycle Management") and is an Industry Advisor to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Patrick has decades of industry experience in designing, developing and leading teams in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Digital Twins, Digital Manufacturing, Process Planning, Robotics, and Machine Vision applications in Aerospace, Shipbuilding, Automotive, Construction, Packaging, and other industries. Join us as we dive deep into these topics:⚉ Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Sustainability⚉ Engineering ethics and catastrophic product failures⚉ The role of culture in engineering and business decisions⚉ Engineering Change Management: People vs. Process⚉ What does a solution architect do?⚉ Solution Architect vs. Project Manager⚉ Agile approaches and communication in engineering projects⚉ Are meetings a waste of time?⚉ The rise of software-defined vehicles and new safety challenges⚉ Traditional waterfall project management vs. agile methodology⚉ Traditional waterfall approach vs. agile systems thinking in academia⚉ Balancing finance, learning, and uncertainty⚉ PLM approaches in the US vs. Germany⚉ The role of human resources in PLM implementationCONNECT WITH PATRICK:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhillberg/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Lucía Núñez Núñez, the PLM Project Manager at OHB Information Technology Services GmbH. Lucía studied aeronautical engineering at the Polytechnic University in Madrid, Spain. Since then, she has held various positions within the Aerospace industry.In this episode, we are discussing:⚉ From configuration management to PLM in the aerospace industry⚉ Transitioning from paper to digital systems⚉ Implementing ARAS as a Flexible PLM Solution⚉ Customization, external support, and  overcoming implementation challenges⚉ The role of digital twins, 3D CAD models, and PLM implementation⚉ Strategies for organizational change and PLM system adoption⚉ Benefits and ROI: Demonstrating PLM’s Value to Management⚉ Benefits of PLM vs ERP in an engineering-to-order company⚉ Collaboration with suppliers and addressing space industry limitations⚉ Navigating workforce adaptability in digital transformation⚉ Integrating simulation models into the digital workflow⚉ Bridging model-based systems engineering and PLM⚉ Overcoming resistance and driving user adoption in PLM across projects⚉ The unexpected success of a PLM system implementation in the aerospace industryCONNECT WITH LUCÍA:Linkedin: https://shorturl.at/BXrPpCONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!

In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Christian Barlach. Christian is an accomplished Product Development Leader with over three decades of experience in developing complex software products and managing large-scale projects. A proven track record in designing and delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries and continents. His last position was working as a Business Process Reengineering Manager at ISC Consulting Engineers but previously worked at Dassault Systèmes as the director of R&D Solutions for the shipbuilding industry.In this episode, we are discussing:⚉ Unique Challenges in Engineering to Order (ETO)⚉ Role of PLM in ETO⚉ Key People in PLM Projects⚉ Proliferation of Tools in the Engineering Space⚉ Integrating Tools to Streamline Workflows⚉ Challenges in Building and Sustaining Communities⚉ Generational Dynamics and Incentivizing Collaboration⚉ Transition vs. Change Management⚉ Transition to Modern Systems: From CATIA V5 to 3D Experience⚉ Leadership and Innovation CultureCONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-barlach/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!