A recent industry acquisition announcement has caused a significant amount of discussion about the relationship of PLM solutions with Automation technologies. In many ways, a tight linkage between PLM and Automation is just another step in the rational evolution of PLM and continues the direction of fulfilling the promises of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) from 25-30 years ago. This movement should be positive for industrial companies and good for the suppliers as well. But it isn't going to be easy!

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