Bob Vavra

Senior Content Director, Machine Design

Bob Vavra
Senior Content Director, Machine Design and Hydraulics & Pneumatics
My background in publishing, including the last 17 years covering safety and plant operations, has given me a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in this sector. My role is to provide clear and useful knowledge across multiple content platforms and ensure our readers have the knowledge they need to develop new solutions.

Session Track: PLM

Tuesday, June 9 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM On-Demand Library

PL1578CA - The Value of Full Lifecycle: Product Lifecycle Management

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is often seen as an end-of-process tool, but it is important to have PLM in place before the design process begins. Machine Design will partner with industry and manufacturing experts to discuss PLM throughout the full lifecycle of a product and how the effective use of PLM at the design stage can lead to a smoother, smarter approach to the overall production.

Browse the Keynote Speakers

Jim Heppelmann

President & CEO, PTC

Katie Linendoll

Emmy Award-winning Technology Expert, and One of The Leading Women in the Field of Technology

Jon Hirschtick

Executive Vice President & GM of Onshape & Atlas, PTC

Mike Campbell

Executive Vice President & General Manager of Augmented Reality, PTC

Kevin Wrenn

Executive Vice President, Products, PTC

Sarah Reynolds

Vice President of Marketing, PTC

Tim Salau

Mr. Future of Work & CEO, Guide

Michael Ekbundit

Director, Engineering Development, GE Appliances, a Haier Company

Lori Austin

Senior Customer Success Coach, Arena, a PTC Business

Olabisi Boyle

Vice President, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America

Michael DiTullio

EVP and President of SaaS, PTC

Linda Lokay

Product Management VP, Advanced Development, PTC

Kelly Bryant

Deputy Section Manager, Mechanical Design/Drafting & Manufacturing, Jacobs Engineering

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