Digital Thread in Aerospace and Defense

Analyst Report 

Download this analyst report from CIMdata to see how aerospace and defense organizations are connecting product data across engineering, production, and service.

Based on industry research and interviews with A&D leaders, this report shows where companies are making real progress, where adoption is still lagging, and how organizations are approaching digital thread in practice.

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In this report, you will learn:

  • Where A&D organizations are implementing digital thread today and where investment is shifting next
  • Why digital thread is a top priority but still early in adoption across most companies
  • The key challenges slowing progress, including disconnected systems and lack of interoperability
  • What technologies are being used to connect engineering, manufacturing, and service data
  • How companies like Nissan Motor are scaling digital thread to reduce complexity and improve outcomes
  • How leading organizations are starting with focused use cases and expanding over time

Leading aerospace and defense organizations are investing in digital thread to connect product data and improve decisions across the lifecycle. This report shows how they are doing it.

Developed in collaboration with the Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group, this research reflects how leading OEMs and suppliers are approaching digital thread across complex product environments.