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Duro Launches Duro Design

Duro has taken a significant step in transforming the product lifecycle management (PLM) landscape by unveiling its latest offering, Duro Design—the first AI-native PLM specifically tailored for modern hardware engineering. With a fresh approach that focuses heavily on the needs of contemporary manufacturers, Duro Design promises to enable teams to launch products up to three times quicker than traditional methods.

The Need for Change in PLM

The PLM industry, valued at an expected $46 billion by 2032, is largely dominated by outdated systems developed decades ago that fail to meet the demands of today's agile manufacturers. These legacy systems tend to be rigid, cumbersome, and poorly integrated, leading to inefficiencies that can delay project timelines significantly. As individual data points within these systems are often siloed, collaboration becomes problematic, causing friction across engineering teams and stalling innovation.

In today's fast-paced environment, engineers expect PLM tools to be flexible, user-friendly, and to operate seamlessly with the software tools they rely on every day. Integrating AI into these systems, previously seen as an enhancement, is now considered essential.

Duro's Innovative Approach

Duro aims to redefine PLM for hardware by creating an experience analogous to the revolutionary changes that platforms like GitHub brought to software development. According to Jon Stevenson, a Board Member and former VP of GrabCAD, Duro is more than just a data repository—it is a tool that enhances decision-making, streamlines supply chain operations, and accelerates innovation processes.