Closing the Training Gap in Product Design & Manufacturing

New Survey Report: How PD&M Teams Are Rethinking Training in the Age of AI and Automation

Product design and manufacturing (PD&M) organizations are under pressure to keep pace with rapid software releases, new automation capabilities, and emerging AI tools—often with limited time, tight budgets, and growing skills gaps.

To better understand how leaders are responding, Cadalyst, in partnership with Eagle Point Software, surveyed decision makers across key PD&M roles, including Product Design & Engineering Leads, HR leaders in manufacturing, Manufacturing IT leaders, and Product Design Engineers. The result is a look at how training strategies are evolving—and where many organizations are still struggling.

This downloadable report distills the survey findings into clear, actionable insights you can use to strengthen training, support adoption of new tools, and improve project outcomes

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Download the PDF to explore:

• Where skills gaps are widening in areas like automation, AI, cybersecurity, and advanced CAD/PLM workflows.
  
  
• Why PD&M leaders are shifting toward modern, role-based learning instead of generic, one-size-fits-all training.
  
  
• How time constraints and relevance issues are limiting learner engagement—and what organizations are doing to address them.
  
  
• Why integration with CAD/PLM and existing software (including SSO and analytics) is becoming a must-have for training platforms.
  
  
• How ROI expectations and budget pressures are shaping training investments and approval decisions.
  
  
• The emerging impact of AI, automation, and VR/AR on future training strategies for engineering and manufacturing teams.

If you’re responsible for enabling engineers and manufacturing teams to work smarter with modern tools, this survey-based report will help you benchmark your current approach and identify opportunities for improvement.

This report is designed for:

• Product Design & Engineering Leaders looking to scale skills and improve time-to-market

• Product Design Engineers navigating increasingly complex tools and workflows

• Manufacturing IT Leaders responsible for platforms, integration, security, and analytics

• HR and L&D Leaders building training programs for technical teams

• Operations and Digital Transformation Leaders driving change across PD&M organizations

  
  

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