Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a global provider of product life-cycle management (PLM) software. PLM is the platform for turning more ideas into successful products because only PLM can provide the application depth and breadth needed to digitally author, validate, and manage the detailed product and process data necessary to support continuous innovation. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM has 51,000 customers worldwide.