BOSTON, MA, July 16, 2026 – PTC has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries, based on its Windchill PLM platform, and a Visionary in the same report for its Arena PLM and QMS solution. Among all vendors evaluated, Gartner ranked Windchill highest on “Ability to Execute,” a criteria set covering product and service, overall viability, market responsiveness, and customer experience.
According to Gartner, PLM software “streamlines and manages the entire lifecycle of a product, from initial concept through design, manufacturing, service, and its ultimate disposal.” Gartner projects that, “by 2030, over 60% of manufacturers are expected to rely on PLM as a core system for enabling AI-driven product innovation and development, up from about 20% today.”
“PTC’s recognition as both a Leader and a Visionary in the PLM market, we believe, reinforces our track record of serving the full range of customer needs, from the world’s largest discrete manufacturers to fast-growing product companies,” said Neil Barua, president and CEO, PTC. “As AI reshapes how products are created and maintained, a trusted system of record becomes the foundation for everything that follows, and we are focused on giving every customer that foundation with Windchill and Arena.”
PTC frames Windchill and Arena as part of the Intelligent Product Lifecycle, an approach connecting systems of record across the product lifecycle to build a product data foundation for AI applications.
Source: PTC
About PTC
PTC was founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boston, MA, develops software for engineering and product development teams worldwide. Its portfolio includes CAD, PLM, IIoT, application lifecycle management, and augmented reality tools. The software supports product design, manufacturing, data management, and service operations. PTC serves manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, electronics, industrial equipment and energy sectors. The company reports more than 30,000 customers globally, including 95% of Fortune 500 manufacturers. PTC employs about 7,500 people worldwide. It operates primarily on a subscription-based business model focused on digital product development and connected operations.