Product Memory
A semantic layer above PLM and digital thread systems that captures the reasoning, context, and constraints behind product decisions — enabling AI agents and future engineers to understand not just what was decided but why, and what trade-offs shaped the outcome.
Why it matters
When engineers retire, their reasoning goes with them unless it has been made durable. Product memory externalizes expert knowledge into a queryable, machine-readable form that AI agents can use for contextual reasoning.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “Product Memory.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/product-memory