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S5E32 Todd Mansfield | Integrated Project Management (OneIPM), Agile Methodologies, and Construction Automation

Being an Engineer · 9 Aug 2024 · 48m · Episode 32

What this episode covers

Todd Mansfield, Vice President of Product at OneIPM, discusses integrated project management solutions that eliminate app-switching by integrating directly with Onshape. He details how OneIPM provides a unified environment for designers and engineers, featuring real-time collaboration, context-aware task linking, and immersive viewing for non-CAD users. Mansfield also reflects on his career at House of Design Robotics and Echo Safety Group, highlighting strategies for accelerating engineering speed through Agile methodologies and automation in construction.

Most relevant to

companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
House of Design Robotics, Echo Safety Group
Products
OneIPM, Onshape, SolidWorks, PDM works
Also
Bill Dahl, FIRST Robotics Competition

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