Core Insights - PTC has introduced new AI capabilities for its FlexPLM retail product lifecycle management solution, aimed at automating the tech pack creation process, which is traditionally time-consuming and prone to errors [1][3] - The new features will be showcased at the National Retail Federation's Retail's Big Show from January 11-13 in New York City [1] Group 1: AI Capabilities and Benefits - The AI-driven tech pack generation allows teams to automatically extract data from design drawings, populating bills of materials, measurements, construction details, attributes, and colorways, thus reducing manual data entry [3][4] - By eliminating manual work, brands can lower development costs, accelerate sampling and costing, and respond more quickly to market demands [3][7] - The integration of AI into FlexPLM represents a significant shift in product development processes, enabling faster movement from concept to sample [4][7] Group 2: Strategic Vision and Demonstrations - These capabilities align with PTC's Intelligent Product Lifecycle vision, which combines structured product data with AI to enhance decision-making and productivity throughout the product lifecycle [4] - At the NRF event, PTC will demonstrate how FlexPLM facilitates end-to-end retail transformation, including AI-powered product development and supply chain visibility [5]