Ok this is not exactly related to PLM but it does have a tie into software development, and there is areas that you are able to develop your own automation programs with interfaces. There is a Company called “Menlo Innovations LLC” that focuses on the art of software development. They offer many services. They have a free stuff section to get the feel of what the company offers and if you email them they’ll send you an email routinely of various articles. Very good advice and a great company.
We are not offiliated with Menlo Institute in any way, merely an admirer