Applied Software, a leading systems integrator for the architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing industries, announced the addition of David Wolfe as the firm's new director of Manufacturing Services.

Wolfe has an extensive career as a strategies and technical expert in process and power, manufacturing and mechanical engineering. He has led services, development, support and training for a wide variety of solutions including Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Vault, Advanced Steel and more. Most recently, he was a process and power specialist at ECAD. Wolfe has led technical implementations and strategic services for several Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller design firms, designed and taught various levels of training and was instrumental in developing product enhancement tools.

"David brings specialized skills and experience that will enhance the services we offer," said Richard Burroughs, president of Applied Software. "Strategic hires like this, along with partnerships and other strategic acquisitions, better position us to meet the varied needs of our customers across many different industry segments."

Among his many responsibilities, Wolfe will lead Applied Software's efforts to develop innovative CAD implementations and integration solutions for the piping industry.