# Nike Quarterly Newsletter Q1 2023 Issue Materials Innovation from Concept to Consumer A new era of technology lifts the lid off the mysteries behind how to maximize human biomechanics. Understanding the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems and other physical actions such as chemistry, heat, and mass transfer allows companies like Nike to help professional and amateur athletes reach their full potential in their chosen sports. Applying new laboratory technologies as part of the research and development of new materials offers Nike the ability to develop footwear products that drive demand as consumers seek new ways to improve performance and avoid injury. Discover this newsletter curated for Nike featuring selected news, stories, and valuable content featuring cutting edge software solutions that address challenges from product concept, research and development through manufacturing, ecommerce, and the consumer experience. [Contact Us](https://www.3ds.com/how-to-buy/contact-sales) Joshua Rowe Nike Client Executive, Dassault Systèmes ![Joshua Rowe > Profile > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-02/joshua-rowe-profile.jpg) Josh Rowe is the Strategic Account Manager supporting all of Nike's Digital Initiatives from Ideation to Production. Josh is a driven, performance-focused software sales executive passionate about helping footwear & lifestyle brands digitally transform their business to fuel innovation and win against their corporate goals, ultimately promoting health & wellness amongst consumers. [Email](mailto:Joshua.Rowe@3ds.com) [781-775-6312](tel:781-775-6312) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-rowe-823ba194/) Zachary Strickland SIMULIA Senior Client Representative, Dassault Systèmes ![Zachary Strickland > Speaker> Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-02/zachary-strickland-profile.jpg) Zach Strickland is a Senior Client Representative for SIMULIA with a Mechanical Engineering background and 11 years in the design and manufacturing industry. Zach joined Dassault in 2022 with a focus on helping lifestyle and footwear companies recognize the value of simulation driven design by leveraging the virtual twin. [Email](mailto:Zachary.Strickland@3ds.com) [346-946-8080](tel:346-946-8080) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-strickland-74786075/) Fred Phillips BIOVIA Senior Client Representative, Dassault Systèmes ![Fred Phillips > Speaker> Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-02/fred-phillips-speaker.jpg) Fred Phillips is a Senior Sales Executive with BIOVIA, based in Phoenix, AZ. Fred has more than 25 years of experience working in modeling and simulation software, across all key industries, and has a degree in Plastics Engineering. Fred has been with the BIOVIA team of Dassault Systemes since early 2022, focused on helping Consumer Goods companies realize the value of laboratory, data science, and formulation solutions. [Email](mailto:Fred.Phillips@3ds.com) [774-843-6569](tel:774-843-6569) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipsfred/) Christian Bright Nike Technical Executive, Dassault Systèmes ![Christian Bright > Speaker> Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-02/christian-bright-speaker.jpg) Christian is a Technical Executive focused on the Consumer Packaged Goods – Retail and Home & Lifestyle industries. He leverages his diverse background in manufacturing, product design, and program management to drive successful digital transformations and deliver value to customers. [Email](mailto:christian.bright@3ds.com) [864-526-7249](tel:864-526-7249) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-bright/) Applying Machine Learning to Drive Materials Innovation How do engineers and scientists understand the relationships of a material’s atomic and molecular structure and its properties and behavior while quickly screening materials and chemicals for potential viability? [Applying Machine Learning to Drive Materials Innovation Thumbnail](/media/9750) [ Watch Webinar ](https://events.3ds.com/applying-machine-learning-to-drive-materials-innovation) Personalized Footwear with the Virtual Twin Danish shoe manufacturer and retailer ECCO offers personalized, custom-made shoes. What and how did engineers do in their retail stores in order to deliver custom shoes in just two hours? [Personalized Footwear with the Virtual Twin Thumbnail](/media/9751) [ Learn More ](https://discover.3ds.com/ecco-shoes-and-virtual-twin) Welcome to the Quarterly Newsletter exclusively for Nike! On behalf of the Dassault Systèmes team, thank you for being here. We’re excited and look forward to deepening our partnership with Nike to help “bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world” through digital transformation with our best-in-class solutions to drive innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and efficiency within Nike. Joshua Rowe Nike Client Executive, Dassault Systèmes ![Joshua Rowe > Profile > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-02/joshua-rowe-profile.jpg) Josh Rowe is the Strategic Account Manager supporting all of Nike's Digital Initiatives from Ideation to Production. Josh is a driven, performance-focused software sales executive passionate about helping footwear & lifestyle brands digitally transform their business to fuel innovation and win against their corporate goals, ultimately promoting health & wellness amongst consumers. [Email](mailto:Joshua.Rowe@3ds.com) [781-775-6312](tel:781-775-6312) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-rowe-823ba194/) ## Additional Insights ![Nike > Hero Banner > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2023-03/nike-february-2023-newletter-hero-banner.jpg)