PLM PDM Software & Solutions

Product Data Management (PDM) is a central solution for handling all product-related information and engineering processes. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) expands on this and enables the management and control of data as well as processes along the entire product lifecycle - from the initial concept to the end of the product's life.

A PDM system works similar to an ERP system (Enterprise Resource Planning). PDM systems, e.g. Autodesk Vault, are compatible with common existing data management solutions. They capture, store and manage all important information from concept and engineering, such as master data, bill of materials, engineering drawings or CAD models.

PDM systems are the technological basis for efficient product data management. They enable consistent data, streamlined processes and better collaboration in product development.

Yes, a PDM system enables professional change management during product development.

Yes, PDM systems guarantee company-wide professional management of all required documents, e.g. CAD models, drawings, calculations, office management data or specification and test report data, during product development.

A PDM system automatically synchronizes tasks, lists and project structures with the information they hold. The system therefore supports you, for example, in generating bill of materials, maintaining BOM information and comparing BOMs from mechanical and electrical engineering.

With a PDM system, you can improve the management of engineering and product-related data. This allows you to store all required data centrally, secure it, assign permissions and track individual files or revisions.

Yes, PDM solutions offer functionalities for parallel development at different locations (simultaneous engineering) using managed or direct access options.

Yes, the most common PDM systems rely on the scalability of customer-specific requirements and solutions.

There is a large number of PDM systems available. CIDEON is an Autodesk and SAP Platinum Partner and cooperates with other market-leading providers. We will gladly advise you on the selection and implementation of a solution tailored to your needs for efficient product data management.

The requirements for efficient product data management are very individual and are covered by a large number of systems on the market. CIDEON will be happy to advise you on the selection and implementation of a solution for an efficient Product Data Management/PDM system tailored to your needs.

Yes, with our various CIDEON interfaces you can connect all common ERP systems with the respective PDM systems.

Yes, we offer decades of expertise as a system integrator and process consultant and enable the fast and flexible handling, implementation and use of your data.

With product lifecycle management (PLM), you can control all data flows and processes completely digitally right from the start. The result is an increase in speed and improved control of company-wide processes - throughout the entire product lifecycle: from the initial idea to concepts, manufacturing and supply through to maintenance and finally disassembly and recycling. All data and processes can be automatically forwarded to all project participants.

With PLM, you create better offers, increase your company's innovative strength, create more capacities, increase your response times and accelerate projects. The result: You gain more satisfied customers.

First of all, it should be analyzed whether the current processes are being followed as they were defined. After the transition, processes will only exist digitally and only allow variations within the specified framework. An agile, iterative approach is also advisable in order to be able to react to initial experiences. You should always maintain a certain degree of flexibility in the project. It helps to focus on the most important processes and to optimize and digitalize these first. Of course, all stakeholders should be involved, as the project owners know their processes best. In addition, transparent communication of the goals and benefits is essential in order to motivate employees and get them on board.

Your company can use two simple tools to determine which processes have the greatest need for optimization and the greatest impact on economic success. On the one hand, you can identify pain points and potential for improvement. Which processes cause the greatest difficulties and consume the most time? You should also set targets at management level. The implementation of PLM initiatives involves stakeholders with different roles who are all interdependent. For business growth and success, a common understanding of goals and systematic collaboration is required.