PLM-Software Autodesk Upchain

Combine your PDM and PLM data in one cloud-based software solution with Autodesk Upchain. Control your processes using individually configurable and immediately available workflows. With the interfaces integrated in Upchain, you can connect all project participants completely independently of the CAD systems used or other common authoring systems. Find out more about how you can effectively connect people, data and processes in product development - via the cloud from anywhere in the world.

Autodesk Upchain Combines PDM and PLM

By using Autodesk Upchain as a combined PDM and PLM system, you can take your cross-team collaboration to a new level. Thanks to the simple integration of proven CAD tools and enterprise systems, you can sustainably increase the efficiency of your product development process - from concept to production.

Autodesk Upchain is available in three configurations - Participant, Team and Professional - and can therefore be adapted to your requirements at any time.

Autodesk Upchain Participant is aimed at all project participants, information seekers and ticket submitters who regularly view CAD files, workflows, dashboards and resources.

Autodesk Upchain Team was primarily developed for the extended circle of project participants. The focus here is on marking up CAD files, displaying revision controls and managing these documents.

Autodesk Upchain Professional is designed to meet the specific challenges of project managers and engineers. Define and manage workflows, templates, design changes and processes with the tools included.

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5 Reasons for Autodesk Upchain

Autodesk Upchain supports your company in managing your product data and processes. Discover 5 reasons to use the software now.

Networking Stakeholders

With Autodesk Upchain, you can always reach your stakeholders with the right data at the right time. Intuitive project dashboards and SSoT technology simplify use for everyone involved and always guarantee a uniform, up-to-date database - in real time via the cloud.

Independent of File Type

Manage any data on already established systems with Upchain. Integrate the proven CAD and business tools and simply continue to use the associated tools and plug-ins. Autodesk Upchain also enables CAD and non-CAD users to work together so that your CAD data is always available to everyone involved in the project.

Accelerate Development

Respond to ever faster product development cycles with Upchain. Efficient and diverse PLM functions integrate all stakeholders into your processes at an early stage. This gives you faster feedback and the opportunity to standardize workflows, enabling you to bring your products to market more quickly.

Always be on the Same (Data) Level

Keep all project participants on the same page with Upchain - from the first offer to the last design change. Automate your supplier requests, standardize quotations and always communicate on the same database - always securely through your personalized platform.

Consistent Data Management

With Autodesk Upchain, you can comprehensively record and network your data - whether PLM, CRM or QMS data. By integrating your systems and the API interface function, you can connect your data seamlessly and sustainably increase the efficiency of your workflows.

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PLM Consulting & Implementation

Cideon offers you comprehensive consulting and support around the introduction of a PLM system in your company and is always at your side as a reliable partner afterwards. Benefit from our many years of experience from a large number of successfully implemented PLM projects, our agile approach and our close partnership with market-leading software manufacturers.

Analysis & Consulting

Together with you, we examine your existing systems and processes and discuss possible potentials for improvement. Based on this, our team of experts will develop a detailed plan for implementing a PLM system tailored to your individual requirements.

Implementation

The implementation of your new PLM solution takes place step by step and in close coordination with important stakeholders from your company. In the process, we ensure a perfect-fit integration with existing systems (ERP, CAD, etc.) and guarantee that your day-to-day business runs smoothly.

Support & Optimization

After implementation, our support solutions ensure the unrestricted operability and availability of your PLM system – regardless of whether your company uses SAP PLM, Autodesk Vault or PRO.FILE. We also take care of adapting your PLM system to changed requirements, if necessary.

PDM & PLM

With Product Data Management (PDM), you can significantly and sustainably reduce the time you spend managing design data. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) builds on PDM and enables efficient management and control of data and processes throughout the entire product lifecycle. Discover PLM and PDM solutions and services from Cideon for your company.

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Use Cases for Autodesk Upchain

Do you want to speed up your product development and design while improving collaboration and communication? Then Autodesk Upchain is the right choice for you. Discover the use cases for the PLM software now.

Stakeholder Management

Upchain takes your stakeholder management to the next level. Use a single source of truth (SSOT) and guarantee secure and, above all, standardized data processing. Thanks to the cloud-based application option, you can also provide your stakeholders with real-time data.

Data Integration

With Autodesk Upchain you work with the data you need - regardless of the file type. Use the integrated interfaces (plugins) to connect your teams and data - regardless of whether you use Inventor, Solidworks or Microsoft.

Product Development

Accelerate your product development with Upchain. Involve your suppliers, partners or customers in the processes at an early stage and prevent errors and resulting delays in the early stages of development.

24/7 Supply Chains

Use Autodesk Upchain for a "24/7 connection" with your supply chain. Thanks to the constant availability of current data, you get faster answers to your questions.

Data Consistency

Ensure the consistency of your data at all times with Upchain - regardless of which PLM, PDM, CRM or ERP system you use. The integrated interfaces allow you to connect your development or design data across systems, for example. Fast, secure and always seamless.

Cooperation

Improve and intensify your collaboration with Autodesk Upchain. Connect across projects in a new way, but with the proven CAD and business tools - across teams and along the entire product development process.

Product Features of Autodesk Upchain

With the help of Autodesk Upchain, you can advance your product data management (PDM) and product lifecycle management (PLM). Discover the diverse product functions of Upchain now.

PDM: Cloud-based Data and Process Management

Use Autodesk Upchain as a PDM system and work more productively and flexibly than ever before!

 

Simplify the management of your data and processes throughout the entire product development process. Use only the CAD systems that are suitable for you or your partners and suppliers and integrate the required product data quickly and easily directly into the programs used via CAD software plug-ins.

 

Another advantage of Autodesk Upchain: With the help of intuitive dashboards, you can keep track of your project progress at all times. Not only do you know who changed what and when, but you can also import or export the required files in common formats at any time.

PLM: Cloud-based Project and Product Management

Benefit from the advantages of a PLM system with Autodesk Upchain.

 

Give your employees, partners, suppliers and customers access to relevant 2D or 3D CAD data at any time - without a license and in real time. Promote cross-departmental collaboration through efficient project and product management tools - independent of time and location.

 

Increase your efficiency in day-to-day business by managing your change management centrally in Upchain and automating individual process steps using integrated tools.

Automated Workflows and Integrations with Autodesk Upchain

Autodesk Upchain is designed as a central platform for the efficient management of your product and process data and impresses with its modular and cross-program functions.

 

By integrating software and CAD plug-ins, you can use the systems already established in your company without barriers. With the help of interfaces, you can simplify your internal and external communication by making important data easily available to everyone.

Your Advantages with Autodesk Upchain

The PLM software Autodesk Upchain offers various advantages for your daily work. We present some of them to you.

Shorten Time-to-Market

With Upchain, you can improve your cross-functional and cross-departmental collaboration and reduce the number of draft errors. This not only saves you costs, but also enables you to achieve an earlier time-to-market.

Reduce Costs

Reduce your costs with Autodesk Upchain by automating your product development and manufacturing processes.

Simplify Design Processes

By automating your design processes with Autodesk Upchain, you create space and time for other projects.

Reduce the Risk of Errors

Store your product and process data centrally in Upchain and eliminate the risk of data loss, duplicate files and conflicting versions.

Promoting Innovation

Create new capacity for innovation with Autodesk Upchain by automating and digitizing your processes.

Improve Quality

Use only the latest information and data to improve the quality of your design.

Collaboration - Optimal Cooperation Along The Entire Product Life Cycle

Ensure that all employees and also external stakeholders can access up-to-date and correct information. With fast and reliable document exchange and efficient management of projects, you can significantly optimize your processes and increase efficiency. 

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Why Cideon?

Cideon advises and supports companies in optimizing their product development processes - from conception and engineering to production and service. We stand for:

Decades of Expertise

Rely on decades of practical experience in system integration and process consulting. Cideon understands your business challenges in digital transformation and supports you with unique solutions along the entire value chain.

Customized Engineering

Benefit from customized solutions with Cideon software and interfaces. Integrative, powerful and perfectly tailored to your individual daily business needs.

 

End-to-End Process Consulting

Transform your digital requirements into corporate (added) value. We simplify your processes, map them digitally and make them economically viable - across functions and divisions throughout the entire product development process.  

International Cooperation

Trust in a strong group of companies. Cideon is part of the family-owned, globally active Friedhelm Loh Group and is based on the principles of customer-oriented and sustainable corporate management.

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Take advantage of our expertise and achieve more within your business area. Discover our industry-specific solutions and products at a glance.

Machine Building

Make development more efficient. Realize production faster.

Plant Construction

Create data consistency. Simplify document and supplier management.

Manufacturing

Manage requirements efficiently. Realize individual solutions in series.

Design Offices

Provide flexibility. Implement customer requirements quickly.

Metal Construction

Simplify construction tasks. Process changes more efficiently. Speed up logistics.

Process Industry

Optimize production processes. Prioritize safety and sustainability. Counteract competitive pressure.

Building Technology

Manage technical complexity. Enable innovation. Promote interdisciplinary cooperation.

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