2. Start your implementation project
Once you've convinced your management to embark on a PLM approach, you need to choose the solution that will meet your expectations.
2.1 CAD integration
Depending on your company's CAD software, you may be directed towards your CAD publisher's data management solution. Some of these products are more design-oriented, but provide simple access to a secure data vault, while efficiently managing your revision takings.
If you work in a multi-CAD environment, you'll be looking for a more open solution. Many PLM editors offer interfaces to the main CAD tools. What's more, these interfaces enable you to generate "lightweight" CAD models: 3D models are exported in a format that can be viewed by non-CAD users. This makes your digital mock-up...
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Websites
AUDROS, Audrostechnology
ENOVIA, DassaultSystèmes
www.3ds.com/products/enovia/welcome
SAP...
Acronyms and abbreviations
PLM: Product Lifecycle Management
SGDT: technical data management system
PDM: Product Data Management
EDM: electronic document management
CAD: computer-aided design
DMU: Digital Mock-Up
ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning
SI: information...
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