This post started out as a discussion of how Clonezilla made my life easy and Acronis made my life hard, but it quickly morphed into something different and more personal. Hopefully someone can take away from this that disasters can be quite bad when they happen, but they can also set you on a path you didn’t expect that may end up being wonderful.
The difference between quality assurance (QA) and testing is often misunderstood. In fact, the terms are frequently used interchangeably. However, testing is actually just one part of QA. Quality assurance, on the other hand, covers a larger, more holistic part of the...
Efficient parts classification and supplier integration are critical for streamlining operations and enhancing product development. Utilizing the proper tools can ensure your organization achieves these results. PTC’s Windchill PLM offers a robust solution that allows...
Managing data across multiple systems can quickly become complex and overwhelming. This issue is common for companies across industries. Trying to manage all product-related data and CAD designs across multiple PLM and ERP systems often results in siloed data. This...
Change management, though necessary, can often be a difficult process involving multiple teams and data handoffs. Managing product, system, and process changes to meet organizational goals doesn’t have to be complicated. Utilizing a PLM solution such as PTC Windchill...
When developing products, there are many components to keep track of such as parts, data, and configurations. Keeping up with every minor alteration to a product can be difficult, but using a PLM system like PTC Windchill can help you stay organized. PLM combined...
When multiple employees of a Fortune 100 medical equipment manufacturing company reached out to us for support with workflow functions and permissions, we knew there was a better way. Rather than fixing the issues that would inevitably keep occurring with their...
Switching to new software tools can often seem like an exciting opportunity to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and modernize operations. Some executives seem to think that simply buying a new software tool will solve many problems at once. However, with...
BOSTON – Dec. 20, 2022 – PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced that Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) used its Creo computer-aided design (CAD) and Windchill® product lifecycle management (PLM) technology throughout the development of the National Ignition...
Oracle Agile PLM is approaching its end of life, with Oracle confirming that the final version, 9.3.6, will receive Premier Support until December of 2027. After this period, support will shift to Sustaining Support, which only addresses critical security...
Project management applications are important tools that help us track and manage our current and future projects. Many organizations utilize them to keep issues organized. They are extremely useful all on their own, but what happens when they are integrated with...
According to Deloitte, 40% of the average engineer’s time is spent looking for information. This issue could be resolved with effective data management. Deciding which platform to store your organization’s data in can be difficult, as there are many great options on...
