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...
PDM/PLM-Product Data and Lifecycle Management
Optimizing Solidworks PDM Implementation
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...
Five Major Downsides of Changing Software Tools
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...
Creo at the heart of Nuclear Fusion breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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...
Migrating From Oracle Agile PLM to PTC Windchill
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...
Connecting Project Management Tools to Other Systems
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...
Cutting Costs and Boosting Revenue: How Effective Data Management Transforms Product Lifecycle Efficiency
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...
Tackling Complexity in Product Variants
In today's highly competitive marketplace, customers are demanding more customization options. In order to stand out, product and software development tools must not only support variants but also provide efficient variant management capabilities. PTC’s Windchill and...
The SaaS Transition to Windchill+
While PTC’s Windchill remains a popular PLM solution, more and more organizations are embracing SaaS. This transition to cloud-based products has businesses expecting their PLM solution to adapt with them. For many, SaaS isn’t just a want, but a need. Let’s explore...
The Case for Shifting BOM Management from ERP to PLM Systems
Many companies are managing their BOMs in ERP rather than a PLM system due to the desire for better data reporting in the ERP. Although this is understandable, there are plenty of use cases for managing a BOM in a PLM system such as Windchill. Many businesses...
Lifetime Products Drives Digital Transformation by Moving from Paper-Based to Digital BOMs
Over the years, Lifetime’s products have continued to grow more complex. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, the manufacturer recognized the need to digitize and standardize its engineering and manufacturing workstreams. Paper-based processes and...
Using IBM Rational Packaging Utility
In this post, we talk about how to use IBM Rational Packaging Utility along with Installation Manager to first create an installation package containing multiple products (in this case ClearCase and ClearQuest 7.1.2, and License Key Administrator 8.1.1). Then we will...