Digital transformation is taking over the manufacturing industry. Implementing a digital thread is key to successful digital transformation as it ensures streamlined workflows and accessible data. Digital thread implementation can be enhanced with the integration of...
PDM/PLM-Product Data and Lifecycle Management
The Business Case for Moving from ENOVIA to Windchill PLM
With many PLM solutions on the market, it can be difficult to know which is best for your business needs. Dassault Systèmes’ ENOVIA is a popular choice as it is part of their 3DExperience platform. ENOVIA has the same goal as every PLM software which is to manage a...
A Detailed Comparison of PTC Windchill and Siemens Teamcenter
Two of the most common enterprise PLM software on the market are PTC Windchill and Siemens Teamcenter These product lifecycle management solutions have many similarities, but there are a few key differences that may be deciding factors in choosing one. At SPK, we...
The Role of PLM in Orchestrating the Product Digital Thread
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) plays an important role in the manufacturing industry. Ensuring all factors of a product are well-documented is a priority for every business. Keeping this information organized is not just a good business practice, but it...
Upgrading from ClearCase/ClearQuest 7.0 to 7.1
As an IT engineering expert for SPK and associates, a California based IT services company, I write blog posts on topics such as Software Configuration Management and other Engineering Applications. This week I’d like to blog about my experiences in upgrading...
Defining PDM and PLM Software: Why You Want Both
Choosing and evaluating products for managing data is a daunting task. With the ease of access to broad, general information – which is often conflicting – getting your decision-makers and Very Important People using the same vocabulary is the first step to developing...
Welcome to SPK’s New Website and Blog!
Welcome to SPK’s new website and blog! We’ll be posting a lot of great tech info here in the coming week and months, so be sure to subscribe or check back often. You’ll hear from everyone on our team at some point or another – which is good since more minds = more...
Using Machine Learning to Add Revision Number as a Watermark to a PDF
If your organization has many documents to keep organized, it has likely implemented document control processes. A common document control practice is revision numbering. Adding revision numbers is a great method for identifying updated document versions. Manually...
Bill of Materials Strategies for PTC Windchill PLM Success
PLM solutions like PTC Windchill help organizations manage every facet of the product lifecycle. One of the best features for organizing these components is a Bill of Materials (BOM). Many PLM solutions integrate BOM management because it facilitates collaboration...
A Deep Dive into PTC Windchill’s Powerful Capabilities
PTC’s Windchill is one of the leading PLM solutions, with many organizations trusting Windchill to manage their product data. Product Lifecycle Management software solutions are not scarce, so what makes Windchill stand out from the rest of the market? If you are...
How to Leverage Codebeamer and Windchill RV&S in Tandem
Innovation is a pivotal factor in distinguishing products within the fast-paced industries of life sciences and healthcare. In order to stay at the forefront of innovation, organizations are on a continuous quest to enhance their Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)...
PTC Windchill PLM and Autodesk Fusion Manage: Which is best?
When choosing a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, it is important to thoroughly compare the solutions on the market. You have likely heard great things about the two we will be covering today. To aid in your decision, we will detail the unique features and...