Product Lifecycle Management

Sustainable product design encompasses a systematic approach that considers environmental and economic aspects throughout a product’s life cycle. Sustainability and environmental impact have become a fourth key performance indicator (KPI) in product development, joining the traditional metrics of time, cost, and quality. Environmental impacts Adopting a design for sustainability framework positions companies at the forefront […]

Uncertain about Scope 3 emissions and the CSRD? This article delves deep, unpacking the importance of sustainable product lifecycles and how ecoPLM empowers businesses to excel in sustainability reporting. Discover how technology is key to transparency and environmental responsibility, taking your business beyond compliance and into a sustainable future.

Design for lifecycle sustainability is not just a concept but a necessity in today’s environmentally conscious world. By adopting practices aligned with the EcoDesign Directive, utilizing Digital Product Passports, and employing technologies like CCS, industries can significantly reduce their environmental impact. With the support of GreenPLM toolbox, businesses can seamlessly integrate these practices into their operations, paving the way for a sustainable and profitable future.

Delve into the world of Modular Design and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) where Variant Management emerges as a game-changer. Discover how embracing modularity and variant flexibility can lead to enhanced product customization, improved efficiency, and a competitive edge in the market. Unravel the benefits and strategies for implementing successful variant management in your PLM processes, and stay ahead in the dynamic world of product development. Join us in exploring how to revolutionize your approach to product design and management!

Information from various systems within a business is comparable to clues in a criminal case. Every single trace conceals information. Some of them drop out due to a lack of documentation.

In February 2020, we described how to upgrade Windchill to version 11 step by step. Over a year has passed since that time and a new major version of Windchill – 12 – was released. Today we will show you how to perform an upgrade from Windchill 11 to Windchill 12. Are you ready for Windchill uprade?

Product lifecycle management has never been more relevant than it is now, in an ever-changing world. Today, it is no longer enough to have a great idea or even good execution. What is needed now is full control over the product – from concept, through design and production, to service and disposal.

Most modern manufacturing companies use PLM systems to document and manage product data. PLM systems support many important operations in a company: first of all – administration of CAD files, documents, and data related to change management. All these functions are permanently updated with new requirements. A small error that occurs in one area can negatively affect whole processes.

The new opportunities associated with Industry 4.0 require companies to adapt to the new environment. In this article, we take a closer look at the current situation in the automotive industry, discuss the challenges it faces and the opportunities offered by digital transformation.

Migrating data to a PLM system is often a very complex undertaking, where business environment and ways in which data is being operated on play a key role. A Migration – what is it, what approaches are the most common and what challenges lay ahead of each one? These and more questions are answered in this article.

Process of the product development consists of many steps that are often very complicated, time consuming and not well defined. It is common that companies are struggling to track the progress of the development and keep the documentation up to date. The main challenge that I would like to focus on is the continuous need to improve the product. Because we do not live in the perfect world the changes are unavoidable – whether it is just small fragment of the design that needs to be updated, the part you have been using so far is no longer available or you have to make sure that the product meets the requirements of the new markets.

Windchill is PTC’s flagship Product Lifecycle Management software, which has its latest version this year – WNC12. The long-announced premiere, scheduled for 2020, was questioned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But PTC did not disappoint – on 9th June, at the fair in Boston, it announced the release of the latest version of its product lifecycle management (PLM) software. Windchill, which is considered a model example of an Enterprise Class System, has gained new functionalities. What is the potential of the latest, twelfth version of this program? We decided to analyze it for you.