Modern PLM software - introduction
Today’s manufacturing companies operate under growing pressure for speed, quality, and regulatory compliance.
To compete effectively and launch new products faster, more cost-effectively, and with fewer errors, companies need an organized approach to managing product information. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the key to integrating technical data, business processes, and teams within a single, coherent platform.
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is a strategy that supports all stages of a product's "life" – from the initial concept, through design, testing, and production, to servicing and market withdrawal (end of life). PLM enables efficient management of technological data, documentation, engineering changes, and product-related processes throughout the supply chain and the entire organization.
PLM is a strategy that integrates key business processes, technologies, and people to optimize product management from concept to end-of-life. This ensures every change is controlled and data is consistent and easily accessible across departments in real time.
There’s a growing trend of investing in technologies such as PLM. Remember, until around 2010, we referred to PLM as just a system.
Today’s PLM is much more – it’s the backbone of the entire Digital Thread in a company. The current product lifecycle begins as an idea on paper or as a response to a market need. Later stages include design, manufacturing, servicing, and withdrawal – and for each of these, PLM can be a pillar, collecting product data from various domains.
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| PLM is only for the design department—production won’t use it. | PLM supports every department. Production has access to current BOMs, drawings, and approval statuses. Views are tailored to user needs. |
| The system is too big and complicated for our company. | PLM modularly—starting with areas that bring the most value, e.g., technical documentation management. |
| Implementation takes years and paralyzes the company. | Typical implementation takes 6–12 months and is carried out in stages, without interrupting daily operations. |
| Our employees won’t cope with another IT system. | Modern PLM systems are intuitive, and end users receive simplified interfaces tailored to their roles and responsibilities. uproszczone interfejsy dopasowane do ich roli i obowiązków. |
Our PLM offering, leveraging PTC technology and the Windchill PLM platform, supports digital transformation and streamlines the entire production process - from design and engineering to supply chain management and product quality assurance
80% production errors*
due to problems with design data
This highlights the critical importance of accurate, accessible, and up-to-date design documentation in manufacturing environments.
40% of engineers’ time*
is spent searching for the latest versions of documents.
This statistic underscores how much productivity can be lost due to inefficient document management and version control.
*industry data
For this heavy machinery leader, we managed a complex PLM data migration across more than 14 locations. Our work ensured a seamless transition and significantly improved data management, supporting Liebherr’s global operations.
Gentherm implementation
We implemented Windchill PLM for SaMASZ, a major agricultural machinery manufacturer. This integration increased production efficiency and supported the company’s international expansion.
Our team executed a complex migration from a traditional PLM system to Windchill PLM for Airbus Helicopters. This project supported Airbus’s digital transformation, ensuring secure and efficient management of critical product data.
We enabled process unification and traceability for Schaeffler, a global leader in motion technology, by seamlessly integrating PTC Codebeamer and PTC RV&S within their PLM environment.
For Mine Master, a mining equipment manufacturer, we improved service documentation management using PTC Windchill. This resulted in enhanced service efficiency and ensured compliance with industry standards.
Examples from a Polish manufacturing company
in R&D and design engineering teams
instant documentation retrieval, eliminating the risk of using outdated versions
of machine parts in BOMs (Bill of Materials) and faster implementation of design changes
of parts catalogs, including multi-language support, reducing catalog update time by half
seamless transfer of BOM structures, attachments, and attributes for efficient production planning and supply chain collaboration.
PLM acts as a command center for technical and business systems—collecting, organizing, and sharing product data crucial for company operations.
It enables: Control over design and development processes, Rapid response to market changes, Consistent information management throughout the product lifecycle, Streamlined product development and change management.
PLM system is not only a tool for designers. It is a central source of product knowledge used by many departments - from the design office, production and purchasing to service and quality.
Who creates and uses data in PLM?
With PLM, each team works with consistent, up-to-date product data, improving risk management, reducing delays, and preventing costly downtime through better data integrity
PLM implementation is not about installing software, but transforming the way a company manages product information. At TT PSC, we guide companies through the entire process - from needs analysis to post-launch support.
What do we offer?
Our implementations are led by experienced consultants who understand the language of manufacturing and can translate technical requirements into real business value.
Product data management (PDM)- Product lifecycle management (PLM)- Advanced PLM.
PLM system works best in synergy with other solutions - together they support product lifecycle management, development, quality and efficiency. PLM improves management in an organization.
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