Concurrent Engineering Blog

A very often asked question is, what's the difference between PDM and PLM? It is both a long story and a short story all at once. We'll take a look at the key attributes of each system and then look at where the difference between them.

Industry research shows that the root cause of 56% of all errors identified in products and engineering projects are introduced in the requirements phase. So, it’s better to get it right the first time. Mechanical, electrical, and software design is driven by accurate product requirements. However, poor communication of requirements to and across all engineering disciplines are documented to be costly and time consuming:

We have just returned from PTC Live 2012 TechForum at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon. With an exciting agenda, including keynotes from the likes of Bang & Olufsen and Aston Martin Racing, it proved to be an informative day that brought together the leading industry experts and users.

Windchill came of ages with Windchill 10- a more beautiful version that earlier releases, which allows users to get more value from their use of Windchill. This includes the integration with iPad and iPhone. This means that users can get up-to-date product information, regarless of location.

Worldwide Leading Supplier in the Automotive, Industrial and Aerospace Sectors To Streamline Global Collaboration with PTC Windchill®

Early Adopter Anticipates Increased Efficiencies & Quality Improvements from PTC’s SharePoint®-Based Solution for Product Development

Market Readiness and Value Delivered to Customers Drive Industry Leadership

PTC confirmed that it has been ranked top performer within the PLM industry in the recent "Product Lifecycle Management (PLM ) Solutions AXIS for Hardgoods Manufacturers, Q2, 2009 " report by leading technology research and consulting firm, the Aberdeen Group.  

SMB Manufacturer of Mechatronic Drive Solutions Deploys Pro/ENGINEER and Windchill to Improve Collaboration and Reduce Costs

PTC today announced that Buehler Motor GmbH, based in Nuernberg, Germany, has decided to standardise on the PTC® Product Development System (PDS) as its enterprise PLM solution to improve global collaboration and reduce development costs.

PTC announced its engagement with Nokia

The world’s number one manufacturer of mobile devices by market share and a leader in the converging Internet and communications industries.

PTC announced that Spanish Inditex Group, a global player in the fashion industry with well-known brands like Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti or Bershka, has deployed the PTC PLM solution Windchill in its store and furnishing design department based in Arteixo, Spain. Windchill will manage all information related to the building equipment, interior design and furnishing of stores worldwide. Inditex selected Windchill, to speed up the design process by configuring the stores from a predefined set of components and modules and to enhance the reliability of the manufacturing information sent to local providers.