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Best Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software with Optimization Capabilities

Benefits of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software with Optimization capabilities include: Simulation results can be used to improve product design and development
Below are the top-rated Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software with Optimization capabilities, as verified by G2’s Research team. Real users have identified Optimization as an important function of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software. Compare different products that offer this feature so you can decide which is best for your business needs.
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Teamcenter
(891)4.3 out of 5
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4th Easiest To Use in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
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    Teamcenter® software is a modern, adaptable product lifecycle management (PLM) system designed to help organizations manage the entire lifecycle of a product from inception, through engineering design

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Account Manager
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    Market Segment
    • 51% Enterprise
    • 33% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Teamcenter is a software for end to end solution that integrates capabilities to help users identify different parts easily and provides all product information in one location.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the software's high customizability, its ability to manage real-world data flow, and its seamless integration with CAD tools, making it valuable and convenient to use.
    • Reviewers noted that new users initially find difficulty in using the software, and some smaller teams find the pricing too high for them.
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    • Teamcenter Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    122
    Data Management
    91
    Integrations
    88
    Features
    87
    Product Lifecycle Management
    74
    Cons
    Difficult Usability
    56
    Learning Difficulty
    53
    Learning Curve
    49
    Complexity
    48
    Slow Performance
    36
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    8.5
    Product Intelligence
    Average: 7.5
    7.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.6
    Development
    Average: 8.0
    8.5
    ECO Management
    Average: 8.2
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    Siemens Digital Industries Software
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,764 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Teamcenter® software is a modern, adaptable product lifecycle management (PLM) system designed to help organizations manage the entire lifecycle of a product from inception, through engineering design

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Account Manager
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Aviation & Aerospace
Market Segment
  • 51% Enterprise
  • 33% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Teamcenter is a software for end to end solution that integrates capabilities to help users identify different parts easily and provides all product information in one location.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the software's high customizability, its ability to manage real-world data flow, and its seamless integration with CAD tools, making it valuable and convenient to use.
  • Reviewers noted that new users initially find difficulty in using the software, and some smaller teams find the pricing too high for them.
Teamcenter Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
122
Data Management
91
Integrations
88
Features
87
Product Lifecycle Management
74
Cons
Difficult Usability
56
Learning Difficulty
53
Learning Curve
49
Complexity
48
Slow Performance
36
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Teamcenter features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Product Intelligence
Average: 7.5
7.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.6
Development
Average: 8.0
8.5
ECO Management
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,764 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Arena PLM & QMS
(417)4.2 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
1st Easiest To Use in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Arena supports more than 1,450 complex high-tech electronics, medical device, and aerospace/defense companies around the world. By hosting all product information (electrical, mechanical, and software

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Engineer
    Industries
    • Medical Devices
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 60% Mid-Market
    • 25% Small-Business
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    39
    Intuitive
    11
    Customer Support
    10
    Document Management
    9
    Navigation Ease
    8
    Cons
    Feature Limitations
    10
    Integration Issues
    7
    Learning Curve
    7
    Limited Customization
    7
    Not User-Friendly
    7
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    7.2
    Product Intelligence
    Average: 7.5
    8.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    7.8
    Development
    Average: 8.0
    8.5
    ECO Management
    Average: 8.2
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    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,743 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Arena supports more than 1,450 complex high-tech electronics, medical device, and aerospace/defense companies around the world. By hosting all product information (electrical, mechanical, and software

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Engineer
Industries
  • Medical Devices
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 60% Mid-Market
  • 25% Small-Business
Arena PLM & QMS Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
39
Intuitive
11
Customer Support
10
Document Management
9
Navigation Ease
8
Cons
Feature Limitations
10
Integration Issues
7
Learning Curve
7
Limited Customization
7
Not User-Friendly
7
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Arena PLM & QMS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.2
Product Intelligence
Average: 7.5
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
7.8
Development
Average: 8.0
8.5
ECO Management
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,743 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®

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Propel
(136)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
2nd Easiest To Use in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
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    Propel helps product companies grow revenue and increase business value with PLM, QMS, PIM and supplier management on a single platform. Our solution connects commercial and product teams to optimize

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Medical Devices
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 49% Mid-Market
    • 40% Small-Business
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    • Propel Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    14
    Flexibility
    12
    Collaboration
    11
    Data Management
    11
    Features
    11
    Cons
    Complex Setup
    9
    Learning Curve
    9
    Learning Difficulty
    9
    Slow Performance
    8
    Time-Consumption
    8
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    6.9
    Product Intelligence
    Average: 7.5
    8.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.1
    Development
    Average: 8.0
    8.4
    ECO Management
    Average: 8.2
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    Propel
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Santa Clara, CA
    Twitter
    @PropelConverged
    794 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    125 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Propel helps product companies grow revenue and increase business value with PLM, QMS, PIM and supplier management on a single platform. Our solution connects commercial and product teams to optimize

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Medical Devices
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 49% Mid-Market
  • 40% Small-Business
Propel Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
14
Flexibility
12
Collaboration
11
Data Management
11
Features
11
Cons
Complex Setup
9
Learning Curve
9
Learning Difficulty
9
Slow Performance
8
Time-Consumption
8
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Propel features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
6.9
Product Intelligence
Average: 7.5
8.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.1
Development
Average: 8.0
8.4
ECO Management
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Propel
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Santa Clara, CA
Twitter
@PropelConverged
794 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
125 employees on LinkedIn®
Windchill
(113)4.0 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    PTC's Market Leading PLM Solution, Windchill, is an application suite that manages all aspects of the product development lifecycle—from concept through service and retirement—by enabling a digital th

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Section Engineer
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 57% Enterprise
    • 30% Mid-Market
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Capabilities
    1
    Collaboration
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Integrations
    1
    Teamwork
    1
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    1
    Learning Difficulty
    1
    Training Required
    1
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    8.2
    Product Intelligence
    Average: 7.5
    7.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.0
    Development
    Average: 8.0
    9.3
    ECO Management
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    PTC
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,743 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: PTC
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

PTC's Market Leading PLM Solution, Windchill, is an application suite that manages all aspects of the product development lifecycle—from concept through service and retirement—by enabling a digital th

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Section Engineer
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 57% Enterprise
  • 30% Mid-Market
Windchill Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Capabilities
1
Collaboration
1
Ease of Use
1
Integrations
1
Teamwork
1
Cons
Learning Curve
1
Learning Difficulty
1
Training Required
1
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Windchill features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Product Intelligence
Average: 7.5
7.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.0
Development
Average: 8.0
9.3
ECO Management
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,743 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: PTC
Oracle Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
(94)4.1 out of 5
15th Easiest To Use in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Oracle's Agile PLM is the industry's most comprehensive enterprise PLM solution, and a key building block required to manage product value chains.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Medical Devices
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 77% Enterprise
    • 28% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Oracle Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.9
    Product Intelligence
    Average: 7.5
    7.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.2
    Development
    Average: 8.0
    8.6
    ECO Management
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    Oracle
    Year Founded
    1977
    HQ Location
    Austin, TX
    Twitter
    @Oracle
    820,945 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    197,850 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NYSE:ORCL
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Oracle's Agile PLM is the industry's most comprehensive enterprise PLM solution, and a key building block required to manage product value chains.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Medical Devices
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 77% Enterprise
  • 28% Mid-Market
Oracle Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Product Intelligence
Average: 7.5
7.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.2
Development
Average: 8.0
8.6
ECO Management
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Oracle
Year Founded
1977
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@Oracle
820,945 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
197,850 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE:ORCL
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