Product Data Management (PDM) Software Resources
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Product Data Management (PDM) Software Articles
7 Best Free PLM Software in 2024
As a product manager, you understand the critical role of product lifecycle management (PLM) in driving efficiency and collaboration. Your organization likely has a solid PLM solution in place, but the high cost and complexity of systems can hinder experimentation.
by Devyani Mehta
Introducing G2’s New Category for Managing Engineering Documents
Engineering projects involve varied domains such as civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and more. Each has its specific drawings, documents, and designs. Across several engineering disciplines—utilities, metals and mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, and transportation companies—the volume and complexity of a project can make locating critical documents challenging.
by Anindita Sengupta
The Relevance of PLM Software in the Manufacturing Industry
Traditional product lifecycle management (PLM) has come a long way—from its genesis as a solution focused on computer-aided design (CAD), offering document management capabilities to its evolution as a SaaS platform that manages the lifecycle of highly complex products.
by Anindita Sengupta
Product Data Management (PDM) Software Glossary Terms
Product Data Management (PDM) Software Discussions
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Question on: Autodesk Fusion Manage
How can I find more information on creating and processing an Engineering Change Notice (ECN) in Upchain?As part of preparing to roll out the Upchain PLM to the general user base, we're in the process of generating in-house orientation training. There will be a subset of users responsible for releasing engineering changes and this section of training could use some more information in the area of ECN processing.
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Upchain comes with an Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) ECN workflow and as a tenant, you would have the rights and capabilities to configure or create your own workflows without needing to do any hard-coding. Upchain has several resources a user can reference such as the Upchain Academy, Help Center Documentation, Agent Support, Upchain Community forum and the Release notes. Please reach out to your account representative.
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Question on: Autodesk Fusion Manage
What does the API look like on Upchain? Can it easily be linked to ERP systems or other engineering softwares?We are looking to possibly link up some software to have Upchain information in other areas. Would like to know how easy this could be implemented.
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We at Upchain have a Rest API that any one of our clients can utilize. With our Enterprise service bus (ESB) partner we can connect to most ERP systems and in fact 200+ other platforms.
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Product Data Management (PDM) Software Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report






