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Best Product Data Management (PDM) Software

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Researched and written by Daniel Rivera

Product data management (PDM) software manages product data such as CAD models and manufacturing instructions. PDM is mostly used by manufacturing companies to control product data from design to production. This type of software is beneficial for designers creating the initial specifications of a new product and production managers following manufacturing instructions.

PDM can be delivered separately or as a part of a PLM software solution. PDM should not be confused with product information management (PIM) software, which is used mostly by retailers to manage information on products after they are manufactured.

To qualify for inclusion in the Product Data Management category, a product must:

Deliver a single repository for all types of product data
Manage various kinds of data such as 3D models or digital content
Track data ownership, version control, and release status
Create technical specifications to manufacture and maintain products
Provide a full audit trail of all changes made to product information
Facilitate collaboration between internal and external teams
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Best Product Data Management (PDM) Software At A Glance

Leader:
Teamcenter
Teamcenter
Highest Performer:
OpenBOM
OpenBOM
Easiest to Use:
Onshape
Onshape
Top Trending:
Kinetic
Kinetic
Best Free Software:
OpenBOM
OpenBOM
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Easiest to Use:
Onshape
Onshape
Top Trending:
Kinetic
Kinetic
Best Free Software:
OpenBOM
OpenBOM

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Teamcenter
(891)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
4th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $165.38
  • Overview
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    • 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.
  • Pros and Cons
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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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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Teamcenter features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.8
    Types
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Siemens Digital Industries Software
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,799 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
8.9
Repository
Average: 8.4
8.8
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.8
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,799 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Onshape
(691)4.7 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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Entry Level Price:$1,500.00
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 79% Small-Business
    • 17% 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.
    • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD platform that allows users to access and edit their designs from any device.
    • Users like the real-time editing feature which allows multiple users to work together, the automatic saving and versioning, and the fact that no software installation is required.
    • Users experienced issues with performance on large assemblies, the need for a fast internet connection, and limited simulation options, and some found the learning curve steep at the beginning.
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Onshape 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
    30
    Collaboration
    25
    Online Accessibility
    23
    Features
    20
    Sharing
    18
    Cons
    Missing Features
    21
    Lack of Features
    11
    Drawing Issues
    10
    Limited CAD Features
    9
    Limited Features
    8
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    9.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.4
    Types
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,726 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.

Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Owner
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 79% Small-Business
  • 17% 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.
  • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD platform that allows users to access and edit their designs from any device.
  • Users like the real-time editing feature which allows multiple users to work together, the automatic saving and versioning, and the fact that no software installation is required.
  • Users experienced issues with performance on large assemblies, the need for a fast internet connection, and limited simulation options, and some found the learning curve steep at the beginning.
Onshape 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
30
Collaboration
25
Online Accessibility
23
Features
20
Sharing
18
Cons
Missing Features
21
Lack of Features
11
Drawing Issues
10
Limited CAD Features
9
Limited Features
8
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Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Repository
Average: 8.4
8.3
Workflows
Average: 8.3
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.4
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®

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OpenBOM
(746)4.2 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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Entry Level Price:Free
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    OpenBOM is a cloud-native Collaborative Workspace for engineering and manufacturing teams that connects design, BOMs, procurement, and production in one real-time platform. It delivers a unified comb

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 21% 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.
    • OpenBOM is a cloud-based tool designed to manage and share Bills of Materials in real time, integrating with CAD tools and improving collaboration.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the ease of managing product data, the seamless CAD integration, real-time collaboration, and the ability to build and reuse part catalogs.
    • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve, an occasionally cluttered user interface, and performance slowdowns with large assemblies, as well as issues with internet dependency due to its cloud-based nature.
  • Pros and Cons
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    • OpenBOM 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
    110
    BOM Management
    94
    CAD Integration
    56
    Features
    42
    Collaboration
    38
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    43
    Missing Features
    30
    Learning Difficulty
    28
    Poor Interface Design
    24
    Integration Issues
    21
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • OpenBOM features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.1
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    7.7
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    8.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    7.9
    Types
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    OpenBOM(Newman Cloud Inc)
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2016
    HQ Location
    Boston, MA
    Twitter
    @openbom
    2,641 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    13 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

OpenBOM is a cloud-native Collaborative Workspace for engineering and manufacturing teams that connects design, BOMs, procurement, and production in one real-time platform. It delivers a unified comb

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 21% 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.
  • OpenBOM is a cloud-based tool designed to manage and share Bills of Materials in real time, integrating with CAD tools and improving collaboration.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the ease of managing product data, the seamless CAD integration, real-time collaboration, and the ability to build and reuse part catalogs.
  • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve, an occasionally cluttered user interface, and performance slowdowns with large assemblies, as well as issues with internet dependency due to its cloud-based nature.
OpenBOM 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
110
BOM Management
94
CAD Integration
56
Features
42
Collaboration
38
Cons
Learning Curve
43
Missing Features
30
Learning Difficulty
28
Poor Interface Design
24
Integration Issues
21
View All Pros and Cons
OpenBOM features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Repository
Average: 8.4
7.7
Workflows
Average: 8.3
8.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
7.9
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
OpenBOM(Newman Cloud Inc)
Company Website
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Boston, MA
Twitter
@openbom
2,641 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
13 employees on LinkedIn®
Windchill
(113)4.0 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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  • Overview
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    • 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
  • Pros and Cons
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    • 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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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Windchill features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    9.2
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.5
    Types
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    PTC
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,726 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
8.5
Repository
Average: 8.4
9.2
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.5
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: PTC
Altium Develop
(954)4.5 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Altium Develop is a shared environment that brings every stage of electronic product development together - from requirements and design to supply chain and manufacturing. Built on the trusted foundat

    Users
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Student
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 58% Small-Business
    • 30% 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.
    • Altium Designer is a platform for schematic capture and routing, offering access to libraries, components, supplier data, and customization options for design rules and scripting.
    • Reviewers appreciate the platform's industry-standard status for PCB design, its efficient all-in-one workflow, intuitive routing tools, 3D preview, and integration with part suppliers, which save a lot of time.
    • Users experienced a steep learning curve, especially for beginners, and found the software to be resource-heavy, with high subscription costs and performance issues when handling large projects.
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Altium Develop 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
    271
    Features
    215
    PCB Design
    142
    Collaboration
    134
    Efficiency
    96
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    91
    Expensive
    89
    Missing Features
    63
    Complex Interface
    57
    Slow Performance
    49
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Altium Develop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    7.9
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    8.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    7.6
    Types
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Altium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,583 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,148 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Altium Develop is a shared environment that brings every stage of electronic product development together - from requirements and design to supply chain and manufacturing. Built on the trusted foundat

Users
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Student
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 58% Small-Business
  • 30% 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.
  • Altium Designer is a platform for schematic capture and routing, offering access to libraries, components, supplier data, and customization options for design rules and scripting.
  • Reviewers appreciate the platform's industry-standard status for PCB design, its efficient all-in-one workflow, intuitive routing tools, 3D preview, and integration with part suppliers, which save a lot of time.
  • Users experienced a steep learning curve, especially for beginners, and found the software to be resource-heavy, with high subscription costs and performance issues when handling large projects.
Altium Develop 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
271
Features
215
PCB Design
142
Collaboration
134
Efficiency
96
Cons
Learning Curve
91
Expensive
89
Missing Features
63
Complex Interface
57
Slow Performance
49
View All Pros and Cons
Altium Develop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Repository
Average: 8.4
7.9
Workflows
Average: 8.3
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
7.6
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,583 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,148 employees on LinkedIn®
SAP Engineering Control Center
(20)4.4 out of 5
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    SAP Engineering Control Center is an integration platform that unifies mechanical, electrical, and electronic design data, facilitating cross-disciplinary collaboration within product development team

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 40% Mid-Market
    • 40% Small-Business
  • User Satisfaction
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    • SAP Engineering Control Center features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.2
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    8.7
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.1
    Types
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    SAP
    Year Founded
    1972
    HQ Location
    Walldorf
    Twitter
    @SAP
    297,344 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    135,108 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NYSE:SAP
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SAP Engineering Control Center is an integration platform that unifies mechanical, electrical, and electronic design data, facilitating cross-disciplinary collaboration within product development team

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 40% Mid-Market
  • 40% Small-Business
SAP Engineering Control Center features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Repository
Average: 8.4
8.7
Workflows
Average: 8.3
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.1
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
SAP
Year Founded
1972
HQ Location
Walldorf
Twitter
@SAP
297,344 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
135,108 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE:SAP
Synergis Adept
(188)4.4 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
5th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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Entry Level Price:Contact Us
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Adept Software is a centralized document management solution designed to provide users with fast and secure access to their most critical drawings, documents, and data. This platform effectively addre

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Oil & Energy
    Market Segment
    • 63% Mid-Market
    • 20% Small-Business
    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.
    • Synergis Adept is a document control software that allows users to automate workflows, control revisions, and manage files in one location.
    • Reviewers appreciate the user-friendly interface, the ability to customize the system to suit their needs, and the responsive, multi-level customer support.
    • Reviewers noted challenges with setting up forms, glitches with Solidworks integration, slow viewer speed, and the removal of features in upgrades.
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Synergis Adept 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
    Customer Support
    25
    Document Management
    19
    Ease of Use
    16
    Helpful
    13
    Flexibility
    9
    Cons
    Performance Issues
    8
    Bug Issues
    7
    Poor Viewer Quality
    7
    Slow Performance
    7
    Missing Features
    6
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  • User Satisfaction
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    • Synergis Adept features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    8.5
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.2
    Types
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    • Seller Details
    Seller
    Synergis Software
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Quakertown, PA
    Twitter
    @SynergisAdept
    501 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    83 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Adept Software is a centralized document management solution designed to provide users with fast and secure access to their most critical drawings, documents, and data. This platform effectively addre

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Oil & Energy
Market Segment
  • 63% Mid-Market
  • 20% Small-Business
User Sentiment
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These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Synergis Adept is a document control software that allows users to automate workflows, control revisions, and manage files in one location.
  • Reviewers appreciate the user-friendly interface, the ability to customize the system to suit their needs, and the responsive, multi-level customer support.
  • Reviewers noted challenges with setting up forms, glitches with Solidworks integration, slow viewer speed, and the removal of features in upgrades.
Synergis Adept 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
Customer Support
25
Document Management
19
Ease of Use
16
Helpful
13
Flexibility
9
Cons
Performance Issues
8
Bug Issues
7
Poor Viewer Quality
7
Slow Performance
7
Missing Features
6
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Synergis Adept features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Repository
Average: 8.4
8.5
Workflows
Average: 8.3
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.2
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Synergis Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Quakertown, PA
Twitter
@SynergisAdept
501 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
83 employees on LinkedIn®
Autodesk Vault
(54)4.1 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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    Autodesk Vault is product data management software that integrates with Autodesk design tools and other CAD systems to keep everyone working from a central source of organized data. Vault automates de

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Oil & Energy
    Market Segment
    • 52% Mid-Market
    • 28% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Autodesk Vault Pros and Cons
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Collaboration
    1
    Data Management
    1
    Data Security
    1
    Document Management
    1
    Search Efficiency
    1
    Cons
    Configuration Issues
    1
    Training Required
    1
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    7.1
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    5.3
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    6.3
    Types
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,911 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
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Autodesk Vault is product data management software that integrates with Autodesk design tools and other CAD systems to keep everyone working from a central source of organized data. Vault automates de

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Oil & Energy
Market Segment
  • 52% Mid-Market
  • 28% Small-Business
Autodesk Vault 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
Collaboration
1
Data Management
1
Data Security
1
Document Management
1
Search Efficiency
1
Cons
Configuration Issues
1
Training Required
1
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Autodesk Vault features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.1
Repository
Average: 8.4
5.3
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
6.3
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,911 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
Bild
(28)4.6 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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Entry Level Price:$60.00
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    Bild is a cloud-based product data and lifecycle management system that empowers teams to effortlessly manage all their hardware assets in a centralized location. Teams can easily access CAD and desig

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 25% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Bild 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
    3
    Version Control
    3
    CAD Integration
    2
    Collaboration
    2
    Customer Support
    2
    Cons
    Assembly Issues
    1
    BOM Management
    1
    Confusing Functionality
    1
    Difficult Setup
    1
    Learning Curve
    1
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    • Bild features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    8.4
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.2
    Types
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    Bild
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    14 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Bild is a cloud-based product data and lifecycle management system that empowers teams to effortlessly manage all their hardware assets in a centralized location. Teams can easily access CAD and desig

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 25% Mid-Market
Bild 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
3
Version Control
3
CAD Integration
2
Collaboration
2
Customer Support
2
Cons
Assembly Issues
1
BOM Management
1
Confusing Functionality
1
Difficult Setup
1
Learning Curve
1
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Bild features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Repository
Average: 8.4
8.4
Workflows
Average: 8.3
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.2
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Bild
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
14 employees on LinkedIn®
Sibe
(10)4.9 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:Free
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Sibe is a Cloud PDM with add-ins for Solidworks and Autodesk Inventor, helping Mechanical Engineering teams to collaborate and deliver 3D & 2D product designs. Share IP-protected CAD files exte

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 50% Small-Business
    • 20% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Sibe 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
    Compatibility
    2
    Ease of Use
    2
    Product Quality
    2
    Drawing
    1
    Export Ease
    1
    Cons
    Limited Features
    1
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    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    10.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    0.0
    No information available
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    Seller
    Sibe
    HQ Location
    Dover, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    13 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Sibe is a Cloud PDM with add-ins for Solidworks and Autodesk Inventor, helping Mechanical Engineering teams to collaborate and deliver 3D & 2D product designs. Share IP-protected CAD files exte

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 50% Small-Business
  • 20% Mid-Market
Sibe 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
Compatibility
2
Ease of Use
2
Product Quality
2
Drawing
1
Export Ease
1
Cons
Limited Features
1
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0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
10.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Sibe
HQ Location
Dover, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
13 employees on LinkedIn®
Aras Innovator
(65)4.5 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
12th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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Entry Level Price:Free
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Aras Innovator is a flexible and scalable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform designed to help organizations manage complex product data, processes, and digital threads across the enterprise.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 43% Mid-Market
    • 38% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Aras Innovator 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
    Features
    7
    Customization Flexibility
    6
    Customization
    5
    Ease of Use
    5
    Functionality
    4
    Cons
    Slow Performance
    4
    Performance Issues
    3
    Internet Dependency
    2
    Poor Customer Support
    2
    Slow Loading
    2
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    8.3
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.4
    Types
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    Aras Corp
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2000
    HQ Location
    Andover, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @aras_plm
    3,383 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    735 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Aras Innovator is a flexible and scalable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform designed to help organizations manage complex product data, processes, and digital threads across the enterprise.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 43% Mid-Market
  • 38% Enterprise
Aras Innovator 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
Features
7
Customization Flexibility
6
Customization
5
Ease of Use
5
Functionality
4
Cons
Slow Performance
4
Performance Issues
3
Internet Dependency
2
Poor Customer Support
2
Slow Loading
2
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Aras Innovator features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Repository
Average: 8.4
8.8
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.4
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Aras Corp
Company Website
Year Founded
2000
HQ Location
Andover, Massachusetts
Twitter
@aras_plm
3,383 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
735 employees on LinkedIn®
Autodesk Fusion Manage
(110)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
11th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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Entry Level Price:Contact Us
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    • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    What is Autodesk Fusion Manage? Fusion Manage is cloud-based product lifecycle management that is easy to implement and use. Powerful PLM processes with data-driven workflows empower greater produc

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 45% Mid-Market
    • 42% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Autodesk Fusion Manage 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
    Cloud Integration
    3
    CAD Integration
    2
    Collaboration
    2
    Ease of Use
    2
    Easy Integrations
    2
    Cons
    Complexity
    2
    Workflow Issues
    2
    Configuration Issues
    1
    Difficult Configuration
    1
    Difficult Setup
    1
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    9.1
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    9.1
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    8.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.8
    Types
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,911 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

What is Autodesk Fusion Manage? Fusion Manage is cloud-based product lifecycle management that is easy to implement and use. Powerful PLM processes with data-driven workflows empower greater produc

Users
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 45% Mid-Market
  • 42% Small-Business
Autodesk Fusion Manage 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
Cloud Integration
3
CAD Integration
2
Collaboration
2
Ease of Use
2
Easy Integrations
2
Cons
Complexity
2
Workflow Issues
2
Configuration Issues
1
Difficult Configuration
1
Difficult Setup
1
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Autodesk Fusion Manage features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Repository
Average: 8.4
9.1
Workflows
Average: 8.3
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.8
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,911 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Kinetic
(570)3.9 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
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    Epicor Kinetic is a global, cloud-focused cognitive ERP solution built for manufacturers, driving profitability through real-time insights, people-centric AI, and seamless collaboration. Positioned at

    Users
    • Controller
    • IT Manager
    Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Machinery
    Market Segment
    • 78% Mid-Market
    • 15% Small-Business
    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.
    • Kinetic is a cloud-based software designed for manufacturing companies, offering features such as inventory management, financial data tracking, and user customization.
    • Users like Kinetic's user-friendly interface, its ability to easily locate financial data, the extensive tools and modules it offers, and its customization features that allow for personalization and flexibility.
    • Reviewers experienced issues with the software's high learning curve, lack of offline mode, difficulty in finding data, and the need for constant updates and bug fixes.
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Kinetic 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
    47
    Customization
    28
    Customizability
    27
    Customization Flexibility
    27
    Features
    27
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    27
    Not User-Friendly
    22
    Learning Difficulty
    19
    Missing Features
    19
    Navigation Difficulty
    19
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    8.3
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    5.0
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    5.0
    Types
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    Epicor
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1972
    HQ Location
    Austin, TX
    Twitter
    @Epicor
    9,367 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    6,008 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Epicor Kinetic is a global, cloud-focused cognitive ERP solution built for manufacturers, driving profitability through real-time insights, people-centric AI, and seamless collaboration. Positioned at

Users
  • Controller
  • IT Manager
Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Machinery
Market Segment
  • 78% Mid-Market
  • 15% Small-Business
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.
  • Kinetic is a cloud-based software designed for manufacturing companies, offering features such as inventory management, financial data tracking, and user customization.
  • Users like Kinetic's user-friendly interface, its ability to easily locate financial data, the extensive tools and modules it offers, and its customization features that allow for personalization and flexibility.
  • Reviewers experienced issues with the software's high learning curve, lack of offline mode, difficulty in finding data, and the need for constant updates and bug fixes.
Kinetic 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
47
Customization
28
Customizability
27
Customization Flexibility
27
Features
27
Cons
Learning Curve
27
Not User-Friendly
22
Learning Difficulty
19
Missing Features
19
Navigation Difficulty
19
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8.3
Repository
Average: 8.4
5.0
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
5.0
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Epicor
Company Website
Year Founded
1972
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@Epicor
9,367 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6,008 employees on LinkedIn®
GrabCAD Workbench
(27)4.4 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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    GrabCAD Workbench is the simple cloud-based PDM that makes it easy for engineering organizations to manage and share CAD files without the cost and IT hassle of traditional installed solutions.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 56% Small-Business
    • 19% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    9.2
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    8.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    9.4
    Types
    Average: 8.2
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    GrabCAD
    Year Founded
    2009
    HQ Location
    Cambridge, MA
    Twitter
    @GrabCAD
    8,900 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    85 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

GrabCAD Workbench is the simple cloud-based PDM that makes it easy for engineering organizations to manage and share CAD files without the cost and IT hassle of traditional installed solutions.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 56% Small-Business
  • 19% Mid-Market
GrabCAD Workbench features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Repository
Average: 8.4
9.3
Workflows
Average: 8.3
8.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
9.4
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
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GrabCAD
Year Founded
2009
HQ Location
Cambridge, MA
Twitter
@GrabCAD
8,900 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
85 employees on LinkedIn®
Arbortext Editor
(26)4.1 out of 5
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    The Arbortext solution streamlines the way organizations create, manage, and deliver technical publications & service information. Arbortext connects the writers and illustrators who create produc

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Airlines/Aviation
    Market Segment
    • 54% Enterprise
    • 35% 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
    This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
    Cons
    Cost
    1
    Limited Customization
    1
    Poor Interface Design
    1
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    10.0
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    10.0
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.3
    Types
    Average: 8.2
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    PTC
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,726 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: PTC
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

The Arbortext solution streamlines the way organizations create, manage, and deliver technical publications & service information. Arbortext connects the writers and illustrators who create produc

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Airlines/Aviation
Market Segment
  • 54% Enterprise
  • 35% Mid-Market
Arbortext Editor 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
This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
Cons
Cost
1
Limited Customization
1
Poor Interface Design
1
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Arbortext Editor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Repository
Average: 8.4
10.0
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.3
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: PTC
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What is PDM Software?

PDM, or product data management software gives users a place to store and manage all product information. This centralized database for all product information can store designs, engineering data, bills of materials, and critical information on processes used to create and modify product data.

Accessing design files from CAD software or other design solutions can be extremely challenging at times. Sometimes these design files can be difficult to find, or not communicate enough information about the product. PDM software creates a centralized database for users so they can have access to critical product data that would otherwise be difficult to locate.

Key Benefits of PDM Software

  • Find data more efficiently, saving time for users
  • Provide more visibility and improve collaboration across teams
  • Reduce development errors and costs

Why Use PDM Software?

PDM software helps companies gain total control over their product information and data. This allows users to improve collaboration, enhance traceability, and create a more efficient product development process. Additionally, one central location for all this important product information provides more visibility across teams, as well as accessibility and ease of use for clients.

In a competitive market, designers and manufacturers must use every edge they have so they can bring products to market in the most efficient way possible. PDM software provides that extra edge, and is an essential tool to get the most out of engineering and design teams.

Improved collaboration — Perhaps the most useful function of installing a PDM software is collaboration. PDM software allows users to share data quickly, track revisions that are made to the data, and provide comments and suggestions in the database.

Quicker time to market — When engineers have quicker access to the data they’re looking for, it allows them to design at a more efficient pace. This generally speeds up the design process and quickly brings the product to market.

Less errors — A centralized database where multiple users and teams can check each other’s data usually results in fewer errors. This both enhances and expedites the process as errors can be caught and corrected by multiple parties.

Who Uses PDM Software?

Manufacturers — Manufacturers utilize PDM software so they can control product data throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design stages to the final production of a product. Having control over product data allows manufacturers to streamline and automate processes related to the product such as engineering change orders.

Kinds of PDM Software

Cloud PDM — Cloud solutions allow users to access the software on an online server. This gives users the added benefit of providing more collaboration and accessibility. For businesses that work with companies in other countries, this is a crucial factor to consider. The drawbacks for some businesses might be the subscription-based model that many operate on; this means that most services charge on a monthly basis instead of a one-time cost. The reliance on internet connectivity to use the software can also be difficult for some organizations. Cloud connectivity can be difficult for some businesses and organizations if they do not always have reliable access to the internet.

On-premise PDM — On-premise solutions are generally installed on local desktops and come at a one-time cost. The associated benefits of on-premise solutions include customizability, not relying on Wi-Fi, and having total control and ownership of the software. However, on-premise PDMs do not benefit from updates or additional IT help if something is not working properly like cloud PDMs.

PDM Software Features

Remote access — One of the key features of PDM software is remote access. This is especially useful for teams that have to communicate across the globe. The PDM enables remote design locations to receive real-time updates on design changes, which allows them to have immediate access to the data.

Secure access— Secure access features allow users to set permissions on who is allowed to access the software. This is a great way to ensure that your data is always secure.

Data lookup — Data lookup features allow users to quickly locate documents based on product names, contained data, metadata, workflow state, and other parameters.

Collaboration— Beyond sharing access to data, PDM software allows users to share collaborative feedback on each other’s work. Users can share 2D or 3D views of teammate’s work and offer comments and feedback directly in the software.

Revision control — PDM software allows users to go back and look at all past changes that were made in the dataset. Even if a project has been going on for months, users can access past versions. This ensures that no data gets lost, and allows users to reuse old designs.

Manufacturing processes — Manufacturers use PDM software for managing product data, and to establish a centralized location for best processes.


Potential Issues with PDM Software

Having multiple CAD systems — One of the major issues that can occur when implementing a PDM is if you need to import data from multiple CAD systems. Often times, vendors have a PDM associated with their particular CAD system. These are PDM systems that offer more functionality if they are integrated with the same vendor’s CAD system. Some users say that the only problem with this is that if you have other CAD systems, then the PDM might lag more or have difficultly integrating with it.


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