SolidWorks PDM Features

Maintain a single repository for all product data and manage access rights

Define product taxonomies, categories, and other types of classification

Manage multiple kinds of product metadata such as descriptive, administrative, and rights management

Automated or logic-based workflows that assist in the creation of electronic documents

Track what was updated, who made the changes, compare two revisions, and revert or perform another revision

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Graphical representation of data

Create, save, and store files

Manage all supplier data and operations

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Manage and support multiple languages

Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs

Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services

Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.

Track parts inventory levels and manage re-stocking

Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more

Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Manage and edit content taken from multiple CAD sources and create an integrated single design

Intended to be used by manufacturers

Manage and store data in a database

Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal

Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving

Import and export data to and from software applications

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Manage and track all stages of a product lifecycle, from its conception, design, development, and deployment

Assign categories, labels, tags, or attributes to documents for organization, search and storage

Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels

Collect and maintain structured information that describes data or content

Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project

Enables creation, management, and tracking of product requirements & features during product production/development

Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view

Tracks versions and changes, including options to check-in and check-out

Aligns product data from various sources such as ERP and PLM

Include workflows and approvals to define who is responsible for which type of data

Manages product data across its lifecycle phases such as as-designed, as-planned, and as-built

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements.

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.