Production Data Management System Software
Production Data Management System software (SGDT), also known as PDM, centralizes and structures all technical and operational information related to the manufacturing of a product. Everything is included: 3D modeling plans, bills of materials, revision histories, and quality reports. All these documents are brought together in a single, versioned, and secure database. PDM software thus supports design, industrialization, and production while preventing duplicates and version errors.
Accessible in real time, PDM accelerates change cycles, simplifies regulatory traceability, and supports continuous improvement thanks to actionable analytics. In short, it is a true industrial ally. But what are these software solutions? In this article, Aletiq presents several PDM software options to help you make your choice!
This article at a glance:
Aletiq introduces five platforms capable of meeting this challenge:
• PTC Windchill for large-scale product governance
• Solidworks PDM for seamless integration into the eponymous ecosystem
• Siemens MindSphere for industrial IoT
• Tulip for no-code execution on the shop floor
• Aletiq for an agile, easy-to-use PDM/SGDT solution
Windchill
PTC’s Windchill is a robust and comprehensive PDM solution, widely used by large manufacturing companies. Production Data Management System software like Windchill covers the entire product lifecycle, from initial design to after-sales service, supporting both on-premise and cloud deployments, and Windchill is no exception. The program centralizes all product data and enables every stakeholder in the company to collaborate on a single, secure platform.
Solidworks PDM
Solidworks PDM is a product data management software especially popular with mechanical design offices and manufacturers using the Solidworks suite. It structures, versions, and secures CAD files, technical documents, and related processes in a collaborative environment.Easily integrated into the Solidworks ecosystem, the PDM of the same name enables efficient revision management, automated approval workflows, and full traceability of data. It serves both small teams and large industrial organizations looking to avoid version errors and streamline communication across departments.
Siemens MindSphere
Siemens’ MindSphere is an open industrial platform that connects machines, analyzes production data, and develops industrial applications in the cloud.Although not directly considered a Production Data Management System, MindSphere can be used by professionals seeking to leverage industrial data to optimize operations. Indeed, MindSphere transforms raw data into actionable insights to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize manufacturing processes.
Aletiq
Aletiq is a French PDM platform designed to centralize the production technical data of industrial companies. As such, it fully belongs to the family of Production Data Management System software, acting as a single source of truth for all product documents.
Our software facilitates collaboration throughout the entire product lifecycle while ensuring data protection. Thanks to its modern cloud architecture, Aletiq is quick to deploy and accessible to any company in the industry.
To see if Aletiq is the right fit for your needs, you can contact our team.
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