PDM related modules, PDM applications

1.File Management Module: This is one of the cores of the PDM system, which is mainly used to effectively manage, store, and organize various types of files and documents.

It categorizes and stores files by item, type, date, and more, making it easier to find and manage files. It also tracks changes in file versions, ensuring that teams are working with the most up-to-date and accurate files. In addition, this module supports the approval process of documents to ensure that documents are reviewed and approved as necessary before they are published.

2.Product data storage module: The system provides a centralized database for storing and managing product-related data, including design documents, specifications, parts lists, process routes, etc.

With a unified data store, it is easier to find product data and avoid data loss or confusion.

Management module: This module supports the integrated management of mechanical, electronic and software multidisciplinary products, with the product as the main line, and organizes the BOM structure of the entire product according to different professional materials. From the different forms of the product structure tree, we can see the various BOMs required by different functional departments, such as design BOM, assembly BOM, procurement BOM and so on.

4.System integration module: The PDM system can be integrated with various mainstream CAD EDA systems, and the corresponding interfaces can be configured for different CAD systems to realize the check-in, check-out, and workflow operations of the PDM system in the CAD system.

5.Version Control & Sharing Module: You can track and manage version information for your product data to ensure that your team members are working with the most up-to-date data.

At the same time, it also provides data sharing and collaboration capabilities, so that different departments and teams can exchange data and work collaboratively on the same platform.

6.Workflow management module: You can define and manage the workflow of product development and approval, set approval nodes and process rules, and complete the compliance and quality control of product data.

In addition, the PDM system also has strict data security control and permission management mechanisms to protect the confidentiality and integrity of product data. Only authorized personnel can access and modify the relevant data, thus preventing data leakage and misoperation.

The use of advanced CAD PDM technology is the only way to improve the competitiveness of products. In the United States, nearly 50% of enterprises have adopted PDM technology, and for China, which has millions of enterprises, with the advancement of the process of informatization, more and more enterprises will realize the importance of using PDM technology to access and manage production, it is expected that in the next five years, 30% of China's enterprises will use PDM technology, and the domestic PDM market will exceed 50 million yuan in 2000. It can be seen that PDM technology has a very broad application prospect in Chinese enterprises.

Domestic PDM products have entered the domestic PDM market, but most of them are used in image file management, although there is still a certain gap between the function, performance and stability of the software and foreign software, but in line with the needs of enterprises, the best advantages and technical support and other aspects have clearly shown the advantages of the domestic PDM system.

The Chinese name of PDM is Product Data Management. PDM is a technology used to manage all product-related information (including part information, configurations, documents, CAD files, structures, permission information, etc.) and all product-related processes (including process definition and management). Through the implementation of PDM, production efficiency can be improved, which is conducive to the management of the whole life cycle of products, strengthening the efficient use of documents, drawings and data, and standardizing the work process.

PDM manufacturing process data document management system can effectively organize production process cards, parts blueprints, three-dimensional digital models, tool lists, quality documents and CNC programs and other production operation documents to achieve paperless production in the workshop.

PDM is a tool that helps engineers and others manage product data and the product development process. The PDM system ensures that the large amount of data and information required for design, manufacturing, and thus supports and maintains the product.