What is SolidWorks Enterprise PDM?
EPDM is the server-based PDM tool made by leading CAD software developer, SolidWorks. It provides:
- A single, centralized data storage Vault.
- Transparent integration of multiple Sites: All users everywhere "see the same thing."
- The only PDM solution built into the user-familiar Windows file manager (Explorer): no extra "PDM Window."
- Custom interface for top CAD titles: SolidWorks, Pro/E, AutoCAD/Inventor, SolidEdge.
- Complete PDM for non-CAD files: MS Office, PDF, etc.
- Single master, "latest and greatest" guaranteed.
- Elimination of duplicate data and Part/Doc Numbers.
- Version and Revision control, with fully configurable Revision schemes.
- Easy, centralized, SQL-based search-and-find capability.
- Data Cards with Attributes bi-directionally integrated with file content.
- Approval Lifecycles fully configurable and easily modified.
- State changes can generate associated MS Word template ECNs and CAD drawing markups.
- User access management and security.
- Linkage of non-CAD files with CAD and other non-CAD files.
- Windows OS preview tab provides full viewing (3D for CAD), printing, and text copying without opening source app.
- Instantly 100% accurate BOM, "where used", and "uses" screens.
- Automated XLM import/export data exchange with ERP systems.
- Web hosting for view-only or read-write data sharing.
FISHER/UNITECH's Enterprise PDM Implementation Consultants can assist you in unveiling this tool in your environment. Unlike most CAD-related tools, a PDM system requires more than merely "turning it on and using it." Our Consultants will bring to your implementation project their many experiences configuring EPDM for other companies, including all the associated "best practices" and "lessons learned". In this way you can ensure an optimally efficient and effective integration of EPDM to manage your CAD and non-CAD data.
The EPDM Quick Start Implementation package provides a turn-key solution delivering all basic EPDM features, plus a fixed set of Consultation hours configuring the system to your unique business, and training your staff on-site. Our implementation strategy involves hands-on customer participation every step of the way, to leave you with maximum in-house expertise. We price this service for remote delivery, to minimize your cost, but can provide any or all services in-person upon request.
“SolidWorks has given our new concept development team a tremendous boost, enabling us to go from bulky to sophisticated product designs very quickly, and has played a major role in contributing to our success.”
John Whiteside, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Garmin International Inc.
