Manufacturing departments rely on accurate data, files and information from Design and Engineering teams in order to create parts and products with precision and as intended.  If the data they receive is inaccurate in any small way, the delays they face drastically slow down the product development process.  If this happens with a new product, […]

PLM or “Product Lifecycle Management” is a process that is used to manage the entire lifecycle of a product, from ideation to disposal. PLM involves the integration of data, processes, and people throughout the product development process. The Origins of PLM The origins of PLM can be traced back to the 1980s, computer-aided design (CAD) […]

The Part Management Challenge with PLM 3 HTi have been experts in the PLM industry for over 20 years. We have seen PLM systems play a tremendous role in improving part management and security, but the significant limitation of PLM is data access. Assigning attributes to make files accessible requires human effort, but this can […]

You might think you know about PLM — product lifecycle management — but do you have the facts on which solution is right for your company? Like any software, PLM is only as effective as the environment built for it and the people using it. Without proper setup, maintenance, and training, even the best software […]

When you think about ransomware, malicious attacks on your enterprise systems, and the potential cost of an attack, your PLM system might not be the first thing to pop into your mind. If you’re in the engineering department, you might even consider ransomware nothing more than a nuisance, something for the IT department or your […]

Windchill 12 is the latest release of PTC’s industry-leading PLM platform. The newest updates focus on four key areas: Digital deployment Closed-loop quality Concurrent manufacturing Collaboration and product data access The upgrades to these core areas expand into hundreds of key enhancements to tools and features across the platform. Here’s a quick overview of what’s […]

Product lifecycle management (PLM) improves processes across the entire product lifecycle and Windchill PLM is the leader in the market – but if you’re here you probably already know that. While Windchill is great for improving data management and collaboration, there are some initial installation and ongoing maintenance requirements needed to make your Windchill instance […]