INTRODUCTION TO PDM SYSTEMS
An 'EDM/PDM system' is a computer-based system that helps manage engineering data and engineering activities. Such systems are known generically as Engineering Data Management (EDM) systems. Within the generic class of EDM/PDM systems are many types of systems such as those known as Product Data Management (PDM) systems, and those known as Engineering Document Management Systems (EDMS)?
EDM/PDM systems do several things. They manage engineering data and provide improved management of the engineering process through better control of engineering data, of engineering activities, of engineering changes and of product configurations. EDM/PDM systems also provide support for the activities of product teams and for techniques, such as Concurrent Engineering, that aim to improve engineering workflow.
EDM/PDM systems treat engineering information as an important resource that is used by many functions in a company. They allow companies to get control of engineering information, and to manage activities in several departments. In the long term, EDM/PDM systems will allow companies to get control of all their engineering information, and manage the overall engineering process. These characteristics set EDM/PDM systems apart from systems such as CAD that aim to improve the productivity of individual tasks in one functional area. Viewed as data processing systems, EDM/PDM systems go beyond individual application programs such as CAD and NC. Viewed as organizational tools, they go beyond individual approaches such as DFA (Design for Assembly) and project management systems.
EDM/PDM systems provide a backbone for the controlled flow of engineering information throughout the product life cycle. Other systems using engineering data, such as CAD, ERP and field service, will be integrated to this backbone. EDM/PDM systems address both information and workflow issues. As such they are true integration tools. In particular, within the engineering environment, they are central to the integration of previously separated systems such as CAD, CAM, CSM, Electronic Publishing, Configuration Management, Process Planning, Document Scanning and Project Management. Their use will result in improved quality, flow and use of information related to the engineering process. This will help companies meet the growing demands of an ever more competitive business environment.
EDM/PDM systems address issues such as control, quality, reuse, security and availability of engineering data. Much as CAD, CAM and CAE were important in the 1970's and 1980's, EDM/PDM will be key to successful engineering in the 2000's and beyond. EDM/PDM systems offer important new functions for the engineering environment. They will help solve many of the problems that beset today's engineering environment, and for those who master them, will offer new strategic opportunities
EDM/PDM systems do several things. They manage engineering data and provide improved management of the engineering process through better control of engineering data, of engineering activities, of engineering changes and of product configurations. EDM/PDM systems also provide support for the activities of product teams and for techniques, such as Concurrent Engineering, that aim to improve engineering workflow.
EDM/PDM systems treat engineering information as an important resource that is used by many functions in a company. They allow companies to get control of engineering information, and to manage activities in several departments. In the long term, EDM/PDM systems will allow companies to get control of all their engineering information, and manage the overall engineering process. These characteristics set EDM/PDM systems apart from systems such as CAD that aim to improve the productivity of individual tasks in one functional area. Viewed as data processing systems, EDM/PDM systems go beyond individual application programs such as CAD and NC. Viewed as organizational tools, they go beyond individual approaches such as DFA (Design for Assembly) and project management systems.
EDM/PDM systems provide a backbone for the controlled flow of engineering information throughout the product life cycle. Other systems using engineering data, such as CAD, ERP and field service, will be integrated to this backbone. EDM/PDM systems address both information and workflow issues. As such they are true integration tools. In particular, within the engineering environment, they are central to the integration of previously separated systems such as CAD, CAM, CSM, Electronic Publishing, Configuration Management, Process Planning, Document Scanning and Project Management. Their use will result in improved quality, flow and use of information related to the engineering process. This will help companies meet the growing demands of an ever more competitive business environment.
EDM/PDM systems address issues such as control, quality, reuse, security and availability of engineering data. Much as CAD, CAM and CAE were important in the 1970's and 1980's, EDM/PDM will be key to successful engineering in the 2000's and beyond. EDM/PDM systems offer important new functions for the engineering environment. They will help solve many of the problems that beset today's engineering environment, and for those who master them, will offer new strategic opportunities
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