Thanks to all who have given me pointers. I've been able to compile some good info, and have begun some good dialog with the higher-ups in my company.
I'm still open to more info, especially if anyone has experience with more than one type of system, I'd like to hear comparisons.
engAlright,
Could you tell me which are the apples, and which the oranges? Like I said before, from the marketing info, they all look the same.
Also, have you used PDMWorks (or Enterprise) in conjunction with an MRP, or ERP system? We hope to find a PDM that will allow expansion or simple...
Gildashard,
No, we do not have a PDM in place. However, we have spent considerable time and money on ProductStream. (Which isn't likely our last mistake) But, we're not yet using it.
I have been looking through the SolidWorks Gold Partners. Looking at each one's marketing info, it's hard...
CorBlimeyLimey,
You're right. I'm in an uphill battle right now. But, I'm more interested in SolidWorks + AutoCAD + PDM... and what sort of PDM could tie in to an enterprise-wide data management system.
The engineers that have evaluated Inventor have found that it dosen't fit our products &...
xgrigorix,
New data is being created with both SolidWorks and AutoCAD. We have 4 seats of SW, and about 20 of AutoCAD. Right now, however, there is an internal push to drop SW and use AutoDesk Inventor with ProductStream Vault. It's too complicated to go into right here, but the push is...
In my company right now, we are trying to make a decision about what sort of PDM system would be best. Can anyone point me to some sort of comparison of systems? A few that I would be interested in are:
PDMworks
ProductStream/Vault
Cyco Meridian (or Teamwork)
SMARTEAM
DBWorks
If you have any...
