TriMech has developed a 12-phased approach to migrating data from one system to another. Typically, with PLM to PDM, we start off with a detailed analysis of the database. Then, we move on to the definition of what you are looking to do with your data. The complexity comes with all the features of a PLM system that a PDM system inherently does not have. Items, for instance, are records in the systems that may have a file, many files or no file associated with it. These have to be converted to a file-based system.  There are several other types of PLM features that will need to be addressed.

Environmental compliance regulations are becoming more and more demanding. Even consumers are starting to hold their own standards for what they believe is acceptable sustainability. The constant change creates a significant struggle for manufacturing. Ignoring the issue is out of the question when dealing with the consequences of noncompliance and public relations nightmares. How do you keep up with changing regulations and informed consumers while keeping costs low? 

This week's Product Story showcases Coghlin Companies Inc. and their use of Omnify Software Solutions.

Coghlin Companies, together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries Columbia Tech and Cogmedix, collectively provide Concept to Commercialization services to a diversified group of capital equipment manufacturers, device manufacturers and select entrepreneurs throughout the United States. 

Every now and then, a PDM user or vault administrator envisions a usage case that's just a bit outside the current PDM functionality, or possibly in a different wheelhouse altogether. This happens with the newly initiated, as well as software veterans. You'll use a feature and think, "If only there was a button to [insert idea here]."

This week's Product Story showcases 6 Rivers Systems and their use of Omnify Software Solutions.

6 Rivers Systems (6RS) is a warehouse robotics startup disrupting a billion dollar industry with a new approach to automation. Founded in 2015, the company has brought to market a turnkey solution built on proprietary collaborative mobile robots and cloud-based enterprise software. 

This week's Product Story showcases Cytonome and their use of Omnify PLM Solutions.

Cytonome develops, manufactures and markets the most advanced, highest quality cell purification systems available worldwide for Bio-Medicine, Bio-Industry and Bio-Science.

Are you still using a paper-based product development process? If you're a small to mid-sized manufacturer using SOLIDWORKS, it's time to upgrade to a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Learn how PLM can benefit your business from guest blogger, Alaine Portnoy of Omnify. 

Customers don't only come to TriMech to make a purchase, but also for advice and guidance to figure out the right solution that fits their business and meets their goals. Data management is an important aspect of these conversations because if you can't access your data it doesn't matter how great the software performs.

When we are working with companies who use SOLIDWORKS, the answer seems easy. Enterprise Data Solutions are the best way to manage design files. The conversation can quickly get challenging as we start throwing out more acronyms, and this is where I come in.