SolidWorks Products: SolidWorks Enterprise PDM

Don’t let its name fool you; SolidWorks Enterprise PDM (EPDM) is the premier data management choice for SolidWorks Users regardless of your size. With the incredible advantage of being based on Microsoft SQL Server, Enterprise PDM has enormous flexibility in how it can be configured. From simple revision management and search all the way to full blown engineering change control and companywide document management, Enterprise PDM can be what you want it to be.

Conventional wisdom dictates that a system with this much flexibility would be incredibly difficult to configure and integrate into your company however the exact opposite is true with EPDM. Hawk Ridge Systems and have Enterprise PDM installed, configured and running at your site in as little as 1 day. See our Implementations Page for details on all different types of implementations Hawk Ridge Systems has available.

Intuitive Interface – Adoption of a new system can be a difficult task, especially when that system is designed to provide extra control however Enterprise PDM relieves that burden by providing users with a familiar, easy to learn windows explorer interface. To open or save a file in Enterprise PDM, you simply use the open or save command in the program you are working with. To browse for a file, you can simply open windows explorer and browse your local computer or use the built in searching interface to find files even faster. By eliminating the need to learn a separate interface, the user adoption time is greatly decreased.

Automate Business Processes – With Enterprise PDM you have the flexibility to map your own processes into the system. By creating the step-by-step workflows you wish users to follow, you ensure a controlled, repeatable environment with less risk for human error. In addition, the workflows in Enterprise PDM can automate the creation of PDF documents, electronic signatures, email notifications, etc.

Centralized Data Storage – By storing all your data in one, centralized vault you are assured that everyone in your company always has access to the most current information, even if they are in different offices. This single storage will dramatically increase your engineering department’s efficiency by making it easy to find and reuse existing data. Enterprise PDM also controls more than just SolidWorks documents so if other departments in your company are looking for a secure, easy to use vaulting solution you can easily open up the Enterprise PDM vault to them.

	Secure Access: By requiring a log in to see vaulted information you ensure people only access information they are authorized to view.  In addition to internal users, it is also possible to give access to your partners, customers and suppliers through an easy to use web based interface. Show Me
	Revision Control: Track and understand every iteration a file has gone through and view older versions seamlessly. This control ensures that only 1 person has write access to a file at any time eliminating the situation where 1 person can overwrite another’s work. Show Me
	Windows Explorer Integration plus a Full Document Preview: Interacting with the system is as easy as opening Windows Explorer. Any program using the Windows Explorer open or save as dialog box can interact with the vault directly.  In addition you can view and print more than 250 file types – including SolidWorks, Pro-Engineer®, AutoCAD®, Inventor®, PDF, and Microsoft® Office – plus images, animations, movie files, and more from directly within Windows Explorer. Show Me
	Easily Locate and Reuse Design Data: Powerful search tools allow you to look for any information attached to a file like name, status, or cost. To save even more time you can save your common searches so they can quickly be referred to anytime. Show Me
	Configurability: We know that every company operates differently so SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is fully configurable to work with your unique requirements. The best part is that you don’t have to be a programming guru to set Enterprise PDM up. The administration tool requires no custom programming and is incredibly user friendly. Show Me
	Scalability: With Microsoft SQL Server as a backbone we made sure that as your organization grows Enterprise PDM will continue to provide you the same high level of speed, functionality and security you are used to. The best part is SQL Server is included at no additional cost to you.
	Multi-Location Design Teams: With the ability to replicate design data over a WAN SolidWorks Enterprise PDM assures that your entire company has to the same information, even if you are separated by an ocean. Show Me
	Repeatable Processes: Enforce company policy, improve productivity and heighten the level of accountability by mapping your unique processes into SolidWorks Enterprise PDM. Automatic e-mail notifications and electronic signatures assure that documents are being seen by the right people. Show Me
	Full Audit Trail: Quickly access a full audit trail of product development activities. Meet internal and external compliance reporting requirements. Identify process issues and drive continual improvement to maintain your competitive advantage. What’s more, SolidWorks Enterprise PDM supports the electronic signature and records management requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 11 so medical device manufacturers can reduce the overhead associated with meeting regulatory compliance obligations. Show Me
	Automatic File Generation: SolidWorks Enterprise PDM makes it easier than ever to insure critical documents are filled out properly. Template forms ask the user for all pertinent information and then load that information into the proper document, from simple vacation requests to more complicated Engineering Change requests. This can also be used to automate the creation of folder structures to make sure each new project is structured properly. Show Me

The Fundamentals of SolidWorks PDM	Automatic Files	Configurability
Multi-Location	Repeatable Process	Reuse Data
Windows Integration	Audit Trail

Datasheets

SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Datasheet SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a collaboration platform that combines a highly scalable data repository with a suite of information management tools in a single, easy-to-implement solution. It enables information sharing among internal staff, partners, and vendors, while automatically protecting data with integrated tracking and version control.

SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Brochure SolidWorks® Enterprise PDM can be deployed in as few as five days and with less than four hours of end-user training. by operating with one centralized vault for cad data, an entire organization is instantly streamlined and connected. that means no more broken assemblies, unnecessary development delays, or accidental overwriting of files. from now on, every one of your designers, vendors, and customers will be working with the same secure data.

Case Studies

Case Study: B.E. Meyers A global leader in the development and integration of electro-optical products for the defense and law enforcement industries, B.E. Meyers is using SolidWorks Enterprise PDM to organize critical product data, reduce design cycle time and increase response time from the engineering department.

White Papers

	White Paper: 5 Ways PDM Can Help You Succeed Through Design Reuse How often do you find yourself spending valuable time searching for a model or a file? Have you ever had to recreate a model because you could not find the original? Have you ever spent time creating a design only to discover later that one of your colleagues had previously modeled a similar design that would have met your needs? If you are not using an integrated product data management (PDM) system, chances are you can relate to these scenarios.
	White Paper: PDM Made Easy for the Mainstream Enterprise SolidWorks® Enterprise PDM software helps today's information-rich, 3D product development organizations control, manage, and share the growing volume of diverse product design data they generate through the use of better, more automated CAD tools. This effective product data management (PDM) solution was specifically designed to be easy to implement, simple to use, and affordable for small and midsize manufacturers. With SolidWorks Enterprise PDM, mainstream companies can better meet their product development goals.
	White Paper: The Intelligent PDM Vault From DS SolidWorks Product data management (PDM) systems perform a variety of tasks to help collaborate, control, connect, and communicate information throughout an engineering organization. Getting the most out of your PDM efforts starts with the intelligent PDM Vault from Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.

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Hawk Ridge Systems has been implementing data management solutions for our customers for over 12 years. To date, we have done 150+ implementations of Enterprise PDM from single users all the way to 100 user, multi-site implementations with Engineering Change Control and everything in between. We have a dedicated group of Enterprise PDM engineers that focus solely on supporting and implementing the product so you can rest assured we have the resources to make your Enterprise PDM deployment very successful.

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