RuleDesigner PDM is the solution designed to support manufacturing companies in the centralized, secure and traceable management of technical data, with particular attention to integration with CAD and ERP systems, scalability towards PLM and collaboration between stakeholders. It is part of the RuleDesigner portfolio, ensuring continuity, interoperability and gradual growth throughout the product life cycle.
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RuleDesigner PDM
Efficient management of technical and CAD data is crucial for innovation and product quality in every manufacturing company. To address complexity and ensure complete control over information assets, a PDM solution is strategic. It classifies, tracks and shares all information and documentation, from design to post-sales, optimizing work organization.
What is RuleDesigner PDM
Centralized and classified technical database
Technical data structure compliant with company standards, with access control and change traceability.
EBOM, MBOM, configurable BOM management
Support for BOM explosions, configured generation and parallel version management.
Supplier Portal
For direct involvement of partners in the consultation, updating and validation of technical data.
Multi-site design portal
Real-time collaboration between sites, R&D teams, and distributed designers.
Downstream department consultation portal
Filtered access for production, purchasing, quality and service to technical data that is always up to date.
Technical file and documentation management
Organization, publication and digital signature of official documents related to the product cycle.
What makes RuleDesigner PDM stand out?
Technical Data Management
RuleDesigner PDM allows you to manage all technical information of products in a centralized and structured way. CAD files, regardless of the system used, are stored in a shared repository, with automatic management of versions and revisions. Each element is classified according to customizable coding plans, ensuring traceability, security and immediacy in the search for information.
Configuration and bill of materials management
The solution offers advanced tools for the creation, management and validation of bills of materials (EBOM, MBOM) also in parametric mode. It is possible to represent complex product configurations and variants dynamically, also integrating automatic generation functions of CAD layouts and associated technical documents. This approach drastically reduces errors, processing times and facilitates standardization.
Change and approval cycle management
With RuleDesigner PDM you can manage the technical change process (ECN, ECO) in a structured way, tracking all revisions, managers and approvals. The workflows are completely customizable, adaptable to company policies and perfectly integrable with other management systems. Each activity is monitored to ensure control, auditability and alignment between departments.
Project and order management
The solution allows you to organize product data into projects or orders, each with its own document structure, planned activities and milestones. It is possible to associate technical files, documents and tasks to the various steps of the project, facilitating coordination between design, industrialization and production. Real-time monitoring of activities facilitates progress and compliance with deadlines.
Integration with enterprise systems
RuleDesigner PDM integrates easily with the main ERPs on the market, such as SAP, JDEdwards, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, AS400, Panthera and many others. Interoperability is guaranteed through consolidated communication standards (SOAP, REST, frontier tables, file exchange, HTTP calls…), allowing a smooth synchronization between technical and management data.
Extended collaboration and controlled access to data
Through dedicated web portals, RuleDesigner PDM allows controlled sharing of technical data with suppliers, partners, consultants and internal departments such as purchasing, production and quality. These application environments are designed to ensure visibility, security and interaction in technical processes, maintaining control over access rights and traceability of changes.
Automation and low-code
Automate repetitive tasks (conversions, exports, notifications, updates) with RuleDesigner SmartActions. The platform supports no-code/low-code configuration to create custom processes without custom development.
3D Product Data Distribution
RuleDesigner enriches each technical data with a web-native 3D geometry, lightweight and viewable directly from the browser, without plugins. This interactive representation of the assembly or component also includes technical attributes, relations, related documentation and navigable links. It is the ideal tool for consultation by downstream departments, suppliers and stakeholders, even in multi-site and multi-lingual environments.
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Why Choose RuleDesigner PDM
CAD-independent & CAD-integrated. Manages multi-CAD files with native integrations and frees you from technological lock-ins.
Start&Go: rapid deployment on existing history. Immediately activate PDM management even on existing CAD files, without stopping activities.
Ready for ERP integration (any). Support for SOAP, REST API, file exchange and frontier tables: full interoperability with SAP, JDE, NAV, Infor, AS400, etc.
Native scalability towards PLM, BPM, DMS. A single platform to evolve towards management of orders, projects, processes and document automation.
Integrated Technical Configurator. Integrates product configurations and automations for generating BOMs, documentation and CAD layouts.
Native collaboration with suppliers and company departments. Controlled web access for internal and external stakeholders in the technical-production cycle.
Before and after the introduction of PDM
Area
Before the PDM
After RuleDesigner PDM
BOM
Manual and fragmented management of bills of materials (BOM) Bills of materials are often transferred manually to ERP or management systems, increasing the risk of errors, omissions and delays in the transmission of information.
Automation and integration of technical lists The transmission of BOMs to ERPs is automated and synchronized, eliminating transcription errors and ensuring data consistency between the technical office and production.
Part Numbering
Non-standardized and inconsistent coding Lack of a centralized coding plan causes code duplication, confusion, and difficulty sourcing the correct components, resulting in manufacturing and service errors.
Unique and customizable coding A centralized coding plan allows for an orderly and standardized management of product codes, facilitating the retrieval, traceability and management of variants.
Drawing archive
Scattered and disorganized technical data CAD documents, specifications, manuals and design versions are stored in local files or non-integrated systems, making it difficult to maintain an up-to-date history and a single view of the product.
Centralized and updated repository All technical, CAD and document data are stored in a single system, with version management, history and controlled access, ensuring a database that is always reliable and up-to-date.
Safety
Unregulated Data Access Technical and operational departments access data in a haphazard manner, with risks of unauthorized modifications, parallel versions and loss of traceability.
Access control and security Permissions are configurable by role and project, ensuring that each user only accesses the information for which they are responsible, maintaining the integrity and traceability of changes.
Data Reuse
Duplicate Projects and Information Lack of control leads to duplicate projects and variants, resulting in inefficiency, increased costs, and difficulty tracking changes.
Eliminate Duplications and Manage Variants RuleDesigner PDM helps you clearly identify product versions and variants, avoiding duplication, optimizing information reuse, and reducing development time.
Internal/External Collaboration
Fragmented and non-transparent communications Collaboration between teams, suppliers and stakeholders is complex and untraceable, slowing down progress and increasing the risk of errors or misunderstandings.
Seamless and transparent collaboration Dedicated portals allow internal teams and suppliers to collaborate in a structured way, with activity tracking, automatic notifications and customized workflows, increasing the efficiency and quality of the process.
FAQ Section
Is RuleDesigner PDM compatible with my CAD?
RuleDesigner supports MultiCAD environments with certified integrations to SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo, AutoCAD and others.
Do I need to replace my ERP to use RuleDesigner?
Absolutely not. RuleDesigner integrates with any ERP through standard mechanisms or dedicated connectors.
How complex is go live?
Very fast: thanks to the Start&Go logic you can also start with existing CAD files and activate a structured repository in a short time.
Can I extend PDM to PLM level at a later time?
Yes, the system is natively scalable and can evolve towards PLM, DMS, CRM, BPM processes without reinstallation or migration.
Is it possible to involve external suppliers and consultants?
Yes, RuleDesigner includes web portals for controlled and collaborative access to technical data and flows.
Can it also be used by other company departments besides the technical office?
Yes, there are vertical portals for purchasing, production, quality, service and other downstream departments.
Is it possible to create integrated product configurators?
Yes. The platform includes a rules-based configuration framework integrated with design, BOM, and post-sales processes.
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