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See how PLM for Machine Builders works

By Jason Meyers

PLM for Machine Builders from Siemens provides features that result in high-value machines with competitive differentiation, and it does this by incorporating three key areas.

Project, process and requirements management tools connect with machine configuration and reuse capabilities and a blended ETO/CTO approach.

This connected platform results in predictable and productive machines.

Watch the complete PLM for Machine Builders webinar by clicking the button below.

Set clear, connected milestones

Project, process and requirements management tools are central to any product lifecycle management (PLM) solution and keeping a project on schedule.

With easy access to plans and milestones linked to customer requirements and internal specifications, machine builders can manage project risks and identify opportunities.

A quick demo of PLM for Machine Builders shows users how easy it is to quickly navigate to all aspects of a project directly from events in a plan.

Watch this short webinar clip and see a narrated walkthrough of the PLM solution in action.

Project and requirements management kept in one location.

Design new machine variants with reuse tools

When machines simply need an updated version because of changing customer or regulatory requirements, engineers can work from existing designs to make the next version.

PLM for Machine Builders allows users to create a machine clone, rename and renumber as needed, and users can even view parts and assemblies in 3D without the need for CAD.

See how quickly this can be accomplished in this short webinar clip highlighting the machine configuration and reuse tools available in PLM for Machine Builders.

Parts reuse accelerates the design process.

Improve the speed of engineering changes

PLM for Machine Builders uses pre-defined workflows based on Siemens experience and best practices to notify stakeholders when tasks require their attention.

All the necessary information about any changes gets attached to it, so users don’t have to do any additional searching for required information.

Plus, chat functionality makes it easier to discuss and collaborate with other users at any time.

This short webinar clip shows how a user finds and investigates a necessary change in a project.

Change management is made easier with PLM for Machine Builders.

Easier access with an intuitive interface

PLM for Machine Builders in the cloud can be accessed from anywhere using a browser window.

A single location with a user-friendly interface provides a simple, engaging and effective experience with easy access using any device.

Get a quick overview of PLM for Machine Builders in this short webinar clip.

PLM for Machine Builders user experience explained.

Go more in-depth with PLM for Machine Builders

This brief introduction to PLM for Machine Builders has only touched on a few of its features and benefits.

The complete on-demand 30-minute webinar takes a closer look at how to get started with PLM, the advantages and disadvantages of using PLM in the cloud, the three pillars of PLM for Machine Builders, and demonstrations of how the software works in multiple scenarios for different users.

Here’s a small teaser of what you can expect.

A preview of the webinar, “PLM for Machine Builders.”

Learn more about PLM for Machine Builders in this ebook or try a free 30-day trial.

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This article first appeared on the Siemens Digital Industries Software blog at https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/heavy-equipment/2022/11/17/see-how-plm-for-machine-builders-works/