{"id":1280,"date":"2020-06-03T05:36:21","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T09:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/siemens-opcenter\/?p=1280"},"modified":"2026-03-26T05:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:00:29","slug":"available-now-opcenter-rdl-8-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/opcenter\/available-now-opcenter-rdl-8-1\/","title":{"rendered":"AVAILABLE NOW! Opcenter RD&amp;L 8.1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are excited to announce the availability of Opcenter RD&amp;L 8.1! Opcenter RD&amp;L 8.1 provides a harmonized user interface and improving integration capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opcenter software, Research Development and Laboratory (RD&amp;L) 8.1 is the next version released on the new-generation platform formerly known as the SIMATIC IT (SIT) R&amp;D Suite. Opcenter Research Development and Laboratory represents a major technological evolution, providing lightweight client applications to the user, employing web technology and HTML5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It includes new company-standard web themes and policies. It provides the application user interface (UI) with a new look, easier navigation capabilities and better alignment with other Siemens Digital Industries Software and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) products for the benefit of the end user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opcenter RD&amp;L 8.1 brings you the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Rationalized and harmonized product<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Faster exchange of product data with partners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Reduces administrative tasks and errors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Well-maintained product quality and compliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Cost reduction in new product development and introduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Standardized intellectual property throughout the company<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Already using Opcenter RD&amp;L?&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/media\/global\/en\/Siemens%20SW%20Opcenter%20Research%20Development%20and%20Laboratory%208-1%20Fact%20Sheet_tcm27-79239.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See what\u2019s new in v8.1.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more? 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