Teamcenter Author – PLM workflows, AI assistance and more to speed up everyday tasks

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, managing product data efficiently is more than a necessity—it’s a competitive advantage. That’s where the Teamcenter Author steps in to empower every user with robust product lifecycle management (PLM) capabilities, including PLM workflows and AI assistance.
💡What is a Teamcenter Author?
The Teamcenter Author is a powerful license that enables users to create, manage, and collaborate on product data throughout the lifecycle. While the Teamcenter Consumer license is limited to viewing and participating in workflows, the Teamcenter Author license unlocks full access to data creation and management tools.
🚀 Why It Matters
With the Teamcenter Author license, you can:
⚡ Accelerate product development with automated workflows and AI
🤝 Collaborate across teams and time zones in real-time
🛡️ Ensure data integrity and IP security
🧠 Make smarter decisions faster with tools like BOM comparison and 3D visualization

🔧 Key features at a glance
🔍 Easy Data Access & Search
Find what you need quickly with intuitive search tools that make navigating complex product data a breeze.
🛠️ Full Data Management
Create and edit items, datasets, folders, and BOMs. Manage problem reports, change requests, and change notices.
🧠 AI-Powered Efficiency
Leverage AI to streamline repetitive tasks and reduce cycle times, freeing up your team to focus on innovation.
🧩 Seamless Collaboration
Work with stakeholders across your value chain using Teamcenter as your digital thread backbone. Annotate PDFs, review workflows, and approve changes—all in real-time.
🧾 Document & Design Control
Manage a wide range of document types (Word, Excel, Adobe CC, Google Workspace) and CAD files. Use 3D markup and issue review tools to keep design feedback clear and actionable.
🔐 Secure & Scalable
Protect your intellectual property with role-based access and audit trails. Whether deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or as a hybrid solution, Teamcenter adapts to your needs.
🔭 Built for the Future
Teamcenter isn’t just a tool—it’s a strategic asset. With support for cloud storage, project workspaces, and open integration with other enterprise systems, it’s designed to grow with your business.
Learn more about workflows in PLM and PLM process management. Whether you’re using an on-premise solution or Teamcenter X in the cloud, you leverage the power of the Teamcenter Author and PLM infused with AI to reduce cycle times and improve collaboration.
📖 Complete guide to PLM
Learn how to simply product lifecycle management – innovate faster, collaborate better and cut costs
No matter how you choose to deploy Teamcenter,
you get the same proven solutions designed to help you innovate faster.