A PDM (Product Data Management) system is a software solution that allows you to manage, organize, and control all technical product data—such as CAD drawings, items, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and technical documentation—in a centralized and secure manner.
PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) is a more extensive system than PDM, as it manages the entire product lifecycle: from initial design and engineering to manufacturing, maintenance, and end-of-life. It is a software solution that makes project management functions and information available to all users across the various departments involved in developing industrial orders.
PDM focuses on the management of technical data, whereas PLM also encompasses business processes, workflows, project planning, and system integration.
It is used to improve business efficiency, reduce errors, centralize information, and accelerate product development and the management of industrial orders. In short, it serves to optimize business processes and reduce time-to-market.
All manufacturing companies that design and develop products and/or services, regardless of their size or industrial sector.
• Reduction of errors and lead times
• Higher level of corporate security, protecting intellectual property (Know-How)
• Better revision control for documents, items, and BOMs
• Digitalization of processes
• Improved collaboration
• Increased development speed and reduction of time-to-market
• Cost reduction
Yes, it is designed to integrate with the main enterprise systems.
It depends on the company’s complexity, but it generally ranges from a few weeks to several months.
No, but PLM can help optimize and standardize them. A good PDM/PLM must adapt to the company, and not vice versa.
• Any type of document/file related to any company department
• CAD drawings
• Items (Parts)
• Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Technical documentation
• Product specifications
• Revisions and versions
It is the ability to track all changes made to documents, items, and BOMs, ensuring that the correct revision is always used while keeping previous revisions organized and accessible.
The e-BOM (Engineering Bill of Materials) is the structured list of all components needed to build a product, derived from the CAD assembly and potentially further processed. The m-BOM (Manufacturing Bill of Materials) is the structured list of all components required to build a product after it moves to the industrialization phase; the m-BOM is often referred to as the production BOM.
Yes, it connects the technical office, production, purchasing, quality, and all other company departments through a single, unified platform.
The break-even point between investment and corporate savings for a PLM system is typically reached within one year of full implementation. The main drivers are:
• Reduction of errors
• Fewer reworks
• Faster time-to-market
• Increased operational efficiency
Yes, it allows for the automation of complex processes, including approvals, changes, and document releases.
Yes, thanks to access controls, revisioning, and full traceability.
Yes, especially with cloud or web-based solutions.
Yes, there are. The pre-implementation analysis phase of a PLM project includes verifying the functional scope in relation to the features already provided by the ERP or other existing systems in the company.
Yes, at least for those with a technical office that designs products or components using CAD systems. Because PDM/PLM systems integrate directly with CAD software, operational workflows are supported from the concept phase through to service.
Documenta PLM is a software platform designed to manage product development data and processes in a simple, fast, and effective way. It is a modular and scalable PDM/PLM system suitable for SMEs as well as medium-to-large companies.
Yes, absolutely. It is a modular and scalable solution that can grow alongside the company.
• Ease of use
• Rapid implementation
• Functional completeness
• Flexibility
• Strong integration with existing systems
It integrates with all major 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit, and AutoCAD, as well as all Electrical CAD systems.
Yes, it integrates with all ERPs on the market, allowing for integrated management of corporate data.
Generally, the timeframe is short, thanks to its modular and flexible structure.
Yes, but it is a quick process due to the intuitive interface.
Yes, it can be configured to meet specific business requirements.
Yes, you can request a personalized demo directly from this website
Both options are available.
We provide continuous support, regular updates, and technical assistance.
Yes, it offers full version control and complete traceability of all changes.
Yes, it allows you to effectively automate approvals and internal processes.
Yes, it enables centralized collaboration between different locations/branches.
Yes, we provide specific services for data migration and importation.
Yes. By centralizing information and making it available through profiled access, it significantly reduces errors and misunderstandings.
It offers a unique balance of:
Yes, it evolves and expands as your company grows.
You can begin with a needs analysis and a guided demonstration.
No, Documenta PLM is more than a traditional PLM: it integrates features typical of various software systems (DMS, process and project management, collaboration, BI), offering a single centralized platform.
Yes, it provides powerful document management capabilities for:
• Centralized archiving
• Revisioning
• Access control
• Automated template management (via the Composer module)
Everything is perfectly integrated with product data.
Yes, Documenta PLM allows for the automatic creation of items directly from integrated CAD, avoiding duplication and reducing manual errors.
The system supports:
• E-BOM (Engineering BOM)
• M-BOM (Manufacturing BOM)
This ensures total consistency between design and production.
Yes, it includes advanced collaboration features that allow different departments to work in a coordinated manner and share information in real time.
Yes, every user has an integrated calendar with the ability to:
Yes, Documenta PLM integrates collaborative communication tools similar to forums, useful for:
Yes, data within the system can be processed through:
Yes, AI functionalities are available to support:
Yes, it includes project and process management features for:
• Project oversight
• Progress tracking
• Activity coordination
It allows you to manage the structured transmission of documents and information to internal and external parties, ensuring full traceability and control.
Documenta PLM offers advanced tools for:
• Integration with the most popular mechanical/electrical/electronic CADs
• Item managementI
• BOM management
• Morphological component search
• Production BOM management
It is a feature that allows you to identify similar or existing components based on their shape and geometry, preventing duplication and optimizing design.
Yes, it integrates email management directly within the system.
Yes, thanks to Microsoft Outlook integration, you can:
• Manage emails
• Link communications to documents and projects
• Sync contacts and calendars
The system includes structured management of external contact databases, linked to:
• Emails
• Documents
• Projects
Yes, it offers dedicated supply chain management features, improving:
Yes, data can be managed internally and analyzed using reporting and Business Intelligence tools.
In many cases, yes. Due to its functional breadth, it can reduce the number of tools used, simplifying the IT ecosystem.
Centralization, which leads to:
• Fewer errors and less duplication
• Increased efficiency
• Better collaboration
• Enhanced security
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