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Bringing the Cloud into CAD and Product Data Management

Even as vendors create cloud-based PDM, organizations still face security and interoperability concerns.
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Digitalization Reveals Product Data Management Gaps

Vendors are redefining data management capabilities to address the diversity and large-scale data requirements of the digital thread.

OpenBOM Releases CAD File Agent for SOLIDWORKS

May 15, 2026 · Solution also features revision control and connected product context for engineering teams using SOLIDWORKS.

US Army Picks PTC Windchill PLM as Official ePDM Solution

May 8, 2026 · Solution is intended to streamline governance and support modernization, increases availability of mission-critical data.

PTC’s Onshape Unveils Cloud-Native MBD Capabilities

February 26, 2026 · Creates a single, continuously updated product definition by embedding manufacturing information directly in the live 3D model, company reports.

PTC’s Onshape Picked for Development of Reusable Orbital Reentry Capsule

January 20, 2026 · PTC’s Onshape selected by Reditus Space to enhance development of reusable orbital reentry capsule.

CAD Rooms Engineering Platform Launches

October 22, 2025 · CAD Rooms supports over 30 file formats including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, Rhino, and open standards like STEP and STL

OpenBOM Releases Private Beta of AI BOM Agent

October 7, 2025 · OpenBOM is building a new generation of intelligent, invisible engineering workflows.

TopSolid Makes Available MachineWorks GPU-based CNC Simulation

September 22, 2025 · GPU features will be available in the next major release of TopSolid, TopSolid 2026 (v7.20) RTM, planned for January 2026.

Aura Aero Features Onshape’s Next-Gen MBD Capabilities

June 17, 2025 · PTC reports that cloud-native MBD in Onshape enables better collaboration between engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.

PTC Updates Onshape With AI Advisor and Government Introductions

April 25, 2025 · PTC launches a generative AI-powered assistant and a solution designed to meet compliance needs of U.S. government agencies.

PTC Releases Onshape AI Advisor and Onshape Government

April 18, 2025 · New AI-powered assistant gives step-based guidance and recommendations during design process, PTC notes.

Autodesk Vault Now Integrated with Canvas Envision Platform

January 27, 2025 · New integration allows Canvas Envision users to maintain links between model-based content in Envision documents and product data stored on Autodesk Vault.

OpenBOM Releases Major Update for Onshape

October 11, 2024 · Look for new drawing features, simplified settings, and enhanced speed, company says.

PTC Sets up Collaborative Agreement with AWS

September 26, 2024 · This collaboration will focus on advancing Onshape product enhancements, customer adoption programs, and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

OpenBOM Unveils Big Update for Autodesk Fusion

August 20, 2024 · Release simplifies user experience, introduces features, and extends support for Autodesk platform services.

EPLAN Forum to Prepare Engineering for the Future

August 12, 2024 · The Eplan Forum is open to those interested in sharing knowledge and exchanging experiences with automated engineering, machine cabling and ERP/PDM integration.

OpenBOM Feature Simplifies Digital Thread Management

August 5, 2024 · The company has expanded its services to include billing of materials and extended digital thread support.

Centric Debuts SOLIDWORKS PDM Connect 1.0

May 7, 2024 · The new SOLIDWORKS PDM Connect 1.0 connector links files from SOLIDWORKS PDM to Centric PLM and automates the export of native 3D (and 2D) files directly to Centric PLM.

CCE Updates EnSuite ReVue

September 12, 2023 · ReVue offers users ability to manage design changes without investing in Product Data Management (PDM) software.

OpenBOM and ManuFuture Partnership to Streamline Product Development

December 16, 2022 · Partnership also designed to enhance custom parts bidding process.

Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage with Upchain Now Available

August 19, 2022 · By offering Fusion 360 Manage with Upchain, customers can work with cloud PLM and PDM for one price, according to the company.


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