PLM consulting for PDM and PLM landscapes
In short
PLM consulting helps a company design its PDM and PLM landscape so that design, production and purchasing work from the same release state. We write PLM concepts, define how the EBOM becomes the MBOM, migrate CAD data and cleanse master data in SolidWorks PDM, Autodesk Vault and 3DEXPERIENCE, billed at day rates.
Updated 27 Oct 2026
We work out PDM and PLM concepts with your design, production and IT teams, define how the engineering BOM becomes the manufacturing BOM, migrate CAD data between systems and clean up master data, so every department works from the same release state.
- Start with
- Intro callfree, 45 minutes
- Billing
- Day rates€790 engineer day · €990 lead day
- Systems
- SolidWorks PDM, Autodesk Vault, 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA
Services in this area
PDM and PLM concept
Many PDM problems trace back to an unclear data model: drawings without an item, part numbers assigned differently in each department, release states that nobody enforces. The concept settles these rules in writing before anyone configures a system.
Learn more →EBOM to MBOM
Design structures assemblies by function. Production needs them by work stage, with raw material, consumables and purchased modules that never appear in CAD. When this restructuring happens by hand in every order, the same decisions are made again and again, and mistakes show up in assembly.
Learn more →PDM migration
During a migration every file passes through a defined process once. That is the moment to resolve duplicate file names, broken references and unclear revisions, before they move into the new system.
Learn more →Master data cleansing
Materials appear as S235JR, S235 and St37 side by side, descriptions follow no common pattern, and a search for socket head cap screws M8 misses every part with no class or a different spelling. Cleansing resolves these cases once. Owners, value lists and mandatory fields stop new ones from appearing.
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Systems we work in
- SolidWorks PDM
- Autodesk Vault
- 3DEXPERIENCE / ENOVIA
How a project runs
Packages have a fixed scope and price; consulting and open-ended work run at day rates. You decide after each step.
- 01
Intro call
45 minutes with a live demo and a first look at your task.
- 02
Quick Scan
One week, up to two workshop days. You get ranked use cases and a fixed-price offer.
- 03
Sprint
One use case built as a quick win at a fixed price.
- 04
Rollout
Further use cases across teams and sites.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between PDM and PLM?
PDM manages CAD files, versions and release states, mostly inside engineering. PLM covers the whole product life cycle across departments, including change management, BOM structures and the link to ERP and production.
What does PLM consulting cover for a machine builder?
PLM consulting covers the decisions around product data: the data model and release process, the PDM or PLM system that fits, the structure of engineering and manufacturing BOMs, data migration and the quality of master data. Configuration and programming follow from these decisions. The work starts from sample assemblies and real orders of the company.
How long does a PDM migration take?
That depends on data volume, depth of history and the quality of the source data. We start with an analysis of the source data and a test migration, and plan the cut-over from there.
Which PDM system suits a company that designs in Solid Edge or SolidWorks?
SolidWorks PDM is built for SolidWorks and comes from the same vendor, so check-in, references and properties work directly from the CAD system. Solid Edge brings built-in data management with life cycle states such as In Work, Released and Obsolete, which suits teams working on file servers. Autodesk Vault is the counterpart for Inventor and AutoCAD. 3DEXPERIENCE with ENOVIA suits companies that need wider PLM functions or also work with CATIA. Mixed CAD environments need a check of how each PDM handles the other formats.
Talk to us about your task.
In the free 45-minute intro call we show a live demo on comparable geometry. Someone from our team replies personally within one working day.