PTC ENTERPRISE VALIDATION AND REVIEW SOLUTION

PTC ENTERPRISE VALIDATION
AND REVIEW SOLUTION
PTC Enterprise Validation and Review Solution
Improving Visual Decision-Making
The PTC Enterprise Validation and Review solution transforms product development processes across the enterprise. With
one universal platform, all stakeholders across the globe can easily visualize, verify, and review today’s complex and sophisticated designs. Through fast, accurate views of critical 3D and 2D product data, PTC's solution enables confident product
design and manufacturing decision-making.
Key Benefits
• Boost productivity with dramatically improved visualization loading times
• Drive process-driven improvements for design reviews and quality initiatives
• Reduce scrap and rework with clash detection and issue resolution
• Decrease product development time cycles and accelerate time-to-market
• Cut costs associated with physical prototypes
• Increase control and security over critical IP
• Reduce excessive paper use, eliminating the need for prints and photocopies
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With the aid of PTC's high-performance software in the field of large assembly
units and clash detection, we shortened our processes and enhanced the quality
of our plants and the satisfaction of our customers.
– Ralf Kiedrowski, Head of CAD Department, SMS Siemag
For over twenty five years, PTC has been helping leading global manufacturers bring better products to market, faster.
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Comprehensive Capabilities
The PTC Enterprise Validation and Review solution provides full transparency into product designs. With one common user
interface for real-time product viewing, teams can visualize all types of product data regardless of the native authoring tool,
virtually validate designs prior to production to optimize manufacturing efficiency, and review product information across
the entire design chain to guarantee all input is fully incorporated. By enabling stakeholders to exchange valuable feedback beginning at the earliest stages of product development, errors and potential failure points can be identified before
costly rework is required.
Visual collaboration: Easily visualize, analyze, and
collaborate on product content from anywhere
around the globe
• Review models, assemblies, drawings, images, and
documents within one environment
PTC ENTERPRISE VALIDATION AND
REVIEW SOLUTION
Visualize Product Data
• Access all kinds of digital content without the
native CAD application
• Exchange and track design critiques through digital
mark-up tools
Advanced CAD design review: Dramatically improve
design reviews and perspective through MCAD and
ECAD design visualization
• Easy and intuitive user environment for both MCAD
and ECAD designs
Validate Product Designs
• Cross-highlighting capabilities between boards,
schematics, and MCAD assemblies
• Interrogate and compare version-to-version design
changes for 2D and 3D product information
Assembly clash detection: Identify, manage, and
track resolution of interferences of complex
product assemblies
• Initiate interference checks between any combination of
product components
• Generate detailed reports with visual representation of
component clashes
Review Product Information
• Track and route for disposition each identified
interference through PLM-managed workflows
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Enhanced model-based definitions: Replace pen and
paper drawings with a revolutionized design process
• Dimension and annotate 3D product models using
Model-Based Design methodology
• Create and track design notes on any item of the model
• Define company specific notation symbols for internal use
Product assembly animation: Create interactive
animations for downstream use
• Instantly capture assembly motion
• Define motion paths for components and control the
timing of their execution
• Simulate assembly and disassembly steps
Implementing Enterprise Validation and Review with PTC Global Services
PTC Global Services has helped hundreds of manufacturing firms worldwide implement, adopt, and realize full
business value from sophisticated, leading edge product development solutions. The Global Services “value centric
engagement” approach emphasizes four critical success factors:
• Strategic Alignment: Ensuring leadership and cross-functional alignment on business objectives, a detailed
implementation roadmap, and value-based program management and metrics
• Process-Led Approach: Ensuring that PTC technology enables the most important process improvements for
Enterprise Review and Validation rather than using a technology-first approach
• Minimal Software Customization: Configuring out-of-the-box applications to simplify deployment, accelerate time
to value, and maximize flexibility for future organizational needs
• Role-Based Adoption: Leading an integrated education and training program focused on the process and functional
needs of different users and work groups
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TO LEARN MORE about PTC’s approach to Enterprise Validation and Review, please visit:
PTC.com /solutions/enterprise-product-validation-and-review/
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