Companies need to share accurate and up-to-date digital data with the partners , suppliers and vendors

Information need to be shared across multiple languages, operating systems and development tools

Companies have Heterogeneous environment in terms of data management, such as combination of Document management systems, CAD systems, PLM solutions

Development in more than one country or across time zones

Greater need for lean and efficient communication between all levels

Conventional ways of communicating individual product design data in a heterogeneous CAD / PDM / PLM environment doesn’t satisfy the integrated product development goals

Distribution of standard libraries with access controls

Concurrent design sharing and development across CFT’s

Release valid design and manufacturing information at an early stage

Break geographic barriers and exchange reliable product data

Reduce cost for collaboration

Rapid and fluid exchange to maintain data reliability