The DTC Research Centre is also using the PTC Product Development System to control its engineering change process. Products move through a three-stage process, from design, through release-to-production change.
Previously the company used a paper-based engineering change process. The Windchill automated workflow for change management offers significant business benefits, including the control of software releases during the development cycle.
Another major motivation to move to Windchill is its ability to manage non-CAD product data. Alongside Pro/ENGINEER data, DTC now also manages and controls all its electronic design data (ECAD) along with many other types of information such as test specifications, manuals and datasheets.
Easy accessibility to complete, up-to-date and accurate product development information throughout the enterprise enables this information to be used in a wide range of situations right down to the shop-floor.
“PTC is committed helping customers remove obstacles that impede product development success,” said Josh Fredberg, vice president product and market strategy, PTC.
“Windchill provides a solution for managing complex product development data and enables effective collaboration, allowing companies like Diamond Trading to reap tangible business benefits for the entire company from their technology investment.”