Consulting

Product Data Management & Collaboration

Our Data Management & Collaboration consulting ensures that you make the most of of your Product Data Management (PDM) and Collaboration software.

PDM Standard Implementation

Installation of a PDM (Product Data Management) server with out-of-the-box workflow functionality and comprehensive administration training.

Duration: 2 days

Advanced PDM Professional Implementation

PDM Professional Quick Start up to 5 days

  • Cloud or On premise

The PDM Care Plan is a proactive support and optimization service that keeps your SOLIDWORKS PDM system secure, reliable, and aligned with your business needs to maximise performance, minimise downtime, and protect your data

Duration: Contact us

PDM Workflow Analysis and Customization

Analysis and customisation of an existing workflow. This will be a scoped consulting delivery that includes administration training to empower the technical staff in effectively managing and optimizing the PDM system.

Duration: 2 days

PDM ISO9001 Compatibility Configuration

Ensure compliance with the ISO9001 standard by evaluating the engineering workflows within the organization. The consultants will analyze the existing PDM system and implement necessary configurations to align with the ISO9001 requirements, enabling seamless integration of quality management practices.

Duration: 2 days

SOLIDWORKS Manage PLM Solution Implementation

Implementation of SOLIDWORKS Manage provides an advanced, data-driven layer on top of SOLIDWORKS PDM, delivering comprehensive Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities. It enables structured project management, process automation, change management (ECR/ECO), BOM management, and real-time dashboards.

A successful implementation involves configuring workflows, data structures, permissions, and integrations to align with the company’s engineering and business processes — ensuring improved visibility, traceability, collaboration, and control across the entire product lifecycle.

Duration: Dependant on scoping

3Dx Quick Start

Platforms basics & Onboarding training for administrator and users to help you get started. Includes platform configuration with Admins, user onboarding and hands-on exercises.

Duration: 3 days

Read the case study

Goldacres Engineering Enhances Engineering Efficiency and Data Management with SOLIDWORKS PDM

For any businesses considering upgrading to PDM, we highly recommend Central Innovation. Their extensive knowledge and experience shines bright. It made the planning and implementation process very stress free and resulted in a high quality and high accuracy outcome.

Jonathan Roberts
Engineering Manager, Goldacres