3DEXPERIENCE CLOUD PLM

PDM typically controls CAD data and related engineering files, while PLM manages all product information, processes, and collaboration across the entire product lifecyle. Companies using the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for PDM can add PLM capabilities when they are ready by simply adding software licenses rather than changing or upgrading platforms.

Small engineering teams benefit from cloud solutions because they eliminate server maintenance and IT overhead while providing scalable, secure, and seamless collaboration across distributed teams. 3DEXPERIENCE, as that cloud solution, can grow with your organization and extend into additional domains such as advanced simulation, manufacturing, and program management -- without having to research other brands and their vendors, contract (and, in the long term, support) further integrations, and train engineering & IT on new platforms.

Yes, 3DEXPERIENCE supports integrations to many mechanical and electrical CAD systems. This includes CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Siemens Solid Edge. ECAD (EDA) support includes Siemens Xpedition EDM, Altium Designer, and Cadence Allegro.

Dassault Systèmes protects customer IP through ISO-certified security, strong access controls, and continuous threat monitoring. Authentication and authorization take advantage of single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and robust access controls. HTTPS/TLS encryption protocols are used for all data in transit to protect integrity and confidentiality.

Aerospace and defense suppliers have multiple options depending on the depth of their data control & security needs. They can:

-Adopt the standard 3DEXPERIENCE SaaS cloud

-Adopt the on-premise version of 3DEXPERIENCE, to manage and host themselves

-Adopt the on-premise verison of 3DEXPERIENCE, to manage themselves and host on AWS GovCloud

The security whitepaper can be found here.

A minimum bandwidth of 4 Mb/s is required, but we find that a stable connection with 10–20 Mbps minimum is generally sufficient. Higher bandwidth improves large file uploads or multi site collaboration.

3DEXPERIENCE offers flexible 'Revision' and 'Version' support to satisfy various organizational requirements. Traditional PDM typically uses a check-out/check-in process while 3DEXPERIENCE uses a combination of maturity state and lifecycle, and offers Primary (A,B) and Secondary (A.1, A.2) revisions.

3DEXPERIENCE also provides capabilities to modify the revisions scheme (alpha, numberic, combination) and configure extended revisions schemes which can be used to differentiate between product phases such as Prototype and Production.

Yes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform provides several mechanisms for configuring workflows and business processes, and is highly scalable to customer needs. Business processes, such as engineering release, can be modeled and allow for reviews and approvals by internal and external stakeholders. Templates can be created and reused to facilitate rapid deployment and consistency with your processes.

3DEXPERIENCE loads tessellated visualization data instead of full CAD geometry in apps like 3DPlay, so pan/zoom/rotate stays responsive while detailed data loads as needed.

Yes, every time a 3D file is saved to the platform, a tessellated version of it is available to non-CAD users. This is true for anyone who has access rights to the data.

Through API's and web services, the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform can send/receive data to/from ERP, CRM, and other platforms.

3DEXPERIENCE CLOUD PLM generally costs less over time because it removes server hardware, SQL licensing, IT maintenance, and upgrade labor. Local SQL servers carry ongoing hardware, software, backup, and admin costs that add up quickly.

Cloud PLM bundles hosting, updates, backups, and security into the subscription, while on‑premise systems require companies manage servers, upgrades, and infrastructure themselves.

A limited scope on-cloud 3DEXPERIENCE implementation can be completed in a minimum of 2 to 4 weeks.

This includes:

- Business process workshops so we can understand your current and to-be goals.

- System configuration to ensure the system is set up to manage your specific data and processes.

- Training for users so they can start off on the right foot.

- Ongoing support for unforseen issues and future questions.

3DEXPERIENCE stores data as managed objects. Export tools ensure you retain your geometry, revisions, and mapped attributes even after access to the cloud tenant ends.

GoEngineer provides direct, hands‑on support for installation, configuration, training, and day‑to‑day platform questions, while Dassault Systèmes handles the underlying cloud infrastructure and platform maintenance.

There is no "easy button" and GoEngineer does not clean or repair messy legacy data for you, but we provide tools that identify bad references, missing dependencies, and structural issues before uploading so you can fix them locally and avoid pushing corrupt data to the cloud.

Because 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud manages parts, assemblies, drawings, and metadata as linked objects, broken references introduced during upload can cause downstream failures. Pre‑migration tools help flag problematic files so your team can correct naming, dependencies, and folder structure prior to import, protecting the integrity of the cloud database.

No, you do not lose your work. 3DEXPERIENCE uses a local cache while you work, so temporary outages won’t corrupt your file.

Files you open are cached locally as you work. Short interruptions cause no disruption unless you attempt actions requiring the cloud such as search, lifecycle changes, or saving.

You cannot run your existing in‑house script directly on the 3DEXPERIENCE cloud tenant. However, the platform does support automation through APIs, EKL scripting, and web services, which can often replicate the logic of your custom tool.

With the 3DEXPERIENCE cloud, teams share a unified cloud tenant which is served by vault sites across the globe. The platform utilizes caching and cloud architecture to help reduce the impact of latency for typical workflows.

3DEXPERIENCE cloud updates are scheduled, announced weeks in advance, and performed during off‑hours typically overnight Saturday to Sunday minimizing disruption. GoEngineer helps you plan for these updates, guides your team on what to expect, and supports you if workflows or integrations need adjustment afterward.