SOLIDWORKS PDM SERVICES

Data Management for Better Engineering Processes

SECURE AND EASY-TO-USE DATA MANAGEMENT From the PDM Experts 

Think of SOLIDWORKS PDM as your high-performance sports car. Would you let just any mechanic work on it? Or, do you take it to only the finest mechanic and do everything you can to maximize performance? 
 
SOLIDWORKS PDM is your data management sports car, and you should strive to get the most out of it. That performance comes from knowledge and expertise about the system, but it can be a challenge to know everything. That's where GoEngineer's PDM Experts come in. 
 
Our decades of experience with thousands of PDM projects are here to help you tackle any and every data management challenge you can throw at us. We are your PDM pit crew and we're here to help.

 “Recently, we decided we needed to upgrade SOLIDWORKS. We don't have the in-house knowledge of how to do an upgrade with PDM, SOLIDWORKS, and SOLIDWORKS Electrical, so we immediately got GoEngineer on the phone to get their help.

GoEngineer has been absolutely amazing to work with through our upgrade. The information that their team has provided to help us get everything set up and with testing has made it really, really easy to work with them."

 – Victoria L.
 PDM Administrator

 House of Design

  • PDM implementation process with GoEngineer
  • IMPLEMENTATION

  • GoEngineer has worked with thousands of clients to implement their specific PDM needs. Whether you have a specific use case or just want to get a handle on your data, we're here to help.

    Simple or Complex 
    Data management is as complex as you need it. Our team of PDM experts works with you to find the right amount of complexity to ensure your data management solution checks every box. 

    Services for All Levels of PDM
    Are you unsure if you need PDM Standard or PDM Professional ? Maybe you're considering SOLIDWORKS Manage? No matter your needs, our experts have experience customizing systems of all shapes and sizes so you get the most out of your software.

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  • GoEngineer helping our customers with system administration for SOLIDWORKS PDM.
  • SYSTEM Administration

  • GoEngineer can help you with all aspects of your system administration. Our expert team can help you relocate your existing PDM environment, upgrade to the latest version, act as your PDM administrator, and everything in between.

     

    Server Moves
    Relocate your SOLIDWORKS PDM installation to a new server, whether that is a local on-premise machine or a server on Microsoft Azure/Amazon Web Service.

    Hosting Services
    Offload your PDM hosting to the team at GoEngineer. We'll maintain the server hardware and take the burden off of your IT department.

    Software Upgrades
    Ready for the next version of SOLIDWORKS PDM? Let GoEngineer upgrade your system to minimize downtime and risk.

    Managed Administration Services
    Let GoEngineer be your personal PDM administrator. We'll become experts on your environment and work with your team as your administrator either as a stopgap or as your preferred solution.

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  • GoEngineer can customize your SOLIDWORKS PDM, including your workflows, shown here.
  • CUSTOMIZATION & Integration

  • Need a new workflow? How about a custom data card to display all your relevant product information at a glance? Customizing your PDM environment can be challenging if you don't know where to start. Lean on our PDM experts when you need to update your environment to accomplish your most critical business needs.

    Your Process, Our Expertise
    It can be difficult to put conceptual processes and ideas into practice. Our team can turn your thoughts and ideas into tangible improvements to your PDM environment.

    Expand Your Possibilities
    A quote we often hear is, "I don't know what I don't know". This is where GoEngineer's professional PDM services can help. You bring us your needs and explain what challenges you're encountering. Then, we customize our solutions to fit those needs. This may be with out-of-the-box functionality, like serial numbers and data cards, or a custom solution like  GoExpress .

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  • Data migration services from GoEngineer
  • Data Migration

  • Are you ready to move your data into SOLIDWORKS PDM? Data migrations are the fastest and most efficient way to move your files from another system into SOLIDWORKS PDM. We've done thousands of migrations from tools ranging from a Windows Folder to Teamcenter PLM. Let our team help you by giving you peace of mind that your data is in safe hands during the data transfer. 

    Minimize Risk & Downtime
    Our experts pride themselves on getting as much pertinent information as possible upfront. This helps us avoid surprises and prepare for every possibility in a migration project before we ever hit "go". By reviewing the files with your team, we can build a migration plan and execute it as efficiently as possible.

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PDM Services Process 

PDM Services Consultation with GoEngineer

DISCOVERY 

It Begins with a Conversation
Your engineering and business needs are unique, and there are many ways that GoEngineer can help. We can customize your existing workflows, aid you in creating new data cards, build new serial numbers, and nearly anything else. That's why it's critical to clearly understand your needs before putting pen to paper.

After an in-depth technical discussion, we'll provide the best, personalized solutions from our service catalog to meet your goals.

GoEngineer PDM Services Proposal Outline

Proposal

Know Exactly What You’re Getting
GoEngineer will build a detailed statement of work reiterating your interests and how we will meet them. This document will include: 

  • Detailed project scope highlighting all services GoEngineer will perform
  • List of deliverables, obligations, expectations, and extended offerings
  • Cost breakdown

PDM Services Communication with GoEngineer

Communication

Dedicated Points of Contact
You will have a lead engineer and a project manager assigned to your project with uninterrupted, open lines of communication. 

Awareness from Beginning to End
We recommend weekly web meetings with your GoEngineer project lead and project manager to discuss the progress and direction of your project. These meetings can be extremely valuable, especially when working on implementations or migrations. 

Have PDM, Will Travel 
 GoEngineer personnel are also available for travel to in-person meetings with you and/or your customer.

You can get PDM on the web with GoEngineer PDM Services

Execution

Tailored Solutions for Complex Problems
We build custom solutions designed to solve your most complex challenges, such as:

  • Formal engineering change process
  • Share files with suppliers
  • Air-gapped environments for government-level security
  • Integration between PDM and external PLM tools
  • Find the right files faster
  • Automatic part numbering

Rigorous Testing for the Best Results 
When we develop a new solution for our customers, we take the testing phase of the project very seriously. This means we will test the new functionality with your team to ensure we meet the goals we set at the project's onset.

GoEngineer can craft custom deliverables to fit your data management needs.

Deliverables

Everything You Need for Better Data Management
The GoEngineer PDM consulting team can produce a wide range of deliverables for you, as scoped out in your proposal: 

  • Engineering Change Workflow
  • CAD Workflow
  • Upgraded PDM Environment
  • New PDM Implementation or Deployment
  • New Data (file) Cards
  • Unique Serial Number Generator
  • Custom Scripts and Plugins
  • Server Moves (to Cloud or On-Premise)

Process of Using PDM Services for Data Management

Next Steps

Building Upon Success
Some projects may be complete upon delivery, but it doesn’t have to stop there.  Additional steps may include:

  • Administrator & user training
  • Managed administration
  • System integration with GoExpress
  • System expansion
  • Process improvement

Learn what industries GoEngineer can help with PDM services.  

Who Can We Help?

    Our extensive experience spans a wide range of industries, such as automotive, energy, oil and gas, agriculture, aerospace and defense, discrete manufacturing, mass production, metals, machining and manufacturing, consumer goods and appliances, life sciences and healthcare, and biomechanics. We are dedicated to providing a secure and reliable environment for customers to store, manage, and share their data.

    Our team comprises seasoned professionals in data management, migration, and process management, adept at handling projects of varying scopes and complexities. Whether you’re a startup embarking on your data management journey or a Fortune 500 company aiming to enhance your existing system, our experts are equipped with the knowledge and skills to elevate your operations.

     

     

     

     

    Additional Resources

    Take Advantage of GoEngineer’s Extensive Knowledge Base and Resources

    GoEngineer Knowledge Base and website search

    Find a Solution

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    PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 

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    Webinars offered by GoEngineer

    WEBINARS

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    3D design and part printing services available at GoEngineer

    3D Printing Services

    Need to 3D print a part? Our Additive Manufacturing experts will 3D print your part and deliver it to you using the latest technology on one of our professional FDM, PolyJet, SL, or Metal 3D printers. 3D Printing Services

    3D Scanning Services Available at GoEngineer.

    3D Scanning Services

    Convert your parts into 3D Print ready CAD files with GoEngineer's professional 3D scanning services and reverse engineering solutions. 3D Scanning Services