Dassault Systèmes Unveils SolidWorks Enterprise PDM 2009

By DE Editors

Dassault Systèmes’ SolidWorks Corp. (Concord,  MA) unveiled SolidWorks Enterprise PDM 2009. The new version of the product data management solution introduces deeper integration with SolidWorks 3D CAD software, expanded bill of material (BOM) functionality, and item-centric product data management.

Due to the deeper integration with SolidWorks, users of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM can access a new array of PDM productivity capabilities directly from within their CAD interface, including Change State and Where Used, states the release. And a new preview pane in the interface displays a part thumbnail with detailed version data, sparing users the need to open files or check properties.

Custom drawing/assembly BOMs that are created in SolidWorks CAD software are now passed intact to SolidWorks Enterprise PDM 2009, reducing rework.

Named BOMs,  which can be used beyond the engineering organization, are now associated with the SolidWorks assembly. This means that if a designer changes a part, the BOM is automatically updated. Plus, a new item-centric PDM provides a gateway between engineering and purchasing/finance/ERP systems.

SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is suited for companies that span multiple geographic sites,  desire the benefits of automated workflow, or require the rich database functionality provided by Microsoft SQL Server.

SolidWorks Enterprise PDM 2009 is available now for purchase in 14 languages and runs on the Microsoft Windows Vista in either 32- or 64-bit versions and continues to support Microsoft Windows XP. It will support the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 platforms when they are released.

The company also announced SolidWorks 2009 Premium, the newest version of the most widely adopted 3D CAD software with a documented speed increase of up to 65 percent over SolidWorks 2008.

For details, visit SolidWorks Corp. or Dassault Systèmes.

Sources:  Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.