Canvas Envision: Perspective and Confessions of a Recovering Plant Manager

Canvas Envision: Perspective and Confessions of a Recovering Plant Manager

I’m writing this blog as a former plant manager for an automotive supplier.  I spent 30 years in the auto industry with my last 5 years running a manufacturing facility in Mexico.  As I’m sure you are all aware, product quality is NOT an option in the auto industry.  It is a must.  Suppliers are on the hook for years after their products are shipped to the OEM.  

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OpenText Extended ECM for PLM - Teamcenter Demonstration

OpenText Extended ECM for PLM - Teamcenter Demonstration

The vdR Group is the provider of OpenText’s Extended ECM for PLM. Extended ECM for PLM seamlessly and transparently connects leading product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM) platforms with OpenText Extended ECM and ultimately helps manufacturers and engineering organizations break down barriers between product information and the enterprise.

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Liberating CAD Data to Drive Insights and Visibility

Liberating CAD Data to Drive Insights and Visibility

CAD models possess a richness of data reflecting intellectual property, design intent, spatial modeling, quality parameters, analysis and instructions for applications such as engineering, product development, processes/operations and construction.  Most anything that is manufactured and/or built today is characterized via CAD models.

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