19Aug
09Jul
A True Workflow for Engineering Change in 3DEXPERIENCE
Managing engineering change in 3DEXPERIENCE often sounds simple: promote a document, physical product or drawing, get approvals, release it. But if you’ve ever tried doing that with ENOVIA’s standard tools, you know how tedious, and limited, it can be. ENOVIA lets you move objects through lifecycles...
02Jul
Product Lifecycle Management Explained: Systems, Benefits, and Use Cases
If your team is managing product information with a combination of email, spreadsheets, and shared drives—you’re not alone. But for industrial companies, that patchwork approach often leads to costly errors, long cycle times, and compliance headaches. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems give industrial manufacturers a structured,...
30Jun
Choosing the Best PLM Software for Manufacturing in 2025
Selecting the right PLM software is one of the most impactful decisions a product-driven organization can make. The system you choose will shape how your teams collaborate, manage change, and bring new products to market. But with so many options—each with different strengths, licensing models,...
28Jun
PLM vs ERP: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
In the world of digital manufacturing, PLM and ERP systems are often mentioned in the same conversations. Both are essential for efficient operations—but they’re designed to do very different things. Understanding the difference between Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is critical...
26Jun
What Is PLM Software? A Guide for Engineering and Manufacturing Teams
If you're in engineering or manufacturing, you've likely heard the term PLM software tossed around. But what exactly is PLM software, and why are more companies investing in it? What Does PLM Software Do? Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software helps organizations manage every stage of a...
20May
What You Need to Know Before Migrating SOLIDWORKS PDM Data
Whether you’re moving to a new vault, consolidating environments, or transitioning to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, migrating SOLIDWORKS PDM data requires careful planning. At xLM Solutions, we’ve supported numerous migration and cleanup efforts — and the most successful projects always start with clean, structured data. Yet...
20May
How xLM Solutions Helped a Global Offshore Energy Leader Migrate Nearly 1M Engineering Files – Without Disruption
When Seatrium Offshore Technology USA, a company specializing in offshore rig design and manufacturing needed to migrate nearly a million engineering files to a new platform, they turned to a partner they already trusted: xLM Solutions. With more than 15 years of experience supporting the Seatrium’s...
20May
Bringing Non-CAD Items into 3DEXPERIENCE Just Got Easier
When people think about PLM systems like 3DEXPERIENCE, they often assume everything starts with a CAD model. But in reality, many essential items in your product structure don’t originate in CAD at all — things like raw materials, fasteners, packaging components, and purchased parts. That’s...
15May