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In modern manufacturing, tracking data is more critical than ever. From virtual engineering to physical information captured from products in...

The Request for Quote (RFQ) process plays a pivotal role in manufacturing, serving as the foundation for determining accurate pricing,...

At OpenBOM, we continuously look at how to enhance our services, aligning them with the evolving needs and values of...

As we open 2025, it is time to ask some fundamental questions about the technologies and architecture of PLM software...

Managing inventory and ordering processes can be a complex and time-consuming task for manufacturing teams. From maintaining accurate inventory records...

Apologies for the delayed publication of the OpenBOM update, which was caused by the impact of the Los Angeles wildfire...

2024 has been a remarkable year for the manufacturing industry, marked by rapid technological advancements, evolving global dynamics, and a...

I’m excited to introduce another article from our OpenBOM How-To learning series. And today we will talk about Part Numbering...

When it comes to manufacturing, product data management, product development processes, and product lifecycle management (PLM), I’ve learned that problems...

In today’s complex product development landscape, managing engineering data across distributed teams poses significant challenges. Engineering teams often struggle to...

OpenBOM is designed to help you organize your work efficiently within a team, which serves as the basic organizational unit...

I’m excited to continue our “How-to” series of OpenBOM education. Today, we focus on Change Management. At OpenBOM we rethink...

Design Projects in OpenBOM are a service designed to manage design files (e.g., CAD files and beyond), control their versions,...

Working with complex design structures, such as weldments, often presents challenges when it comes to creating a streamlined Engineering BOM...

Managing Engineering Bills of Materials (EBOM) is far more than simply exporting a drawing BOM to Excel. In OpenBOM, EBOM...

A Bill of Materials is a list of all the items needed to manufacture a product. This detailed list has...

Holidays are the best time to learn something new. We continue to publish the OpenBOM How to Video series. Today,...

As we approach the close of the year, I want to take a moment to share my gratitude and best...

We hear this story a lot, your small business is growing. Orders are increasing, your team is expanding, and your...

There is no single company in the world that will tell you that BOM cost is not important. However, when...

Welcome to the OpenBOM Tutorial Series! We are excited to kick off a brand-new series of tutorial videos designed to...

Engineering isolation hurts production and business. In many manufacturing companies, engineering operates in its own silo – disconnected from production...

As we wrap up another exciting year, it’s always good to look back at the advancements and innovations OpenBOM introduced...

Efficient data management and integration are crucial for modern manufacturing companies. Engineering and manufacturing processes need to be connected and...

Excel has been a trusted tool for managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) in engineering and manufacturing for decades. Its accessibility...

In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, operational efficiency, and material cost control are crucial for staying competitive. Product development is...

Products are getting more complex. In a world where software is quickly becoming the most complex part of every car,...

Sales and customers can solve any problem of any business. Manufacturing is not an exception. Design, plan production, order parts,...

As we approach the close of an exciting year, we’re thrilled to share the latest updates from OpenBOM. Our team...

Sharing product data with your contract manufacturer (CM) is a critical step in turning your design into a physical product....

Graph databases are transforming how we manage and analyze complex data structures. With their ability to represent data as interconnected...

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, the journey from a CAD design to the first product release is more complex than...

OpenBOM is built on a forward-thinking strategy centered around data-first principles, a flexible data model, a product knowledge graph, and...

At OpenBOM, our mission is simple yet profound: to help companies build products faster and more efficiently using accurate organized...

The digital transformation goal of every manufacturing company is to integrate design, quoting, and production. These three elements (or processes)...

Empowering Innovation Across Industries with Digital Transformation. OpenBOM is excited to share inspiring stories of innovation from our customers, education,...

OpenBOM Design Projects is a simple yet powerful and robust PDM service allowing OpenBOM users and customers to manage CAD...

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is often described as the backbone of product development and manufacturing. However, if you do some...

Manufacturers usually start to manage their Bill of Materials (BOM) in Excel, but as businesses grow and the complexity of...

I’d like to share the story of xLM Solutions, a PLM service provider that focuses on helping businesses adapt and...

Manufacturing faces mounting challenges as product complexity grows, demanding advanced design and production capabilities to stay competitive. Cost pressures and...

In this article, we explore the story of Xtend AI, a company developing mobile intelligence and robotic platforms. With a...

OpenBOM’s open architecture empowers you to connect seamlessly with a variety of applications and services, enabling efficient collaboration across design...

With tariffs on Chinese imports potentially climbing above 60% and increases of 10% or more on goods from other regions,...

I’m thrilled to invite you to watch the second Design Projects Live Demo we held yesterday and check out more...

Product development success relies on the synergy between multiple team members. It is a teamwork. Engineers, project managers, procurement teams,...

I’m excited to share the great story of the Purdue Electric Racing Team and their journey to streamline CAD data...

As manufacturing companies are going deep with digital transformation and process optimization, the data integration between engineering and manufacturing has...

For most industries, including manufacturing, Excel has been the go-to tool for managing Bills of Materials (BOMs). It’s familiar, flexible,...

Digital transformation is changing the way how manufacturing companies design products and manage operations. It brings many changes that impact...

The engineering bill of materials (often called EBOM) includes all information about how a product is designed – components, raw...

In 2024, digital transformation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s an essential change for any business aiming to stay competitive. Adapting...

Managing the details of every part, component, and material involved in product development is both a challenge and a necessity....

Data management in today’s digital age is absolutely important to help your business to thrive and not die. The “garbage...

It was a pleasure to be part of Autodesk University 2024. I presented on a subject I’m passionate about: Developing...

In this live demo, we dive into OpenBOM’s advanced capabilities for managing product structures and Bills of Materials (BOM) including...

Manufacturing is evolving, introducing new challenges in data management far beyond what we’ve seen before. These challenges include managing the...

When it comes to turning ideas into plastic parts, there are two common types of prototypes: prototype molds and 3D...

Adopting engineering software such as PDM, PLM, and other has historically been a significant challenge. These systems have earned a...

I’m thrilled to share the latest updates in OpenBOM’s October 2024 release. From advanced data model enhancements to user experience...

I’m super excited about recent data model enhancements introduced in the OpenBOM October 2024 release. Let me share more information...

Managing product data accurately is a critical part of any manufacturing process. The Bill of Materials (BOM) plays a central...

OpenBOM has been growing significantly for the last few years adding new features and capabilities. What began as a few...

I’m presenting at AU 2024 today. One part of my presentation speaks about the importance of digital workflows in manufacturing....

I’m in San Diego, CA this week for Autodesk University 2024. It is a great spot for everyone who is...

It is not uncommon to hear that BOM (bill of materials) is a list of parts, raw materials, and components...

At OpenBOM, we are dedicated to continuously improving the OpenBOM Platform to provide the best possible solutions for managing product...

OpenBOM is excited to announce a major update to our Onshape integration, delivering new features designed to enhance your workflow....

The digital revolution is reshaping industries worldwide, and manufacturing is no exception. Here are a few interesting data points that...

The ability to purchase parts quickly and accurately is crucial for keeping production on track. However, many companies still rely...

Managing maintenance and tracking data for products already sold to customers has become a vital function for many manufacturing companies...

We are thrilled to bring you a detailed update on the latest enhancements to OpenBOM for Onshape! Over the years,...

The last decade, particularly the years following COVID-19, has shown us the potential of digital transformation. We live in a...

Modern manufacturing is about speed and agility. The key to success lies in automating manual processes and fostering collaboration between...

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) process can often feel like a puzzle with too many pieces. You know how vital...

Modern manufacturing is increasingly relying on a variety of online tools and applications to manage different aspects of their operations—be...

The complexity of the modern supply chain urges companies to be prepared for unexpected events of component shortage both for...

Part numbers play a critical role in product data management for any engineering or manufacturing organization. Choosing the right part...

In today’s manufacturing landscape, effective collaboration between manufacturers and suppliers is more critical than ever. From sourcing materials to meeting...

I’m excited to share that I will be joining DXM 2024 in San Antonio, organized by Market Key. The journey...

These days, ‘digital transformation’ has become a buzzword for consulting projects focused on digital strategy and implementations. But to truly...

Manufacturing companies are increasingly feeling the pressure of digital transformation, yet many struggle with low confidence in traditional PLM tools....

The data is the backbone of every organization. For companies building products, comprehensive information about components, subsystems, suppliers, processes and...

Transitioning from prototype to mass production is a pivotal moment in the lifecycle of any product. It’s the phase where...