How Purdue Electric Racing Team Powers Their CAD Data Management with OpenBOM

I’m excited to share the great story of the Purdue Electric Racing Team and their journey to streamline CAD data management with OpenBOM! With over 100 team members and thousands of complex CAD files, they needed a robust solution to handle their collaborative workflow and prevent data loss. 

We talked to Jaiveer Brar, a Senior at Purdue University and Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Purdue Electric Racing Team and he shared the story how PRE team is using OpenBOM. 

In this video, you’ll see how OpenBOM helps Purdue Racing efficiently manage their designs, streamline collaboration, and keep everyone on the same page. Check out the full video:

Key Highlights of OpenBOM Design Projects for Purdue Racing

The team is managing CAD files to support revision and collaboration among team members. 

A Team of Over 100 Members

Purdue Electric Racing Team is a large, highly coordinated group of around 100 students, each bringing their unique skills to design and build an electric race car. With such a large team, they rely heavily on effective data management and collaboration tools to ensure their efforts remain synchronized.

Managing Thousands of CAD Files 

The team handles an extensive volume of CAD data for their projects. With OpenBOM’s Design Projects, they can manage thousands of files, making it easier to access, organize, and maintain the massive amount of product information generated throughout the design process.

Version Control to Keep the History

Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to keep the history and track the progress due to an accidental override. OpenBOM’s built-in version control gives the team confidence that each file remains intact and traceable, avoiding data loss and ensuring that every modification is preserved.

File Locking for Seamless Collaboration

Collaborative work is crucial for the Purdue Racing team. OpenBOM’s file locking feature allows members to work together without worrying about unintentional conflicts. By locking files, team members can focus on their individual tasks without risking conflicting changes.

Smart Sync for Real-Time Updates

With OpenBOM’s Smart Sync feature, team members always have access to the most up-to-date data. No more confusion or delays—Smart Sync ensures that everyone is working with the latest information, keeping the project moving smoothly.

OpenBOM’s Simple Setup: A Game-Changer for the Team

One of the standout benefits Purdue Racing found with OpenBOM is its simplicity. Setting up OpenBOM and bringing the entire team on board was a quick and seamless process, allowing them to hit the ground running. “OpenBOM is simple, and everyone can catch up quickly. It is clearly better than many other software our team used before,” shared Jaiveer Brar, a Senior at Purdue University and Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Purdue Electric Racing Team. With an intuitive interface and efficient setup, OpenBOM enables teams to focus on innovation and collaboration rather than spending time on complex software training or troubleshooting.

Watch the Full Story on YouTube

Explore the journey of the Purdue Electric Racing Team and see how OpenBOM has become an essential tool in their design and collaboration process. From managing vast amounts of CAD files to preventing conflicts and keeping everyone synchronized, OpenBOM empowers the team to focus on what they do best—designing an electric race car!

👉 Watch the Purdue Electric Racing Team’s Story on YouTube

Conclusion

OpenBOM’s vision for simplicity and openness is a clear winner in the world of complex software packages. By combining the power of cloud data management with intuitive, easy-to-use collaboration tools, OpenBOM stands out as an essential solution for teams needing seamless and effective design and data management. For Purdue Electric Racing, OpenBOM’s approach is opening the way for better, more efficient teamwork.

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Best, Oleg