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While cloud-native CAD tools are on the rise, the vast majority of engineers and manufacturing companies still rely on traditional...

Modern manufacturing is built on data—but not just any data. High-quality, connected, and timely data is essential to move fast,...

The March 2025 OpenBOM release delivers major advancements focused on elevating the user experience and expanding CAD integration capabilities. Leading...

At OpenBOM we are always super inspired by the customers’ stories and how they use OpenBOM to solve their specific...

Manufacturing has long been defined by large-scale production runs, extensive inventories, and long lead times. But as market demands shift,...

Providing seamless integration between engineering and business functions, such as production planning and procurement, is extremely important. When it is...

User experience and simplicity mean a lot. The ability to seamlessly navigate your product data is no longer a luxury—it’s...

Bringing a product to market quickly can mean the difference between success and missing the opportunity altogether. But getting from...

Manufacturing companies continue to face mounting pressure: products are getting more complex, supply chains remain volatile, sustainability is no longer...

Every PLM vendor has a feature comparison chart where they magically come out on top. This sarcastic joke is everything...

In many companies, engineering and procurement operate in separate silos, leading to miscommunication, delays, and costly mistakes. Engineering teams design...

Managing product information effectively is one of the biggest challenges for engineering and manufacturing teams. The OpenBOM ITEMS Dashboard serves...

AI is taking industries, companies, and individuals by storm. While the interest in AI applications and technology is incredibly high,...

In today’s fast-moving world of innovation, the way we interact with technology is constantly evolving. One of the latest breakthroughs...

I have never met an engineering or manufacturing organization that is not interested in cost. Cost is a fundamental aspect...

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is a critical step in product development, ensuring that a design is optimized for efficient and...

Back in the early days of PDM development, the primary focus was on organizing and managing CAD files. Engineers struggled...

Managing product structures efficiently is crucial for engineers and manufacturers. OpenBOM provides powerful tools to visualize and organize Bills of...

At OpenBOM, we continuously strive to enhance user experience by simplifying workflows and reducing friction in daily operations. One area...

In today’s fast-moving manufacturing environment, efficiency is everything. Companies must ensure that their engineering and procurement teams work together seamlessly...

Supplier collaboration is a critical part of manufacturing, but too often, it’s bogged down by outdated tools like spreadsheets and...

Last week, we hosted an exciting OpenBOM Live Demo, showcasing how OpenBOM Digital Thread as Services streamlines the CAD-to-Purchase process....

The traditional PLM approach was centered around consolidating all product data into a single, centralized database. This legacy model resulted...

Selecting a PDM or PLM system is one of the most critical decisions for an engineering team and manufacturing organization....