PDM & Document Control
Control of product data across the entire value chain
PDM is about more than file management. It is about ensuring that engineering, purchasing, production and service always work with the right information.
Typical challenges
Does this sound familiar?
- Multiple versions of the same drawing
- Product data stored in folders and emails
- Difficulty finding the right information
- Lack of traceability
- Incorrect revisions used in production
- Extensive manual work
What is PDM?
Product Data Management (PDM) is a system that brings all technical product information together in one place. Instead of files scattered across servers, local drives and emails, each part, drawing and document exists once – with a known status, history and owner.
Drawings
One current drawing per part, linked to the model it was created from.
Models
3D models and assemblies with full visibility of where parts are used.
Documents
Specifications, calculations and certificates linked to the correct product.
Revisions
Controlled revisions with approval, so everyone can see what has been released.
Access management
Roles and permissions determine who can view, edit and approve.
Traceability
A complete history of who changed what, when and why.
PDM brings structure to the value chain. We implement Autodesk Vault Professional, Vault Cloud or Autodesk Forma Data Management so that product data has one owner, one status and one route to the rest of the organisation.
What we solve
Reliable revision control
Lifecycles and approvals ensure that production always uses the correct version.
No duplicated work
Reuse of parts and assemblies across projects and departments.
Connected documentation
Drawings, PDF archives, declarations of conformity and project documents linked to the same part.
How we deliver PDM
- Analysis of the current data structure and file server
- Clean-up and migration of existing data
- Categories, lifecycles, roles and permissions
- Rollout, training and follow-up support for users
- Ongoing administration and support
The technology behind the solution
Products we deliver
The choice of platform is driven by how you work – not the other way around. We start with the value to your business and choose the tools accordingly.
Autodesk Vault Professional
Fewer errors in production and less time spent searching. Provides full control of design data, revisions, bills of materials and approvals.
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Autodesk Vault Office
The entire organisation working with the same data. Gives purchasing, project and quality teams access to controlled documents without a CAD licence.
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Vault Cloud
The same control, less administration. Vault delivered as a cloud service – with no local servers to maintain or upgrade.
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Autodesk Forma Data Management
Secure collaboration beyond your organisation. Controlled project documents and versions, shared with customers, suppliers and partners in the cloud.
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Vault PLM
Combine Autodesk Vault Professional and Fusion Manage to connect product data, change control, quality and business processes in one integrated PLM solution.
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Cadnor Flow for Vault
Cadnor Flow for Vault is a modern add-on for Autodesk Vault that provides a clearer overview of properties, drawings and related files. It makes finding, checking and working with information in Vault faster and easier.
- Property Flow—View and edit relevant file properties in a clear interface.
- Files Flow—Find, filter and export related files such as PDF, DXF and STEP.
- Drawings Flow—Bring related drawings together with their revisions, statuses and associated models in a single view.
- Flow Multi-Move—Move files and complete structures between Vault folders in a controlled way.
- Central administration—Store the configuration in Vault and distribute settings to users automatically.
coolOrange powerJobs
A job queue for tasks in Vault such as output generation, conversion and file handling. Routine tasks such as PDF and STEP exports can run automatically, for example on release.
Read moreWhy Cadnor?
Specialists in Autodesk and product data
Autodesk specialists
25+ years of experience with Autodesk and Vault, as a Platinum Partner through Cadac Group.
Norwegian-language support
Advisers who know your solution and respond in Norwegian.
ERP integrations
Bills of materials and items flow from Vault to ERP without manual transfer.
Implementation and training
From analysis and setup to users who actually adopt the solution.
Vault Cloud
Experience moving Vault to the cloud – securely and without downtime.
Customer story · Information flow and collaboration
Better information flow across departments at Scanship
«We had an example where our mechanical department went from days to hours on a production job. With Cadnor, we have improved information flow and ensured that we work dynamically with all the different departments in the company.»
Knut GaardProduct Portfolio Lead, ScanshipScanship
From days to hours on a production job
Related services
Vault setup and configuration tailored to your processes and structure.
Training for users, administrators and power users.
Data clean-up and migration from file servers or legacy systems.
Fast help in Norwegian when something stops working.
Integration with ERP and other business systems.
Related solutions
Cadnor Flow for Vault builds on your existing Vault environment. Together with Vault Professional and Vault Cloud, automation becomes a natural extension of your PDM solution – using the same controlled data.
The foundation: control over engineering data, revisions and approvals. The data foundation on which Cadnor Flow builds its automation.
The same Vault control as a cloud service, without local administration. Cadnor Flow configurations stay with you regardless of how Vault is hosted.
Automate document handling, file generation and workflows on top of Vault – a natural extension of Vault Professional and Vault Cloud.
Book a meeting with a PDM expert
We review how you manage product data today and what would have the greatest impact – 45 minutes, with no obligation.