CoLab + Windchill
CoLab’s out-of-the-box integration with Windchill lets you have design conversations with your team and supply chain, while maintaining the structure and organization of your PLM.
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- 30%shorter lead times
- 8 figuresannual cost savings
- $3Msavings in one VA event
- 4Xfaster supplier reviews
- 15%COPQ improvement
- 2Xfaster design cycles
How does the integration work?
Windchill for organization, CoLab for collaboration and decision making
It should be easy to share design files with the people you need feedback from—without compromising your IP security or downloading half a dozen CAD viewers. And with CoLab, it is easy. Securely push drawings or models to CoLab and set the appropriate permissions. Then use a simple link that lets anyone open and view files, right in their web browser.
Quick and simple sharing for all your design info
With CoLab’s Windchill integration, you can share design and manufacturing data, such as 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs and product manufacturing information, with individuals outside your Windchill system in a secure manner. This eliminates the need for sending attachments in emails or worrying about expired links. Just simple, secure file sharing in the browser.
3D CAD without compromising IP
With CoLab, you can avoid giving sensitive CAD files to your suppliers every time you require a quote. Your suppliers can review Windchill files, including 3D CAD models, and navigate freely within the models, all without access to your Windchill environment. Permissions are fully under your control, and you will always know how and where data is being transferred.
Automatic revision integration that can keep up with you
Eliminate the frustration of searching for the correct file or accidentally sending outdated versions by directly sharing files from Windchill to CoLab in the cloud. Your team can be confident that everyone is reviewing the right files and the latest versions, even when making changes, ensuring that quality and accuracy are maintained throughout the process and preventing mistakes from reaching production.
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Ready for smoother collaboration?
If you’re ready to see how CoLab can transform the way you work with suppliers, here’s how the process works.
- Simple external sharing with comprehensive access control
- Enterprise-grade IP security
- Automatically capture a more complete digital thread