Kick off design reviews virtually

CoLab can be used to conduct different types of design reviews, from informal peer checks to structured stage gate reviews. Reviews in CoLab let you capture feedback asynchronously, address minor issues outside of meetings, or document and organize feedback during meetings.

Create a review in minutes

In CoLab, a design review is an event with a start date and an end date. You can request a review from an SME on your team to let them know you need their feedback on a design. You can create reviews in advance and provide a pre-read so your team knows exactly what to focus on.

Link based sharing and email notifications

When you assign a colleague to a review, they’ll receive a notification in the App and in their email inbox. Because CoLab generates unique URLs for every review, they can get from the email invite to the review in one click.

Build design review pre-reads

You can use the Packages feature to group multiple files into a technical review package. To ensure that design intent is understood going into a review, use the Slides feature to include saved views with markups and annotations.

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Use checklists to guide reviews

When you want reviewers to evaluate a model or drawing against predetermined criteria, you can attach a checklist. Reviewers can mark checklist items as pass, fail, or not applicable. To provide context on why an item passed or failed, reviewers can associate specific design feedback with each checklist item.

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Review checklists

Connecting CoLab with PLM and CAD is fast, easy, and secure

CoLab integrates with major PLM systems, including Windchill, Teamcenter, and 3DEXPERIENCE. You can share CAD directly to CoLab from your PLM, maintaining critical data associations. Because CoLab accepts 30+ file types, it’s easy to review native CAD, even if you’re working with a supplier or customer that uses a different CAD tool.

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How engineering teams use CoLab

Design Review

Whether you’re discussing a prototype or a production drawing, CoLab makes sure everyone is on the same page. Review designs together, in 3D, and pin feedback directly to a model or drawing.

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Supplier Collaboration

It shouldn’t be hard to tap into your supplier’s expertise. Whether you need DFM feedback or you’re running a multi-supplier RFQ, CoLab makes it easy to share CAD and drawings, exchange design feedback, and approve revisions.

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Customer Collaboration

With CoLab, you can make design expertise your competitive advantage. Run interactive technical evaluations with prospective customers to stand out in RFQs and grow your business.

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Cost Reduction 
(VA/VE)

CoLab helps engineering teams achieve 6, 7, and 8-figure cost reduction targets by giving you a repeatable way to run highly engaging value analysis events with groups of any size.

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Simplify your design process with virtual reviews

  • Capture design feedback asynchronously
  • Resolve basic errors outside of meetings
  • Document and track feedback during meetings
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