- 30%shorter lead times
- 8 figuresannual cost savings
- 15%COPQ improvement
- 4Xfaster supplier reviews
- $3Msavings in one VA event
Integrate any number of PLMs into one secure workspace
When your organization and suppliers use different PLMs, exchanging data becomes a maze of exports and permissions. CoLab connects multiple PLMs into a single collaborative layer — it’s the safe middle ground between giving away PLM access and losing control of your files over email. Revision data stays synced automatically, so you never have to wonder if you’re working on the right file.
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Share and discuss native CAD, regardless of the format
CoLab converts native CAD (30+ file types) into a web viewable format, so reviewing everything is as easy as clicking a link. If you’re working on a program with suppliers or customers that use a different CAD tool, you won’t have to download multiple viewers or waste time converting to a neutral go‑between.
Merge CAD to check fit, alignment, and interaction
Need to merge your CAD with a supplier’s CAD to review the assembly? You can do that right in CoLab. With model merge, anyone can combine multiple CAD files. Reviewers don’t need to download merged files, so they never leave CoLab — which means you have more control over your IP.
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Keep programs moving during multi‑PLM integrations
Rolling out a multi-PLM integration project can take years. With CoLab, you can create secure connections and start sharing designs in days. Keep your IT team focused on the PLM rollout, while giving engineering access to the data they need to keep design moving forward.
“It makes it easy to understand why design decisions were made and go back and reference that information. Everything’s in one place—and it makes everything easy to document.”
Multi‑CAD and Multi‑PLM collaboration made easy with CoLab
Complex programs shouldn’t slow down because different companies use different CAD and PLM. CoLab provides a secure, interoperable collaboration layer you can set up in hours.