The PDM Collection is an integrated set of professional applications that connect all project participants, from concept to production, with shared tools to optimize the product development process.
– Create high-performance product designs and production system layouts.
– Extends product functionality and prevents errors from occurring.
– Connect equipment and data from design to manufacturing.
The Collection includes powerful and valuable applications ranging from PLM and PDM management, powerful end-to-end manufacturing software based on AnyCAD, and various reality capture and modification applications.
It would not be complete without AutoCAD, Autodesk’s most common application, which now includes all the element-specific libraries that were previously designed in different, more specific AutoCAD.
Why switch from AutoCAD to PDM Collection?
Although AutoCAD is a very complete program, it can indeed be limited in some aspects of the manufacturing field. These limitations are not suffered by PDM Collection, which has all the possible features such as improving your workflows, which get you ready for the challenges demanded by both Industry 4.0 and process digitization.
The reality is that AutoCAD alone is far from what the PDM Collection provides. Among other things, PDM Collection includes AutoCAD, so it not only adds but does not subtract functionality. Hence, moving from AutoCAD to PDM Collection is considered the next level in the manufacturing field.
In addition, there are certain fields where AutoCAD loses functionality, such as 3D models, something where Inventor, Fusion, and other products are very reliable and complement each other.
– Improve speed and accuracy of quotes: Automate product configuration to quickly deliver solutions that meet unique customer needs.
– Create a seamless data flow: Create a single digital model from start to finish, automatically maintaining your audit trail throughout the process.
– Easily incorporate into manufacturing: Communicate your designs efficiently to the manufacturing department and avoid costly late-stage problems.
– Deliver and install without surprises: Identify potential problems early to ensure on-time delivery and happier customers.
Main programs included in the PDM Collection
The PDM Collection includes powerful and valuable applications ranging from PLM and PDM management, powerful end-to-end manufacturing software based on AnyCAD, and various reality capture and modification applications. It would not be complete without AutoCAD, Autodesk’s most common application, which now includes all the element-specific libraries that were previously designed in different, more specific AutoCAD.
– Inventor: Professional tools for documentation, simulation, and 3D mechanical design.
– AutoCAD: 2D and 3D CAD software with industry-specific toolsets.
– Fusion 360: Cloud-based CAD, CAM, and CAE software for manufacturing and product design.
– Inventor Tolerance Analysis: Tolerance accumulation analysis software for assessing the impact of dimension variation.
– Inventor Nesting: Real-form nesting software for Inventor to optimize the yield of unprocessed material.
– Inventor CAM: Integrated 2.5 to 5-axis CAD and CAM programming solution for Inventor.
Why choose an Autodesk Collection?
We recommend collections because they provide advantages such as the ability to design and manufacture products with a complete set of tools. On the other hand, the administration of licenses and software is much simpler, leaving behind the complexity of managing licenses for different products.
Collections also allow access to previous versions and thus ensure software compatibility for all team members. Also, note that you can choose between single-user subscriptions or assign teams permissions to share licenses with multi-user access.
Additionally, if you are interested in the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection, but need some additional tools, you can always subscribe to any individual product or cloud service that complements the collection. This way, your package will have all you need.
