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IFS/PDM Configuration

IFS/PDM Configuration is a comprehensive product data management system that, because of its full integration with IFS Applications, puts a host of product-related data at your fingertips. Whether used in conjunction with the development of a new product or modification of an existing design, IFS/PDM Configuration enables you to specify and configure parts, products, and facilitiespluscreate all associated documentation. In the process, you can manage costs with access to cost summaries or part registers to help you make informed decisions. Designed to interface with any CAD system, IFS/PDM Configuration is the complete tool to follow a product or part through its entire lifecycle.

that the product structure as well as documents, technical specifications, functions, and all other processes are kept secure. At the same time, you can easily access all data to make any necessary changes and integrate them into the manufacturing process, as is often necessary due to engineering requests and changes or new developments in the marketplace. For all important changes, a design journal keeps track of which revisions were made by whom, and why and when. Documentation is always part of this process, ensuring that designs and products are controlled and managed with consistency.
Make Your Job Easier

Reduced Product Development Time and Cost

Costs for product design can easily run over when developing new products or modifying old designs. With IFS/PDM Configuration, you achieve product design reusability and swifter product development. There is visibility and traceability of parts, which supports standardization. This reduces design complexity and lowers the cost of inventory and procurement.
Keep Your Product Data Safe and Within Reach

The possibilities for building product structures with IFS/PDM Configuration are virtually unlimited, from one to multiple levels. Graphic displays make viewing and manipulating any product structure a snap. Later, as the project progresses, you can also view overall product status as well as data on acquired costs and technical characteristics in user-defined templates.
Run Your Projects with Greater Efficiency

Once a product design is completed, it is stored in IFS/PDM Configuration and frozen. This ensures

What makes IFS/PDM Configuration especially versatile is its ability to be used in combination with other components of IFS Applications. With IFS Document Management you achieve comprehensive document management of all part- and

ENGINEERING CORRECTIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

PREPARE REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

DESIGN AND DESIGN CONFIGURATION VERIFICATION DETAILED SPECIFICATION AS DESIGNED

MANUFACTURING PREPARATIONS VERIFIED AS DESIGNED

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT CORE PROCESS OF IFS/PDM CONFIGURATION

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IFS/PDM ConfigurationFunctional Overview

project-related documents. Working together, IFS Project Management and IFS Document Management can be tied in to develop and run new projects and designs. IFS/Inventory can be used for material and parts requisitions. When used with components in IFS manufacturing components, there is direct support for manufacturing-oriented design. And the components in IFS maintenance components can be employed to help maintain current projects and designs efficiently. This ability to completely integrate IFS/PDM Configuration with IFS Applications makes it the most comprehensive support system available for your business.
Part Definition and Cost Development

An overview function shows product structure and status as well as remaining work to completion. An automatic design journal provides an audit trail to keep track of all status changes. A system wizard supports part revision and replacement. Impact analyses can be performed.
CAD Integration

Seamless CAD integration is available via an API interface. Two-way CAD integrations A CAD document can be directly attached to product structure information
Technical Characteristics of Parts

A common part register with technical data offers a convenient common reference source for manufacturing and distribution departments. Manufacturers of parts are linked to IFS/PDM Configuration through their parts and products. Cost summaries for labor and parts can be viewed, and costs can be obtained from the distribution department for re-estimating engineering costs. Cost rollup including inventory value.
Product Structure Configuration

Freely defined attributes can be applied to basic data templates for a companys equipment. Important attributes are displayed, and selected attributes can be summarized, e.g. total weight of a specific product structure. All characteristics can be linked to product parts or functions/systems.
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Standardized products and parts can be copied to manufacturing from engineering with complete documentation and technical data. A search function helps locate the best fit for new designs. One- or multi-level graphic displays show product and function structures. A powerful difference report can be used to pinpoint technical differences between similar product structures. Required spare parts are defined.

Important PDM features have a web interface. Vital PDM information is available offline.

PRODUCT STRUCTURE OVERVIEW

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