DDM

DDM is a product data management and PLM package that handles design files, documents, bills of material, projects and quality processes. A single licence includes integration with several CAD systems. The vendor says it has more than 25 years of data management experience.

What DDM offers

• Multi-CAD integration — connects to various CAD tools within one licence.
• Bill of material management — with data passed downstream to ERP or MRP systems.
• Document and office data — non-CAD users can handle project data, emails and workflows with a full audit history.
• Workflow tools — configurable processes for approvals.
• Product suite — DDM CAD, DDM Office and DDM Web modules.
• Online access — data can be viewed from any location.

Who it works with

Engineering firms that want to reuse parts, shorten time to market and meet ISO or FDA compliance requirements. Customer comments mention regulated development work.

Key facts

• Compliance: supports ISO and FDA needs
• Experience: over 25 years in data management