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  • Alternative Project Lifecycle Management

    Alternative Project Lifecycle Management

    The lifecycle of a project refers to the many phases of a project. How you manage each stage of that lifecycle will determine the success of its outcome. Imagine being able to control the full lifecycle of your projects? From the nucleus of an idea through to completion of the project, if you’re looking for a project lifecycle management solution then look to Design Data Manager.

    Projects are broken down into phases so that full control can be applied to effectively manage each of the processes. If you want an alternative solution that’s designed to work for you and your projects then look to DDM.

    By delivering expert advice and guidance when you need it, and by offering a valuable software solution, we will help you to maximise the potential and use of your product.

    Whatever stage of the lifecycle you’re at, our software will streamline and simplify each process, improving efficiency, transparency and productivity. A project can be subject to changes at the last minute. With this software in place you’ll be better placed to adapt to those changes.

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  • Alternative Product Data Management

    Alternative Product Data Management

    Product design has become increasingly complex, and product data management (PDM) and product lifecycle management (PLM) both have a role to play. PLM software has been developed for the purposes of storing, managing and sharing digital data. This makes it easier for companies to be transparent, efficient and more productive.

    Do you need a PDM solution? Businesses today face many challenges, especially in the development of their products. They need to be able to organise their product data as this influences the value and success of their products. To be able to compete properly in the market, businesses need to manage every aspect of a product’s life cycle and development.

    If you want effective product data management then look to Design Data Manager (DDM). Our technology offers all the functionality you would expect at an affordable price. For faster, more efficient product data management, DDM can provide the solution.


  • Alternative PDM For IronCAD

    Alternative PDM For IronCAD

    Are you weary of working with traditional Product Data Management (PDM) software that can’t keep up with IronCAD’s dynamic design landscape? Look no further: our cutting-edge PDM solution at DDM is ready to improve your design workflow and take your IronCAD experience to the next level.

    Our alternative PDM software works perfectly with IronCAD, providing a streamlined and user-friendly platform for better collaboration, increased productivity, and faster time-to-market. Say goodbye to onerous procedures and hello to efficiency!

    What distinguishes our PDM solution is its user-friendly interface, which is specifically designed for IronCAD users. Enjoy simple navigation and a smooth transition from design to data administration, delivering a stress-free experience for both seasoned experts and beginners.

    Collaboration is essential in today’s fast-paced design environment, and our PDM software allows your team to work fluidly together. Real-time collaboration tools enable several users to simultaneously access, modify, and evaluate design data, promoting a collaborative environment that promotes invention.

    Concerned about data security? Our PDM solution prioritises the safeguarding of your intellectual property. With strong access controls, version tracking, and secure data storage, you can be confident that your ideas are in capable hands.

    Are you ready to revolutionise your design process? Accept the future of PDM with our replacement software for IronCAD. Unlock exceptional productivity, collaboration, and security – the ideal combination for elevating your creations to the next level. Improve your IronCAD experience today!

    For more information about how we can help, then please do not hesitate to get in touch and we look forward to speaking with you soon.

    Look no further for the leading provider of cutting edge alternative PDM for IronCAD!


  • Alternative PDM For Solidworks

    Alternative PDM For Solidworks

    Efficiency is critical in the fast-paced world of product creation. SolidWorks has long been a go-to option for engineers and designers, but what if you could improve your experience and optimise your process even more? Enter our alternative SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management) solution—a game changer that elevates your design process to new heights.

    Say goodbye to typical PDM system constraints. Our system integrates easily with SolidWorks, providing a user-friendly interface that improves collaboration, version control, and data accessibility. With real-time synchronisation, your team can work on projects concurrently, reducing bottlenecks and shortening time to market.

    Our sophisticated revision management system, for example, ensures that changes are tracked and documented precisely. This not only allows for a more organised process, but it also provides a thorough audit trail for compliance purposes.

    Security is of the utmost importance. Our PDM system uses cutting-edge encryption and access controls to protect your intellectual property throughout the design lifecycle. You can relax knowing that your data is safe from unauthorised access.

    Our solution is focused on cost-effectiveness, providing a competitive alternative without losing functionality. Take advantage of a scalable platform that expands with your company, reducing the need for costly updates or overhauls.

    With our revolutionary software, you can experience the future of PDM for SolidWorks. Enhance your design process, empower your team, and remain ahead in the ever-changing product development landscape. Embrace efficiency and advancement by selecting our alternative PDM today.

    For more information about how we can help, then please do not hesitate to get in touch and we look forward to speaking with you soon.

    Make DDM your number 1 choice as your alternative PDM for Solidworks software provider!


  • Affordable Project Lifecycle Management

    Affordable Project Lifecycle Management

    Our passion here at Design Data Manager (DDM), is to provide our clients with affordable project lifecycle management software solutions. Whether you have found us online or you have been referred to us from an existing client, our aim is to ensure that the process of getting the PLM you want in your business is hassle-free for you. Once instructed, we will be able to take care of everything for you to ensure you are able to start using and benefiting from the features of our PLM as quickly as possible. 

    Our software has been carefully designed to be ready-to-go out of the box and any team members will be able to use and benefit from it right away. We are also here to offer full support to ensure that your business is able to maximise our software from day one. 

    For more information about our affordable project lifecycle management software and how we can help your business, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can call us on 0163 555 1553 and we look forward to speaking with you soon. If you prefer, you can send us a message via our online enquiry form and once received, we will reply to you. 

    Make DDM your number 1 choice as your affordable project lifecycle management provider!


  • A Versatile PLM Solution For Solid Edge

    A Versatile PLM Solution For Solid Edge

    Want to enjoy complete revision control of your data produced using Solid Edge?

    Our powerful software provides all the functionality you need at an extremely affordable price.

    By making the leap to DDM CAD, you’ll reap a number of benefits. Our software enables you to track and manage product data with ease, leading to less time wasted organising and tracking data.

    It will also improve productivity through reuse of product design data, improve collaboration between colleagues and provide superior visual management.

    A low-cost solution for anybody looking to trade-up their current PDM software.

    Our base product DDM CAD blends seamlessly with many existing CAD software packages, including SolidWorks and Solid Edge.

    Highly experienced and dedicated to our customers’ needs, our team at CSI look to permanently change your existing perceptions of PDM and PLM. Our aim is to improve visibility, traceability, efficiency, accountability, and control for all aspects of product data management.

    Extremely low maintenance, our system is easy to implement and extremely user-friendly. Ready out of the box and fully scalable, it can help you achieve compliance with your audit history.

    If you’re searching for an affordable PLM solution for Solid Edge, why not find out more about our DDM CAD today?


  • Affordable And Powerful Product Data Management

    Affordable And Powerful Product Data Management

    SolidWorks is a powerful and intuitive software that is user-friendly and easy to use. However, you might struggle to organise the amount of data produced for your particular business. In contrast, DDM CAD can easily be tailored to meet the needs of your business.

    With our software, your team can keep designing without the constraints of administration by letting our system manage data

    If need a PDM system to support and optimise your business, DDM CAD can revolutionise your product lifecycle management.

    Changing perceptions of PDM, our software has been described as a ‘superb investment’ by just one of our happy clients.

    Supporting and streamlining your PDM system, our innovative system can reduce engineering costs, get products to market quicker, share data seamlessly, increase design productivity, reduce waste and increase part re-use, and help you achieve compliance for ISO or FDA.

    Providing full PLM and revision control of parts, DDM CAD can support many of the leading 3D CAD software packages, including Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD.

    A multi-CAD solution for SolidWorks and many other leading software packages.

    Competitively priced, powerful and intuitive, DDM CAD promises a quick turn-around on your investment. Stable and scalable, our software can grow alongside your business.

    If you need to improve your product data management, why not find out more today?


  • Affordable But Impressive Product Data Management

    Affordable But Impressive Product Data Management

    Want a powerful product data management solution that’s also low cost?

    Developed by a team of technical and business professionals, our software is ideal for enterprise and small businesses customers. In particular, it’s designed for organisations that want the power of a larger PDM solution without the high costs of implementation and modular based products.

    Improving your product data management (PDM) offers many advantages including the fact it gives you the ability to track and manage changes to product data with greater efficiency.

    Software like DDM CAD can enhance your collaboration, and vastly improve your productivity through the reuse of product design data.

    By using an efficient PDM system, you can spend far less time organising and tracking data while enhancing collaboration between team members.

    We offer not only the best software but also the most exceptional customer support.

    Easy to integrate and even easier to use, DDM CAD offers complete revision control of CAD parts, assemblies and drawings, along with exceptional office document management.

    Our engineers are always happy to support your transition to using our PDM solution for SolidWorks.

    DDM CAD can easily be adapted and configured to your needs so that data management becomes nothing short of second nature. Many clients find that everything can be stored and completed in DDM CAD.


  • Product Lifecycle Management Software Solutions

    Product Lifecycle Management Software Solutions

    Whether you design engineering products using Solid Edge, SOLIDWORKS or Inventor, Design Data Manager can offer exceptional PLM software solutions to make your working process easier and more productive.

    Quality engineering designs are not only the result of fantastic software like Solid Edge, but the result of an efficient product lifecycle management (PLM).

    From its inception, through to the design and manufacture of a product, you want complete control over the data you produce, and good PLM software will enable you to cope with the increasing complexity involved when producing new products.

    PLM software will enable you to reduce the amount of time to get a product to market, along with improving quality and reliability, reduce prototyping costs, and providing a framework for product optimisation. Product lifecycle management solutions should also significantly improve communicative between team members working on a project.

    If you’re looking to improve PLM for Solid Edge, look towards DDM CAD for an easier way to manage your data.

    Our PLM software solutions are ideal if you want to improve efficiency across your regulatory processes, with our team also offering first class software support, with all the advice and guidance you needed to make the most of DDM CAD.

    Discover more about our product lifecycle management solutions today.


  • Affordable PDM Software For Solidworks

    Affordable PDM Software For Solidworks

    Do you use Solidworks and want a multi-CAD solution to improve your PDM?

    Do you enjoy the way Solidworks can quickly transform new ideas into products, but are struggling to organise your data in a productive way?

    Choose our base product DDM CAD for full product lifecycle management and revision control of parts, models, drawings and office documents.

    Easy to implement and extremely user-friendly, DDM is a low-cost PDM solution for Solidworks. The software is the result of over 25 years of experience in data management, so you can get a PDM solution that offers exceptional reliability and complete protection of your assets.

    An affordable software solution that works for you.

    Our PDM solution for Solidworks is not only highly affordable, it comes with exceptional support from our experienced engineers. It is always designed to support the latest version of Solidworks and offers a quick turnaround on your investment.

    If you want to make it easier than ever to share, access and revise your data, DDM could be the vital support you’re looking for. It includes CAD and document management, graphical workflow tools, and a bill of materials and enterprise update manager. Our multi-CAD solution for Solidworks can be adapted and configured for your needs.

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