Computer Integrated

Manufacturing

E N G I N E E R I N G D ATA M A N A G E M E N T ( E D M ) ,
P R O D U C T D ATA M A N A G E M E N T ( P D M ) ,
A D VA N TA G E O F P D M
Database Management

The term database denotes a common base of

data collection designed to be used by different
programmers.
Engineering Database Management (EDM) System

Engineering Data Management (EDM) is a set

of techniques and tools to organize, control
and distribute all product related data during
a products life cycle.
Fundamental role is to support the storage of
technical documentation and the multiple
processes related to products design,
manufacturing, assembly, inspection, testing
and maintenance, i.e. its whole life cycle.
Product Database Management (PDM) System

PDM systems keep track of the masses of

data and information required to design,
manufacture and then support and maintain
products during the entire product life cycle.
PDM systems also provide support for
modelling of processes that can be executed
on the data in the system .
Product Database Management (PDM) System

PDM systems work on network layouts called

client-server architectures.
The server acts as the heart of an
engineering network.
The client-server idea works very efficiently
and has the capability to handle large amount
of complex information.
Topic List for Engineering
Documentation

Drawings/ CAD
Manufacturing/Assembly
Models/Structural Analysis
instructions
Model

Spread sheets/Technical Notes Organizational Relations

Material Properties/Applicable
Part Lists/ BOM
standards.
Main Services and Benefits of PDM
Features of PDM

Electronically track, access, sort and retrieve data.

Integrating the design environment.
Retrieving drawings and designs.
Capturing design revision information from
documents like drawings, part lists, Bill of Material
(BOM)
Data Security
Comprehensive Backup and Recovery
Automatic disk clean up and batch backup
Generating audit trails
Graphical user interface
Advantages of PDM

Time
Accessibility Management
and Production
Schedule

Inability to Inability to save

edit same Documents with
same name/Nos.
document

Project
Tracking
History Data Control
Recording
Conclusion

PDM is an excellent tool for CONCURRENT

ENGINEERING which efficiently manages data
by getting the right document and related
data to the right people quickly.

It makes it possible for companies to shorten

product development time and sales-delivery
process.