PLM

Tata Technologies offers integrated enterprise wide propositions that help companies realize maximum value from their PLM installations. We created this blog to share our expertise with a wider audience. As partners to multiple software OEM’s we have a broad depth and breadth of expertise with several platforms. In this blog site we have many articles on various aspects of PLM that can help the experienced and novice practitioner alike.

• Ever wondered how to calculate ROI for a PLM installation? Read this series of articles “Does PLM pay?”
• Do you still use Excel to control your BOM? This article addresses your situation “Do you use Excel for BOM?
• If you want to move beyond Excel, what are the attributes of an ideal BOM system? This is defined in “The ideal BOM”
• Have you ever wondered if it is possible to get rid of 2D Drawings? Read “How to get rid of 2D Drawings”
• Do you understand the benefits of having a separation between eBOM and mBOM? Check out “Why do we even need the mBOM”
• What can you do with a PLM installation? This article explores extensions “We have vaulted our CAD data, what next?”
• Are you facing a data migration and translation project? Plenty of advice in various articles “10 considerations for Data Migrations”
• Do you struggle with accurate costing of your product? Read “Drive Profitability through Product Cost Management (PCM)”
• Will PLM ever be accessed from a tablet? Some future trends in this article “PLM on a tablet”
• Manufacturing executives also need PLM. Read “10 Signs You Need PLM: A Guide for Manufacturing Executives“
• Ever considered using PLM for project management? Read “Project Deliverables – Is everyone marching to the same tune?”

Digital Engineering

Tata Technologies has a long history of supporting CAD systems. As partners to multiple software OEM’s we have a broad depth and breadth of expertise with training, support, methods development and consulting. We call the discilpline of creating 3D models Digital Engineering. This blog site covers multiple aspects of the fundamental activity

• Ever wondered how to use NX Shape? Read this article “Realize Shape in NX – Overview“
• Interested in Digital Thread and PMI? Here is the overview “Digital Thread Enabling Technologies : Model Based Definition and PMI“
• Need an evaluation of your CAD process? “Digital Engineering Benchmark – a structured approach to examining your CAD design process“
• Wondered about CATIA formulas? “The Hidden Intelligence Of CATIA V5 – Part 1 (Formulas and Parameters)“
• Wondered about CATIA design tables? “The Hidden Intelligence Of CATIA V5 – Part 2 (Design Tables)“
• Confused about class A surfacing terminology? Read “Have You Ever Wondered About Surface Continuity? G0, G1, and G2 Explained“
• Ever wondered about the difference between Classic and Express? Look no further “CATIA – Classic and Express explained“
• Need to work in a multi CAD environment? Here is one possibility “Multi-CAD Challenge – How can Teamcenter Help?“
• See how Inventor works. Read “Tangent Selection in Inventor 2017 R2“
• How do position your components in space? This tip helps answer the conundrum “Component Design – Where Are You In Space?“

Digital Factory

PLM would not be complete without the capabilities that allow an ambitious manufacturer to optimize their operations. Tata Technologies has multiple skills that we use to help design and optimize manufacturing. This topic has become especially relevant in the new world we live in. Our blog has many interesting articles on the topic.

• Need to create a digital twin of your factory? Laser scanning is the way to go “Laser Scanning for “Integrator’s”
• Have a complex planning and scheduling scenario? Read how technology can help “What is ORTEMS? (Lean Planning and Scheduling)“
• Have you asked how complete your CAM strategy is? “Machining Benchmark – and assessment of the maturity of your CAM processes“
• Interested in planning your factory properly? Read this piece “Lost and found, on the manufacturing floor“
• Do you need additive manufacturing? There is a series of articles starting with “Additive Manufacturing: Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication“
• How do you keep your CAM programs accurate? Look at “Machine Simulation you can trust in NX CAM ISV“
• Hybrid models for your factory? Read “Creating a Digital Factory with a Hybrid model“
• Contrast Laser scanning with filed measurements? All the answers “Laser Scanning Vs Field Measuring“
• Use Autodesk products for your factory? “Interoperability between AutoCAD and Inventor with Factory Design Suite“
• Benchmark your digital factory “Digital Factory Benchmark – a structured approach to assessing your digital manufacturing strategy“

Simulation

The digital twin relies heavily on a solid simulation strategy. Tata Technologies has deep experience with FEA, CAE and simulation of all types. Our global workforce ca tackle all of these problems. We created this section of our blog site to help with all things simulation.

• Want to know whats new in Abaqus? “Whats new in Abaqus CAE 2020x“
• Want to know whats new in FEMAP “Whats new in FEMAP 12.0 PreProcessing“
• Need to benchmark your simulation? “Simulation Benchmark – a structured approach to assessing your digital simulation maturity“
• Have a warranty cost problem? Read this article “How to reduce cost associated with product warranty failure“
• Trying to decide on explicit vs standard? The subject explained in this article “Where Abaqus Explicit shines over Abaqus Standard“
• How do you converge simulation with the real world? All the answers “BREAK EVEN POINT BETWEEN SIMULATION AND PHYSICAL TESTING“
• Do you need to simulate and analyze additive models? Read this article “Simulation for Additive Manufacturing“
• A look at the uncanny valley of AI “Zeno in The Uncanny Valley of Simulation“
• How to automate your simulation process. Reduce iterations in this tip “Simulation Process Automation“
• Have you had questions about Simcenter? Here is an overview “Simcenter from Siemens – A leap forward for Simulation“