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Altium Develop is a collaborative platform for modern electronics engineering teams that connects requirements management, PCB design, systems engineering, and manufacturing workflows. Built on Altium Designer and Altium 365, the platform provides a centralized environment for design collaboration, requirements traceability, BOM management, supply chain visibility, and engineering change management. Altium Develop helps hardware organizations maintain alignment between requirements, design decisions, and manufacturing outcomes while supporting distributed engineering teams through cloud-based collaboration. Core Features: • PCB design collaboration • ECAD-MCAD co-design workflows • Component and supply chain visibility • BOM and engineering change management • Design review and approval workflows • Cloud-native team collaboration • Requirements management and traceability Used by electronics teams building complex PCB-based products, Altium Develop is frequently evaluated alongside Cadence OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, Autodesk Fusion Electronics, KiCad, Siemens Xpedition, and SOLIDWORKS PCB for organizations seeking greater collaboration and lifecycle visibility across hardware development programs.

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Opcenter RD&L (Research, Development and Laboratory) provides a versatile and scalable platform for consumer packaged goods (CPG) and process companies to enhance, optimize, and unify all aspects of formulated product data management. This enables businesses to leverage their research and development capabilities effectively and accelerate the creation of new products. Formerly referred to as the "SIMATIC IT R&D Suite," Opcenter RD&L ensures that product designs and processes adhere closely to quality standards and regulatory mandates. The efficient integration of R&D with manufacturing data and workflows significantly accelerates the transition of final product designs into large-scale production. Essential activities such as managing project data, developing formulas, overseeing trials and experiments, and designing production processes necessitate a cohesive suite of top-tier tools, including electronic notebooks, laboratory management systems, specification management, supplier collaboration, and pilot plant operations. By utilizing this comprehensive approach, companies can improve their overall efficiency and adaptability in a competitive marketplace.