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Description

The CIM Database serves as a versatile and scalable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution that aims to improve collaboration and speed up workflows across various projects, disciplines, systems, and organizations. With its modular design, it simplifies the implementation process and allows businesses to quickly adjust to changing needs. Built on the open CONTACT Elements framework, CIM Database PLM provides smooth integration with IoT technologies, including the Elements for IoT digital twin platform. This capability enables organizations to fully harness the power of advanced product development, thereby establishing a comprehensive Digital Thread that spans the entire lifecycle of a product. Ultimately, this integration promotes innovation and efficiency, making it a valuable asset for modern enterprises.

Description

IgniteTech SmartForm features two key products: MCAD and PLM. MCAD stands for Mechanical Computer-Aided Design and serves as a hybrid modeling platform that facilitates the design of products and prototypes, enabling users to transform ideas into production-ready designs effectively. Meanwhile, the PLM, or Product Lifecycle Management solution, streamlines the entire product development journey, encompassing everything from strategic management decisions and the creation of technical documentation to ongoing customer support. This comprehensive module boasts functionalities such as 2D/3D transparency, compatibility with AutoCAD, interactive solid modeling, smart object features, adaptive measures, integrated sheet metal design, advanced assembly management, and various translators for 2D and 3D formats. Additionally, it includes capabilities for image importation, GSM global shape modeling, GSM zone modeling, highlight reflections, rake sweeps, real-time dynamic rendering, as well as the same 2D/3D transparency and translation features. By utilizing hybrid modeling techniques, users can seamlessly navigate from conceptual design to tangible forms, ensuring flexibility for modifications throughout the processes of part and assembly design along with 2D and 3D translation. This innovative approach not only enhances creativity but also boosts efficiency in product development.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AlertFind No 
Aurea FirstRain No 
GitLab Yes 
Multi-Domain Security Management No 
Sococo No 
WatchTower Security Management App No 

Integrations

AlertFind Yes 
Aurea FirstRain Yes 
GitLab No 
Multi-Domain Security Management Yes 
Sococo Yes 
WatchTower Security Management App Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

CONTACT Software

Founded

1990

Country

Germany

Website

www.contact-software.com/en/products/plm-software-product-lifecycle-management/

Vendor Details

Company Name

IgniteTech

Founded

2000

Country

United States

Website

ignitetech.com/softwarelibrary/smartform

Product Features

Product Lifecycle Management

Change Management No 
Compliance Management No 
Cost Tracking No 
Design Management No 
Document Management No 
Product Data Management No 
Project Management No 
Requirements Management No 
Supplier Management No 

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Product Lifecycle Management

Change Management No 
Compliance Management No 
Cost Tracking No 
Design Management No 
Document Management No 
Product Data Management No 
Project Management No 
Requirements Management No 
Supplier Management No 

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