WACE Enterprise Solution
WACE PLM - Product Lifecycle Management
Orchestrate the entire product lifecycle with digital thread connectivity. From concept to retirement, maintain a single source of truth that connects design, engineering, manufacturing, and service.
Core Features
Digital Thread & Digital Twin Management
Multi-CAD Data Management & Visualization
Advanced BOM Management (eBOM, mBOM, sBOM)
Engineering Change & Configuration Management
Requirements & Compliance Management
Supplier Collaboration Portal
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
AI-Powered Design Optimization
Technical Specifications
CAD Formats
50+ native formats
Concurrent Projects
Unlimited scalable
Version Control
Git-based with branching
File Size Limit
No restrictions
Security
ISO 27001 & SOC 2 certified
API Architecture
RESTful & GraphQL
3D Visualization
WebGL-based streaming
Scalability
Microservices architecture
System Integrations
Industry Use Cases
Complex Product Development
Manage thousands of parts and assemblies with automated BOM generation
Global Collaboration
Enable real-time design reviews across distributed teams
Regulatory Compliance
Maintain complete audit trails for ISO/FDA compliance
PLM Digital Thread Architecture
Digital Experience Layer
Unified access to product data across all stakeholders with role-based experiences and AI-driven insights
Process Orchestration Layer
Intelligent workflow automation with AI-powered recommendations and decision support
Digital Thread Core
Central nervous system connecting all product data from ideation through service and retirement
Integration & Intelligence Layer
Seamless connectivity with enterprise systems and AI-driven analytics for predictive insights
PLM Digital Transformation Roadmap
Phase 1: Digital Foundation
Establish digital infrastructure and assess current product development maturity
Key Activities:
- Product data audit and classification
- Process maturity assessment
- System landscape analysis
- Change readiness evaluation
- Digital thread roadmap development
Phase 2: Core PLM Deployment
Implement foundational PLM capabilities with focus on data management and basic workflows
Key Activities:
- PLM platform installation and configuration
- CAD integration and vault setup
- Basic BOM management implementation
- User training and onboarding
- Legacy data migration planning
Phase 3: Process Digitalization
Digitize and optimize key product development processes with workflow automation
Key Activities:
- Engineering change management automation
- Design review process implementation
- Requirements management setup
- Supplier collaboration enablement
- Quality integration and compliance tracking
Phase 4: Digital Thread Extension
Connect PLM to manufacturing and service, creating end-to-end digital thread
Key Activities:
- MES/MOM integration for mBOM
- Service BOM and documentation
- IoT connectivity for digital twin
- Advanced analytics implementation
- Cross-functional process optimization
Phase 5: Intelligence & Innovation
Deploy AI/ML capabilities and establish continuous innovation framework
Key Activities:
- AI-powered design optimization
- Predictive analytics deployment
- Knowledge graph implementation
- Innovation pipeline management
- Continuous improvement program
Digital Transformation Success
Aerospace & Defense Contractor
Aerospace
Managing 50,000+ part assemblies with complex compliance requirements and multi-tier supplier network
Solution:
Deployed WACE PLM with model-based systems engineering, automated compliance tracking, and supplier collaboration portal
-40%
Design Cycle Time
-95%
Compliance Violations
+35%
Supplier Quality
-$12M
Development Cost
Medical Device Innovator
Medical Devices
FDA 21 CFR Part 820 compliance, complex design controls, and need for complete traceability
Solution:
Implemented validated WACE PLM with integrated quality management, automated design history file generation, and AI-driven risk analysis
-45%
FDA Approval Time
-60%
Design Transfer Time
-70%
Audit Preparation
Zero
Product Recalls
Automotive OEM
Automotive
Accelerating electric vehicle development while managing traditional product lines and global supply chain
Solution:
Deployed cloud-based WACE PLM with digital twin capabilities, AI-powered simulation, and real-time supplier collaboration
-35%
Time to Market
+50%
Platform Reuse
+40%
Engineering Efficiency
+65%
Innovation Index
PLM Technology Stack
Digital Design Tools
Data Management
Process Automation
AI & Analytics
Return on Investment
Time to Market
-35%
Faster product launches through streamlined processes
Engineering Productivity
+45%
Through automated workflows and reuse
ECO Reduction
-50%
Fewer engineering change orders post-release
Cost Savings
$1.8M/year
From reduced rework and improved first-time-right