Integration of PLM and ALM Overview

Oct 10, 2024

PTC Talks Integration of PLM and ALM

Introduction

  • Presented by Toan Peterson, Alliance Manager for PTC in the Nordics.
  • Weekly webinars focus on digital transformation, manufacturing services, and engineering.
  • Recordings available on the registration site.

Agenda

  1. Overview of PTC by Toan Peterson.
  2. Presentation by Matthew and Muhammad on the integration of PLM and ALM.
  3. Discussion of challenges and solutions.
  4. Business outcomes presentation.
  5. Q&A session.

Overview of PTC

  • Global software company headquartered in Boston.
  • Market-leading solutions in:
    • IoT (Internet of Things)
    • Augmented Reality
    • PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
    • CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
    • SLM (Service Lifecycle Management)
    • ALM (Application Lifecycle Management)
  • Solutions help accelerate digital transformation through the digital thread.

Introduction to TTP

  • TTP is a GSI (Global System Integrator) under the Transition Technologies Capital Group.
  • Established in Poland with over 2,000 employees worldwide.
  • More than 800 people focused internationally.
  • Completed over 1,200 projects related to digital thread for industrial customers.
  • Long-term relationship with PTC (17 years) as an Advanced GSI partner and reseller of PTC solutions.

PLM and ALM Concepts

  • PLM:
    • Manages physical product definitions (hardware, electronics, mechanical parts).
    • Supports definitions for BOM (Bill of Materials), 3D models, simulation data, specifications, documents, variance, and test results.
  • ALM:
    • Manages the software lifecycle (requirements management, testing, development).
    • Ensures high-quality software releases and regulatory compliance.
    • Integrates with PLM to maintain consistency in product design and change management.

CodeBeamer ALM

  • A next-generation ALM tool acquired by PTC.
  • Provides:
    • Requirement management for software and hardware.
    • Risk management that considers software and physical hardware usage.
    • Test and validation management, supporting agile methodologies.
    • DevOps capabilities, configuration management, and strategic reuse.

Integration with Windchill PLM

  • OSLC (Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration):
    • A standard for linking PLM and ALM systems.
    • Allows dynamic data exchange between CodeBeamer and Windchill.
    • Supports tracking changes and managing product configurations effectively.

Use Cases for ALM and PLM Integration

  1. Manage Requirements Across Product Lifecycle:

    • Data exchanges between CodeBeamer and Windchill for linking requirements to product definitions.

  2. Improve Team Agility:

    • Synchronization of software and hardware teams to ensure timely product releases without slowing down agile software development.

  3. Effectively Manage Change:

    • Integration of change management processes across the digital thread involving CodeBeamer, Windchill, and other tools.

Demonstration by Muhammad Yasin

  • Demonstrated linking requirements between CodeBeamer and Windchill.
  • Showed how to add and update links with ease through OSLC integration.

Q&A Session Highlights

  • Value of Integration:
    • Decreases time-to-market and improves product quality by enabling better collaboration.
  • Advice for Companies:
    • Define clear PLM processes and scale integration gradually.
  • Integration Support:
    • Contact TTP for insights on integration prerequisites and best practices.

Conclusion

  • Thanks to participants and presenters.
  • Reminder of the next seminar on September 20th.