A Holistic Product Lifecycle Management Approach to Support Design by Machine Data

This paper is based on an experimental environment with various systems (CAD, CAM, ERP, PDM, MES, TMS) and a coupled milling machine. Based on a holistic view of the process chain and a methodical approach it is possible to ensure a smart bidirectional flow of information between the systems from order and design to manufacturing. As a result technical and economic advantages can be achieved in the early stages of the product life cycle. Especially in design phase plan costs, routing, machinability and processing time can be already considered.