Efficient and Reliable PLM for Managing CAD and Product Data
What do you like best about the product?
-Easy to search and manage CAD files, especially SolidWorks files, which saves a ton of time.
-The check-in/check-out system keeps track of who’s working on what, avoiding conflicts.
-Product overview and author tracking is clear, and ownership transfer is very helpful.
-Integration with other details is easier, especially adding SAP Number, material data and article number.
-Feature-rich, covering everything from design data management to product lifecycle tracking.
What do you dislike about the product?
-Initial setup and implementation can be time-consuming and a bit complicated.
-Some menus and workflows feel clunky, especially for first-time users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
-Solves the problem of file version control, so multiple engineers can work without overwriting each other’s work.
-Helps track product lifecycle and authorship, reducing errors and confusion.
-Makes collaboration across global teams easier, especially when dealing with multiple CAD files and revisions.
-Speeds up design iterations, since I can quickly find the right files and know their status.
Smooth Setup, Comprehensive Lifecycle Management
What do you like best about the product?
I have been using Teamcenter for product lifecycle management, specifically for design and marketing, and it has us covered. I loved the dashboard which has all the product stages inscribed in it. It tells me which stage needs amendment, and I can go into a particular stage and review all the steps taken on the product. I can find out lots of notes by looking at a particular stage, and if the product has a flaw, then I can go back to the stage where it has one and rectify it. Additionally, the initial setup was smooth.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think the report generation feature can do better. It should have more detailed insights.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Teamcenter for product lifecycle management, documenting every detail, and real-time execution. The dashboard helps identify stages needing amendment, allowing me to review steps and notes, which is helpful to rectify flaws.
Daily change management has become streamlined and supports faster CAD-driven development
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Siemens PLM TeamCenter is daily usage for CAD changes, change management, change request activities, and all the details required for change management and product development with product lifecycle management.
A specific example of how I use Siemens PLM TeamCenter for a CAD change is that it is integrated with our Creo, so I check in from PLM, make changes in models, and check out again, storing data such as drawings, calculation sheets, and process documents in PLM, along with BOM tracking and product part tracking.
I sometimes create workflows which adds to my main use case and helps in organizing processes.
What is most valuable?
The best features Siemens PLM TeamCenter offers are its user-friendly interface, which I find more intuitive than other PLMs, making it quite easy to use.
The search feature stands out as very easy in PLM, along with check in and check out functions, and BOM extractions alongside the multi-level BOM creation of PLM itself, which helps in allotting tasks and actions required from some people in workflows.
One feature I love is when we upload a new design; we have to make one folder, and after that, approval from the team lead results in it being directly released to PLM, significantly reducing the time to upload separate one-to-one files.
Siemens PLM TeamCenter has positively impacted my organization by always increasing its user-friendly interface, and we have both types of PLM and received positive feedback from TeamCenter.
I have noticed some positive feedback in that people say other PLMs are a bit harder to use compared to Siemens PLM TeamCenter. One point is concerning change management, as when we search for drawings, we can access it easily from Siemens PLM TeamCenter, and the check in and check out process is very easy.
What needs improvement?
In terms of improvements, I cannot add anything more than what I have experienced. When I use it in daily life, I get all things done as of now, so there is nothing to improve in Siemens PLM TeamCenter at this moment.
There is nothing to add regarding new features as per my work, so I am not able to suggest further additions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Siemens PLM TeamCenter for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Siemens PLM TeamCenter has been stable and reliable for me most of the time.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Siemens PLM TeamCenter's scalability is good, and it can handle growth and changes in my organization easily.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for Siemens PLM TeamCenter is up to the mark, and I have received instant replies when needed.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Siemens PLM TeamCenter, I used Enovia, which was quite tricky to use for CAD changes, so we shifted to Siemens PLM TeamCenter because the Creo integration is the best.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment with Siemens PLM TeamCenter, and it is always up to the mark in terms of metrics such as money saved or time saved.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Siemens PLM TeamCenter has been that it is quite high compared to Aras PLM, which I found is around 20 to 25 percent of the cost of PLM.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The decision regarding which solution to choose was taken by management without me evaluating other options personally.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Siemens PLM TeamCenter as a nine out of ten.
I chose nine out of ten for Siemens PLM TeamCenter because sometimes clearing the cache causes problems and makes Siemens PLM TeamCenter slow in the browser.
My advice to others looking into using Siemens PLM TeamCenter is that it is quite good to use Siemens PLM TeamCenter instead of others, particularly due to its user-friendly interface and the demand in the automotive industry.
I have no additional thoughts about Siemens PLM TeamCenter, as it is great and I am looking forward to working with the TeamCenter team if I get the chance. My overall rating for this product is nine out of ten.
Version control has streamlined product updates and supports collaborative design reviews
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Siemens PLM TeamCenter is to handle the products. We can upload the lightweight models and download the models. We can update the models.
A quick, specific example of how I use Siemens PLM TeamCenter in my daily work is related to some of our clients, such as Caterpillar. For that company, we need to download the models, update them as per the scope, re-upload the file, and indicate to the client so that they can check Siemens PLM TeamCenter to see whether it is updated.
Generally, my main use case is very helpful to handle the family of the products. For every instance, we can either create, update, and re-upload to the client for review.
What is most valuable?
In my opinion, the best feature Siemens PLM TeamCenter offers is the download option.
Besides the download option, another feature that stands out to me in Siemens PLM TeamCenter is the version control. It is the main use case of Siemens PLM TeamCenter, allowing us to handle multiple versions of a file, which is very useful.
Siemens PLM TeamCenter has positively impacted my organization as it saves multiple costs. When upgrading a design model, it is very useful for Siemens PLM TeamCenter. It can handle workflow, version control, and collaboration options, so in that way, it is very useful.
For example, while designing a part of an engine, such as pumps or valves, the process is very time-consuming. In that way, we manage the version control, allowing us to update anytime, any model, any version using Siemens PLM TeamCenter, making it useful.
It is very easy to track project progress and milestones within Siemens PLM TeamCenter, making it straightforward to monitor deadlines and deliverables, while collaboration is also very easy with that.
Siemens PLM TeamCenter integrates well with other tools in my workflow, such as the designing software Creo and Pro/ENGINEER. While integrated with Creo, it is very useful for creating documents, products, and modifications.
I find that handling data migration or importing/exporting files in Siemens PLM TeamCenter is very easy nowadays, so there are no issues with importing or exporting any files.
What needs improvement?
An area where Siemens PLM TeamCenter can be improved is in security functions. Currently, the login process is a bit difficult, so we need to enhance the login methods in Siemens PLM TeamCenter.
I believe that in addition to the login process, implementing AI assistance in Siemens PLM TeamCenter would be very useful for us.
I sometimes face challenges when managing user permissions and access control in Siemens PLM TeamCenter. While assigning user permissions and access control, it can become a bit complicated and takes time to update the database.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Siemens PLM TeamCenter from 2017 to present.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Siemens PLM TeamCenter is stable, and I have not experienced any issues or downtime.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Siemens PLM TeamCenter is excellent; it can handle growing workloads and more users easily, making it very manageable.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support for Siemens PLM TeamCenter is very supportive, and while I have not directly reached out for help, some of my colleagues have had positive experiences.
How would you rate customer service and support?
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment with Siemens PLM TeamCenter, as it saves 30% ROI for every client relying on the integration of Siemens PLM TeamCenter with Creo, compared to the traditional file management system.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Siemens PLM TeamCenter nine out of ten.
I give it a nine out of ten because I think they need to improve some additional features, such as an AI assistant and simplifying the login process. That would be very useful. If they upgraded those aspects, I would give it a ten.
I handle training and onboarding for new users to Siemens PLM TeamCenter by providing resources. We share these resources with entry-level engineers, so they can manage Siemens PLM TeamCenter effectively. Our senior developers support them in gaining experience.
My advice to others looking into using Siemens PLM TeamCenter is to consider integrating AI within Siemens PLM TeamCenter, as it would be very useful. I'm curious about the future of Siemens PLM TeamCenter and how it may evolve with the help of AI. My overall review rating for Siemens PLM TeamCenter is nine out of ten.
Collaboration has improved as we manage engineering, manufacturing, and quality data in one place
What is our primary use case?
We use Siemens PLM TeamCenter for engineering and CAD design purposes, as well as on the manufacturing side and on the quality side. To visualize the information, we use integration and CAD applications.
In Siemens PLM TeamCenter, we store design data, and we create drawings for that design. We design it on the engineering side using CAD, and it processes on the manufacturing side, while we have checks on quality to validate the information.
What is most valuable?
Siemens PLM TeamCenter contains a bunch of integration applications that stand out most to me.
There are many integrations, such as with the visualization, with the CAD, with the MES, and with the ERP, and we have other applications similar to Capital.
In my current company, which was a startup at that time, Siemens PLM TeamCenter plays a vital role in maintaining all of the engineering manufacturing data, which we were manually keeping in Excel. Now we have moved it to TeamCenter, and it provides a variety of access and operations on that data, fulfilling a full set of operations.
We have a great set of validations and rules set up on Siemens PLM TeamCenter side, with workflows allowing great collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and quality sides. The data is common, and we can track and check it using the track trace links of the objects. It is now easy to collaborate, as the same model can be used by multiple departments and teams, and it is live so everybody can work on it.
What needs improvement?
On the reporting side of Siemens PLM TeamCenter, we now have an integration with AI, which needs enhancement, along with improvements in the reporting features as well.
As AI is booming, Siemens PLM TeamCenter should come up with some AI perspective in the TeamCenter Active Workspace version.
It should come up with functionalities that make it easy to configure from the UI side regarding reporting features.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Siemens PLM TeamCenter for around ten plus years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Siemens PLM TeamCenter is stable for a wide range of applications, but there are some integrations that are unstable, and Siemens is updating them.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability-wise, Siemens PLM TeamCenter comes with a wide range of features and applications, making it easily integrable with other applications.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support is great; they have good dedicated support if any issue arises with the software.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used a different solution due to performance issues, and due to the upgraded version, we switched to Siemens PLM TeamCenter.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated Enovia and Windchill as well, but Siemens PLM TeamCenter looks more promising in comparison to features.
What other advice do I have?
In my current field, I have been working for around ten plus years.
I give Siemens PLM TeamCenter a rating of eight.
I give it an eight because there are some improvements and things that need to be more enhanced.
Time has been saved by our organization by working collaboratively on Siemens PLM TeamCenter with each individual department.
If others are looking for a wide range of engineering, manufacturing, and quality operations to be performed, they can use Siemens PLM TeamCenter.
It works as a partner for us regarding our business relationship with this vendor.
Siemens PLM TeamCenter is a great tool to use; they can go with it if they are working on complex applications.
Reliable PLM System for Managing Complex Produt Data
What do you like best about the product?
Teamcenter does a solid job of centralizing product and document data in one place. From an AP specialist standpoint, having consistent version control and clear approval workflows helps reduce confusion when reviewing engineering or supplier realted documenation. Biggest upside is traceability. Its easy to see where documents are in the lifecycle and who owns the next steps. Integration with other systems also helpa keep data aligned across teams.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some everyday tasks require multiple steps, and there’s learing curve if you’re not using the system daily.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It solves the problems of scattered product and supplier data. Having everything stored and tracked in one system improves accuracy and reduces back and forth when reconciling documents or approvals.
Seamless Integration with Siemens and NX, Great Interface
What do you like best about the product?
I have integrate it with siemens process simulate, NX. Interface id good
What do you dislike about the product?
difficult at first when we start, if we want customization then we require expert to do so
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Teamcenter helps me for tracking my PLM activities, It improves data accuracy
Excellent for Data Mapping and Conversion Across Siemens Software
What do you like best about the product?
its helpful for data mapping and conversion as well along all siemens software.
What do you dislike about the product?
sometimes programmer needed for customize.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
cad files import is very beneficiary while using Teamcenter software. example for tecnomatix process simulate and NX as well.
All-in-One Solution That Simplifies Teamwork and Decision-Making
What do you like best about the product?
What I appreciate most is how it consolidates everything in a single location, making it easy for teams to access crucial data and simplify their decision-making process. I also value its intuitive design, which has benefited not just me but also many new team members, helping us all to learn quickly and make the most of its features.
What do you dislike about the product?
Honestly, I have no complaints. I am very pleased with the ongoing support and collaboration I have received. The automated alerts and real-time information they provide have made my work much easier, especially since I used to handle these tasks manually.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We rely on it to manage product data, oversee engineering changes, and facilitate design collaboration. The platform excels when handling large projects, integrating with CAD, managing changes, and tracking bills of materials. It has made it much easier for me to monitor product risks and ensure regulatory compliance, as I receive notifications about any potential issues in advance.
Intuitive Interface, Needs Feature Enhancements
What do you like best about the product?
I find Teamcenter's easy-to-use interface to be a standout feature. It makes it my go-to recommended tool for clients. The initial setup was also easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
The available features between versions need bigger difference and more improvement from Siemens.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Teamcenter for product lifecycle management. It allows traceability and visibility across the lifecycle.
