There is a lot to consider when evaluating PLM systems, two popular PLM solutions for SOLIDWORKS users are SOLIDWORKS PDM (Standard or Professional) and ENOVIA on 3DEXPERIENCE. Let’s dive in and learn more about the benefits and features of each option.

Both the SOLIDWORKS (PDM/Manage) and ENOVIA (3DEXPERIENCE) tools can provide a lot of power to SOLIDWORKS users, and even users of alternative CAD packages for that matter, such as PTC Creo or AutoDesk Inventor.

SOLIDWORKS PDM products are great for organizations that need high levels of customizations to their data management system and/or have specific security requirements, such as ITAR, that prohibit the use of cloud technology.

ENOVIA via 3DEXPERIENCE is great for organizations looking for a flexible, configurable solution, that takes much of the IT overhead out of the equation, while still providing plenty of power and capabilities for the entire organization.

SOLIDWORKS PDM vs ENOVIA Comparison Chart

SOLIDWORKS PDM/Manage Overview

On-Premise Hosted on local, customer-owned servers, advanced administration capabilities are available, but require customer-supported IT administration and manual upgrades.

Windows First Full capabilities are available on Windows-based machines, with limited mobile capabilities available.

Design and Engineering Focus The tools are designed with a focus on design and engineering teams.

On-Premise Security Security and backup policy is created, implemented, maintained, and monitored by the user organization’s IT department.

File Centric Familiar environment of working in a file-based system.

ENOVIA (via 3DEXPERIENCE) Overview

On-Cloud Flexible, named-user licensing, low administration, automatic updates, and limited hardware requirements ease IT overhead and provide benefits to distributed organizations.

Mobile First Data and many of the tools can be accessed on any device, anytime, anywhere, with an internet connection.

Democratization of Data Wide portfolio of tools to connect your entire enterprise to the same platform solution.

State of Art Security 24/7 monitoring, automatic updates, and backups, with constant alignment to industry standards, such as ISO 27002, NIST 800 Series, OWASP methodologies, and CobIT.

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