Get your technical documentation moving!

Parts lists, valve lists, component lists, etc. (technical documentation) are a decisive factor for a successful engineering project. Therefore, BOM management takes a central part of an engineering project. From the engineer, to the project manager, to procurement, almost everyone involved in the project works with one or more BOMs (as well as material or component lists). Technical documentation is a central part of an engineering project.

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Technical documentation with a database

Until now, it was often the case that the lists for technical documentation were managed using Excel. Even if the data for this was exported directly from CAD software, this type of processing was usually very time-consuming and error-prone. Consistent data for each project participant was difficult to achieve.
When all data is automatically stored in a database, everyone involved in the project works with the same data set. From engineering to procurement, the data is always up to date.

Connection with document management

Digital technical documentation becomes even more effective when it is linked to a document management system. Then not only CAD data, components, fittings, etc. are managed, but also documents that are important for the project can be stored and managed.
In the age of Industry 4.0, it is important to process technical projects particularly efficiently and accurately. The time available for the realization of a project is becoming shorter and shorter. In order to withstand the growing pressure in the industry, it is important to always have all of one's data up to date. Every person involved in the project must always be informed about the current status. This can only be achieved if all data is made available and maintained centrally.

The advantages of digital technical documentation

The advantages of digital technical documentation are obvious: tedious manual editing of lists is eliminated, sources of error are avoided and projects can be processed more efficiently.