Requirements for a PIM system in the engineering sector
With the help of PIM systems, technical drawings, CAD and BIM data can be managed efficiently and made available to specific target groups. Designers and architects benefit from automated processes, centrally maintained product data and consistent output in various formats.
In the engineering sector, the requirements for the target group-oriented and cross-media provision of technical product data are increasing. Designers and architects expect not only 3D CAD and BIM models with installation-relevant dimensions, but also configurable product variants and visualized results. In addition, marketing-oriented preparation of technical drawings is becoming increasingly important.
A PIM system forms the central basis for combining technical data from engineering with linguistic and visual information from marketing. Product information can be comprehensively supplemented via connected solutions such as CAD catalogs, configurators or Illustrator templates. Partner solutions such as CADClick® also enable the manufacturer-independent provision of CAD and BIM data - which can be directly integrated into web interfaces and planning software. This allows designers, architects and planners alike to benefit from end-to-end processes and consistent product information from a central source.
"In crossbase, we have found a partner who understands the topics of 3D CAD, BIM and configuration and seamlessly connects them to the PIM."
Achim Angel
Managing Director (CEO) and Project Manager
KiM GmbH - Member of 4PACE
Advantages for engineering
Automate graphics and drawings with Illustrator
Multilingual texts or product features can be placed in Illustrator templates and converted into other formats. This means that product-specific graphics or drawings can be created automatically and error-free in any language and output channel.
Seamlessly connect CAD systems, 3D visualization and configurators
The crossbase partner solutions combine product information from engineering with the requirements of marketing. This allows product variants to be visualized and marketed in a targeted manner. In addition, BIM data, consisting of 3D CAD models and associated product information, can be prepared in a manufacturer-neutral way. This data can then be made available to architects and planners in IFC format or directly in CAD programs.