Windchill PDMLink

RATING:

4.1

(8)
Overview

About Windchill PDMLink

Windchill PDMLink is a web-based product data management tool that handles product configuration for engineering and architecture teams. The system connects with a variety of Electrical and Mechanical CAD platforms as well as seamless integration with PTC MathCAD, Integrity, Servigistics Arbortext, Creo and Windchill ProjectLink.

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Windchill PDMLink Reviews

Overall Rating

4.1

Ratings Breakdown

Secondary Ratings

Ease-of-use

3.5

Customer Support

3

Value for money

4

Functionality

4

Most Helpful Reviews for Windchill PDMLink

8 Reviews

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Swapnil

Verified reviewer

Textiles, 2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed February 2023

Windchill PDMLink: Streamline Product Data Management Across Multiple Teams

I am incredibly impressed with the capabilities of Windchill PDMLink. The system is intuitive and easy to use, while still offering powerful and effective product data management features. The ability to create, manage, and share product structure views has been particularly useful when managing complex configuration changes. Additionally, the ability to access Windchill PDMLink from anywhere in the world makes it a great choice for geographically dispersed teams. Overall, I am highly satisfied with my experience using Windchill PDMLink!

PROS

As a user of Windchill PDMLink, I can confidently say that it has greatly improved the way we manage our product data. One of the things we love most about this software is its ability to efficiently and accurately organize our data. We no longer have to spend countless hours sifting through information, as Windchill PDMLink makes the process a breeze. Another great feature of Windchill PDMLink is its scalability. It can be easily configured to meet the unique needs of a wide range of industries and use cases. Whether you're in manufacturing, engineering, or any other industry that requires efficient data management, Windchill PDMLink can help streamline your workflow.

CONS

Windchill PDMLink can be complex to implement, requiring a certain level of technical knowledge and experience. And, unfortunately, the initial setup is not always simple or easy for those who may not be familiar with the technology. Additionally, the cost associated with this solution may be prohibitive for small businesses.

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Prashant

Verified reviewer

Research, 10,000+ employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed January 2023

Windchill PDMLink- Worthy companion

PROS

Integration with CAD= Creo has been good. There have been no issues we faced with system down/ bugs in last few years except for down time at the upgrades. All in all very good match for our purpose.

CONS

The user interface needs a little overhaul. Its boring to look at. It would be great if we are given different, less cluttered views acc to the fuction.

Anonymous

5,001-10,000 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

3

EASE OF USE

2

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

1

FUNCTIONALITY

3

Reviewed October 2022

Lifecycle management

Windchill maintains the product quality and control of the design files in a sequential process for release. Multiple employees get access to the models and files at any time with authorization. It helps to maintain the integrity of the organization and its principles with the proper architecture.

PROS

Integrates many software and applications. Best suited for consumer product industries. Helps to use, store, and retrieve vast amounts of data in the platform irrespective of the field. Files can be backed up at regular intervals of time without corrupting or damaging the source. It maintains the design iterations and BOM structures. It provides secure data management when compared to local and physical drives.

CONS

The UI part has to be improved. During the global interference check, it delays hours to open a larger file across the network. Understanding the application is harder than competitors' platforms and it is expensive for the organization. Not much support is provided for data migration and upgrades. It is not easy to give it a try for a few months. Intense training is required for proper access.

Ondrej

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 10,000+ employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed August 2023

Windchill Review

PROS

Good tool for PLM. Our team is trying to integrated it into our company. And use its full potential.

CONS

There are always some issues. But it appears that at least for now - Windchill has a possible solution.

Nicki

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed July 2023

Successes with Windchill PDM Link

PROS

Windchill PDMLink helps enable our Teams to work together successfully on projects while working at different locations all across North America.

CONS

The learning curve on moving from our past process to using PDMLink was a bit steep. It took a while for us to get the hang of using the new tools and working efficiently.

Anonymous

1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

3

EASE OF USE

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

3

FUNCTIONALITY

3

Reviewed August 2023

Windchill

Integration of new system into our location not so good as could be. User should be attentive to notices.

PROS

WCH helps us to organize our work and easily communicate during transfer of documentation between different locations.

CONS

The first workshops for studying a new system was horrible. Unfortunately Indian support team didn't have a good view about presenting a new system, also didn't have clearly fixed training course.

Abdulbasit

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 201-500 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed July 2023

One tool from Start to Finish

It’s been a very effective tool to use. Tedious to get used to, but quite effective once you get a hang of it.

PROS

Windchill allows full product lifecycle management. I know that from start to finish, I don’t have to go into other applications for information about the products I am working on.

CONS

Windchill is extremely large and complicated to use. Takes a lot of time to get used to. I’ve also seen the backend and it’s not so easy to navigate.

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Nicola

Verified reviewer

Computer Software, 201-500 employees

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

3

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed November 2022

Sistema PDM efficace e intuitivo

Utilizzo windchill per esportare, lavorare e reimportare progetti. Insieme al team aziendale abbiamo definito delle regole da seguire e rispettandole tutto il progetto viene monitorato e programmato alla perfezione

PROS

La gestione del progetto è studiata alla perfezione

CONS

Si ha bisogno di una rete aziendale potente altrimenti diventa lento da utilizzare

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