S2, E12: Does CADTALK Take the Place of a CAD, PDM, or PLM?

Summary

Jeff and Scott address a common customer question: Can CADtalk replace PDM and PLM systems? They clarify the distinct roles of CAD, PDM, PLM, and ERP systems, explaining how CADtalk serves as the intelligent integration layer connecting these systems rather than replacing them. The discussion covers challenges with custom integrations, the importance of upgradability, and why best-of-breed approaches often outperform monolithic solutions.

Key Takeaways

• Different Systems, Different Jobs: CAD, PDM, PLM, and ERP each serve specific manufacturing workflow purposes and cannot be consolidated into one system
• Integration is the Real Challenge: Connecting systems effectively as vendors upgrade and business needs evolve is more difficult than managin ...