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3 Tacton CPQ Solutions for Building Materials Manufacturers
Demand for more and more custom options is making life harder and harder for building materials manufacturers. More parts, more constraints, more custom engineering, and one-off pricing mean selling building materials has never been more complicated. Fortunately, however, this cloud of complexity has a silver lining. Buyers’ expectations might be sky-high. But they’re prepared to […]
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How Do CPQ Integrations Enhance the Customer Experience?
CPQ integration provides a smooth, seamless customer experience. Buyers can self-serve, customizing products at will and receiving accurate quotes instantly. Thanks to CPQ, buyers don’t have to speak to a sales rep or wait for anyone to get back to them. And thanks to advanced product configurators built on top of sound engineering rules, they […]
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8 Transformative Benefits of AI in Manufacturing
AI was introduced in manufacturing in the late 1970s. But nothing much changed until 1997. In 1997, a computer powered by AI called Deep Blue beat chess champion, Garry Kasparov. After that, manufacturers realized the key to efficiency, productivity, and profitability lay not in humans but in machines. Since then, AI in manufacturing has evolved […]
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7 Critical Steps on the Digital Transformation Roadmap
It’s time to revitalize American manufacturing now. There’s so much at stake here. In March 2022, the manufacturing sector employed 12,657,000 people with an average income of $92,832. Taken alone, manufacturing in the US would be the eighth-largest economy globally. A failing manufacturing sector would hit the US economy hard. The ripple effects would impact […]
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4 Key Benefits of Cloud Storage and Data Management for Building Products Manufacturers
It’s no surprise the global cloud computing market is booming (from $219 billion in 2020 to $791 billion in 2028.) The kinks and security issues associated with cloud data management have been ironed out, and companies of all types are reaping the benefits. For building product manufacturers, the benefits of cloud computing services include enhanced […]
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Why Online Product Configurators Are a Manufacturing Must-Have
How similar are the B2B and B2C sales experiences? Travel back in time, and you’ll probably see a B2B experience that was formal and dry, while the B2C journey tended to be a little more fun and customer-centric. At least, that’s the formula every industry followed back then… But things have changed. Today B2B interactions […]
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5 Reasons Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Upgrade Regularly
Imagine trading your current smartphone for an early 2000’s flip-phone for a full week. For seven days, you’d be unable to enjoy all the simple conveniences that you’ve become so reliant on over the last several years. No access to the internet for checking email. No using an app to pre-order your coffee or lunch. […]
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Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing: New Possibilities for Manufacturers
In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing are breaking new ground, offering unprecedented possibilities for innovation and efficiency. These technologies are more than just buzzwords—they are revolutionizing how products are designed, prototyped, and produced.
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What is Finite Element Analysis (FEA)?
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is the use of partial differential equations to create a computerized simulation for predicting how a product will react when subjected to real-world forces using the finite element method. The finite element method is similar to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis except instead of solving fluid-flow problems you are solving structural […]
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Additive Manufacturing Technology: The Future of American Manufacturing?
Digital transformation is taking the manufacturing industry by storm. And you don’t have to take our word for it, Gartner agrees. Whether you’re talking about additive manufacturing technology or simply adopting SaaS services, manufacturers are seeing major benefits. 36% of manufacturing enterprises are realizing above-average value from IT spending in digitalization. That means manufacturers aren’t […]
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3 Ways to Speed Up Product Development with Multi-CAD Cloud PDM
Do you work with multiple suppliers, each using different CAD software? If yes, you know how painful it is to communicate, collaborate and share product data when everyone’s working in their own silo. Working with multiple CAD systems across the product lifecycle means you’re constantly translating information, so everyone can use it. It’s highly inefficient […]
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6 Steps to Getting Your E-Learning Usage Back on Track
It’s an unfortunate, all too common scenario for high-performing businesses like yours. You’ve invested in an e-learning platform for your business to further your team’s manufacturing education, but unexpected projects come in, urgent deadlines approach, and the priority you wanted to place on upskilling your employees inevitably takes a backseat. Don’t be discouraged if you’ve […]
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Creating Affordable Farming Solutions at Scale for Nonprofit Startups
Kheyti is a nonprofit startup organization based in India that designs and implements affordable farming solutions to help small farmers. As the negative impact of climate change increasingly affects the livelihood of farmers, Kheyti aims to help. Their main product, “Greenhouse-in-a-Box,” is a low-cost, modular greenhouse created to stabilize farmers’ income. End-to-End Solutions for Farmers […]
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PDM Services: 8 Game-Changing Benefits for Manufacturers
Chances are, you’re one of the 92% of manufacturing decision-makers looking to improve operational efficiency through digital transformation. To achieve your transformation goal, look no further than PDM (Product Data Management) services. A formal PDM system collates and centralizes data, acting as a single source of truth for your product(s). It controls which files people […]
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PDM Consulting: Why “Here’s your license. Good luck!” Doesn’t Work
Do you keep your design files in a shared network drive? How about a cloud storage solution like Dropbox or OneDrive, an old-fashioned filing cabinet, or locked away in old emails you’ve sent to yourself or others? If so, you need product data management consulting. PDM (product data management) consulting is the practice of helping […]
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AutoCAD Electrical Bill of Materials Report Says “No Data to Display”
Discover the solution to address the "No Data to Display" issue in the AutoCAD Electrical Bill of Materials Report. This report specifically showcases components that have been assigned catalog data. If you encounter the absence of data, follow these steps to resolve the issue...
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How to Make a Previous File Version the Latest Version in Vault Professional
Learn how to make a previous file version, the latest version of Vault Professional. Get the steps and watch the video here.
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