AI Conference 2026: Turning Intelligence into Action for the Future of PLM
The Cerebital team attended AI Conference 2025 in San Francisco, where global leaders explored how artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to enterprise impact. In this article we highlight the key takeaways from Agentic AI and Knowledge Graphs to multimodal intelligence, and how Cerebital is embedding these innovations into Nora IPLM to shape the future of Product Lifecycle Management.
The New Age of PLM: From Digital Threads to Intelligent Product Brains
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is evolving from document control systems into intelligent, connected networks that learn from every design, decision, and iteration. This article explores how Nora IPLM represents the new generation of AI-driven PLM, where data becomes knowledge and knowledge becomes innovation.
What Is Bill of Materials (BOM) Management?
Bill of Materials (BOM) is essential to manufacturing, but managing multiple BOMs can be complex and prone to errors. In this post, we explore the different types of BOMs, the challenges organizations face in synchronizing them, and best practices for efficient BOM management. Learn how to improve accuracy and streamline processes across departments while minimizing mistakes and inefficiencies.
5 Common BOM Management Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Discover the top BOM management mistakes SMBs face and how to fix them. Improve part numbering, control revisions, link BOMs to CAD and suppliers, and reduce costly errors with PLM BOM software.
The Complete Guide to Cloud PLM for SMBs in 2026
Discover how cloud PLM empowers SMBs in 2025 to streamline product development. Explore key features, benefits, and trends, and see how Nora IPLM improves collaboration, reduces errors, and accelerates time-to-market.
PLM Software Features Every SMB Should Look For in 2026
Explore the PLM software features every SMB should look for. Learn how cloud PLM capabilities, task and project management, change control, and real-time document editing improve efficiency, collaboration, and product quality.
Smarter BOM Management: How Nora IPLM Elevates BOM Health Analysis
Accurate BOMs are the backbone of efficient product development. Nora IPLM’s BOM Health Analysis goes beyond basic tracking by continuously checking structure, supplier readiness, costs, and maturity. With clear visual indicators, teams can spot issues early, reduce errors, and keep projects on time and within budget.
How CAD and PLM Integration Transforms Product Teams
Discover how CAD and PLM integration helps product teams streamline development in 2025. Learn how connected design and lifecycle management with Nora IPLM improve collaboration, reduce errors, and accelerate time-to-market.
What is Workflow Management in a PLM Context?
Workflow management is critical to efficient product development, yet coordinating complex tasks across teams can be challenging and error-prone. In this post, we explore how workflow management in PLM helps structure and automate key processes like design approvals, engineering changes, and document reviews. Learn how Nora IPLM’s workflow automation transforms scattered tasks into a transparent, connected system that enhances collaboration, speeds up development, and reduces delays.
A Complete Guide to Unified Project Management with Nora IPLM
Learn how to create and manage your Bill of Materials (BOMs) directly from your design tools using the Nora IPLM Desktop Widget. This step-by-step guide shows how to connect SolidWorks with Nora IPLM, synchronize your product structures, and keep your PLM data accurate and up to date.
PLM Supplier Management Capabilities in Nora IPLM
Supplier management in PLM is not just about storing vendor information. It is about connecting suppliers directly to items, structures, documents, and changes so teams can see real product impact. In Nora IPLM, suppliers are controlled objects with Active and Inactive states, revision history, clear AVL relationships, and reverse impact analysis. This approach gives SMBs clear governance, full traceability, and fast risk visibility while creating a foundation for AI-driven supplier insights in 2026 and beyond.
Nora IPLM is Live: A Smarter Approach to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
The wait is over. Nora IPLM is officially live, and we couldn’t be more excited […]