CAD Data Management & PLM Integration
Optimize your CAD workflows and file control to boost team efficiency and product innovation with Nora IPLM.
Advanced CAD Data Management & PLM Integration
At Nora IPLM, we understand that strong CAD data management, advanced PDM capabilities, and effective PLM integration are essential for faster and smarter product development. That’s why we unify CAD data, BOMs, lifecycle information, and revision and iteration management in one platform to improve visibility, collaboration, and alignment across teams.
Discover how Nora IPLM connects every part of your development process.
Centralized CAD Data Management
Nora IPLM automatically captures, versions, and links CAD files with BOMs, change requests, and product data to support full traceability and reduce manual work across design cycles.
Multi-CAD Support
We support Multi-CAD environments, integrating design data from various CAD systems to enable unified collaboration by maintaining consistency in cross-platform product development.
Built for how modern hardware teams manage BOMs
Connect product structure, revisions, suppliers, and changes in one unified system that keeps every team aligned from design to production.
CAD Management & PLM Integration Capabilities
Move between integrated CAD workflows, controlled design versions, and connected Office 365 collaboration in one focused view.
Integrated CAD & PLM for End-to-End Efficiency
Our platform connects CAD data management with PLM processes through our “Nora IPLM Windows Desktop Services App”, creating a unified workflow from design to production for:
- Consistent Data Flow: Keep your CAD and PLM data aligned throughout the product lifecycle.
- Smarter Decision-Making: Use real-time insights to optimize design strategies and accelerate time to market.
- Simplified Compliance: Maintain reports, track audit trails, and meet industry regulations with automated tracking.
Advanced Version Control
Tracking design changes is critical for accuracy and compliance. Our platform automatically records every version, maintaining a complete revision history so teams can refer to past revisions and iterations or revert to previous designs when needed.
Effortless Collaboration with Office 365 Integration
Collaboration is at the heart of innovation. Nora IPLM integrates directly with Office 365, enabling teams to co-author, manage, and share documents without leaving their workspace. Through our Desktop Services Application, users can transfer files between Office 365 and Nora IPLM instantly, keeping design and product development workflows connected, organized, and efficient.
Enhance Product Development Efficiency with Nora IPLM's CAD Management Capabilities
Nora IPLM simplifies CAD management by centralizing design files, BOMs, and lifecycle data in one secure platform. Teams get real-time visibility, reduce errors, and streamline collaboration across product development. With Multi-CAD support, intelligent revision control, and direct PLM integration, our platform ensures consistency from design to delivery, without the inefficiencies of disconnected systems.
Discover our Desktop Services App for Intelligent CAD Management
Nora IPLM Windows Desktop Services App connects with SolidWorks and CATIA to help you manage and sync CAD files directly from your desktop. Keep revisions accurate, link designs to product data, and collaborate without disrupting your workflow.
Built for Windows for smarter CAD work with the tools you already use.
Support for more CAD platforms is coming soon.
Book a Demo with our ExpertsScalable Solutions for Every Business
Every organization has unique workflows. Nora IPLM integrates with leading CAD tools, ERP systems, and cloud platforms like Office 365, adapting to your needs and growing with your business. Whether managing complex projects or simplifying daily tasks, our platform provides the flexibility to support your operations.
Centralize all CAD files in a secure, cloud-based environment
Track CAD software usage to reduce underutilized resources.
Support multiple CAD tools while maintaining consistent standards
Ensure only authorized users can access specific design data, with role-based controls
Explore PLM guides for SOLIDWORKS and engineering teams
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PLM for SOLIDWORKS Users
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SOLIDWORKS PDM vs Cloud PLM
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Managing CAD Data Across Engineering Teams
Understand how engineering teams organize CAD files, ownership, revisions, approvals, collaboration, and product visibility.
CAD Revision Management Best Practices
Explore practical ways to improve CAD revision control, traceability, release readiness, and engineering change visibility.
How Engineering Teams Manage CAD and BOM Data Together
Learn how CAD data and BOM data stay connected through product structures, change control, releases, and manufacturing handoffs.
Why Choose Nora IPLM?
Integration with PLM Objects
Connect CAD files to part numbers, documents, and product hierarchies for better traceability and control.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Protect intellectual property with cloud-based security measures, secure user authentication, and more.
Design-to-Process Integration
Link CAD files directly with change requests and workflows for a connected product development process.
Cloud-Native Scalability
Access and manage CAD data from anywhere with scalable performance and no infrastructure headaches.
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Structure Widget
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Product Lifecycle Management
Efficiently manage, collaborate, and innovate across every stage of your product lifecycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which CAD tools does Nora IPLM integrate with?
Nora IPLM integrates with leading CAD systems such as SolidWorks, CATIA, and Creo, enabling seamless synchronization of CAD files, assemblies, and metadata into the PLM environment.
How does Nora IPLM eliminate manual CAD data handling?
By directly syncing CAD data with PLM, Nora IPLM removes the need for manual uploads, duplicate data entry, and spreadsheet-based tracking, reducing errors and saving engineering time.
Does Nora IPLM support CAD version and revision control?
Yes. Nora IPLM automatically manages CAD file versions and revisions, maintaining full history and traceability so teams always know which design is current, approved, or under review.
How does Nora IPLM support collaboration between engineering and manufacturing?
Nora IPLM acts as a single source of truth for CAD and product data, enabling engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to collaborate using consistent, approved information.
Can existing CAD data be migrated into Nora IPLM?
Yes. Existing CAD files and related data can be imported from local drives, shared folders, or legacy systems, enabling a smooth transition without disrupting active projects.