For startups in the hardware and manufacturing space, agility is critical. Yet, traditional product development workflows often create inefficiencies—lost files, version control issues, and siloed collaboration can lead to costly delays and rework.

In this webinar, discover how built-in Product Data Management (PDM) is transforming the way modern teams design, iterate, and manufacture products. Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, you’ll discover how cloud-native PDM solutions are revolutionizing the way hardware companies bring products to market.

Join us to explore real-world examples of startups successfully leveraging modern product development workflows and gain actionable strategies to optimize your own design-to-production pipeline.

What you’ll learn

Key topics include:

• How built-in PDM works: Understand the differences between traditional PDM and integrated PDM solutions.
• Optimizing your design-to-production pipeline: Learn best practices to improve efficiency and reduce development costs.
• Startup success stories: Explore real-world case studies of companies leveraging built-in PDM for faster, error-free manufacturing.

What is built-in PDM?

Product Data Management (PDM) is essential for managing design files, revisions, and team collaboration. Unlike legacy PDM systems that often require separate tools, manual processes, and complex integrations, cloud-native PDM takes a modern approach by integrating data management directly into the design workflow, ensuring seamless collaboration and data integrity from concept to production.

What are the benefits of using built-in PDM for your business?

• Eliminates version control issues: Never lose track of design iterations or risk working with outdated files.
• Seamless team collaboration: Enables engineers, designers, and manufacturers to work from one centralized, up-to-date version of their product data.
• Faster design-to-production cycle: Reduces bottlenecks and accelerate product development timelines.
• Cost savings & efficiency: Minimizes rework and errors while optimizing resource allocation.

Who should attend?

This session is designed for hardware entrepreneurs, product designers, engineers, and manufacturing leaders looking to modernize their development process and scale efficiently in today’s competitive market. Whether you’re an early-stage startup or an established business, adopting the right PDM strategy can give you a competitive edge in today’s fast-moving manufacturing landscape.

Accessibility

The event will be delivered virtually through Zoom, with closed captioning (CC) available for all participants. For additional accommodations, please contact info@innovationfactory.ca.

Meet the speaker

Michael LaFleche, Principal Product Marketing Manager @ Onshape by PTC