In the manufacturing industry, secure data exchange is essential to protect sensitive intellectual property and production information from cyber threats. A reliable file exchange solution must support various formats, including CAD files, requirements, and other technical documents, to ensure compatibility across diverse manufacturing processes.

With OpenDXM GlobalX, instant data transfer between teams, suppliers, and partners to accelerate decision-making and reduce delays becomes real. OpenDXM allows you to send and retrieve all kinds of information and files directly out of systems like Teamcenter, Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE, SAP, and other enterprise systems. Efficient version control tracks design revisions and updates, ensuring all stakeholders work with the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Secure Exchange of CAD Data

Companies can transfer sensitive CAD files and design documents securely, ensuring data integrity and compliance with industry standards

Streamlined Supplier Communication

OpenDXM GlobalX allows organizations to efficiently share documents with partners in a bidirectional manner

Scalable and Flexible Infrastructure

OpenDXM GlobalX integrates easily with existing IT infrastructures, even on-premises or in cloud environments

Multi-Format Support

OpenDXM GlobalX supports a wide range of file formats, including CAD, PDF, and technical documents, ensuring seamless data exchange across diverse industries

Customizable Workflow Automation

OpenDXM GlobalX supports the automation of business processes during data transfer such as CAD conversion, quality check and renaming

Audit-proof reporting

The database-supported application offers extensive options for the manual or automatic creation of reports and statistics

Automated Data Transfer Processes enabling

  • global team collaboration
  • minimal administrative effort
  • version control management
  • smooth project workflows
  • ensuring data integrity

PLM System integration extends the Data Exchange by

  • seamless integration into Windchill, 3DExperience, Teamcenter and SAP
  • enhanced filtering options
  • consistent metadata and CAD file data exchange
  • automated CAD data processing and conversion
  • automated import with naming conversion and versioning management options

Efficient CAD data processing and preparation are essential components of integrated data exchange workflows. In the manufacturing industry, where critical design and engineering data are shared across multiple systems, seamless interoperability is key. Often, data conversion is required to ensure compatibility across different platforms.

Maintaining data quality is equally important to prevent errors and eliminate the need for additional processing in downstream workflows. To support these requirements, PROSTEP has created the Batch Processing Framework (BPF) as part of the OpenDXM family. BPF can not only be integrated into OpenDXM data exchange scenarios, it can be used to process CAD data within integration solutions like OpenPDM as well as used stand alone.

The BPF provides a rich library of pre-configured CAD processing steps

  • CAD data conversion for CATIA V5, Creo, NX, and SolidWorks using native CAD tools or specialized conversion solutions like Elysium or 3D Evolution
  • CAD data validation with leading quality assessment tools such as Q-Checker, Validat, and Modelcheck
  • Custom tools for CAD data analysis and optimization

Beyond processing automated Data Distribution is supported

  • ENGDAT transmission via OFTP connections
  • Secure (SFTP/FTP) data transfers

Web enabled user experience

OpenDXM GlobalX can be used with all common web browsers and requires no special training thanks to its intuitive web interface. This means that no client software must be installed on users' computers, thus minimizing operating costs and the need for support. 

Automated data provision

Automate data transfer between your company sites and partners with OpenDXM GlobalX. Using gateways and robots, data is securely transferred in batch mode, even with unreliable internet connections. Patented transfer logs and multi-thread technology ensure fast, secure delivery, regardless of interruptions.

File encryption

Securely distribute confidential documents with OpenDXM GlobalX. Using public/private key encryption, only authorized recipients with the private key can access the document. OpenDXM GlobalX manages key generation, distribution, and secure storage in a password-protected keystore at the recipient's location.

Windows Explorer and "Send to" integration

OpenDXM GlobalX integrates with Windows Explorer, allowing easy drag-and-drop data exchange. View incoming data in your familiar folder structure and download with one click. Use the "Send to" function to securely send encrypted, traceable data via email.

Template-assisted administration

Templates make it easier for the system administrator to create internal and external user accounts and assign them to specific groups as well as allocate permission sets. This reduces onboarding to just a few clicks.

OpenDXM GlobalX On-Premises

OpenDXM GlobalX is designed to seamlessly integrate into various IT infrastructures, offering optimized performance across different deployment environments. Whether operating on-premises within a globally distributed enterprise network or leveraging cloud environments of AWS, Azure or Google, OpenDXM GlobalX provides the flexibility and scalability of your business needs.

OpenDXM GlobalX SaaS Offering

PROSTEP provides all services for OpenDXM GlobalX to run as fully managed Software as a Service (SaaS) solution offering. Our SaaS model ensures hassle-free operation, automatic updates, and a secure, high-performance data exchange environment without the need for internal IT maintenance. You can select between public and private SaaS hosting.

Interested in more details? Learn more here about PROSTEP’s OpenDXM GlobalX SaaS offering.

Data access to your PLM, ALM, MBSE and other enterprise systems is essential for smooth information integration PROSTEP’s Digital Thread Platform connects your IT landscape with a wide range of proven system connectors to all major enterprise systems. 

Learn more about how the PROSTEP Digital Thread Platform enhances system interoperability. Visit the PROSTEP System Connectivity page.

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