PLM data migration is a critical success factor during PLM platform consolidation, system upgrades, carve-outs, or an M&A. Replacing legacy CAD and PLM systems or consolidating heterogeneous environments requires the secure transfer of large volumes of design and master data - without disrupting ongoing operations.

OpenPDM MIGRATE enables a controlled, automated, and loss-free migration of PLM and CAD data into new target environments. Combined with PROSTEP’s migration expertise, OpenPDM MIGRATE supports data cleanup, classification, conversion, and validation - ensuring that high-quality, usable data is available in the new system from day one.

Every migration scenario is unique. OpenPDM MIGRATE supports big-bang, incremental, hybrid, and coexistence migration strategies, allowing organizations to select the optimal approach based on business risk, system complexity, and transformation goals.

Migration processes are automated, scalable, and fully transparent. Parallel job execution accelerates even large-scale migrations, while integrated validation and quality checks ensure data integrity throughout the process. Delta synchronization keeps legacy and target systems aligned during phased migrations - minimizing downtime and operational risk.

As part of the PROSTEP Digital Thread Platform, OpenPDM MIGRATE ensures that migrated data remains fully integrated into the Digital Thread, supporting continuity across integration, collaboration, and traceability.

Cost-Effective Migration Execution

OpenPDM MIGRATE enables precise project planning, ensuring a fast return on investment through temporary use.

Reduced Risk & Downtime

Controlled migration strategies and delta synchronization minimize business disruption.

Guaranteed Data Quality

Integrated validation, consistency checks, and quality gateways ensure reliable migration results.

Transparent Process Monitoring

A graphical migration cockpit provides real-time status, KPIs, and targeted error handling.

Multi-System Migration

Supports multiple source and target systems within a single migration pipeline.

CAD & PLM Migration

Preserves structures, relations, metadata, and CAD integrity - including optional CAD conversion.

Say goodbye to manual data entry and consolidate legacy data into your new PLM system using OpenPDM MIGRATE.  With OpenPDM Migrate, you can transition data on your timeline through gradual, low-risk migrations or all-at-once big bang migrations. OpenPDM MIGRATE supports a wide range of migration scenarios, including:

Migration to Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE

Structured transfer of PLM and CAD data into 3DEXPERIENCE environments.

Migration to Siemens Teamcenter

Consolidation and migration from legacy PLM systems into Teamcenter.

Migration to PTC Windchill

Secure migration of product data and CAD structures into Windchill

1. Define the Right Migration Strategy from the Start

With more than 30 years of PLM experience, PROSTEP strongly recommends starting every migration project with a PLM Migration Discovery Workshop.

During this workshop, PROSTEP experts:

  • Analyze existing system landscapes
  • Assess data scope, quality, and dependencies
  • Evaluate technical and organizational requirements
  • Define the optimal migration strategy and timeline

The results form a solid foundation for planning and executing a successful migration project - reducing risk and avoiding costly rework.

2. Seamless, Scalable, and Automated Migration Execution

OpenPDM MIGRATE enables organizations to migrate at their own pace - from gradual, coexistence-based migrations to full big-bang transitions.

Key capabilities include:

  • Consolidation of data from multiple source systems
  • Flexible structuring by product, project, history, or variants
  • Automated packaging and parallel processing
  • Bidirectional delta synchronization
  • Integrated KPI reporting and monitoring

Built-in analysis and validation tools ensure clean, consistent data in the target system - minimizing errors and accelerating go-live.

3. Proven Connectivity Across the Digital Thread

OpenPDM MIGRATE uses PROSTEP System Connectors to access PLM, CAD, ALM, and enterprise systems via vendor-approved APIs.

This ensures:

  • Secure read/write access to source and target systems
  • Consistent data models across migration and integration
  • Seamless transition into integrated Digital Thread scenarios

Learn more on the PROSTEP System Connectors page.

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Execute Your PLM Migration with Confidence

With OpenPDM MIGRATE, organizations migrate PLM and CAD data securely, efficiently, and with full transparency - reducing risk while accelerating digital transformation.

Contact us to discuss your PLM migration strategy.

Michael Buchholz