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Digital BOM is a foundation of all OpenBOM to ERP integrations. From the very early days of PLM, the connection...

In 2025, the push for better design-to-manufacturing integration is stronger than ever. But for many companies, this still gets reduced...

For decades, PDM meant file vaults, check-in/check-out, and revision control. But today’s products span mechanical, electronic, and software domains, with...

This article is part of OpenBOM BOM Excel MCP building in public. For the next few weeks, we are going...

In yesterday’s article – Understanding OpenBOM’s Multi-Tenant Data Model and System Configuration, I shared some insights about OpenBOM’s multi-tenant data...

In today’s manufacturing and engineering world, the term multi-tenant triggers both questions and confusion. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has historically...

Since the very beginning of OpenBOM, our mission has been to help engineers, manufacturers, and teams organize product information and...

There is a need for a rich and structured context.  Artificial intelligence has quickly become the buzzword in every boardroom,...

A recent post by Martijn Dullaart on LinkedIn about Product Changes caught my attention. Here is the link to the...

Let’s be honest, most conversations about innovation and manufacturing gravitate toward sleek CAD models, breakthrough technology, or ambitious product roadmaps....

The summer is hot, and so are our releases! ☀️ At OpenBOM, we’ve been hard at work to bring you...

The last few months at OpenBOM have been a busy and exciting time. We’ve been on a ride to expand...

AI is changing how engineering and manufacturing teams think about data. The ability to ask intelligent questions and get meaningful...

Requirements management with OpenBOM xBOM connects specifications to every stage of the product development lifecycle, from product design to procurement...

How can product information flow seamlessly from design to production? What if a digital engineering team, manufacturing organizations, contractors, and...

For every engineering team we work with, the first question about OpenBOM is “how to release a product”. In the...

Data is a centerpiece of every business software. Well defined information sets can help to organize and orchestrate processes. For...

At OpenBOM, we’re on a mission to eliminate the friction, complexity, and overhead of managing complex product data. Whether you’re...

In the past, when the product development process mostly meant designing mechanical structures, engineering teams were content to work within...

Engineering and manufacturing teams are standing at a major crossroads – caught between legacy tools of the past and a...

In today’s digital manufacturing landscape, connections between applications are no longer optional – they are essential. Manufacturing companies are adopting...

Bill of Materials is a core element of your product development recipe. Like in a kitchen, you want to get...

Implementing OpenBOM (or any PLM system) without a clear plan can lead to confusion and missed opportunities. To succeed, you...

Product data management is no longer just about locking files in a vault. Modern engineering teams work across disciplines such...