CADLink
Streamlining CAD and ERP Integration for Enhanced Efficiency
In today’s competitive landscape, businesses seek ways to optimize their operations. CADLink offers a powerful solution by bridging the CAD and ERP systems gap. With real-time data synchronization, automated workflows, and streamlined collaboration, among many other features, CADLink accelerates time-to-market, reduces errors, and boosts productivity. Discover why businesses across manufacturing industries use CADLink to revolutionize their design and manufacturing processes.
What is CADLink?
CADLink is a software solution designed to facilitate the seamless integration of CAD software with ERP systems. It enables the bidirectional data flow between CAD and Epicor ERP (Kinetic), allowing businesses to synchronize product information, automate workflows, and eliminate data inconsistencies. By connecting design and manufacturing processes, CADLink enhances collaboration, reduces errors, and accelerates time-to-market.
CADLink's Main Features
Data Synchronization
CADLink ensures real-time data synchronization between CAD and ERP systems, eliminating manual data entry and reducing the risk of errors.
Bill of Materials (BOM) Integration
It automatically transfers BOM data from CAD software to ERP systems, ensuring accurate production planning, inventory management, and cost control.
Revision Control
It maintains version control of CAD designs within the ERP system, allowing for easy tracking and retrieval of previous design iterations.
Engineering Change Orders (ECO) Management
CADLink streamlines the ECO process by automatically updating product changes in CAD and ERP systems, ensuring the organization works with the most up-to-date information.
Streamlined Workflow
CADLink facilitates smooth collaboration and communication between design and manufacturing teams, reducing lead times and enhancing overall productivity.
Who needs CADLink?
CADLink benefits businesses operating in manufacturing industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, electronics, and industrial equipment. It caters to companies relying heavily on CAD software for design and wanting to integrate their design processes seamlessly with ERP systems to streamline production, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency.
Why do businesses choose CADLink?
Enhanced Data Accuracy
CADLink ensures accurate and up-to-date product information by synchronizing data between CAD and ERP systems, reducing errors and inconsistencies.
Time and Cost Savings
CADLink saves time and reduces labor costs associated with redundant tasks through data automation, exchange, and manual data entry elimination.
Improved Collaboration
CADLink promotes collaboration between design and manufacturing teams by providing a unified platform for sharing and accessing product information, facilitating streamlined workflows.
Faster Time-to-Market
With CADLink, businesses can accelerate product development by enabling seamless communication between CAD designs and ERP processes, reducing lead times, and getting products to market faster.
How to implement CADLink?
1
Assess Business Requirements
Understand your specific integration needs and workflows to determine how CADLink best aligns with your existing processes.
2
Installation and Configuration
Work with CADLink experts to install and configure the software, ensuring compatibility with your CAD software and ERP system.
3
Data Mapping and Integration
Define the mapping between CAD and ERP data fields, enabling seamless data transfer and synchronization.
4
User Training and Support
Train your team members on using CADLink effectively and provide ongoing support for any technical issues or questions.
Is CADLink compatible with Epicor ERP?
Yes, CADLink is compatible with Epicor ERP (Kinetic). CADLink offers integration capabilities with multiple ERP systems, including Epicor ERP. It enables seamless data exchange between CAD software and Epicor ERP, ensuring synchronized BOMs, streamlined workflows, and improved collaboration between design and manufacturing teams.
Which CAD software is compatible with CADLink integration?
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