In today’s fast-paced product development landscape, companies need robust Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions to streamline their operations. Two of the leading PLM platforms are Teamcenter and Windchill.
Teamcenter, developed by Siemens, is a widely used PLM system that integrates with various CAD software, streamlining design, engineering, and manufacturing processes.
Windchill, created by PTC, is another powerful PLM tool, highly flexible and known for its web-based architecture with strong configuration management capabilities, enabling teams to efficiently control product data, track changes, and improve collaboration.

Why Choose Windchill?
Companies migrating from Teamcenter to Windchill often do so for several compelling reasons. Windchill’s web-native architecture offers:

• platform for better collaboration,
• integrated analytics and search features,
• integrated quality management,
• environmental compliance,
• sustainability and
• IoT support

Additionally, Windchill provides more advanced configuration and change management tools, helping teams track product variations efficiently. These advantages make Windchill a future-proof solution, prompting many organizations to make the switch.

Steps to Migrate from Teamcenter to Windchill

1. Identifying Data with Customer Inputs

Before beginning the migration, it’s essential to understand what data needs to be transferred. PLMc work closely with their customers to identify data models, configurations, and historical data along with the files that need to be migrated to Windchill

2. Extracting Data from Teamcenter

Once key data has been identified, it is extracted from Teamcenter. This process involves exporting project and product structures, metadata, CAD files, processes, users, templates and other relevant information from the existing system.

3. Cleansing the Data

Raw extracted data often contains redundant or outdated information. Data cleansing ensures that only relevant, high-quality data is transferred, minimizing clutter in the new system.

4. Preparing the Data

After cleansing, the data is formatted to align with Windchill’s architecture. This includes mapping attributes, adjusting file structures, and ensuring compatibility with Windchill’s data model.

5. Importing Data into Windchill Using Scripts

PLMc’s custom import scripts help streamline the migration process by importing large volumes of data into Windchill efficiently. This reduces manual effort and minimizes errors during the transfer.

6. Verifying the Data

After migration, PLMc conduct thorough validation checks to ensure that the data accuracy, and data integrity are maintained in the migration. PLMc also makes sure that the PLM functionalities work as expected within Windchill.  

7. Getting Feedback from Customers

Finally, stakeholders review the new system to confirm that all necessary data, configurations and processes are in place and that Windchill meets their operational needs. Any adjustments or optimizations are made at this stage.

Migrating from Teamcenter to Windchill requires careful planning, execution, and validation. A structured approach ensures data integrity and a smooth transition. With its advanced capabilities, Windchill enhances collaboration, efficiency, and innovation, making it a future-ready PLM solution for competitive businesses.

13th February 2025
Madiha Sabet

The Advanced Engineering Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham was an incredible experience! As one of the top events in our field, it brought together innovators, industry leaders, and big thinkers—all focused on pushing engineering and PLM solutions forward. We were so excited to be part of it, showcasing PLM Central’s latest offerings and connecting with partners and clients who are just as eager as we are to shape the future of engineering management.

Our stand was buzzing from the moment the doors opened, with a steady stream of visitors and industry professionals stopping by to check out what we had to offer. It was amazing to see how much genuine interest there is in how PLM can simplify the tough stuff and help businesses grow. The energy around us was such a great reminder of why we love what we do—because we’re just as passionate about driving innovation as the people who share our vision for where this industry is headed.

A key highlight of our exhibition was our Howden’s Augmented Reality (AR) prop, designed to transform how teams visualize and interact with product data. We demonstrated the power of immersive technology in driving efficiency, precision, and collaboration across the product lifecycle. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors expressing excitement about AR’s potential to improve product design, training, and maintenance workflows within PLM frameworks.

Another highlight was our demo on Creo composite materials, showing how they’re shaking things up by making products stronger and lighter. It sparked some great discussions about how easily these materials can work with PLM systems, making the whole product development process smoother and more efficient. The buzz was unreal —people were excited about the possibilities and how these innovations could take design and innovation to the next level.

Looking back on an incredibly successful exhibition, we’re excited to carry this momentum forward. Here’s to driving the next generation of engineering solutions!

13th November 2024
Madiha Sabet

BREAKING NEWS: Flexicare Medical has gone live with Windchill

Flexicare Medical Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of medical devices.

The company is now fully integrated with our windchill system, ensuring enhanced efficiency, streamlined operations, and improved customer experience. Transformed from Teamcenter and Solidworks to a robust system, Windchill, and becoming one single source of truth for the business!

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in supporting Flexicare’s mission to deliver high-quality healthcare products across the globe.

Want to learn more about how we partnered with Flexicare to achieve this success?

Check out the full case study below and discover the impact we’re making together!

17th September 2024
Madiha Sabet

We are excited to share that PLM Central has been prominently featured in a recent Develop3D article, spotlighting our collaboration with Carnot as we drive forward innovation in the field of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). The article delves into how Carnot, a pioneering company in sustainable engine technology, is leveraging our PLM solutions to streamline and enhance their product development processes.

Carnot’s mission to revolutionize the internal combustion engine with a focus on efficiency and sustainability is no small feat, and it requires a robust PLM strategy to manage the complexity of their cutting-edge projects. Our partnership has enabled Carnot to seamlessly integrate their engineering workflows, ensuring that all aspects of their product lifecycle—from initial design to final deployment—are optimized for success.

By implementing PLM Central’s solutions, Carnot has been able to reduce development time, improve collaboration across teams, and maintain rigorous quality standards, all while pushing the boundaries of engine technology. This feature in Develop3D underscores the impact that our PLM expertise has on innovative companies like Carnot, helping them to not only achieve their goals but also to set new benchmarks in their respective industries.

We are incredibly proud of this collaboration and the recognition from Develop3D. It reaffirms our commitment to delivering cutting-edge PLM solutions that empower our clients to innovate and excel.

We invite you to read the full article here to learn more about how PLM Central and Carnot are shaping the future of sustainable engineering.

17th September 2024
Madiha Sabet

We’re Exhibiting at the Advanced Engineering Exhibition 2024 – NEC Birmingham

We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Advanced Engineering Exhibition on 30th & 31st October 2024, taking place at the NEC Birmingham, one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious venues.

17th September 2024
Madiha Sabet