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The latest insights on cloud PDM, PLM, CAD collaboration, and engineering team management from the experts at CAD ROOMS.

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Mobile CAD Review: Cloud PDM Apps for Engineering Teams

Feb 13, 2026

Which cloud PDM platforms support mobile CAD review? Compare browser-based 3D viewers, native apps, and legacy portals for engineering design review.

Cloud PDM Customer Support & Onboarding in 2026

Feb 10, 2026

A complete comparison of cloud PDM and traditional PLM onboarding, support models, deployment timelines, and cost for engineering teams evaluating PDM in 2026.

What is Version Control in Engineering? A Complete Guide

Feb 4, 2026

A complete guide to version control for engineering teams, covering CAD file versioning, revision management, and best practices.

PDM vs PLM: What's the Difference? A Complete Guide

Feb 4, 2026

A complete guide comparing PDM and PLM, explaining when you need each and how they work together for engineering teams.

What is PDM? Product Data Management Explained

Feb 2, 2026

A comprehensive guide explaining Product Data Management (PDM) systems, their benefits, and how they help engineering teams organize CAD files.

Why File-Based PDM Beats CAD-Integrated PDM for Multi-CAD Teams

Jan 30, 2026

A technical comparison explaining why file-based (CAD-agnostic) PDM is superior to CAD-integrated PDM for modern engineering teams working in multi-CAD environments.

PDM Deployment Timeline: 2 Days vs 2 Months vs 2 Years

Jan 28, 2026

A practical comparison of PDM deployment timelines across three common scenarios: modern cloud PDM (2 days), basic on-premise PDM (2 months), and enterprise PDM/PLM (2+ years).

Zero-IT PDM: What Onboarding and Support Actually Look Like

Jan 26, 2026

An in-depth look at how modern cloud-native PDM systems eliminate the need for internal IT involvement, from onboarding to ongoing support.

OneDrive Alternative for CAD Files: Why Engineers Need Real PDM

Jan 23, 2026

OneDrive breaks CAD assemblies and overwrites files. Discover why engineering teams need CAD ROOMS—a real PDM with file locking and version control.

Dropbox Alternative for Engineering Teams: The PDM Solution

Jan 21, 2026

Discover why Dropbox fails engineering teams with broken assemblies and sync conflicts, and how CAD ROOMS provides the PDM features you need.

Google Drive Alternative for CAD Data Management

Jan 19, 2026

Google Drive has no file locking and breaks CAD references. Discover why engineers choose CAD ROOMS—a professional PDM built for engineering workflows.

Cloud PDM vs On-Premise PDM: A Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis

Jan 16, 2026

A detailed TCO analysis of cloud vs on-premise PDM, comparing SOLIDWORKS PDM, Autodesk Vault, PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter, 3DEXPERIENCE, Onshape, and Bild PDM.