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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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Managing Multi-CAD Projects: Version Control Across SOLIDWORKS, Creo, and NX

Feb 2, 2026

Use cloud PDM to manage multi‑CAD workflows across SOLIDWORKS, Creo, and NX with version control and supplier access.

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.

Multi-CAD PDM Requirements for Enterprise: Managing Multiple CAD Tools Across Teams

Jan 14, 2026

Managing multiple CAD formats? Learn the essential requirements for a multi-CAD PDM system and how to streamline your engineering workflows with CAD ROOMS.

GrabCAD Workbench Discontinued: The Best Alternative in 2026

Jan 12, 2026

GrabCAD Workbench is shutting down. Discover the best GrabCAD alternative for your team and learn how to migrate your data seamlessly with CAD ROOMS.

How to Choose a Cloud PDM System for Enterprise: A Complete Evaluation Framework

Jan 9, 2026

Complete PDM selection guide with evaluation criteria, vendor scorecard, and decision framework. Learn how to choose the right Product Data Management system for your enterprise with objective comparison methodology.

How to Calculate the ROI of Cloud PDM: A Guide for Executive

Jan 7, 2026

Cloud PDM ROI guide: compare TCO, quantify productivity gains, and build an executive-ready business case. See how cloud-native PDM can cut 3-year costs by 74%.