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Unlock the Power of Data in the Digital Enterprise
As products grow more complex and organizations become increasingly data-driven, the need for robust, integrated systems to manage product information has never been greater. Product Data Management in the Age of Industry 4.0 offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the principles, systems, and practices that underpin modern digital product development.

Spanning the full lifecycle of product data, this book introduces the foundational elements of the digital enterprise, the enabling technologies of the digital thread, and the critical role of PDM in managing information, processes, changes, and users. It explores the architecture of PDM systems, best practices for modeling product structures and workflows, and strategies for ensuring information security, integration, and traceability.

Whether you are a student, engineer, system architect, or digital transformation leader, this book equips you with the knowledge needed to design, implement, and manage PDM systems in real-world settings. From part structures to change workflows, from organizational roles to secure access control, it provides a complete framework for building the digital backbone of modern product development.

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