Bridge the gap between software and hardware teams, and unify your product development processes with OSLC Connect for PTC Windchill.
OSLC Connect for PTC Windchill is an OSLC connector that connects IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management, and Atlassian Jira Software to PTC Windchill. Leveraging the concept of linked data, this connector enables the creation of trace links between related engineering artifacts such as requirements, change notices, change requests, tests, issues, and more. Traceability provides a holistic approach to product design and functionality, enhancing information reliability and speeding up complex software and product development processes.
OSLC CONNECTIVITY
OSLC Connect for PTC Windchill provides connectivity between PTC Windchill, IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM), and Atlassian Jira Software. As a plugin specifically designed for PTC Windchill, it integrates seamlessly into the Windchill environment, adopting its native UI and eliminating the need for complex workflow setups. Once installed and configured, teams can immediately begin using it, making the connection between these essential systems smooth and intuitive without the overhead typically associated with traditional integration platforms.
LINKED DATA
One of the key capabilities of OSLC Connect for PTC Windchill is the bidirectional linking of engineering artifacts. This creates a two-way connection between related engineering artifacts, making it easier for software and product teams to track, navigate, find, maintain, organize, and access relevant engineering information. Unlike data synchronization solutions, linked data reduces duplication of information and ensures you always have access to the most up-to-date information enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of information management.
LIFECYCLE TRACEABILITY
With bidirectional linking capabilities, software and product teams gain full traceability across the product development lifecycle. Whether in the automotive, aerospace, or medical devices industries, teams can ensure that every requirement, design decision, and change is tracked and linked, providing a complete history and context. This level of traceability not only improves collaboration and visibility but also simplifies compliance efforts, making audits and regulatory approval processes faster and more reliable.
Connect Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and approach product design and functionality holistically.
Leverage IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) within your PTC Windchill environment and unify your engineering development lifecycle.
Create bidirectional links between requirements, test plans, and test cases, change artifacts, and parts, manage configurations across repositories, create reports, and leverage IBM Global Configurations.
Connect Atlassian Jira Software to PTC Windchill.
Create bidirectional links between product-level change requests in PTC Windchill and Jira issues with OSLC Connect for PTC Windchill.
OSLC Connect for PTC Windchill provides software and hardware development teams with a holistic approach to product design and functionality, enhancing information reliability and speeding up complex software and product development processes. Other benefits customers using OSLC Connect for PTC Windchill include:
Fosters seamless collaboration between software and hardware teams by connecting IBM ELM and Atlassian Jira to PTC Windchill. This enables teams across different domains to work together more effectively, ensuring smoother communication and alignment throughout the product lifecycle.
The connector offers a holistic view of development processes, providing significant insights into the physical constraints of a product, designs, and requirements. It helps monitor the status of both software and hardware changes and identify dependencies in real-time, leading to better decision-making and faster resolution of issues.
By linking requirements, development, and testing across systems, teams can ensure full traceability, leading to better oversight of the entire process. OSLC Connect for PTC Windchill helps identify issues earlier, resulting in improved product quality and fewer defects.
The ability to trace changes across systems and generate reports simplifies compliance with regulatory requirements. Whether for audits or approvals, teams can quickly retrieve necessary information, ensuring that all processes meet industry standards.
Users can quickly assess how a change in a regulatory requirement impacts the product design of hardware and software combined. This helps identify affected components and plan necessary modifications faster.
Contact our OSLC Connect for PTC Windchill expert team for any question you may have about connecting PTC Windchill with your software development tool.
