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SolidWorks PDM + Ignite Lean

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SolidWorks PDM manages CAD revisions for many SMB engineering shops. Bridge released parts to builds.

REST API Excel / CSV

How the Connection Works

SolidWorks PDM
REST APIExcel / CSV
Ignite Lean
Into Ignite Lean
  • Released drawings + parts
  • BOMs
Back to SolidWorks PDM
  • As-built links

How It Works

  1. 1SolidWorks PDM publishes revisions via its API + scheduled exports.
  2. 2Ignite Lean uses released revisions on the kiosk.
  3. 3As-built links sync back to PDM for traceability.

Recommended Workflows

How SolidWorks PDM works best with Ignite Lean. These are recommended patterns: Ignite Lean fires the trigger, and how SolidWorks PDM routes it (which work group, which device, which rule) is configured to your IT setup.

Released BOM goes live on the kiosk
Trigger A new BOM revision is released in SolidWorks PDM
  1. 1The connector pulls the released BOM + drawings.
  2. 2Ignite Lean swaps the active BOM on next build for that product.
  3. 3Operators see the new revision and any required retrain.
No paper traveler reprint, no missed revisions.
As-built deviation closes the loop
Trigger An operator substitutes a component or notes an assembly deviation
  1. 1Ignite Lean captures the deviation against the build.
  2. 2The connector posts an as-built link back to SolidWorks PDM.
  3. 3Engineering sees the deviation against the released revision and decides whether to ECN.
Engineering owns the design record and learns from every build.

Connect SolidWorks PDM today

This works now through our REST API, outbound webhooks, and Excel/CSV. Start with the API reference, or talk to us about a guided setup.

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