Propel's Preferred PDM Partner

A unified PDM + PLM workflow for hardware teams

Synchronize engineering releases, BOMs, revisions, and change workflows between Bild and Propel automatically.

Bild + Propel
One workflow, end to end

Bild connects directly with Propel so released engineering data flows downstream automatically. Keep CAD files, BOMs, revisions, and change orders synced between Bild and Propel in real time.

BIDIRECTIONAL SYNC

Data Synchronization

Engineering data stays in sync across Bild and Propel

CAD Properties

Push custom and configuration specific properties read from CAD in Bild to Propel

Thumbnails

Bild automatically generates thumbnails and syncs the latest thumbnail to your Propel item

STEP, STL, PDFs, etc

Bild automatically generates universal file formats and syncs the latest files to your Propel item

Change Orders

Add designs files from your Bild PDM to change orders in Propel, design files automatically get locked

Revision Numbers

After running a release process in Propel, synchronize your released revision back to Bild

BOMs

Push engineering BOMs to Propel BOMs, keeping data fully structured

Why teams choose Bild + Propel?

An out-of-the-box CAD+PDM+PLM integration

Synchronize data all the way from CAD designs to Bild's PDM to Propel's PLM.

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No more expensive, custom middleware solutions

Reduce IT spend by cutting expensive middleware solutions that are time consuming to setup and maintain. Best of all, the Propel integration in Bild is completely free.

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A cloud-native architecture

With both your PDM and PLM system on the cloud, managing engineering data to product information couldn't be more seamless. Access information anytime and retrieve information instantly.

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Built-in automated workflows

From automatically generating thumbnails to STEPs and PDFs, the Bild integration with Propel automatically generates documents and maps to appropriate fields in Propel.

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Secure and access controlled

User permissions translate across platforms, maintaining data governance. Data is always encrypted in transit and at rest. Manage ITAR compliant data across Bild and Propel through ITAR compliant environments.

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Designed for connected engineering workflows

No expensive middleware

Bild's out-of-the-box integration means your team is up and running in minutes at no cost

ITAR compliant

Leverage Bild's ITAR compliant PDM and integrate it to Propel's ITAR compliant PLM. Fully on the cloud.

Cloud-native

Transition your CAD data management and product lifecycle management to the best cloud solutions in the market

Automatic updates

Automatic updates to the Propel integration without installs means your team focuses more on engineering and less on IT. The  integration is always forward and backward compatible.

Change Orders

Add designs to a change order

Push designs from Bild into Propel change orders, run approvals, and keep revision data automatically in sync.

Design Files
Push design files to an Propel change order, automatically sharing the latest CAD metadata, STEP/PDFs, and relevant engineering information.

Revision Numbers
Automatically have design metadata get updated with the released revision number, ensuring a tight feedback loop across systems.

Go deeper on the integration.

See how design files flow from CAD through Bild PDM into Propel

Bild + Propel: A walkthrough of the integration

See how design files flow from CAD through Bild PDM into Propel. Automate Part Numbers, BOM Sync, CAD File Management & More

Focus more on innovation and less on data entry

Leverage Bild's integration with Propel to automate data transfer across PDM and PLM systems. Get up and running in minutes with the most powerful cloud PDM and cloud PLM.

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