PLM Services for Automotive & Mobility
The Transformation of the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is undergoing the most significant structural shift in its history. Electrification, software-defined vehicles, connectivity, and autonomous technologies are rewriting the rules of product development. Traditional siloed approaches to engineering and manufacturing are no longer sufficient — OEMs and suppliers must build a robust digital thread that seamlessly connects design, engineering, manufacturing, and the global supply chain.
To compete in this new era, organizations need PLM strategies purpose-built for automotive complexity: multi-domain product architectures, safety-critical compliance requirements, and global supplier ecosystems operating at speed.
Three Forces Reshaping the Industry
Electrification & EV Development
Modern electric vehicles demand the integration of mechanical, electrical, and software systems at unprecedented scale. PLM platforms must manage multi-domain BOMs, harness data, battery configurations, and software versions in a unified environment — or development timelines spiral out of control.
Autonomous Systems
Safety-critical autonomous driving systems require end-to-end traceability, rigorous variant management, and full compliance with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262. Every requirement, design decision, and validation result must be traceable across the entire product lifecycle.
Supply Chain Collaboration
Global tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers must receive accurate, up-to-date design data and engineering change notifications in real time. Secure, structured collaboration via PLM-native supplier portals reduces costly miscommunications and accelerates the entire engineering-to-manufacturing handoff.
End-to-End Automotive PLM Services
From first implementation to continuous platform evolution — PLM Nordic delivers the complete spectrum of PLM services tailored for automotive & electric vehicles manufacturers.
PLM Platform Upgrade
Modernize your PLM platform to handle the full complexity of EV multi-domain product development.
- Upgrade Teamcenter, Windchill, or ENOVIA/3DEXPERIENCE to support E/E architecture and software BOM
- Enable Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) integration for EV platform development
- Zero-downtime upgrade paths validated for active production vehicle programs
- Post-upgrade performance optimization for complex multi-domain EV BOM hierarchies
Managed PLM Support
Round-the-clock PLM support calibrated for the relentless pace of EV product development cycles.
- SLA-backed support with guaranteed response times aligned to vehicle program milestones
- Proactive system health monitoring for PLM, PDM vault, and CAD integration layers
- Dedicated support during critical Design Freeze, Job #1, and type-approval phases
- Support for AUTOSAR toolchain integrations (Vector, ETAS, dSpace)
PLM System Integration
Unify the EV engineering enterprise — connecting PLM to every critical system in your landscape.
- ERP integration (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle) for manufacturing BOM and supplier part synchronization
- ALM integration (Jira, Polarion, DOORS) for hardware-software requirements traceability
- Homologation database integration for UNECE, ECE, FMVSS, and regional type-approval workflows
- Battery Management System (BMS) data integration for cell specification lifecycle tracking
Data Migration
Move your EV engineering IP from fragmented legacy systems to a unified PLM environment without disruption.
- Multi-domain data migration: mechanical CAD, electrical schematics, and software artifacts in a single pass
- Preservation of EBOM-to-MBOM relationships and full engineering change history
- Automated data quality validation tailored for automotive part classification standards
- Parallel-run methodology keeping active vehicle programs fully productive throughout migration
PLM Customization
Custom PLM workflows built for the speed, compliance, and multi-domain demands of EV product development.
- ISO 26262 functional safety artifact management workflows integrated with PLM change processes
- Custom homologation package generation linked to live PLM product structures
- Battery cell and pack variant management workflows for chemistry-agnostic platform architecture
- Supplier PPAP and VDA 6.3 audit workflows embedded in the PLM part approval process
PLM Configuration
Configure your PLM environment to manage the full software-defined vehicle product hierarchy at scale.
- 150% BOM configuration for EV variants: motor type, battery chemistry, range class, and market
- Multi-domain BOM structure: mechanical, electrical, software, and regulatory in one backbone
- Configurable attribute sets aligned with AUTOSAR, ASPICE, and OEM-specific naming conventions
- Multi-program configuration supporting simultaneous BEV, PHEV, and platform derivative development
Case Studies
Discover real-world success stories showcasing how PLM Nordic enables manufacturers to streamline product development, improve collaboration, and accelerate digital transformation with scalable PLM and engineering solutions.
PLM Implementation for Heavy Vehicles Manufacturer
The Challenge
A leading heavy vehicle manufacturer needed to consolidate a fragmented landscape of legacy engineering systems and significantly improve real-time collaboration between their global engineering and manufacturing organizations. Duplicated data, manual handoffs, and lack of BOM traceability were causing costly rework and production delays.
Solution & Results
PLM Nordic’s team — bringing 15+ years of Teamcenter expertise — delivered a comprehensive end-to-end implementation including xCAD integration across NX and CATIA environments, and a full SAP ERP interface for seamless BOM publication to the shop floor.
- 30% reduction in BOM errors post go-live
- Streamlined engineering release processes across sites
- Seamless, real-time data flow from engineering to manufacturing
PLM Data Migration for an EV Startup
The Challenge
An emerging electric vehicle company required the rapid and accurate migration of all existing mechanical and electrical design data to a modern PLM environment. Their aggressive time-to-market objectives left zero tolerance for extended downtime or data integrity issues during the transition.
Solution & Results
PLM Nordic’s team — bringing 15+ years of Teamcenter expertise — delivered a comprehensive end-to-end implementation including xCAD integration across NX and CATIA environments, and a full SAP ERP interface for seamless BOM publication to the shop floor.
- 30% reduction in BOM errors post go-live
- Streamlined engineering release processes across sites
- Seamless, real-time data flow from engineering to manufacturing
The PLM Nordic Difference for Automotive & Electric Vehicles
Purpose-built industry expertise — not generic PLM consulting
Synchronize Hardware & Software
Manage mechanical, electrical, and AUTOSAR software content in one multi-domain BOM — eliminating the cross-discipline mismatches that halt production lines.
Accelerate Homologation
Automated type-approval package generation directly from your PLM product structure cuts homologation preparation time by weeks per market.
Scale Variant Management
Configure a single EV platform to support BEV, PHEV, and regional market derivatives from one source of truth — without duplicating engineering effort.
Our specialised services
Delivering end-to-end PLM, CAD, and engineering services to help manufacturers optimize product development, streamline operations, and accelerate digital transformation.
Expert PLM integration and services for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers — accelerating innovation, managing complex product data, and navigating the transition to electrification and autonomous driving.