How to prepare a product catalog for design automation
Codes, dimensions, options and rules need a common structure before a catalog can reliably drive projects, quotes and production.
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Notes from between the drawing board and the factory.
Practical articles on layout, bills of materials, quoting and product rules.
Project revision checklist: what to confirm before customer approval
A clear revision process keeps the layout, bill of materials and quote aligned when the customer asks for changes.
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How to manage product variations without multiplying the catalog
Separating the base product, options and constraints makes finishes and accessories easier to maintain without creating a record for every combination.
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Design and ERP integration: a checklist before connecting the systems
An integration is reliable when product codes, revisions and ownership are agreed before the first automated exchange.
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From layout to quote: why the bill of materials should come from the drawing
When drawing, spreadsheet and quote live apart, every revision becomes rework. Here's how to keep it all in one project.
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Commercial refrigeration projects: what can't be left out of the drawing
Display cases and cold rooms carry thermal, electrical and installation variables. When they stay out of the project, the cost shows up on site.
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Pallet racking: how product rules prevent load and quoting errors
Beams, uprights and bracing follow load rules. Putting them into the product setup takes the risk out of the designer's hands.
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