Integrate the 3DEXPERIENCE platform with your ERP 

Go from ENOVIA to manufacturing 5x faster. Intelligent, bi-directional automation that turns the product structure engineering manages in 3DEXPERIENCE into the items, BOMs, and routings your ERP builds from.

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3DEXPERIENCE integration

CADTALK ERP is an off-the-shelf, bi-directional integration between the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform and your ERP. It reads the product structure managed in ENOVIA, along with SOLIDWORKS designs stored on the platform, and transforms the engineering bill of materials into manufacturing-ready items, BOMs, and routings. 

The connection runs through ENOVIA's own web services. Your 3DEXPERIENCE administrator creates an integration agent, CADTALK points at the 3DSpace endpoint, and data flows. No export files, no custom code. 

CADTALK's expression-based, low-code configurable intelligence applies your rules on the way through: phantom assemblies flattened, raw materials added, make-or-buy set, units converted. What lands in the ERP is what production needs, in the shape production needs it. 

Supported ERPs: Acumatica, IFS Cloud, Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine), Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, NetSuite, and SYSPRO. 

Key 3DEXPERIENCE integration features

  • Reads the ENOVIA product structure directly through 3DEXPERIENCE web services (3DSpace). No exports, no custom development. 
  • Reads SOLIDWORKS files managed on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, including SOLIDWORKS Connected. 
  • Creates and updates ERP items, multi-level BOMs, and routings from the engineering BOM. 
  • Configurable intelligence engine transforms eBOM to mBOM with your rules. No scripting. 
  • Bi-directional sync with full change tracking between 3DEXPERIENCE and the ERP. 
  • Color-coded change tracking shows what's new, what changed, and what already exists in the ERP before anything is written. 
  • Carries revisions, custom properties, and document attachments (PDF, STEP, thumbnails) into the ERP record. 
  • Add purchased parts, hardware, and consumables that aren't in the CAD model straight from the CADTALK interface. 
  • Supports engineering change orders from ENOVIA, so the ERP receives what engineering released. 
  • Works with or without a CAD license installed. CADTALK reads most CAD files natively. 


Why connecting 3DEXPERIENCE to your ERP pays off

3DEXPERIENCE holds the product record engineering trusts. The ERP holds the one production runs on. Between the two, someone re-keys item numbers, descriptions, quantities, and revision levels. 

Every re-key is a chance for the shop floor to build from something other than what engineering released. And at engineering rates, hours of BOM entry per release add up fast. 

One product record, both systems 

Every item, BOM, and revision in the ERP matches what engineering released in ENOVIA. Purchasing, planning, and production work from the same structure engineering signed off on. 

Faster release to production 

The handoff that used to take hours or days of data entry takes minutes. Products move from released design to production orders 5x faster. 

Change that reaches the floor 

When a revision moves in ENOVIA, CADTALK identifies the delta and merges it into the ERP. No hunting for what changed, no stale BOMs on the floor. 

Engineers stay in engineering 

Engineers went to school for design, not data entry. Removing the re-key work gives that time back to product development, and people stick around longer when the job is the job they signed up for. 


How CADTALK works with 3DEXPERIENCE

Step 1: Read

CADTALK pulls the product structure from ENOVIA through the 3DSpace web services, or opens the SOLIDWORKS assembly stored on the platform. Part numbers, descriptions, quantities, materials, revision levels, custom attributes, and file references come across as engineering defined them. 

Step 2: Transform

The CADTALK intelligence engine applies your configured rules to turn the engineering BOM into a manufacturing BOM. Phantom assemblies flatten, stock materials and consumables attach, make-or-buy flags set, units convert, part numbers classify. No code written. 

Step 3: Validate and Publish

Color-coded indicators show what's new, what changed, and what already exists in the ERP. Validation catches missing fields or bad values before anything is written. One click creates or updates the items, multi-level BOM, and routings, and attaches PDFs, STEP files, and thumbnails to the ERP record. 

Step 4: Keep going

The next revision in ENOVIA runs the same path. CADTALK finds the delta, merges it, and the ERP stays current with engineering without anyone re-keying a line. 

Get from design to product record faster

  • Release to production 5x faster: the design-to-ERP handoff that took hours or days runs in minutes. 

  • Payback in 2 to 4 months: most customers recover the investment inside the first quarter of use. 
  • Fewer BOM mistakes: automated transfer removes the transcription errors that cascade into purchasing and production. 
  • One structure across the business: engineering, purchasing, planning, and production work from the same product record. 
  • No duplicate maintenance: stop keeping parallel data in ENOVIA and the ERP. 
  • Always current with new releases: CADTALK stays synchronized with the latest 3DEXPERIENCE, SOLIDWORKS, and ERP versions, so an upgrade never breaks the integration. 

Complete 3DEXPERIENCE integration capabilities

BEYOND BASIC IMPORTS

CADTALK is much more than an import and mapping utility. It provides standardized, in-depth integrations with expression-based, low-code, configurable intelligence. 

  • Creates and updates ERP items with full field support 
  • Manages multi-level bills of materials with quantities, reference designators, and notes 
  • Develops and maintains manufacturing routings with labor operations and cycle times 
  • Tracks and identifies every change between ENOVIA and the ERP 
  • Uploads attachments including PDFs, STEP files, images, and native CAD data 
  • Manages vendor and manufacturer data on the item record 
INTELLIGENT DATA TRANSFORMATION

CADTALK's Smart Configuration Engine adapts to your unique business needs with customizable data transformation rules that evolve with your processes.

  • Bi-directional data synchronization between 3DEXPERIENCE and the ERP
  • Automated part numbering and classification
  • Advanced expression-based field-level mappings
  • Drag-and-drop BOM restructuring
  • Run on-demand or triggered from the ENOVIA release process

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ERPs does CADTALK connect to 3DEXPERIENCE? 

Acumatica, IFS Cloud, Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine), Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, NetSuite, and SYSPRO. 

Does CADTALK read from ENOVIA or from SOLIDWORKS?

Both. CADTALK reads the product structure managed in ENOVIA through the platform's web services, and it reads SOLIDWORKS files stored on 3DEXPERIENCE. Use whichever your process treats as the release point. 

What has to be set up on the 3DEXPERIENCE side?

An administrator with the Enterprise Integration Architect role creates an integration agent in Agent Management and shares the 3DSpace service URL. CADTALK connects with those credentials. No custom development on the platform. 

 

How does CADTALK handle revisions?

CADTALK compares the revision in ENOVIA with the version in the ERP, creates the new version, and merges only the changes. 

Can CADTALK add parts to the ERP BOM that aren't in the CAD model? 

Yes. Search the ERP from inside CADTALK and add purchased components, hardware, and consumables to the bill of materials. 

 

Does CADTALK require a CAD license?

No. CADTALK reads most CAD files without a CAD license installed. 

What fields does CADTALK support in the ERP?

Every field on items, BOMs, and routings, including custom fields, plus areas like vendors, manufacturers, and document attachments. 

Who uses CADTALK with 3DEXPERIENCE? 

Anyone who manages items, BOMs, and routings in the ERP: manufacturing engineers, BOM managers, NPI teams, and the engineers who'd rather not re-key them. 

How long does implementation take?

Most implementations finish within a few weeks. CADTALK is a configured product, so deployment is fixed-price and CADTALK's own team leads it. 

 

Still re-keying ENOVIA BOMs into your ERP?

Book 30 minutes with a CADTALK solutions engineer. Bring your 3DEXPERIENCE tenant and your ERP, and leave with the integration path confirmed. Talk to an expert. 

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