CAD Interoperability
Why it matters
Supply chains consist of organizations using different CAD systems. Without interoperability, product data exchange requires manual rework, creates version control problems, and introduces error at every system boundary.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “CAD Interoperability.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/cad-interoperability