IMAN
IMAN (InfoMANager) was the PDM system from EDS Unigraphics, built in the early 1990s to manage large multi-site assembly structures. It handled distributed caching, assembly-centric structures, and global collaboration. IMAN is ancestral DNA in modern Teamcenter.
Why it matters
IMAN's architecture for handling large assemblies across multiple sites set the foundation for Teamcenter's strength in automotive and aerospace assembly manufacturing.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “IMAN.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/iman