Innovation is in the high-stakes aerospace industry only a part of the equation. Speed-to-market and cutting-edge technology are also critical. However they must be balanced with rigorous compliance standards and safety regulations.
Aerospace manufacturers and suppliers have to manage complex product lifecycles with compliance in mind. Every element will have to be coordinated perfectly.
This can be challenging. That’s where Teamcenter PLM software becomes indispensable.
Siemens Teamcenter PLM is made to manage a product’s full lifecycle from ideation through manufacturing, service, and retirement. For aerospace sector it’s a challenge to integrate compliance directly into every stage or product development.
HOW TEAMCENTER PLM SUPPORTS AEROSPACE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT?
Teamcenter PLM empowers aerospace companies in different ways to efficiently manage development. At the same time, helps maintain strict compliance.
REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT WITH TRACEABILITY
Aerospace programs involve several thousands of requirements. That spans from technical specifications to safety mandates. Teamcenter allows throughout the development lifecycle, teams to capture, manage, and trace requirements.
- BI-DIRECTIONAL TRACEABILITY: Between requirements, models, and verification artifacts. This ensures all regulatory requirements are met.
- CHANGE IMPACT ANALYSIS: Identifies how design changes after compliance before implementation.
- AUDIT-READY: Reports provide proof of compliance at any phase of the project.
Teamcenter PLM by integrating requirements management directly into the PLM system significantly reduces the risk of non-compliance that occurs due to missed and misinterpreted requirements.
DIGITAL TWIN AND DIGITAL THREAD FOR COMPLIANCE VISIBILITY
The aerospace industry increasingly relies on digital twins. Digital twins refer to virtual replicas of physical products, for testing, validation, and predictive maintenance.
Siemens Teamcenter PLM by connecting product data from design to operation enables the creation and management of digital twins. The digital twins link all this data together. This provides real-time traceability across domains.
For compliance, this means
- Every change is recorded and tied to its origin.
- Engineers and regulators can from concept to service trace the evolution of a product.
This kind of end-to-end visibility helps. They significantly simplify regulatory reporting and audits.
CONFIGURATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Aerospace products are often found in many configurations across different models and upgrade cycles. Managing those configurations is challenging when simultaneously have to ensure each remains complaint.
Teamcenter’s robust configuration management tools help to
- Track multiple versions and variants of a product.
- Ensure only authorized complaint configurations are released.
- Control and document change processes with digital workflows and e-signatures.
As changes are proposed, Teamcenter PLM allows stakeholders to evaluate their compliance impact- before implementation. This helps teams avoid costly delays or rework.
DOCUMENT AND CERTIFICATION MANAGEMENT
Managing the vast repertoire of documentation-test results certifications, regulatory submissions, and more, is a major part of aerospace compliance.
Teamcenter PLM integrates document management capabilities that:
- Store and secure in a centralized repository all compliance-related documents.
- Automate the routing and approval documents with digital workflows.
- Ensure the accessibility of only the latest, approved versions.
- Align documentation with related requirements and designs as well as parts.
Companies can with this built-in functionality quickly generate compliance reports or certification packets. This reduces audit preparation time and effort.
SUPPLIER COLLABORATION WITH COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT
The majority of aerospace companies work with global supply chains. This introduces additional compliance complexity. Siemens Teamcenter PLM helps in managing and monitoring in a controlled manner supplier performance and contributions.
It helps to
- Share controlled data through portals with suppliers securely.
- Ensure suppliers meet documentation and certification needs.
- Track in real-time supplier part status and compliance.
This supplier integration helps ensure compliance is not just internal. But also extends throughout the value chain.
CYBERSECURITY AND EXPORT CONTROL INTEGRATION
Compliance does not end at engineering. Aerospace firms also need to address cyrbersecurity regulations and export controls.
Like,
- ITAR (International Traffic Arms Regulations); and
- EAR (Export Administration Regulations).
Teamcenter PLM supports:
- Role-based access control. This is to restrict access.
- Secure classification of data. This is to meet export restrictions.
- Secure classification of data to meet export restrictions.
- Audit trails and access logs to demonstrate control and accountability.
The above are vital for companies dealing with defense contracts or sensitive technology. They ensure data is securely managed in compliance with national and international laws.
BUILT-IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Teamcenter includes modules for
- Quality Planning;
- CAPA (Correction & Preventive Actions); &
- FMEA (Failure Modes & Effects Analysis).
These tools align with AS9100 standards. They also integrate quality directly into the product development process.
Their benefits include:
- Early identification of compliance risks and their mitigation.
- Closed-loop quality processes. That is linked to product data.
- Real-time tracking of non-conformances and corrective actions.
Compliance becomes a continuous process when quality is embedded within the PLM environment.
CONCLUSION
Compliance is non-negotiable in today’s aerospace landscape. Its significance is such is it must be embedded from day one. Siemens Teamcenter PLM empowers aerospace organizations to manage the entire product lifecycle with compliance built-in. This ensures faster innovation and streamlined operations with reduced risk.
CJ Tech’s Teamcenter PLM capabilities to leverage tools for requirements management, digital thread creation, and secure collaboration will help your organization to build better aerospace products.
FAQs
1.How do aerospace companies benefit from Teamcenter to ensure regulatory compliance?
Siemens Teamcenter PLM comes with built-in capabilities for compliance management.
It
- Supports aerospace standards. Like AS9100; ITAR; & FAA regulations.
- Supports EASA requirements.
- Automates documentation, audit trails, and change management. They make it easier to demonstrate and maintain at every stage of development, compliance.
2. Can Teamcenter integrate with other aerospace engineering tools?
Yes, it can. Teamcenter offers robust integration with leading CAE, CAD, and ERP systems. All of which are commonly used in aerospace engineering.
This interoperability
- Streamlines design validation, simulation, and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure all data remains within the PLM requirement, complaint and traceable.
3. How are global aerospace programs supported by Siemens Teamcenter PLM?
It supports global collaboration by providing for cross-functional teams, a centralized digital platform.
The platform’s cloud-ready architecture
- Ensures secure access to product data and compliance information across multiple geographies.
- Enables throughout the development cycle faster and more informed decision-making.
4. What benefits does the use of Teamcenter PLM provide for aerospace compliance and product development?
Benefits include:
- Accelerated product development. This comes with fewer delays from compliance issues.
- Lower risk of non-compliance penalties.
- Improved product quality. Through controlled processes.
- Enhanced visibility and regulatory status. This is ensured across the product lifecycle.
