After more than 30 years working in PLM, engineering, and supply chain collaboration, I’ve seen a recurring challenge among global manufacturers: they’ve invested millions in CAD and PLM systems like Siemens Teamcenter but struggle to unlock the value it holds beyond engineering.
That’s why I’m excited about what we’re doing at Vertex.
At Realize LIVE 2025, I had the opportunity to share how the Vertex 3D Platform integrates directly with Teamcenter through our Vertex Sync connector, making it possible to stream secure, high-fidelity 3D to anyone, anywhere. No files, no install, and no hardware. Just secure real-time access to the data people need to get their jobs done.
Why It Matters
In most organizations, access to 3D data is limited. Engineers might have it, but service teams, suppliers, factory-floor teams, and customers don’t. Getting visuals of 3D models into the hands of these teams can take days of prep by Engineers, involve risky file transfers, and require powerful and expensive hardware.
This method is incredibly inefficient, risks IP, and is not scalable. It generates orphaned content that’s no longer aligned with your source of truth, Teamcenter.
With Vertex, we’re changing the game. We stream pixels, not part files. That means no data prep, no risk of IP theft, no files, and no delays. Whether on a tablet in the field or on a shop floor workstation, you can access real-time 3D aligned with the company’s PLM, Teamcenter.
The Teamcenter Integration That Makes It Work
Here’s how it works: the Vertex 3D Platform connects directly to Teamcenter. Our platform pulls configurations, metadata, and BOMs into the Vertex Part Library, which can reside within your VPC or in a multi-tenant environment. The data in the library is readily accessible across the organization on any device, whether through our 3D Viewer or embedded in enterprise apps.
One customer syncs over 50 million parts and 60,000+ engineering changes per day.
They are managing over 70,000 configurations—without exporting a single file.
Seeing It in Action:
During my session, I showed exactly how this works in a real-world scenario. Imagine a technician pulling up an as-built configured product from a service and parts management system. In just seconds, they’re looking at the entire 3D model, selecting components, and pulling contextual service data.
No waiting. No special software. And no CAD data on the end device.
The result? Over 60% improvement in technician efficiency and hundreds of hours saved per product.
It’s not a hypothetical—it’s what our customers are already doing.
Unlocking the Full Value of Your 3D Data
This isn’t just about service—it’s about enterprise-wide transformation. Engineering, manufacturing, field service, supply chain—when everyone has access to the same, real-time, secure 3D view, collaboration improves, mistakes drop, and decisions get made faster.
And because we stream pixels, not part files, your IP stays safe. You don’t have to compromise security to gain accessibility.
🔓Ready to unlock the full value of your 3D data?
Reach out to Vertex Software and see how we can help you unlock your PLM data—securely, instantly, and at scale.
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