AI Plugin for Duplicate Part Search
Windchill 13.1.3.0
User Interface Location: Open the Navigator and select the Search tab
Description
Windchill object search is now enhanced with the Duplicate Part Search capability, enabled by the AI Parts Rationalization plugin. This plugin simplifies identifying and managing duplicate or similar components in your Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM).
Using advanced artificial intelligence, it analyzes part data to detect duplicates based on the shape similarity. This enables informed decisions about part reuse.
Benefits
This AI Plugin provides the following benefits
• Reduces the inventory carrying costs
• Supports part standardization
• Encourages part reuse
• Enhances operational efficiencies
• Drives cost savings
Key Features
• Quick and efficient setup of the plugin
• Robust user interface for part analysis
• Part search and classification based on the shape similarity
• Seamless integration with Windchill
• Improved decision-making on duplicate parts
Additional Information
You can analyze the AI Parts Rationalization Jobs in the WVS Job Monitor.
The Duplicate Part Search feature is a licensed capability managed through the Plugin Infrastructure in Windchill. Key licensing details include:
• A dedicated license called PTC Windchill AI License is required to enable access to the Duplicate Part Search feature.
• A license group PTC Windchill AI License is created to organize and control access for users requiring Duplicate Part Search feature.
Related Information
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