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ThingWorx PLM Services by PSPTechHub
PSPTechHub turns Windchill PLM data into simple, role-based ThingWorx Navigate apps — so sales, engineering, quality and suppliers get the product data they need without learning Windchill.
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Overview
What Is ThingWorx PLM?
ThingWorx PLM refers to using PTC ThingWorx — mainly ThingWorx Navigate — as a lightweight app layer on top of Windchill. Windchill stores the master product data: parts, BOMs, CAD, documents and changes. ThingWorx Navigate reads that data and shows it in simple, task-based apps, so people outside engineering can find what they need in a few clicks.
Windchill
System of record for product data and change processes
ThingWorx Navigate
Role-based apps that show Windchill data simply
Custom apps
Dashboards, configurators and portals built for your process
Capabilities
PLM Apps PSPTechHub Builds on ThingWorx Navigate
Report Generation Dashboards
Flexible Windchill reports with unlimited filters, clear visuals and one-click export for non-technical users.
Change Notice Dashboards
Search change notices, view resulting parts, drawings and assemblies, and download attachments in one place.
Change Request & Problem Reports
Create and track problem reports and change requests with automated workflows, alerts and live status.
Global Deviations Dashboard
All deviations across sites in one view, with root-cause charts, criticality scoreboards and smart filters.
BOM Explorer & Part Matrix
Automated BOM extraction from Windchill combined with RFP pricing, vendor data, MTBF and COGS insights.
Supplier Dashboards
Give suppliers secure, filtered access to the Windchill parts, documents and drawings they work on.
Manufacturing & Inspection Instructions
PLM-linked manufacturing and inspection instructions validated against ERP routing on the shop floor.
Integration
Windchill + ThingWorx Navigate, Working as One
- Windchill stays the system of record for parts, BOMs, CAD and changes
- ThingWorx Navigate becomes the simple app layer for every role
- SSL-secured integration with role-based access
- Connects to SAP, JDE and other ERP systems
Outcomes
What Teams Gain
Faster sales quotes
Fewer quote errors
Quicker change approvals
Live deviation visibility
Smarter procurement
Wider PLM adoption
Upgrades
ThingWorx Navigate Upgrade Services
Older ThingWorx Navigate versions fall out of support, lose Windchill compatibility and block new features. PSPTechHub plans and runs Navigate upgrades so your apps keep working and users are not disrupted.
Why upgrade ThingWorx Navigate?
- Stay on a supported, secure ThingWorx and Navigate release
- Keep compatibility after a Windchill upgrade
- Use newer Navigate apps and a faster, modern UI
- Reduce custom code that blocks future upgrades
How PSPTechHub Upgrades ThingWorx Navigate
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Assessment
Review current Navigate, ThingWorx and Windchill versions, users and customizations.
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Compatibility Check
Map the target release against the PTC compatibility matrix and your extensions.
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Customization Review
Refactor or retire custom Navigate apps and mashups that will not carry over.
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Staged Upgrade
Upgrade dev, then test, then production — with backups and a rollback plan.
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Connector & SSO Setup
Reconfigure the Windchill connector, SSL and single sign-on on the new release.
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Testing & Hypercare
Regression testing, user acceptance support and post go-live hypercare.
Who It Helps
Who Uses ThingWorx PLM Apps
Sales & quoting
Configure products and prices without engineering help
Engineering
Track changes, BOMs and drawings in one view
Quality
Monitor deviations and problem reports across sites
Procurement
See part cost, vendor and BOM data together
Suppliers
Get the right drawings and documents securely
Shop floor
Follow PLM-linked work and inspection instructions
AI-powered
Advisor
ThingWorx PLM Capability Advisor
Describe your Windchill and ThingWorx Navigate setup and goals. Get recommended PLM apps and a starting plan — upgrade, new app build or integration.
Get Started
Request ThingWorx Navigate Upgrade or PLM App Support
Pick the services you need and share your environment. PSPTechHub replies with a scoped proposal.
FAQs
ThingWorx PLM Services — Questions Answered
- What is ThingWorx PLM?
- ThingWorx PLM is the use of PTC ThingWorx, mainly ThingWorx Navigate, as a simple app layer on top of Windchill PLM so non-engineering teams can view and act on product data.
- What is ThingWorx Navigate used for?
- ThingWorx Navigate gives non-technical users simple, role-based apps on top of Windchill PLM data — for viewing parts, BOMs, drawings, changes and reports without using Windchill directly.
- What is the difference between Windchill and ThingWorx Navigate?
- Windchill is the PLM system that stores and controls product data. ThingWorx Navigate is the app layer that displays that data in simple, task-focused screens for wider teams.
- Why upgrade ThingWorx Navigate?
- Upgrading keeps Navigate on a supported and secure release, maintains compatibility with newer Windchill versions and unlocks newer apps and a faster user experience.
- How long does a ThingWorx Navigate upgrade take?
- It depends on the version gap and the amount of customization. PSPTechHub starts with an assessment and then gives a staged plan covering dev, test and production.
- Will my custom Navigate apps work after the upgrade?
- PSPTechHub reviews every custom app and mashup before the upgrade, then refactors, re-tests or retires them so they work on the new release.
- What PLM apps does PSPTechHub build on ThingWorx?
- PSPTechHub builds 3D sales configurators, report dashboards, change notice and change request dashboards, global deviation dashboards, BOM explorers, part matrices and supplier dashboards.
- Can ThingWorx PLM apps connect to ERP systems?
- Yes. PSPTechHub connects PLM apps with ERP systems such as SAP and JDE for pricing, routing validation and work order alignment.
Make Windchill Data Easy for Every Team
Tell PSPTechHub which teams struggle with Windchill today — we will scope the right ThingWorx Navigate apps.
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