Managing Part Numbers is not a simple (or easy) topic; it’s easy to get them and yourself confused. For example, Who should assign Part Numbers?
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How to use openBoM search for Onshape data
The Cloud has and is enabling new data management paradigms. Traditionally, systems copied data from one system to another; from CAD to PDM, from PDM
Calculating Part quantities in Onshape
We are often asked questions about how openBOM calculates part quantities in Onshape documents. Although the answer is not really complicated, figuring out how to
How to turn a BOM into a shared checklist for engineers and procurement teams
Speak to a manufacturing company and they are likely to assert the product cost is one of the most important considerations in manufacturing. There are
OpenBOM fundamentals (2) Multi-level BOMs
Multi-level (or nested) BOMs usually raise many questions with users. In this article, I want to discuss how OpenBOM handles multi-level BOMs. And please keep
openBoM fundamentals (1) Part Numbers and Properties
The Bill-of-Materials (or BOM) is the lifeblood of every engineering and manufacturing process. Regardless of how simple or complex the product is, a BOM is
