Component Master (CM)

The Component Master Module of Zuken’s DS2 PLMready solution is the main module for managing all “component” information and lifecycle data for electrical or electronic libraries and designs. It is the main interface to any neighboring IT system to ensure detailed and high quality material registration or update processes.

Core Areas of Functionality: 

  • Define component category based on design environment
  • Support of temporary component registration
  • Support of material and electrical characteristic information
  • Auto-numbering of Item Number
  • Manage component property based on component class
  • Support environmental properties
  • Assign alternative parts (or parts)
  • Definition of associated parts information
  • Full integration with CR-5000 CAD Library
  • Define individual or global search condition
  • Define search condition based on component classification
  • Hit-list search support (across all classes / models)
  • Configure individual views, all based on access permission
  • Color code significant items 
  • Browse documents attached to components
  • Manage version of component data
  • Check range of use for component
  • Collaboration with material numbering system
  • Collaboration with ECN / ECR / ECO System (certified SAP I/F is available)

Core Benefits:

  • Single source environment for component Iiformation
  • Designers can retrieve component data within their own design environment
  • Preferred parts usage through the provision of information about recommended components
  • Design to cost approached can be followed easily
  • Design to quality approach can be achieved easily with addition part information

If you are interested how Zuken is able to support our customers in this area, don’t hesitate to contact us.