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Connecting the Dots: Why Connected Data Matter

By The SolidExperts Marketing
October 01, 2025

Modern engineering and manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly complex, requiring seamless communication between design, manufacturing, and procurement. This complexity often leads to challenges. In fact, recent research from Tech-Clarity shows that one of the biggest challenges for product developers today, impacting 60% of those surveyed, is bottlenecks caused by design-to-manufacturing handoffs.  This inefficient exchange commonly leads to miscommunications, outdated drawings, and misaligned data versions that contribute to delays and rework.

 

Adding to these complexities is the reality that product development tools today generate a vast amount of data that must be stored, managed, and shared continuously with all stakeholders throughout the development cycle. Connecting this data across different departments is essential. By integrating data at every stage of the process, companies can significantly improve efficiency, make informed decisions, and streamline operations across their organizations.

 

Connecting data across these areas is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. By integrating data at every stage, companies can significantly enhance efficiency, make informed decisions, and streamline operations across their organizations.

 

This blog explores the benefits of connecting data in engineering and manufacturing, using practical examples such as managing roller chains, sprockets, and welding cells. By demonstrating real-world applications, we aim to highlight how connected data can transform processes and open the door to innovation.

 

Why Connected Data Matters

The role of connected data cannot be overstated in product development, as it enables different teams, from design to procurement, to access relevant, accurate, real-time data without the need for complex handovers. Whether it’s ensuring the right materials are ordered, evaluating vendor options, or managing downstream manufacturing processes, integrating data bridges gaps that often slow down traditional workflows.

 

For instance, designing a component like a roller chain involves more than just creating a CAD model. While a designer might focus on dimensions, spacing, and link count, a procurement team needs detailed specifications to order the chain in bulk. Similarly, manufacturing professionals require data on replacement cycles and wear tolerance to ensure long-term usability. Connected data ensures all these facets are addressed cohesively, allowing teams to work with unified information rather than operating in isolated silos.

 

Enhancing Efficiency Through Data Integration

To break down the impact of data connectivity, let’s explore how it transforms various aspects of engineering and manufacturing:

  • Streamlined Procurement Processes
  • Integrated Manufacturing Insights
  • Optimized Assembly and Welding

Real-World Benefits of Data Integration

The examples above highlight how connected data creates value, but the broader benefits can be summarized under three primary themes:

1. Improved Decision-Making

2. Faster Problem-Solving

3. Future-Forward Innovation

 

The Path Ahead

The power of data lies in its ability to connect people, processes, and ideas. For engineering and manufacturing industries, leveraging connected data opens doors to greater efficiency, improved quality, and a competitive advantage.

 

Whether it’s ensuring the right chain is ordered, securing precise fits for sprockets, or coordinating welding operations across cells, integration fosters a culture of clarity and continuous improvement. By adopting platforms that enable this connectivity, companies can translate complex engineering designs into actionable, real-world processes that deliver value today and set a foundation for the future.

 

By investing in data integration, organizations can not only enhance their operations but also position themselves as leaders in their field.

 

To read the full article, click here.

 

Click here to learn more, get a quote, or contact an expert at The SolidExperts.

 

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