Engineering teams still rely on SOLIDWORKS PDM to organize, protect, and access their CAD data—but in 2025, how that system is deployed matters more than ever.
Traditional PDM requires local servers, hands-on IT maintenance, and often makes collaboration a challenge for distributed or hybrid teams. Cloud-hosted SOLIDWORKS PDM changes the game—eliminating local server headaches, enabling secure remote access, and scaling effortlessly with your team.
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Why Workflows Have Evolved
Today’s teams need more than just file control—they need agility. Whether collaborating across time zones or reacting to fast-changing project requirements, a rigid, location-bound PDM setup just can’t keep up. That’s where cloud-hosted PDM (Powered by EpiGrid) shines.
Comparing the Options
Traditional PDM
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✅ Lower upfront costs
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✅ Local data control
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❌ High IT overhead
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❌ Remote access limitations
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❌ Scaling is complex and expensive
SOLIDWORKS PDM Cloud
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✅ Fully managed by experts—no IT required
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✅ Access from anywhere, anytime
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✅ Fast setup and scalable licensing
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✅ Fixed, easily understood billing
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✅ No more on-prem server maintenance
Why More Teams Are Choosing Cloud
SOLIDWORKS PDM in the Cloud isn’t just modern—it’s built for how teams actually work today. Add or remove users as needed, integrate best-practice workflows, and adapt your setup in real time—no downtime, no IT bottlenecks. You’re up and running in days, not months.

Ready to Simplify Your PDM?
Converge Design delivers SOLIDWORKS PDM Hosting as a Service, giving you all the benefits of the cloud—without the learning curve. We handle the setup, hosting, and support, so your team can focus on designing, not managing servers.
Contact us today to speak with a CAD expert and explore the right path forward for your team.


