Platform provides centralised location for supply chain data
Altium has updated its next-gen enterprise data management and collaboration platform, with Altium Vault2.1. By centralising, managing and formalising component libraries, design data and team collaboration using the Altium Vault, design teams will be able to achieve significant productivity improvements and reduce potentially costly errors.
Released in June 2014, Altium Vault 2.0 manages product versions and releases, design reuse and design library management, provides a platform for real-time collaboration, and even manages installation deployment and configuration. Altium Vault 2.1 improves workflow and usability for day-to-day operations saving even more time and reducing the risk of human error.
The Altium Vault provides design teams with a centralised, shared location to manage the organisation’s components and supply chain data. Managed copies of all templates, reference designs and current designs, complete with precise change information, version and revision history are also provided, as is the ability to effectively collaborate on projects across all design domains and even co-design in real-time on the same PCB. Design environment infrastructure management tools for IT departments also come as standard with each purchase.
The Altium Vault is offered in three bundles, the Component, Workgroup, and Enterprise Editions, tailored to small, mid-sized and enterprise teams respectively. Altium Vault 2.1 can be purchased through Altium sales offices and authorised resellers. For existing Altium Vault Server license holders with Subscription, Altium Vault 2.1 is a free upgrade.
“Proper design data management remains a key factor in successful product launches, both in terms of budget and timeline targeting”, noted Nikolay Ponomarenko, Product Manager, Altium. “With this update, we’ve implemented a lot of improvements and feature enhancements as requested by our customers so they can pull even further ahead of their competition.”