Tech Talk | July 10, 2025 | 11:00 AM EST
Presenter – Raunak Randhawa
In this session, Raunak Randhava walked attendees through how Teamcenter streamlines Bill of Materials (BOM) management by connecting design and engineering teams inside one centralized system. He explained the importance of keeping Design BOM (DBOM) and Engineering BOM (EBOM) aligned, why organizations struggle with data silos, and how Teamcenter helps eliminate duplication, errors, and delays in product development.
Attendees got a first-hand look at how Teamcenter enables automatic EBOM generation from CAD-driven design structures, supports guided alignment, and ensures all stakeholders work from the same source of truth. By separating DBOM and EBOM but keeping them synchronized, companies can improve collaboration, reduce rework, and accelerate time to market.
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Raunak kicked off by highlighting the challenges companies face when managing multiple BOMs across departments and disconnected systems. He explained how globalization and distributed design/manufacturing add complexity. Without a unified system, teams often end up with silos, mismatched data, and painful manual updates.
Key Takeaway: Centralizing BOMs in Teamcenter breaks silos and provides one accurate product definition.
The session explained that a Design BOM is CAD-centric, created by designers in the CAD tool, and focuses on geometry, models, and structure. The Engineering BOM, on the other hand, includes everything needed to build the product—mechanical, electrical, software, documents, even non-geometric items like sealants or packaging.
Key Takeaway: DBOM drives design intent, EBOM drives buildable configurations. Keeping them separate but connected avoids compromise and improves flexibility.
Raunak demoed how Teamcenter generates EBOMs directly from DBOMs using either workflows or commands. With automated or guided alignment, teams can keep both structures updated as products evolve. He showed how alignment works in 3D visualization, how updates (like adding 16 screws) sync automatically, and how EBOM references designs without duplicating CAD masters.
Key Takeaway: Automated EBOM alignment reduces errors, accelerates change propagation, and improves traceability.
Separating DBOM and EBOM allows engineers and designers to work independently while staying connected. Engineers can finalize EBOMs with rules and constraints before sending them to manufacturing, while designers iterate in CAD. Raunak emphasized real-world examples like wheels with multiple color/material options and flexible parts like springs or tubes.
Key Takeaway: BOM separation gives each role independence, while synchronization ensures consistency and faster decision-making.
What’s the biggest challenge you face in BOM management—silos, rework, or product complexity? Share your thoughts and connect with peers in the community.
Missed the live session? Catch the replay and see how Teamcenter can help you streamline BOM management while keeping design and engineering aligned.
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