On Demand Product Data & Lifecycle Management

IHS 4DOnline Web Services provides integration of IHS Electronic Database component information with product data and lifecycle management (PDM/PLM) systems. Using XML communication with http, information can be accessed on demand to improve design and sourcing decisions in the context of your existing product management applications.

Challenges of Electronics Manufacturing

Manufacturers strive to launch products more quickly while facing downward pressures on pricing and reduced margins, complying with environmental regulations, and managing extended supply chains.

How often do errors in BOMs affect your product release or quality goals? Do you miss part reuse opportunities because of incorrect or incomplete component data? Or, can you increase sourcing from preferred suppliers and get better terms?

These errors and lost opportunities typically occur when parts are selected from uncontrolled sources such as engineering libraries or outdated vendor catalogs and websites.

Today, major manufacturers in every industry realize that making the best design and sourcing decisions requires current, accurate information integrated with existing processes and workflows.

The Leading Resource for Current, Accurate Electronic Component Information

• 50 million components from over 500 manufacturers organized by part type with standardized attributes and units
• Complete documentation including current and historical datasheets, application notes, product change notices, end of life notices, and certificates of compliance
• Current status and availability, lifecycle stage, last time buy and delivery dates, alert predictions, estimated years to end of life
• Environmental compliance, RoHS status, substance levels, lead-free manufacturing parameters, compliant replacements
• Standardized manufacturer names, track parts transferred to and from manufacturers due to mergers and acquisitions
• Actively collected and continuously updated by a team of component engineers using ISO Certified processes

Easily Integrated into Product Management Systems

Predefined part and attribute data accessible on demand using XML communication in http via secure connection to 4DOnline web portal.

Benefits

• Make better design and sourcing decisions faster
• Research parts from multiple manufacturers in one search, compare alternates and download documents without visiting multiple web sites
• Provide design and procurement teams with access to consistent component information in the context of existing applications
• Optimize designs for the supply chain by identifying more opportunities to source preferred parts and manufacturers
• Eliminate duplicate parts to consolidate purchases from preferred suppliers for better terms
• Accelerate manufacturing and product introductions by uncovering errors that affect time-to-market and quality goals.
• Validate BOMs with a professionally maintained electronic component database
• Avoid production delays due to obsolete or non-compliant parts
• Download current availability, lifecycle forecast, and projected EOL information as required in project workflows
• Identify obsolete or excess inventory with automatic updates for product events including PCNs, EOL Notices, last time buy and delivery notices, availability of lead-free replacements
• Maintain product deliveries and sales in markets restricted by environmental regulations
• Identify compliant replacements parts and lead-free manufacturing parameters
• Provide documentation to verify compliance claims
• Eliminate costs of maintaining existing part libraries

Partnered for Success

IHS has over 50 years of experience developing critical information resources. Today, IHS partners with leading PLM system developers Agile, Arena, i2 and Parametric Technology Corporation to deliver integrated solutions for managing product innovation and development. 
 

	First Name: Last Name: Email Address: Comments: *This is a two step form	4DOnline Fast Facts Searchable electronics database that provides information on millions of electronic components Access all aspects of critical component information, component alternates, part status, manufacturer documentation, datasheets, PCNs and more Optimize design for engineering and parts sourcing *IHS is not a distributor, manufacturer or reseller of electronic components