Windchill at the forefront of innovation

Addvolt developed a plug-in electric system for refrigerated transport. Their innovative product, acts as a powerbank for refrigeration units installed in trucks, enabling fully electric operation. This solution significantly reduces diesel consumption, lowers the ecological footprint, and decreases CO₂ emissions.

Get to know how the implementation of a PLM solution helped them manage all product data and scale the operations through all departments.

Challenges before PLM

Manual and fragmented data management

Product information was managed using folders and Excel, making it difficult to ensure that bills of materials (BOMs) were accurate and up to date. This manual approach increased the risk of errors and inefficiencies.

Slow and complex searches

Locating specific items or product data required time consuming manual searches, often leading to delays and frustration for the team.

Scalability issues with company growth

As Addvolt expanded, the volume of items and products to manage grew significantly. The old processes could not keep up, requiring more staff and making it nearly impossible to maintain organization and control.

Windchill is transversal to all departments.

João Martins - PLM Team Leader, Addvolt

Benefits with PLM

Centralized and structured information

All product data, including versions, are now stored in Windchill, providing a single source of truth that is accessible and organized for every department.

Faster and accurate searches

With unique IDs and powerful search capabilities, finding any item or product information is quick and reliable, streamlining daily operations.

Improved collaboration across teams

Windchill enables structured documentation and information sharing between all departments, from development to aftersales, ensuring everyone works with the latest data.

Reduced errors and increased efficiency

Automated processes and centralized data management have minimized errors and accelerated project delivery, supporting Addvolt’s continued growth.

Seamless integration into daily workflow

Windchill is now embedded in the team’s routines, making validation, release, and market launch of products smoother and more controlled.

PLM Software at Addvolt: The Impact of Windchill

Addvolt adopted Windchill PLM to centralize and structure all product data, project management, and documentation across departments. Previously, information was scattered in folders and spreadsheets, making it difficult to maintain accuracy and control as the company grew. With Windchill, Addvolt now manages product versions, parts, and manuals in a single, accessible platform.

This transformation has streamlined the entire workflow, ensuring that every team works with the latest, validated information. The transition from manual processes to digital management has accelerated project delivery, reduced errors, and enabled Addvolt to scale efficiently. Today, Windchill is fully integrated into daily operations, supporting Addvolt’s mission to innovate and grow sustainably.

Going back, before Windchill, honestly, I don’t know how it would be.

Nuno Malheiro - PLM Team Engineer, Addvolt

Windchill as a solution

The solution implemented at Addvolt is PTC Windchill, a robust and scalable PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software that ensures seamless management of product data throughout the entire development cycle. Windchill enables efficient collaboration between teams, integrating with CAD and ERP systems to provide a single, reliable source of all product related information.

This approach enhances traceability, accelerates decision-making, and reduces errors by eliminating fragmented and manual data management. By leveraging a proven, commercially available solution, Addvolt minimizes technical risk and maximizes operational efficiency, supporting innovation and sustainable growth.

Addvolt

Addvolt, a Portuguese company, developed a plug-in electric system for refrigerated transport. Their innovative product, the PowerPack, acts as a powerbank for refrigeration units installed in trucks, enabling fully electric operation. This solution significantly reduces diesel consumption, lowers the ecological footprint, and decreases CO₂ emissions.

While Addvolt’s main focus is refrigerated transport, their technology is applicable across various sectors. The company’s expertise and knowledge have grown from this specialization, allowing them to deliver added value to their customers and partners.

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