Integrated R&D (Digital Thread)
Design — simulation — PLM, connected
Designcenter + Simcenter + Teamcenter connect the digital thread so design, simulation and data management work as one.

R&D inefficiency often comes from tool fragmentation: design, simulation and data management each use their own system, so models are constantly converted and data maintained in multiple places. CBL connects the "design — simulation — PLM" digital thread with Designcenter (formerly NX) + Simcenter + Teamcenter, giving you a single source of truth, traceable changes and simulation-driven design.
Key capabilities
Integrated design
Designcenter covers modeling, assembly, drawing and manufacturing.
Simulation-driven
Simcenter shares the same model so you verify as you design.
Data management
Teamcenter unifies BOM, change and requirements.
Digital thread
Design, simulation and manufacturing data traceable end to end.
What it delivers
- Single source of truth eliminates multi-tool conversion
- Changes traceable end to end reduce rework
- Simulation-first cuts physical prototyping
- Shorter cycles and higher quality

