{"id":26646,"date":"2025-10-27T08:26:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catsy.com\/blog\/?p=26646"},"modified":"2025-10-28T08:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:27:29","slug":"pdm-role-in-regulatory-compliance-and-quality-assurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catsy.com\/blog\/pdm-role-in-regulatory-compliance-and-quality-assurance\/","title":{"rendered":"PDM\u2019s Role in Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"26646\" class=\"elementor elementor-26646\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-67493181 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"67493181\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fe1fc1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fe1fc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Today&#8217;s manufacturing landscape is becoming more and more regulated. Regulatory compliance and quality assurance are no longer a &#8220;nice to have&#8221; for your brand &#8211; they&#8217;re essential to your survival.<\/p><p>From aerospace to medical devices, each and every product must meet strict regulatory requirements, maintain data integrity, and supply you and other agencies with the correct, traceable compliance documentation across the whole product lifecycle.<\/p><p>But here&#8217;s the problem: the more complex your product, the more complex the data. Drawings, tech specs, test results, and change histories all pile up&#8230; and fast! Managing all of this engineering data and product-related data across disconnected systems creates compliance risks.<\/p><p>That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/catsy.com\/blog\/what-is-a-pdm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Product Data Management (PDM)<\/strong><\/a> comes in. Far beyond a simple way to store your data, your product data management software acts as a centralized system for managing your product data, automating your workflows, and maintaining data accuracy throughout your business operations.<\/p><p>In this guide, we&#8217;re going to look at <strong>product data management&#8217;s role in regulatory compliance and quality assurance<\/strong>. We&#8217;ll explore how it integrates into your enterprise systems, like your ERP, MES, or CRM. Paired with a tool like Catsy&#8217;s PIM platform, PDM can vastly <strong>improve your operational efficiency<\/strong>, ensure the quality of your <strong>data<\/strong>, and help you stay ready for <strong>regulatory audits<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68cd143 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68cd143\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the Compliance Challenge<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a20ebab elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a20ebab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Regulatory compliance<\/strong> in manufacturing is complicated! It entails a complex web of compliance requirements that will govern your product data, safety, and performance. Depending on the industry you&#8217;re involved in, you may be required to meet standards like:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>ISO 9001<\/strong> (quality management systems)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>FDA 21 CFR Part 11<\/strong> (for electronic records and signatures)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>AS9100<\/strong> (aerospace)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>RoHS\/REACH<\/strong> (material restrictions)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>OSHA\/EPA<\/strong> (health and environmental safety)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Each standard requires that you maintain detailed records which, of course, means you&#8217;ll need robust workflow management. Without proper data management, you&#8217;ll face compliance risks and you&#8217;ll lose your customers&#8217; trust. And in the worst case scenario? You may face financial penalties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a02f4d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a02f4d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Risk of Poor Data Management<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f675d55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f675d55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you don&#8217;t have a product data management system in place, you&#8217;ll be reliant on spreadsheets and email threads. This can cause quite a few issues.<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Data inconsistencies<\/strong> across departments<\/p><\/li><li><p>Poor <strong>access control<\/strong> and unintentional (or unauthorized) changes to your <strong>sensitive product data<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Missed steps in your <strong>approval processes<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Inaccurate <strong>compliance records<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>A single <strong>manual error<\/strong> can turn into a failed audit or a product recall. This proves why reliable data and structured data validation are so critical!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fa99f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0fa99f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Product Data Management (PDM)?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a2c80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38a2c80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Product Data Management (PDM)<\/strong> describes a comprehensive system for storing, securing, and syncing your product related data. A modern PDM solution is purpose-built for:<\/p><ul><li><p>Managing your <strong>CAD files<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Enforcing <strong>version control<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Automating your brand&#8217;s <strong>approval processes<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Ensuring <strong>data security<\/strong> for your most <strong>sensitive data<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Supporting efficiency in <strong>workflow automation<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Storing and accessing accurate <strong>regulatory documentation<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>A <strong>centralized database<\/strong> will allow your engineering teams and your quality assurance teams and your compliance officers to work with the same information &#8211; no matter where on the planet they are. Data integrity and team collaboration remain intact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-575b879 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"575b879\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How PDM Supports Regulatory Compliance<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b90b24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b90b24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">1. <strong>Traceability &amp; Audit Readiness<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>PDM systems<\/strong> offer built-in, <strong>automated compliance tracking<\/strong> that will identify:<\/p><ul><li><p>Who made changes (and when)<\/p><\/li><li><p>What data was affected (and why)<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Electronic signatures<\/strong> and <strong>approval workflows<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Audit trails to support your <strong>regulatory audits<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>This organization keeps your data auditable and eliminates last-minute, late-night document hunts, further reducing your <strong>regulatory risks. <\/strong><\/p><h3>2. <strong>Access Control &amp; Role-Based Permissions<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Access control<\/strong> ensures that only the users you authorize will be allowed to make changes to your regulated files. This is critical for handling your most sensitive product data, and for ensuring the security of that information! Combined with <strong>automated reporting,<\/strong> a product data management system will enable your compliance teams to monitor what&#8217;s happening across your organization&#8230; in real time!<\/p><h3>3. <strong>Automated Workflows for Regulatory Requirements<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Modern PDM systems<\/strong> feature <strong>workflow automation<\/strong> that will be perfectly aligned with your <strong>compliance requirements<\/strong>. This may include checks of your document expirations, mandatory approvals, or controlled revisions. Reliance on manual checks is reduced, which reduces error and makes sure that critical steps aren&#8217;t forgotten.<\/p><h3>4. <strong>Compliance-Focused Data Integration<\/strong><\/h3><p>PDM integrates with your legacy or <strong>enterprise systems<\/strong> (like ERP, MES, and CRM) to give you a seamless data flow between your departments. This enables data synchronization across each of the platforms you use and reduces the instance of outdated info reaching your customers.<\/p><h3>5. <strong>Automated Compliance Documentation<\/strong><\/h3><p>From <strong>compliance records<\/strong> to <strong>regulatory documentation<\/strong>, PDM systems enable companies like yours to:<\/p><ul><li><p>Maintain <strong>accurate product data<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Automatically generate compliance forms<\/p><\/li><li><p>Track version histories<\/p><\/li><li><p>Link <strong>technical data<\/strong> to supporting documents<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>This reduces <strong>compliance risks<\/strong> and saves time during audits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f906f99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3f906f99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/catsy.com\/request-demo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/catsy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heading-2000-x-200-px.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-25108\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catsy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heading-2000-x-200-px.png 2000w, https:\/\/catsy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heading-2000-x-200-px-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/catsy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heading-2000-x-200-px-1024x102.png 1024w, https:\/\/catsy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heading-2000-x-200-px-768x77.png 768w, https:\/\/catsy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Heading-2000-x-200-px-1536x154.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2309d64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2309d64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How PDM Enhances Quality Assurance (QA)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d397b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d397b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">1. <strong>Preventing Errors through Version Control<\/strong><\/h3><p>PDM systems ensure that everyone is working from the latest approved files by enforcing <strong>version control<\/strong>, eliminating <strong>manual errors<\/strong> that could compromise <strong>product quality<\/strong>.<\/p><h3>2. <strong>Centralized Management of Engineering Data<\/strong><\/h3><p>PDM systems will centralize your engineering data, and this helps your quality assurance and compliance teams identify the causes of any issues. They can also trace component histories and validate test results&#8230; all from one system.<\/p><h3>3. <strong>Data-Driven QA Analysis<\/strong><\/h3><p>Your quality assurance teams gain access to a structured repository of revisions and test results as well as feedback. Using this information, they can perform data analysis to identify patterns, recurring failures or inconsistencies with suppliers. This naturally fuels continuous improvement.<\/p><h3>4. <strong>Alignment with Suppliers and the Supply Chain<\/strong><\/h3><p>Product data management helps manage operational efficiency across your whole supply chain. Vendors and manufacturers will receive consistent, accurate data and documentation. This will help protect you from costly errors during production and beyond.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-070be87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"070be87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Real-World Example: Manufacturing in a Regulated Industry<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-257ead6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"257ead6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Imagine that a manufacturer of medical equipment needs to meet FDA and ISO certifications. Without product data management, they risk:<\/p><ul><li><p>Improper filing of CAD drawings<\/p><\/li><li><p>Uncontrolled revisions<\/p><\/li><li><p>Gaps in their <strong>compliance documentation<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>With <strong>modern PDM solutions<\/strong>, they can easily achieve:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Centralized data storage<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Automated workflows<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Secured <strong>access control<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Streamlined <strong>approval processes<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Better <strong>data quality<\/strong> and<strong> accuracy<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Integration with ERP for real-time <strong>data synchronization<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Implementing this setup allows the brand to remain in regulatory compliance while still maintaining quality standards. Operational efficiency is more easily realized.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc6214 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ffc6214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Practices for Leveraging PDM for Compliance and QA<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fb503c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fb503c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">1. <strong>Establish Data Governance Policies<\/strong><\/h3><p>Ensure high quality data and prevent data silos by defining clear naming conventions and access roles. Establish document control, too.<\/p><h3>2. <strong>Automate Approval Workflows<\/strong><\/h3><p>PDM systems offer automated workflows that will streamline your approval processes. This ensures that compliance requirements are met consistently.<\/p><h3>3. <strong>Integrate Across Enterprise Systems<\/strong><\/h3><p>Combine PDM systems with <strong>ERP<\/strong>, <strong>MES<\/strong>, and <strong>PIM<\/strong> to support <strong>system integration<\/strong> and maintain <strong>accurate product data<\/strong> all the way from design to distribution.<\/p><h3>4. <strong>Train for User Adoption<\/strong><\/h3><p>PDM systems don&#8217;t work if they&#8217;re not adopted by teams. Effective user adoption depends on training your team to use PDM features such as automated reporting and data validation.<\/p><h3>5. <strong>Audit Your PDM System Regularly<\/strong><\/h3><p>Monitor your <strong>centralized system<\/strong> for <strong>data quality<\/strong>, security breaches, or inefficiencies to maintain <strong>compliance readiness<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb229d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb229d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Catsy Complements PDM<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c70ceeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c70ceeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">PDM systems focus on design level control. Catsy&#8217;s Product Information Management (PIM) platform extends those controls into your marketing and e-commerce applications. Together, they will:<\/p><ul><li><p>Maintain your <strong>data accuracy<\/strong> across channels<\/p><\/li><li><p>Prevent duplication of your <strong>technical data<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li><p>Ensure that only your <strong>approved product specs<\/strong> are used in your customer-facing content<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>This <strong>integration capability<\/strong> creates an easily manageable<strong> data flow<\/strong>, from <strong>engineering teams<\/strong> to customers, while safeguarding your <strong>compliance records<\/strong> and <strong>data integrity<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-222e8d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"222e8d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4a403b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4a403b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"><li><p><strong>PDM plays a critical role<\/strong> in maintaining <strong>regulatory compliance<\/strong>, protecting <strong>sensitive data<\/strong>, and improving <strong>data quality<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li><p>It enables <strong>automated compliance tracking<\/strong>, traceability, and <strong>workflow efficiency<\/strong> across departments.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Integrated with other <strong>enterprise systems<\/strong>, <strong>PDM software<\/strong> eliminates <strong>data silos<\/strong> and supports <strong>accurate product documentation<\/strong> throughout the product lifecycle.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Combined with Catsy\u2019s PIM, companies can confidently manage and distribute <strong>high-quality data<\/strong>, ensuring <strong>compliance<\/strong> from design to distribution.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b20d776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b20d776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45c8151 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45c8151\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In a world where <strong>regulatory documentation<\/strong>, <strong>data security<\/strong>, and <strong>quality control<\/strong> are under constant scrutiny, <strong>PDM systems<\/strong> offer a foundation of <strong>reliable data<\/strong> and process automation. By adopting <strong>modern PDM systems<\/strong>, businesses can <strong>streamline operations<\/strong>, <strong>ensure regulatory compliance<\/strong>, and maintain a reputation for <strong>data integrity<\/strong> and product excellence.<\/p><p>With the addition of PIM tools like Catsy, your compliance will extend beyond engineering to marketing, sales, and supply chain, ensuring that every stakeholder accesses the same <strong>accurate product data<\/strong>, every time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d6aeb56\" data-id=\"d6aeb56\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f3ac0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"52f3ac0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how Product Data Management (PDM) ensures regulatory compliance and quality assurance in your processes. 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