Steve Benton explains how implementing SOLIDWORKS PDM transformed Gripple Automation’s design process. Before PDM, files were stored on a network server with manual workflows, causing revision tracking issues and errors. PDM introduced structured workflows, automated checks, and controlled file management, ensuring accurate revisions and reducing mistakes. Designers now work collaboratively, with secure check-in/check-out processes preventing conflicts. Manufacturing benefits from direct CAD/CAM integration, enabling precise component production. Automated outputs like DXF and PDF streamline operations, saving time and improving quality. Benton strongly recommends PDM for centralised data storage, revision control, and enhanced efficiency across design and production teams.