Additive Manufacturing Digital Design Warehouse: Secure File & Asset Management

Why Digital Design Warehouse Is More Than File Storage

In the world of additive manufacturing (AM), digital assets are as valuable as the materials and machines used to produce parts. Yet too often, companies treat design files like static documents - saved in folders, duplicated across desktops, and sent over email. This outdated approach leads to version confusion, wasted time, and even costly errors.

Authentise’s Digital Design Warehouse (DDW) is not just a place to store files. It’s a central hub for secure, traceable, and actionable digital assets - designed specifically for the needs of advanced manufacturing.

From File Storage to Active Asset Management

Traditional storage solutions treat CAD files as end points. DDW transforms them into active assets. Every design in the warehouse is connected to:

Version Control

Ensure teams always work from the right design.

Access Management

Control who can view, share, or edit sensitive files.

Traceability

Track the complete lifecycle of a design, from concept to production.

Integration

Seamlessly link with Authentise Flows and Threads, enabling digital assets to move directly into quoting, scheduling, and team discussions.

The result? Fewer errors, faster iteration, and stronger IP protection.

Commercial Benefits of Digital Design Warehouse

Investing in DDW brings measurable returns:

Reduced Rework Costs

Eliminating version errors means fewer scrapped parts.

Faster Time-to-Market

Teams can securely collaborate and make edits in real time, speeding up product launch cycles.

IP Security

By reducing uncontrolled file sharing, companies protect their competitive advantage.

Regulatory Compliance

Built-in traceability helps demonstrate part genealogy and meet aerospace and medical audit standards.

These benefits go beyond convenience - they’re strategic advantages in competitive manufacturing markets.

Part of a Connected Digital Thread

Digital Design Warehouse doesn’t exist in isolation. It connects directly into the Authentise Digital Thread, ensuring design data flows smoothly into production, discussion, and supply chain management.

For example, designs housed in DDW can be pulled directly into Authentise Flows for automated workflow management or into Threads for real-time team collaboration. This integration reduces manual handovers and ensures engineering intent is captured at every stage.

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Why It Matters

In modern manufacturing, digital assets should never be treated as static files. They are dynamic, living elements of your production process. Authentise’s Digital Design Warehouse ensures they are secure, traceable, and actionable - delivering tangible savings and protecting your competitive edge.

Ready to see how Digital Design Warehouse can transform your design management?Book a free consultation with Authentise today and start treating your digital assets as the valuable production resources they are.

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