Teams Collaboration

Cloud Collaboration Setup: The Global Design Synchronizer

In the era of distributed engineering, location should never be a bottleneck. Edelweis utilizes a Cloud Collaboration Setup that extends our PDM integration into a high-speed, secure, real-time environment, allowing members to collaborate across time zones with absolute fidelity.

1. High-Performance Hybrid Infrastructure

Our setup is built on a hybrid architecture designed to handle massive CAD datasets without latency:

Global File Cache

Edge servers synchronizing with the Cloud Vault for near-instant opening of large assemblies.

Cloud VDI

GPU-accelerated cloud workstations that keep IP entirely within the secure environment.

Real-Time Concurrency

Multi-user support for live markups and collaborative design using integrated communication overlays.

2. Multi-Stakeholder Access Layers

Access Tier	Platform	Functional Utility
Engineering	Full PDM Client	Deep access to Master Modeling and simulation.
Client Oversight	Web 3D Viewer	Real-time tracking and "Review & Approve" status.
Manufacturing	Secure TDP Portal	Direct access to CAM Protocols and QC Checklists.
Executive	Dashboard / BI	High-level milestones and BOM cost tracking.

3. Secure Review & Markup Protocols

Collaboration is structured to eliminate vague feedback by anchoring all data to 3D coordinates:

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3D Annotations: Feedback "pinned" directly to geometry faces or edges to link comments with physical features.
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Version-Comparison: Cloud diffing tools that visually highlight changes between revisions via color-coded heat maps.
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Live Simulation Review: Sharing interactive 3D stress plots or fluid domains for collaborative design refinement.

4. Security & Business Continuity

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AES-256 Encryption: Military-grade encryption for all data at rest and in transit across the global network.
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Multi-Factor Auth: Mandatory hardware or biometric keys to prevent unauthorized design access.
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Geo-Redundant Backups: Automated daily backups across multiple regions for rapid recovery of Intellectual Property.

Technical Directives

Directive	Protocol
Single Source Sync	Personal cloud storage is prohibited; all data must flow through the Cloud API.
Activity Logging	Every view, download, and edit is logged with user ID and timestamp for total Traceability.
Offline-Sync Lock	Local cached copies are automatically wiped if credentials are revoked or projects archived.