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API Interface | Seamless processes for ERP, CAD/CAM and other third-party systems

Digitalisation has fundamentally changed the requirements placed on manufacturing software. Today, companies use ERP systems, warehouse management software, production planning software, CAD/CAM software and other specialised applications. Each of these solutions fulfils important tasks, but the real added value only arises when the systems can communicate with one another and are properly interconnected.

Without a powerful API interface, identical data often has to be maintained multiple times. Orders are transferred manually, material data is managed separately, and changes have to be replicated across different systems. This is time-consuming, increases the risk of errors and hinders seamless digital processes.

WiCAM’s REST API

An API interface enables the automated exchange of data between different software solutions. This allows information to be retrieved, updated or created without users having to transfer data manually. In manufacturing, this applies, for example, to orders from the ERP system, material master data from warehouse management or production information from CAD/CAM software.

To enable this integration, WiCAM provides a modern REST API. It allows companies to connect directly to ERP systems, warehouse management solutions and other business applications.

Via this interface, materials can be managed, orders created or updated, stock levels synchronised and information exchanged automatically. The REST API is based on established HTTP technologies and can be flexibly integrated into existing IT environments. In the mechanical engineering and manufacturing sectors in particular, large volumes of data are transferred between different systems on a daily basis. Customer orders are created in the ERP system, material information comes from the warehouse management system, and the actual production preparation takes place in the CAD/CAM software.

With an API interface, orders can be transferred directly from the ERP system to the production floor. Material data is automatically synchronised. Stock levels can be reconciled and production information made available in real time. All systems operate using a shared database and remain up to date at all times.

PNConnect as a central data platform

Whilst the API interface enables communication between the various software systems, PNConnect handles centralised data management within this infrastructure. Companies benefit from centralised management of their data flows and significantly simpler integration of existing software solutions.

Future-proof digitalisation through open interfaces

The demands placed on modern manufacturing companies will continue to rise in the future. New software solutions, additional automation and networked processes require flexible integration options. Open API interfaces are therefore a crucial factor for success in digital transformation. They enable companies to protect existing investments, integrate new systems with ease and continuously develop their processes.

Would you like to find out more?

Then request your personalised online demo now. With WiCAM’s REST API and the central data platform PNConnect, companies can lay the foundations for end-to-end digital processes between ERP, warehouse management and CAD/CAM – and thus for more efficient and future-proof manufacturing.

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