In today’s competitive product development landscape, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems like PTC Windchill are mission-critical. They manage everything from Change Management and BOM structures to complex business rules and enterprise integrations. But testing these systems manually is slow, error-prone, and unsustainable.
That’s why Accrevent has developed a specialized Playwright-based test automation framework that delivers over 60% automation coverage for Windchill PLM environments — enabling faster releases, higher quality, and reduced risk.
1. Why Test Automation for PLM Tools Is Essential
PLM systems are deeply integrated with engineering, manufacturing, and compliance workflows. Manual testing struggles to keep up with:
- Frequent configuration changes
- Complex approval workflows
- Custom business logic
- ERP/CAD/MES integrations
Automation ensures continuous validation, regression safety, and compliance readiness — especially in industries like aerospace, automotive, and life sciences.
2. Playwright + Windchill: A Scalable Automation Solution
Accrevent’s automation framework leverages Playwright for UI testing, combined with Windchill APIs and custom validation logic. Key capabilities include:
- Automated testing of Change Management workflows
- Validation of complex business rules across lifecycle states
- BOM creation, comparison, and versioning
- Integration testing with ERP and CAD systems
- CI/CD integration with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
Technical Flow: Designing and Developing Playwright Test Scripts
To ensure robust and maintainable automation, Accrevent follows a structured approach:
3. How Accrevent Helps You Overcome PLM Testing Challenges
4. The Value Delivered
By automating PLM testing, our clients achieve:
- Reduced manual effort and cost
- Improved system reliability
- Confidence in upgrades and customizations
5. Ready to Transform Your PLM Testing?
Let Accrevent help you modernize your PLM testing strategy with Playwright-powered automation. Whether you're upgrading Windchill, integrating with ERP, or validating complex workflows — we’ve got you covered.
Conclusion
In a world where PLM systems like PTC Windchill form the backbone of product development, relying on manual testing is no longer sustainable. Accrevent’s Playwright-powered automation framework empowers organizations to achieve faster release cycles, reduce risk, and maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance. With deep PLM expertise, reusable test libraries, and scalable frameworks tailored for complex enterprise environments, Accrevent ensures that your PLM workflows remain reliable, efficient, and future-ready.
Whether you are managing intricate approval processes, integrating with ERP and CAD systems, or ensuring regulatory compliance, test automation is the key to accelerating PLM quality. And with Accrevent as your partner, you gain the confidence to innovate, upgrade, and scale without compromise.
