Intelligent data networking with PIM and GLDF: the future of the lighting industry
The combination of PIM and GLDF has the potential to make the industry more efficient, more accurate and more future-orientated.
Together, PIM and GLDF enable lighting designers, manufacturers and other stakeholders to make informed decisions, optimise processes and deliver outstanding lighting solutions.
GLDF: The new standard for lighting data
GLDF (Global Lighting Data Format) is the new data format for the lighting industry and was developed by Relux and Dialux to collectively improve standardisation, efficiency and collaboration in the lighting industry, with a particular focus on BIM compatibility and future-proofing.
GLDF is particularly relevant for anyone working with lighting data, whether in production, planning, installation or maintenance. It provides a uniform platform for data exchange and collaboration across the entire lighting industry and thus offers improvements for luminaire manufacturers, lighting designers and architects, CAD and BIM software providers, installers and electricians, standardisation bodies, etc.
As an open and freely available format, GLDF paves the way for new applications and innovations and serves as a basis for future standardisation in the field of lighting data. In addition, its support of the entire product life cycle is proving to be valuable for building management. In particular, RELUX and DIALux, who co-developed the format, have integrated it directly into their software.
Through these aspects, GLDF helps to significantly improve the quality, accuracy and completeness of lighting design data, which ultimately leads to more efficient design processes and better lighting solutions.
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That all sounds great, doesn't it?
But now comes the crucial question: ‘How can the required assets and product data be intelligently transferred to the new data format?’ - without employees having to laboriously search for the data and, in the worst case, leaving in frustration?
Automatic at best - is our answer :)
And this is where the PIM system comes into play.
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PIM: The backbone of product data management
PIM systems excel in the management of product data and enable companies to centrally record, organise and distribute all relevant product information via various channels. This includes technical data and specifications, images, marketing materials and other relevant information and assets.
The synergetic power of PIM and GLDF
The interaction of PIM and GLDF forms a cornerstone for comprehensive data management and standardisation in the lighting industry. This powerful duo, a combination of ‘single source of truth’ and a standardised format, optimises complex processes, structures and data exchange.
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The benefits of PIM and GLDF for the lighting industry
The collaboration between PIM and GLDF revolutionises lighting planning processes and offers a wide range of benefits::
Improved data transparency:
Planners and lighting designers have access to all relevant product data in a standardised format, which significantly simplifies the planning and selection of luminaires.
Reduced susceptibility to errors:
The standardised data description in GLDF minimises errors during data entry and transfer.
More efficient collaboration:
Planners and lighting designers can organise their work more efficiently and collaborate better as they can all access the same product data..
Faster decision-making:
Planners and lighting designers can make informed decisions more quickly thanks to the availability of all relevant information.
Higher quality of lighting solutions:
Using PIM and GLDF can lead to higher quality lighting solutions as specifiers and lighting designers can choose from a wider range of products and select the right products for the specific requirements of the project.
Applications of PIM and GLDF
Planners and lighting designers can use PIM and GLDF to:
Manufacturers of luminaires and sensors can use PIM and GLDF to:
Conclusion
PIM and GLDF are proving to be powerful tools that have the potential to revolutionise lighting design processes. Their combined strength promotes improved data transparency, reduced error rates, more efficient collaboration, accelerated decision making and ultimately leads to high quality solutions in the lighting industry worldwide.
Additional information:
https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/product-information-management-solutions
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