What makes CONTACT Elements different?

CONTACT Elements stands out for its open architecture, low-code flexibility, and powerful integration capabilities. Its scalable, modular design lets you build a tailored solution across PDM, PLM, IoT, and project management to meet your specific business needs without unnecessary complexity.

How does CONTACT Elements provide a "single source of truth"?

CONTACT Elements connects data from CAD, PDM, ERP, IoT, and other systems into one consistent, centralized database. This eliminates silos and ensures everyone from engineering to operations works from the same up-to-date product information throughout the entire digital thread.

What deployment options are available?

You can run CONTACT Elements in the way that works best for your organization: on-premise, in a private cloud (PaaS), or as a ready-to-use SaaS solution. You can also switch between these modes as your needs evolve.

Can I test CONTACT Elements before committing?

Absolutely. We offer a 30-day free trial of CONTACT Elements Cloud using your own data, so you can explore its features and see how intuitive and powerful it is before making any decisions.Try it now!

What makes CONTACT’s migration process different from other PLM providers?

CONTACT’s Smooth Migration Methodology combines decades of PLM experience with proven tools and best practices to ensure a low-risk, low-disruption transition from legacy systems. Whether you choose a phased, hybrid, or full migration, our data-driven approach offers transparency, automated workflows, and pre-configured templates to accelerate implementation. Trusted by global leaders like VEMAG and Kiekert, CONTACT helps manufacturers modernize with confidence.

CONTACT Elements

One Platform. From Top Floor To Shop Floor.

Now available in North America, CONTACT Elements is the proven PLM platform trusted by Europe’s most innovative manufacturers for over 35 years. Built for speed, sustainability, and scalability – on-premise or in the Cloud – it offers a future-ready, composable alternative to the stitched-together systems and outdated legacy platforms that dominate the market.

CONTACT Elements is a robust, open solution that can be easily expanded and connected to existing systems – needed for building a Digital Thread that works.

See how it works

Now available in North America, CONTACT Elements is the proven PLM platform trusted by Europe’s most innovative manufacturers for over 35 years. Built for speed, sustainability, and scalability – on-premise or in the Cloud – it offers a future-ready, composable alternative to the stitched-together systems and outdated legacy platforms that dominate the market.

CONTACT Elements is a robust, open solution that can be easily expanded and connected to existing systems – needed for building a Digital Thread that works.

See how it works

Now available in North America, CONTACT Elements is the proven PLM platform trusted by Europe’s most innovative manufacturers for over 35 years. Built for speed, sustainability, and scalability – on-premise or in the Cloud – it offers a future-ready, composable alternative to the stitched-together systems and outdated legacy platforms that dominate the market.

CONTACT Elements is a robust, open solution that can be easily expanded and connected to existing systems – needed for building a Digital Thread that works.

No Silos. CAD-agnostic. All Systems Go.

Most PLM systems force you into rigid workflows, tool lock-ins, or endless integrations. CONTACT Elements is different. It’s a composable, CAD-agnostic platform that connects your entire product ecosystem – from CAD and BOM to Projects, IoT, and MES – without the complexity. With pre-configured templates for shop floor execution, CAD data management, and process automation, it helps you move faster, collaborate more freely, and build without barriers.

Open the Silos

PLM That Actually Delivers

CONTACT Elements delivers more than traditional PLM. It manages the full lifecycle of your product data – from requirements and multi-CAD models to BOMs, change management, and release control – on a single, open platform. Eliminate silos, collaborate across departments and suppliers, and maintain complete traceability, all while reducing complexity and IT overhead.

Learn more about PLM

PLM That Actually Delivers

CONTACT Elements delivers more than traditional PLM. It manages the full lifecycle of your product data – from requirements and multi-CAD models to BOMs, change management, and release control – on a single, open platform. Eliminate silos, collaborate across departments and suppliers, and maintain complete traceability, all while reducing complexity and IT overhead.

Learn more about PLM

CONTACT Elements delivers more than traditional PLM. It manages the full lifecycle of your product data – from requirements and multi-CAD models to BOMs, change management, and release control – on a single, open platform. Eliminate silos, collaborate across departments and suppliers, and maintain complete traceability, all while reducing complexity and IT overhead.

Smarter Factories Start Here: IoT and AI Built In

CONTACT Elements helps manufacturers to turn real-time data into strategic advantage. With AI-native capabilities, built-in support for OPC UA and MQTT, and a digital twin foundation, it optimizes maintenance, boosts efficiency, and reduces energy use. Use AI to automate design, predict equipment failure, and scale smarter operations – all on a composable, low-code platform.

Explore Elements for IoT

Smarter Factories Start Here: IoT and AI Built In

CONTACT Elements helps manufacturers to turn real-time data into strategic advantage. With AI-native capabilities, built-in support for OPC UA and MQTT, and a digital twin foundation, it optimizes maintenance, boosts efficiency, and reduces energy use. Use AI to automate design, predict equipment failure, and scale smarter operations – all on a composable, low-code platform.

Explore Elements for IoT

CONTACT Elements helps manufacturers to turn real-time data into strategic advantage. With AI-native capabilities, built-in support for OPC UA and MQTT, and a digital twin foundation, it optimizes maintenance, boosts efficiency, and reduces energy use. Use AI to automate design, predict equipment failure, and scale smarter operations – all on a composable, low-code platform.

Design to Delivery. One Unified System.

Go beyond product data management with CONTACT Elements' integrated MES/MOM capabilities. With real-time shop floor control, intelligent workforce and asset scheduling, maintenance management, and energy monitoring, CONTACT Elements unifies top floor planning with shop floor execution – no bolt-on systems required.

Learn more about MES & MOM

Design to Delivery. One Unified System.

Go beyond product data management with CONTACT Elements' integrated MES/MOM capabilities. With real-time shop floor control, intelligent workforce and asset scheduling, maintenance management, and energy monitoring, CONTACT Elements unifies top floor planning with shop floor execution – no bolt-on systems required.

Learn more about MES & MOM

Go beyond product data management with CONTACT Elements' integrated MES/MOM capabilities. With real-time shop floor control, intelligent workforce and asset scheduling, maintenance management, and energy monitoring, CONTACT Elements unifies top floor planning with shop floor execution – no bolt-on systems required.

Start Smart. Scale Fast.

At CONTACT, digital transformation follows your lead. Whether you’re a global enterprise or growing mid-sized manufacturer, CONTACT Elements' modular, low-code architecture lets you deploy what you need – when you need it. Start with PLM, IoT, or Project Management, then scale as your business evolves.

Our Industries & Customers

Start Smart. Scale Fast.

At CONTACT, digital transformation follows your lead. Whether you’re a global enterprise or growing mid-sized manufacturer, CONTACT Elements' modular, low-code architecture lets you deploy what you need – when you need it. Start with PLM, IoT, or Project Management, then scale as your business evolves.

Our Industries & Customers

At CONTACT, digital transformation follows your lead. Whether you’re a global enterprise or growing mid-sized manufacturer, CONTACT Elements' modular, low-code architecture lets you deploy what you need – when you need it. Start with PLM, IoT, or Project Management, then scale as your business evolves.

Focus on Innovation, not Implementation – Flip the PLM Cost Equation

Traditional PLM burns budget and time on setup, with 80% of effort going to deployment. CONTACT Elements flips that equation – only 20% goes to implementation, while 80% drives innovation. With ready-to-use templates and a composable architecture, your team gets results faster – and with less overhead.

Focus on Innovation, not Implementation – Flip the PLM Cost Equation

Traditional PLM burns budget and time on setup, with 80% of effort going to deployment. CONTACT Elements flips that equation – only 20% goes to implementation, while 80% drives innovation. With ready-to-use templates and a composable architecture, your team gets results faster – and with less overhead.

“We have become more efficient and are completing more tasks and projects in the same amount of time.”

Andreas Burt
Head of Research & Development
ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG

Read the Success Story

Enterprise-Grade Security. Built for the Cloud.

When it comes to product data, there’s no room for compromise. CONTACT Elements meets ISO/IEC 27001 and FDA (21 CFR Part 820) standards, with zero trust architecture, IAM integration (Okta, Microsoft Entra), encrypted communication, and ransomware-resistant storage. Always monitored, always up to date – your cloud environment stays secure without the burden of legacy systems.

Download the White Paper

Enterprise-Grade Security. Built for the Cloud.

When it comes to product data, there’s no room for compromise. CONTACT Elements meets ISO/IEC 27001 and FDA (21 CFR Part 820) standards, with zero trust architecture, IAM integration (Okta, Microsoft Entra), encrypted communication, and ransomware-resistant storage. Always monitored, always up to date – your cloud environment stays secure without the burden of legacy systems.

Download the White Paper

When it comes to product data, there’s no room for compromise. CONTACT Elements meets ISO/IEC 27001 and FDA (21 CFR Part 820) standards, with zero trust architecture, IAM integration (Okta, Microsoft Entra), encrypted communication, and ransomware-resistant storage. Always monitored, always up to date – your cloud environment stays secure without the burden of legacy systems.

“The CONTACT Cloud offering leverages proven technology and cloud infrastructure to deliver a scalable, configurable product innovation platform applicable to companies in a wide range of industries.”

CIMdata, Inc. about CONTACT Cloud: Bringing CONTACT Elements to the Cloud, December 2022

CONTACT at a Glance

35 years of experience and extensive expertise through numerous successfully implemented customer projects
Future-proof solutions through the continuous development of our own modular software platform
In-house research team and a strong research network
Headquartered in Bremen, Germany
Extensive global partner network
Family owned and independent

CONTACT at a Glance

35 years of experience and extensive expertise through numerous successfully implemented customer projects
Future-proof solutions through the continuous development of our own modular software platform
In-house research team and a strong research network
Headquartered in Bremen, Germany
Extensive global partner network
Family owned and independent

35 years of experience and extensive expertise through numerous successfully implemented customer projects
Future-proof solutions through the continuous development of our own modular software platform
In-house research team and a strong research network
Headquartered in Bremen, Germany
Extensive global partner network
Family owned and independent

CONTACT Premier Partner: Razorleaf

Your trusted PLM advisor in North America

As CONTACT’s Premier Partner in North America, Razorleaf brings over two decades of experience in PLM strategy, integration, and implementation to a globally proven platform trusted by leading manufacturers. With deep roots in complex enterprise environments and hands-on success across a variety of PLM ecosystems, Razorleaf now delivers CONTACT Elements, a modular, composable PLM platform to help manufacturers modernize with confidence. Whether you're optimizing processes, unifying tools, or expanding to IoT and sustainability goals, Razorleaf ensures every phase of your transformation is supported, structured, and successful.

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CONTACT Premier Partner: Razorleaf

Your trusted PLM advisor in North America

As CONTACT’s Premier Partner in North America, Razorleaf brings over two decades of experience in PLM strategy, integration, and implementation to a globally proven platform trusted by leading manufacturers. With deep roots in complex enterprise environments and hands-on success across a variety of PLM ecosystems, Razorleaf now delivers CONTACT Elements, a modular, composable PLM platform to help manufacturers modernize with confidence. Whether you're optimizing processes, unifying tools, or expanding to IoT and sustainability goals, Razorleaf ensures every phase of your transformation is supported, structured, and successful.

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Your trusted PLM advisor in North America

As CONTACT’s Premier Partner in North America, Razorleaf brings over two decades of experience in PLM strategy, integration, and implementation to a globally proven platform trusted by leading manufacturers. With deep roots in complex enterprise environments and hands-on success across a variety of PLM ecosystems, Razorleaf now delivers CONTACT Elements, a modular, composable PLM platform to help manufacturers modernize with confidence. Whether you're optimizing processes, unifying tools, or expanding to IoT and sustainability goals, Razorleaf ensures every phase of your transformation is supported, structured, and successful.

A Modern Platform, Backed by Proven Expertise

Together, Razorleaf and CONTACT provide U.S.-based consulting, phased implementation options, migration, integration, and ongoing services to help your teams scale smarter – without disrupting what works. From early planning to long-term optimization, Razorleaf is your expert guide for building a resilient, connected digital thread with CONTACT Elements at the core.

More about Razorleaf

A Modern Platform, Backed by Proven Expertise

Together, Razorleaf and CONTACT provide U.S.-based consulting, phased implementation options, migration, integration, and ongoing services to help your teams scale smarter – without disrupting what works. From early planning to long-term optimization, Razorleaf is your expert guide for building a resilient, connected digital thread with CONTACT Elements at the core.

More about Razorleaf

Together, Razorleaf and CONTACT provide U.S.-based consulting, phased implementation options, migration, integration, and ongoing services to help your teams scale smarter – without disrupting what works. From early planning to long-term optimization, Razorleaf is your expert guide for building a resilient, connected digital thread with CONTACT Elements at the core.