
DISCUS Desktop
is the foundation tool for organizing and analyzing the Technical Data Package for manufacturing & quality planning. You can mix and match the following add-on modules:
- OCR
- 3D
- CMM
- Results
- Planner
- DFM

DISCUS Connect
Leverage the web to bring collaboration and the intelligent tech data package to the extended enterprise and supply chain. The add-on options include:
- Advanced
- Collaborator

DISCUS Connect
Extending the intelligent TDP to the supply chain
DISCUS Connect acts as a companion to DISCUS Desktop to enable more complete collaboration. For example, if you have these interests, Connect is a candidate for your consideration:
- Manage the technical performance of your supply chain
- Make your technical data and inspection reports easier to share
- Review plans, status, and results of quality in real-time
- Increase your efficiency with integration to systems such as ERP
- Streamline your internal manufacturing and quality planning processes
The server-based DISCUS provides various modules to enable you to cost-effectively add capabilities as you need them:
DISCUS Connect – The foundation module for server operation that includes the iTDP Server and the primary web pages for the TDP and FAI.
DISCUS Collaborator – The module that adds a real-time digital dashboard, business intelligence, advanced reporting, and reconfigurable workflow.
DISCUS Advanced – The module that provides capabilities for integrating the iTDP Server with various business systems such as ERP and PDM.
The Solutions page provides a more detailed description of how you can mix and match the various DISCUS modules to create the solution that is the best fit for your organization.

