Name: Mastering Dongle Management with OpenLM Platform
Start: 2026-03-05T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-05T17:00:00+00:00
Location: OpenLM

Tebis AG license management and optimization with OpenLM

Tebis AG is a global leader in high-performance CAD/CAM/MES software, specializing in die, mold, and model manufacturing for industries like automotive and aerospace. Their software, which includes automation tools like Automill® and process libraries, is mission-critical for programming complex multi-axis CNC machines and achieving outstanding surface quality.

OpenLM provides full support for monitoring Tebis AG licenses, transforming server activity into clear, granular reports. OpenLM Tebis AG monitoring ensures you optimize machine run time, minimize setup costs, and reliably track license usage to fully exploit the potential of your high-value manufacturing software.

Understanding Tebis licensing: Floating and modular

Tebis licensing is designed to support the modular structure of its CAD, CAM, and MES solutions, ensuring flexibility across various phases of the manufacturing process.

What is Tebis AG?

Tebis (Technische Entwicklung Beratung und Individuelle Software) is the core CAD/CAM software for creating toolpaths for complex machining operations (e.g., 5-axis milling, turning, EDM). Tebis AG refers to the license management system that controls access to the modular functionality of the Tebis platform, which is critical for machine manufacturing.

Tebis licensing schemas

Tebis utilizes network-based licensing to share its modular functions among users:

Floating licenses: Tebis primarily offers floating licenses (multi-user licenses) that can be shared among developers and NC programmers across the network. This strategy allows customers to acquire modular equipment that can optimally compete in terms of price and performance.
- The FLD Server (Floating License Server) handles the distribution of these network licenses.
Node-locked licenses: These licenses are restricted to a single computer.
Modular licensing: Tebis is structured modularly; customers purchase and license specific functionalities that correspond to their manufacturing tasks (e.g., 5-axis simultaneous milling, specific CAD functions).
Maintenance and updates: Tebis software maintenance ensures automatic software updates, premium customer support, and access to new releases.

OpenLM's solution for Tebis AG license monitoring and analytics

OpenLM is configured to monitor the Tebis AG License Manager. This is achieved by installing the OpenLM Broker on the same machine as the Tebis server, where it retrieves license usage data via log file collection.

OpenLM capability	Value for Tebis AG licenses	Supported by OpenLM
Real-time usage monitoring	Tracks usage activity with high-resolution reporting, capturing the Start time by second and End time by minute.	Yes
License totals and usage	Provides reporting on the total license quantity and who is consuming licenses.	Yes
Historical reporting	Generates detailed log-based usage reports for long-term analysis, which is crucial for identifying trends and reducing costs.	Yes
License harvesting/Optimization	OpenLM can identify unused or underutilized licenses, allowing organizations to reclaim and reallocate them.	Yes
Project and Group reporting	OpenLM helps with chargeback and accountability based on project and group usage.	Yes
Denials/Borrowing/Expiration	OpenLM’s current documented integration with Tebis AG relies on retrieving license totals and usage but does not directly support Denials, Borrowing, or Expiration Date.	No

The OpenLM advantage for Tebis AG license management

OpenLM provides the dedicated monitoring and management necessary for enterprises to get the most out of their expensive, high-performance Tebis CAD/CAM licenses.

Maximize machine uptime: By optimizing license utilization and reclaiming idle licenses, OpenLM ensures that your high-value CNC programmers and machines do not sit idle waiting for a license.
Granular data for cost control: High-resolution usage reporting (start time by second) provides precise evidence for vendor negotiations, allowing you to get a clear view of the exact licenses required for renewal.
Audit and compliance: Collecting log data and transforming it into comprehensible reports simplifies audit preparation and risk mitigation.
Unified SAM: Monitor Tebis AG alongside all other specialized engineering and manufacturing license managers (like SolidWorks, ESPRIT, and FlexNet) in a single platform.

Tebis AG license configuration and implementation guide

Monitoring the Tebis AG License Manager requires installing OpenLM Broker (v25.x or higher is recommended) on the same machine as the Tebis server. The Broker is configured to monitor the license log files (typically located in the Tebis log directory) for license activity and transfer this data to the OpenLM Server.

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