A system includes a processor for implementing a computer-aided technology (CAx) system. The CAx system includes a graphical-user-interface (GUI) configured to present a computer-aided design (CAD) model that includes at least one part. The system also includes memory storing instructions configured to cause the processor to receive the CAD model and product and manufacturing information (PMI) associated with the CAD model, validate the PMI, and present the CAD model with validated PMI via the GUI.