Tulip Library Release Notes – December 2025
"December, being the last month of the year, cannot help but make us think of what is to come."
— Fennel Hudson
As the year winds down and everything outside turns frosty, we’re turning up the heat on something you use every single day: Tables. This month is all about clarity, consistency, and giving your data a cozy, well-organized home for the new year.
🌟 What’s New
Introducing the Tulip Common Data Model (CDM):
Meet Tulip’s new standard set of base tables. These are your foundation for organized, interoperable, and future-proof applications. The CDM offers a unified way to model your core business entities, work orders, operations, machines, materials, people, and more.
No more inconsistent column names. No more guessing how to tie things together. With the CDM, every app can speak the same language, making it easier to report, exchange data, and scale your solutions.
Explore the Tulip Common Data Model
🧩 Discover the Common Data Model
Ready to simplify your database and speed up app development?
Our Common Data Model Overview shows how all the standard tables connect, why each exists, and recommended ways to use or extend them.
Each table now has its own dedicated page where you’ll find:
- A clear description: What the table is for and when to use it.
- Relationship diagrams: Visual guides showing how tables link up.
- Best practices: How to get the most out of each table.
Base Tables included in this release:
- Orders Table
- Units Table
- Equipment Table
- Locations Table
- Inventory Table
- Stations Table
- Samples Table
- Material Definition Table
- GHS Table
- Inspection Results Table
- Defects Table
- Events Table
- Bill of Materials Table
🎁 Coming Soon: Extensions
Need specialized fields for your industry or unique processes?
Extension sets are on the horizon. Soon, you’ll be able to plug in ready-made extensions to the base tables, adding depth and flexibility without losing structure or clarity.
Stay tuned for more!
🌱 Get Involved
We can’t wait to see how you put the Common Data Model to work.
Questions or feedback? Let us know in the Tulip Community.
Happy holidays – and happy data modeling! 🎉