Aras®, the next leader in enterprise Product Lifecycle
Management (PLM) software, today announced that Toshiba Machine has
selected Aras Innovator® to streamline design and manufacturing
processes as the company continues to expand internationally. Aras is
expected to improve the company’s design processes for made-to order
products, improve collaboration with ERP, and increase product quality.

After replacing a legacy product data management system that was unable to
meet the needs of the design department for product design improvement,
Toshiba Machine will use Aras for bill of materials and related CAD data
and document management for their made-to-order products. In the future,
the company plans on using Aras to standardize global design processes and
streamline international collaboration with ERP.

Toshiba Machine chose Aras based on the following criteria:

  • Ability to manage the entire design process
  • Web-based platform ideal for global expansion, including thecompany-wide management of design-related documents/deliverables andthe expansion of overseas production
  • Enhancement of design work as an upper process to enhance the productquality
  • Lower overall total cost of ownership

“With highly customizable and upgradable PLM solutions, we are confident
that Aras will help Toshiba Machine achieve success as their business
continues to grow and expand,” said Peter Schroer, CEO and Founder of Aras.

About Toshiba Machine

Toshiba Machine Company, Ltd., is an integrated mechatronical machinery
manufacturer of injection molding machines, die-casting machines, plastic
extrusion machines, machine tools, high-precision machines, electronic
control devices, etc. Toshiba Machine, founded in 1938 as Shibaura Machine
Tool Co., works to create a foundation of industries and to improve the
lives and culture of people in the world.

About Aras

We offer the best Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software for global
businesses with complex products and processes. Resilient PLM platform
technology makes Aras more scalable, flexible and upgradable for the
world’s largest organizations, and a full set of applications provide
complete functionality for the business of engineering. Customers include
Airbus, GE, Hitachi, Honda, Kawasaki, Motorola and XEROX. Aras is privately
held with global headquarters in Andover, Mass. More at  and Twitter @aras_plm