You're Never Too Old To Be A Hacker</h1> <article> <h1>You're Never Too Old To Be A Hacker</h1> <p>Peter Schroer — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:32:00 GMT</p> It's graduation season and speeches and inspiration can be found on every campus... and in every corner of the Internet. Even though my own graduations are long behind me, I love this one , titled Question Authority from Charlene Li, founder of the Altimeter Group . Beyond what you'd expect from a post with that title, such as breaking all rules, etc., Li talks about her experience with the "hacker" mindset of Silicon Valley. A hacker is always trying to find a better way. To a...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2013/05/23/aras-plm-never-to-old-to-be-a-hacker.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Global High Tech Electronics User Explains How They Chose Aras</h1> <p>Brianne — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:00 GMT</p> <p>When this global high tech electronics company, known for their innovation, was faced with a few business challenges they started looking for solutions that could keep up with their changing needs. </p> <p>Among other things, they needed a better way to track components and their supply chain. And they wanted to consolidate isolated quality solutions to improve collaboration and overall quality. </p> <p>They had just implemented an ERP system, so using the PLM system from that vendor seemed like a good choice. Or was it? </p> <p>They knew they needed a flexible system that could change with their business needs and, in their words, in the end there was only one choice: Aras. </p> <p>Watch the video to see how they chose Aras and to learn more about their PLM story, <a href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100435.aspx" target="_blank">get the slides from their presentation</a>. </p> <p> </p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Get Your Monthly Aras News!</h1> <p>Brianne — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:10:00 GMT</p> Did you know that every month we put together a newsletter full of the latest Aras news? It's one stop shopping for updates on the community, new releases, solutions, events and more! Did I mention it's just a click away? Read this month's newsletter now and sign up to receive future newsletters in your mailbox once a month....(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2013/05/21/aras-plm-monthly-newsletter.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>What’s New & What’s Ahead for Aras Innovator</h1> <p>Brianne — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:13:00 GMT</p> Join us on Wednesday for a webcast on What's New and What's Ahead. We'll walk through the latest Aras releases and lay out the upcoming Roadmap. DO MORE was our theme for ACE 2013 and in this live webcast we’ll show you how Aras is helping you DO MORE. Curious about what you'll see? Watch this video for a sneak peek!...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2013/05/20/aras-plm-whats-new-webcast-registration.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Aras Visual Collaboration with Embedded CAD to 3D PDF Converter in PLM Platform</h1> <p>Brianne — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:38:00 GMT</p> At ACE 2013, we announced our new 3D PDF converter , the first ever CAD to 3D PDF converter embedded in a PLM vault server. Now, we're putting 3D, 2D, Microsoft Office, images and scans, and other data types in a single, powerful, open format: PDF, enabling users throughout the enterprise and across the supply chain to view all types of product data in a single common user interface without buying additional software. The 3D PDF converter eliminates the need for specialized visualization formats...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2013/05/16/aras-visual-collaboration-with-embedded-cad-to-3d-pdf-converter-in-plm-platform.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>ACE Presentation: Teamcenter to Aras in 134 Days</h1> <p>Brianne — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:06:00 GMT</p> <p>Nidec is a PDM/PLM veteran with history ranging from the prehistoric days of 1982 to today's next generation PLM technology. In this video, Nidec shares their experience replacing Teamcenter PLM with Aras. </p> <p>In less than 5 months they were able to migrate 215,000 TC item masters representing 290,000 total item revisions and 320,000 files. And they did it with zero – yes, zero – differences.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100442.aspx">Learn more about Nidec’s PLM journey. </a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Helping You DO MORE – A Message from Aras CEO, Peter Schroer</h1> <p>Brianne — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:21:00 GMT</p> With today’s rapidly advancing technology, highly competitive environments and ever-changing global economic conditions, everyone is being asked to do more with less. At Aras, we’re helping you DO MORE . In fact, we’re doing more, so you can do more. Watch as Aras CEO Peter Schroer inspires the audience at ACE 2013 as he explains all the ways Aras is doing more, so you can do more. Aras helps you DO More: · By providing more solutions, more applications and more capabilities...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2013/05/14/helping-you-do-more-a-message-from-aras-ceo-peter-schroer.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Aras ACE 2013 - Highlights</h1> <p>MarcL — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:23:00 GMT</p> <p>Download Slides >>> <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100445.aspx">ZIP of ALL ACE SLIDES</a></strong> (NOTE: it's 48 Meg) </p> <p>ACE 2013 was our biggest, most energetic ACE conference ever. It's always the first event in the annual ACE series of global conferences, and this year we had an outstanding kick off. </p> <p>It's really great that so many people from so many countries around the world were able to make it to Michigan this year. There were more than 320 people from 161 companies in 21 countries, we broke all our records for registration, attendance and participation. </p> <p>Business and technology professionals worldwide came to network, collaborate and learn about best practices with Aras from global product development and requirements management to multi-site manufacturing and PLM across the extended enterprise. </p> <p>This year's agenda was packed with global deployment case studies where leading companies shared and discussed how they've addressed their most complex challenges with Aras. </p> <p>On behalf of everyone at Aras, I'd like to personally say "Thank You" to everyone that came and made it our best conference ever. The level of enthusiasm reached a new high which is really great. I'd also like to give special Thanks to the presenters, solution showcase demo'ers and sponsoring partners. </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong>Peter Schroer's Keynote</strong> </p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/8311.aras_2D00_plm_2D00_ace_2D00_2013_2D00_32.png" style="font-weight:bold;"></a><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></p> <p>Peter Schroer, Aras CEO & Founder, got things rolling with an impassioned presentation, update and explanation of this year's ACE theme of, DO MORE. </p> <p>He pointed to the fact that dynamic conditions around the world are forcing companies to transform and rethink products, processes and systems at an ever increasing pace. </p> <p>Economic turmoil, aggressive competitors and business innovation are all simultaneously pushing companies to DO MORE. Peter shared how Aras is enabling your business to be proactive. Helping you Do More... with More. </p> <p>With Aras you're not limited by a single software provider's vision or ability to deliver. We're community driven and that translates into an ever greater ability for you to automate processes across your organization. </p> <ul> <li>By providing more solutions, more applications and more capabilities </li> <li>By providing a more scalable, secure and open platform architecture </li> <li>By enabling more collaboration and interaction </li> </ul> <p>You're able to Do More and achieve greater success... for your company and yourself both personally and professionally. </p> <p>Peter went on to offer a preview of some of our advancements in multi-CAD management, visualization, mobile and cloud, and was first to announce our release of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/news/ViewNewsItem.aspx?name=Aras-First-to-Provide-Embedded-CAD-to-3D-PDF-Converter-in-PLM-Software-Platform"><strong>CAD to 3D PDF conversion embedded in the Aras platform</strong></a>. </p> <p>He also highlighted the Aras momentum in the marketplace. We've had 5 years of record revenues in a row with 70% growth in 2012. </p> <p>Finally, Peter closed things out by explaining how last year's theme, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/company/be-different.aspx">BE DIFFERENT</a>, has become our corporate mantra. It was an inspiring way to start the day, and set the tone for the rest of our global ACE conference series. </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100429.aspx"><strong>Peter's Keynote</strong></a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/7536.aras_2D00_plm_2D00_ace_2D00_2013_2D00_36.png"></a>Expanding PLM into an Intuitive, Global Impact Analysis Platform</strong> </p> <p>Global high-tech leader, Gentex, delivers high quality electronics products to the automotive, aerospace and fire protection industries, most notably auto-dimming rearview mirrors. As a vertically integrated environment with highly automated electronics, CMOS camera development and manufacturing, vacuum coatings, and glass bending and fabrication they needed product-related information connected across the enterprise. </p> <p>Asking "What If... Everything was connected?" they proceeded to show live demos of how they have implemented Aras with relationships across parts - parent parts, child parts, sister parts, manufacturer parts - to approved manufactures with supplier locations. All those parts are connected to CAD files, drawings, documents, ECOs, routings, plants/sites, manufacturing processes, production lines, machines, tools, fixtures - and into programs, customers, projects, tasks, DFMEAs, quality issues, and even on-hand inventory. </p> <p>This of course has greatly improved productivity and traceability throughout the entire company for new product development, component sourcing decisions, quality problem resolution, engineering and supply chain processes. </p> <p>Their goal is to make PLM processes and product data securely available to whoever needs it when they need it. They've rolled out mobile access for smartphones and done a series of special purpose clients for easy access anywhere, anytime. </p> <p>They have over 600 people logging on weekly. Now, finding and accessing data is much faster & easier for everyone across the company. </p> <p>Today, they have better visibility and supply chain agility worldwide when responding to quality events, natural disasters, product launches, design changes, process changes and more. PLM is helping them scale their business as they continue to grow. </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100435.aspx"><strong>Expanding PLM into an Intuitive, Global Impact Analysis Platform</strong></a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/3240.aras_2D00_plm_2D00_ace_2D00_2013_2D00_1.png"></a>Motorola Performs Advanced Project Portfolio Management for Complex Systems</strong> </p> <p>Motorola Solutions' mission-critical communications technologies are everywhere from our networking infrastructure to our next-generation combat systems. </p> <p>In Motorola's presentation they explained the need for portfolio, program and project management as product lines and projects have expanded over the years and system have gotten more & more complex. </p> <p>Motorola needed a solution that could help them determine what programs to focus on, how to prioritize, track & measure progress to budget and schedule, and how to staff and manage numerous different projects with finite resources. So they turned to Aras. </p> <p>Today, Aras provides a visibility to program Budget, Funding, Cost Variance and Burn Rate along with Earned Value Management & Analysis (EVM / EVA). </p> <p>Not only do they know how much costs have been incurred, they know their procurement and A/P activity as well as their labor costs. The ability to closely manage cost performance index (CPI) helps assure program profitability. </p> <p>They also track Committed Costs based on project progress, and perform Resource Management with resource loading and planning capabilities for shared or pooled resources to assure schedule performance as well (SPI). </p> <p>They know where are they are on the schedule and what else needs to be done – even when priorities change. </p> <p>The capabilities in Aras roll-up to the program and portfolio-level giving Motorola visibility and confidence in an unpredictably dynamic business environment. </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100441.aspx"><strong>Motorola performs Advanced Project Portfolio Management for Complex Systems</strong></a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong>Korea KOSO Driving Process Innovation through Integrated PLM & Supply Chain Management</strong> </p> <p>Korea KOSO is a global manufacturer of custom control valves and systems that has challenging design & manufacturing requirements. Over the past several years, they have become increasingly driven by large scale contracts and have had greater international collaboration on new business which caused the need for PLM integrated across the supply chain for extended enterprise coordination and process-based innovation. </p> <p></p> <p>In developing their business process innovation chain, Korea KOSO restructured its business for seamless integration of sales, engineering, manufacturing, procurement and quality management. </p> <ul> <li>Sales Management <ul style="padding-bottom:10px;"> <li>Sales opportunities and order management linked with specifications and quotations </li> <li>Options & variants management </li> <li>Quotation generation and management </li> <li>Commercial specifications for managing customer requirements and product specs </li> </ul> </li> <li>Engineering Management <ul style="padding-bottom:10px;"> <li>Product configuration data with material information </li> <li>Part & BOM management </li> <li>Characteristics classification </li> <li>CAD Integration </li> </ul> </li> <li>Production, Procurement & Quality Management <ul style="padding-bottom:10px;"> <li>Manufacturing Process Planning (MPP) </li> <li>Production Work Order management </li> <li>Production build progress monitoring </li> <li>Quality Assurance processes & reporting </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100439.aspx"><strong>Korea KOSO Driving Process Innovation through Integrated PLM & Supply Chain Management</strong></a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong>SAAB's Global Product Definition to Serviceability</strong> </p> <p></p> <p>After Saab was no longer part of General Motors, they needed to replace the GM-owned systems for PLM known as the Global Product Description System (GPDS) and the Service Parts Release (ETS) system. </p> <p>With detailed knowledge of the GM systems for PLM they determined that a more flexible and extensible solution would be needed to enable the business for the future. </p> <p>They decided on Aras as the PLM platform. This direction provided a scalable PLM environment that could be easily customized and integrated globally to better support product information across the entire lifecycle with a focus on serviceability. </p> <p>Saab's PLM environment requires complex configuration management with numerous dependencies in order to unify the flow of information as they migrate out of the GM PLM environment. </p> <p>Getting after sales engineering deliverables such as automotive repair technician / mechanic's methods, fault tracing, Standard Time Mechanical (STM), Labor time guides and Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) into PLM was key. </p> <p>Saab is performing business analysis and layering functionality on step by step to achieve global configuration management for all aspects of the vehicle system across the lifecycle. </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100444.aspx"><strong>SAAB's Global Product Definition to Serviceability</strong></a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/8468.aras_2D00_plm_2D00_ace_2D00_2013_2D00_10.png"></a>Nidec Motor Corporation's Global PLM Past, Present & Future</strong> </p> <p>Nidec is a global leader in electric motor technology with over $8.5B in sales and 100,000+ employees worldwide. Formerly Emerson Electric, Nidec acquired the company in 2010 for the innovative brushless motor technology and hybrid & electric vehicle capabilities. </p> <p>Nidec has a PDM/PLM history ranging from prehistoric back in 1982 to today's next generation PLM technology. </p> <p>Nidec explained their PLM technology progression and lessons learned over the years from manual and custom developed to Windchill, then Teamcenter and now Aras. </p> <p>In the presentation, Nidec shares their experience replacing legacy PLM systems with Aras, migrating complex CAD data and a lot more. </p> <p>In less than 5 months they were able to migrate 215,000 TC item masters representing 290,000 total item revisions and 320,000 files. </p> <p>Today, Nidec is using Aras for Pro/Engineer WIP management and has vault replication in China. With Aras they've automated global processes and enabled manufacturing plants around the world. </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100442.aspx"><strong>Nidec Motor Corporation's Global PLM Past, Present & Future</strong></a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong>Dedicated Computing's Journey Implementing Aras: Need, Plan, Implement, Success!</strong> </p> <p></p> <p>Dedicated Computing, a developer of high tech computing solutions, had concluded a few years back that the do-it-yourself approach to PLM in a multi-site operation was not going to continue to work. So, they decided it was time for PLM. </p> <p>They made a plan, did their homework and selected Aras for a number of reasons, including configurability, workflow capabilities, integrated project management and what they described as "high value / low ownership cost (TCO)". </p> <p>Today, Dedicated Computing has 16 business processes implemented on the Aras platform, including engineering project management, pre-production order management, CAPA, customer escalation, qualified supplier, new part creation, change notices and more. </p> <p>They have better visibility into projects, controlled workflows and processes, and centralization of project and engineering information and activities. They've also eliminated 16 different tools, 5 forms and series of spreadsheets and checklists. </p> <p>In the presentation, they walk you through their problem identification, selection and implementation and shares real-world challenges and tips for success. </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100434.aspx"><strong>Dedicated Computing's Journey Implementing Aras: Need, Plan, Implement, Success!</strong></a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong>CNH Reman Rolls Out PLM</strong> </p> <p></p> <p>CNH Reman, a joint venture that brings together Case New Holland / CNH Parts & Service with Springfield Remanufacturing Corporation, needed better visibility and greater efficiency into its parts remanufacturing environment. </p> <p>They set out to standardize processes with a single PLM platform and develop a central online dashboard that spanned the enterprise and enabled better capacity planning for greater coordination, productivity and customer service. </p> <p>In the presentation CNH Reman shares lessons learned from their deployment where they got better user input, real user requirements, and greater user adoption. </p> <p>CNH Reman PLM Implementation Critical Success Factors: </p> <ul> <li>Executive Buy-In </li> <li>Grass Roots Evangelism </li> <li>Use Agile-style Deployment Methodology </li> </ul> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100433.aspx"><strong>CNH Reman Rolls Out PLM</strong></a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/6175.aras_2D00_plm_2D00_ace_2D00_2013_2D00_33.png"></a>Joe Barkai Presents on The Future of Manufacturing </strong></p> <p>Despite unprecedented economic uncertainty, global manufacturers are optimistic and see new ways to spur profitable growth. In his presentation, Joe Barkai explores the trends in manufacturing and supply chain strategies to capitalize on opportunities by taking advantage of advancements in processes, products and materials. </p> <p>He explains how a global PLM platform is important to realize design anywhere / build anywhere capabilities with dynamic supply chains for mass customization with virtual global plant floor and processes innovations to capture and retain new markets. These represent critical factors for the future of the manufacturing economy and PLM advancements are crucial. </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100438.aspx"><strong>Joe Barkai Presents on The Future of Manufacturing </strong></a></p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong><br />Solution Showcase</strong> </p> <p>Our most popular session at ACE every year is the "All Software, No Slides" solution showcase. </p> <p>People got 5 minutes to do Live Demos of the solutions, add-ons and enhancements that they've created. It's a great way to get a quick overview of a whole series of solutions that global companies have developed on the Aras platform.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Some of this year's solution showcase participants included:</p> <p>Custom Problem Solving Report - Spartan Motors </p> <p>Drawing & Document Single & Batch Search & Retrieval - Nidec Motor Corporation </p> <p>Multi-CAD Translation & Data Handling for Aras - Elysium </p> <p>PDF Special Agent for Creating Technical Data Packs (TDPs) - Razorleaf </p> <p>Remanufacturing Pipeline Management - CNH Reman </p> <p>There were also a number of demos of Mobile apps for PLM including the Surface Win8 Mobile App that Aras is working on with Microsoft and the iPad/Android interface for Aras by WhiteHawk Software. </p> <p>We saw over 20 demos and that's just a fraction of the over 150 applications available as both open source and commercial products on the Aras platform. </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong>Collaborate & Contribute Awards</strong> </p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/6253.aras_2D00_plm_2D00_ace_2D00_2013_2D00_38.png" style="font-weight:bold;"></a><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></p> <p>Every year members of the corporate community get special recognition for their contributions based on Significance, Popularity and Impact. The winners of this year's Collaborate & Contribute award are: </p> <p>Diehl Gruppe Hydrometer GmbH - Material classification business rules </p> <p>GE - Deep structure multi-level BOM customizability </p> <p>We'd like to thank these people for making contributions which enhance the Aras solutions for everyone. And I'd also like to recognize the other nominees, as well as, the hundreds of people around the world that made contributions this past year. It's something to be proud of, Thank You. </p> <p>As participation continues to increase worldwide, a lot of people don't realize that there are a number of ways to participate including: </p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/projects/idea-grid.aspx%20">Submitting ideas</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.aras.com/support/issue-submit.aspx" target="_blank">Making requests </a></li> <li>Commenting in the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/community/forums/">Aras Forums</a> </li> <li>Contributing specifications <ul style="padding-bottom:10px;"> <li>Form designs </li> <li>Use cases </li> <li>Workflows </li> <li>Business rules </li> <li>Data models </li> </ul> </li> <li>Collaborative development <ul style="padding-bottom:10px;"> <li>Prototyping </li> <li>Developing solutions & add-ons </li> <li>Scripts / methods and code samples </li> <li>Doing interfaces & integrations </li> <li>Testing & verification </li> </ul> </li> <li>Creating documentation </li> <li>Doing translations </li> <li>Sharing Your Story </li> </ul> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong>Breakout Sessions, Workshops and Other Sessions</strong> </p> <p>This year there were 3 tracks in the afternoons so there were even more breakouts and workshops and on the last day we went over solution vision and roadmap which is always a highlight. Here are the session slides: </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100431.aspx">The Aras Vision & Roadmap</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100430.aspx">What's New in Aras Innovator</a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong>Technical Track</strong> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100416.aspx">Teamcenter to Aras (by AESSiS)</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100418.aspx">Customizing Change Management</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100428.aspx">Requirements Management Deep Dive</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100426.aspx">Business Intelligence & Reporting</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100424.aspx">Pervasive PLM</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100419.aspx">Deploying Enhancements to Production</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100425.aspx">Planning 9.X to 10 Upgrade</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100421.aspx">How To Deploy Globally</a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong>Business Track</strong> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100420.aspx">Enabling Mobility in PLM</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100427.aspx">PLM on the Cloud</a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong>Solution Track</strong> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100440.aspx">PLM for Electronics & High Tech (by Minerva)</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100436.aspx">Reimagining the PLM Experience (by GENTEX)</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100437.aspx">Medical Devices, PLM and the FDA (by Integware)</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100422.aspx">Achieving Greater Design Reuse (by SofTech)</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100443.aspx">BOM Custom Views (by Panso)</a> </p> <p style="padding-top:15px;"><strong>Basic Track</strong> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100417.aspx">Change Management Options</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100423.aspx">Packaged Integration Connectors</a> </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100432.aspx">Strategies for Implementing Aras PLM</a> </p> <p>There were a ton of presentations, and this year we had Round Table discussions where there were open conversations with the ability to ask questions and learn from companies like yours that run Aras and have first-hand experience. I'd like to thank GE, NSK, Motorola and all the others that participated and made the round table discussions a huge success. </p> <p>Overall, everything came together really well at ACE again this year. The 30 minute breaks were a big hit again because they give you plenty of time to network. The receptions were also more energetic than ever this year. I probably should've gone to bed earlier than I did, was just having such a great time. </p> <p>And there was more collaborative discussion and connections made between companies than the past two years combined. If you met someone and didn't get their card or contact info, and really want to get in touch with them, feel free to send me an email. Don't be shy about asking for some post conference connection assistance... I'm happy to make the connection. </p> <p>Thanks again to everyone for coming and especially to all the sponsors including <a target="_blank" href="http://www.3dpdfconsortium.org/">3D PDF Consortium</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://cmpic.com/">CMPIC</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tripleei.com">Enterprise Integration Services (EIS)</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.funtech.com/">FISHER/UNITECH</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.focusplm.eu/">Focus PLM</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.integware.com">Integware</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.transcendata.com/">ITI TranscenData</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.minerva-plm.com/aras/home">Minerva</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nridge.com/">NorthRidge Software</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.panso.in/">Panso Solutions</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pluraltechnology.com/">Plural Technology</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.prolimglobal.com/">PROLIM Corporation</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.psclistens.com/">PSC</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://razorleaf.com/">Razorleaf</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.softech.com/products/aras-innovator">SofTech</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.steepgraph.com/">SteepGraph Systems</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://servicenet.t-systems.com/aras">T-Systems</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.vdr.com/">The vdR Group</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.verenia.com/">Verenia</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.xplm.com/">xPLM</a>. Their participation is huge and helps us keep ACE a free event series. </p> <p>We look forward to seeing you at some of the other conferences in this year's global ACE series including Korea, Japan, China and throughout Europe. </p> <p>And stay tuned for other local and regional ACE sessions. We'll post them in the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-newsletters/">newsletter</a> and on the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/company/aras-community-events.aspx">website</a> throughout the year as dates and locations are announced. </p> <p>Also, if you'd like to host your own mini-ACE session at your company, get in touch and we can help. </p> <p>Download Slides >>> <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/plm-software/100445.aspx">ZIP of ALL ACE SLIDES</a></strong> (NOTE: it's 48 Meg)</p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/0574.aras_2D00_plm_2D00_ace_2D00_2013_2D00_11.png"></a><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/3343.aras_2D00_plm_2D00_ace_2D00_2013_2D00_13.png"></a></p> <p><a 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href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/2451.aras_2D00_plm_2D00_ace_2D00_2013_2D00_long.png"></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Networking, Collaborating and More @ ACE 2013!</h1> <p>Brianne — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:01:00 GMT</p> <p>ACE 2013 wrapped up last Thursday. It was by far our biggest, most collaborative, most fun ACE to date! </p> <p>Check out these pics and stay tuned for the round-up post next week, with summaries, slides and, of course, more pictures.</p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/1778.ace_2D00_2013_2D00_collage.png"></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Alessi Handling Global Project Management with Style, Ease & Aras PLM</h1> <p>Brianne — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/0537.alessi.png"></a>Alessi, the world-renown creator of unique and innovative houseware products - everyone knows their iconic tea kettles, chose Aras for its advanced functionality and ability to extend PLM capabilities throughout the enterprise. </p> <p>As a retail company with strict seasonal deadlines, effective project management is critical to Alessi’s success. Prior to implementing Aras, part data was stored in the PDM system while related information and documentation was in numerous different locations. The disjointed information made managing projects difficult. </p> <p>With Aras, Alessi now has an integrated infrastructure with enterprise project management, real-time reporting and full visibility into project status. Alessi has seen improved productivity and efficiency throughout the product development process. </p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/PLM-Software/100411.aspx">Read their complete user story.</a> </p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>ACE Next Week!</h1> <p>Brianne — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:06:00 GMT</p> ACE 2013 is taking place next week, April 30 th - May 2 nd at the Detroit Marriott in Troy, Michigan. Watch the blog in the coming weeks to see videos, pictures and presentations from the event!...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2013/04/26/ace-next-week.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Tech Tip Thursday: Creating Office Connector Methods to Name and Number Documents</h1> <p>Brianne — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:51:00 GMT</p> The Aras Office Connector allows your users to manage Microsoft Office files including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Email messages as Aras Documents. As an administrator you can configure the Office Connector to automatically number a new Aras Document as well as name the associated Office file vaulted in Aras Innovator. Several example Methods exist in the standard installation for naming Products, Processes and Project related Documents. This tech tip will explain how to create your own...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2013/04/25/aras-plm-tech-tip-creating-microsoft-office-connector-methods.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Get To Know Your Change Management Options @ ACE</h1> <p>Brianne — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:15:00 GMT</p> Did you know with Aras there are three out of the box change management options, plus the ability to easily configure a custom change management process just for your company? With so many options available, we've put together an ACE session just for you. You will see the CMII, Simple and Express change processes in action. This will allow you to explore the differences between these change processes to decide which is best for your business. In addition, you’ll learn about options to configure...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2013/04/24/aras-plm-ace-change-management-options.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>The Future of Manufacturing with Joe Barkai @ ACE 2013</h1> <p>Brianne — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:14:00 GMT</p> Joe Barkai, an industry veteran, will be delivering a guest keynote presentation on the future of manufacturing at ACE . Joe is a former Vice President at analyst firm IDC Manufacturing Insights and has deep experience in engineering and manufacturing product lifecycle strategies. His presentation explores the trends in manufacturing and supply chain strategies to realize a virtual global plant floor, cutting edge manufacturing innovations in new materials and processes, and methods to capture and...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2013/04/23/aras-plm-ace-2013-future-of-manufacturing-joe-barkai.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>ACE Presentation: PLM For High Tech Electronics</h1> <p>Brianne — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:16:00 GMT</p> Aras Partner, Minerva incorporated their expertise best practices in high tech electronics into a solution tailored to fit the needs of HTE companies. If you're a high tech electronics company, this is a must-see presentation. Minerva's solution is designed to address the unique challenges you're facing and get you up and running quickly with Aras. Watch the video to get an overview of the solution and learn more at ACE 2013 . (Please visit the site to view this media)...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2013/04/23/aras-plm-ace-minerva-high-tech-electronics.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Motorola Shares Best Practices @ ACE</h1> <p>Brianne — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:14:00 GMT</p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/2742.motorola_2D00_ace_2D00_presentation.png"></a>That's right folks, Motorola will be presenting at <a href="http://www.aras.com/ACE/2013/">ACE</a> this year. In their presentation you will learn how Motorola uses Aras for sophisticated Project Portfolio and Program Management and their business process best practices for project management.</p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/ACE/2013/">Register for ACE to see this and other user presentations.</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/PLM-Software/100092.aspx">Check out Motorola's previous ACE presentation</a> to learn how they’re applying Aras for program management with earn value management, resource management, and schedule & cost performance tracking (SPI/CPI) for better coordination and collaboration. </p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>ACE Attendee Snapshot</h1> <p>Brianne — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:11:00 GMT</p> Ever wonder who attends ACE? Check out these graphs and you'll see that it’s a wide range people. Everyone from current Aras users to people interested in learning more about Aras, from engineers around the corner to those around the world, as well as technical and executive people from tons of different industries. The bottom line is, if you're wondering if ACE is for you, it is! See for yourself and then save your spot at ACE 2013....(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2013/04/19/aras-plm-ace-attendee-snapshot.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Today's Webcast: Top Reasons Why Multi-CAD Management Fails</h1> <p>Brianne — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:35:00 GMT</p> It's not too late to register for the webcast today at 11 AM ET. In this live webcast you will learn the leading causes for Multi-CAD management failure and practical solutions for success. Features & Topics Include: Find out how to get consistent results across MCAD / ECAD / EDA mechatronic environments Learn how to meet the needs of all your users - from Design to Manufacturing, Purchasing and the extended Supply Chain Get strategies to deal with vendor games, personal agendas and corporate...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2013/04/18/aras-plm-webcast-multi-cad-management-fails.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Discover Saab's Vision for the Future of the Automotive Industry @ ACE</h1> <p>Brianne — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:17:00 GMT</p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/8037.saab_2D00_ace_2D00_2013.png"></a>Find out how Saab is approaching PLM for new products around the world with configuration management for all aspects of the vehicle system across the lifecycle. From new product vehicle system definition through manuals and methods for serviceability at the dealers, Saab has a comprehensive vision for the future of the automotive industry.</p> <p>You will learn how Saab chose Aras, how they replaced their legacy PLM solution with Aras, and their PLM vision for the future with Aras. </p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/ACE2013">Check out other speakers and save your spot for ACE.</a> </p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>ACE Solution Showcase: T-Systems PDM Workbench for CATIA V5 on Aras PLM</h1> <p>Brianne — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:58:00 GMT</p> Check out this most-viewed showcase presentation from ACE past. It's the CATIA V5 PDM Workbench and it lets you integrate your CAD data directly into your BOM in Aras with reciprocal data exchange between the two systems. Watch the video to learn more and get a feel for what to expect at the solution showcase this year. Then register for ACE before it's too late. (Please visit the site to view this media)...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2013/04/17/aras-plm-tech-ace-solution-pdm-workbench-catia-v5.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Vote Now! The Deadline is Approaching</h1> <p>Brianne — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:08:00 GMT</p> <p>Don't forget, the deadline to vote for the <a href="http://www.aras.com/ACE/2013/awards.aspx">Collaborate & Contribute Awards</a> is Friday, April 19<sup>th</sup>. And between you and me, there is currently a dead heat for the lead. As you know, only 3 entrees can take home the prize so make your voice heard and vote now before it's too late!</p> <p><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Aras-2013-Awards" target="_blank"></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Collaborate With Aras Solution Providers @ ACE</h1> <p>Brianne — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:43:00 GMT</p> With ACE happening later this month, now is the perfect time to check out the exhibitors, read up on what they offer and plan your time in the exhibitor showcase with them. ACE is also a great place to turn your solution idea into a reality by collaborating with other Community members. Check out who's exhibiting and then register for the event!...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2013/04/16/aras-plm-ace-2013-collaborate-with-aras-solution-providers.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Microsoft Office Connector For Aras</h1> <p>Brianne — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:11:00 GMT</p> The Microsoft Office Connector for Aras makes extending your PLM system to non-technical users easy and approachable. The Office Connector combines the best of both systems: the familiar user interface of Office with the PLM power of Aras, making it a great solution for both technical and business users. The Aras Office Connector puts strong emphasis on document type control. Each document type can have different numbering rules and templates assigned to it. Based upon the type of document you’re...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2013/04/16/aras-plm-microsoft-office-connector-demo.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>You Waste a Lot of Time at Work</h1> <p>Jennifer — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:17:00 GMT</p> I'm kind of a sucker for a good infographic. I love them. Truly. So when I was Internetting a few weeks ago and I stumbled across this beauty, well, I almost fell out of my chair. Apparently, I waste a lot of time at work. When I opened this one , the message was glaring at me, taking up the entire top half of the page, and all I could think was, how do they know? Am I in deep water? Don't they know it's not my fault?! Scrolling down, I was struck by the barrage of imagery relating to...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2013/04/15/aras-plm-infographic-time-wasted-at-work.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>ACE Presentation: Enabling Mobility in PLM</h1> <p>Brianne — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:26:00 GMT</p> Director of Product Management, Nate Brown digs into mobile PLM . We all know how important mobile has become and product information is no exception. In this presentation, Nate will introduce some of the ways you can use mobile devices in your product development processes. To give you an idea of what’s possible, Nate will show a working prototype on the Microsoft Surface. Then he’ll open up the floor for an interactive discussion. So bring your wish list and ideas, join us at ACE 2013...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2013/04/15/aras-plm-enabling-mobility-ace-2013.aspx">read more</a>) </article> </main></body></html>