PLM Blog - Aras Innovator Technology

Aras Visual Collaboration with Embedded CAD to 3D PDF Converter in PLM Platform

2013-05-16T15:38:00Z

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...(read more)

Tech Tip Thursday: Creating Office Connector Methods to Name and Number Documents

2013-04-25T12:51:00Z

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...(read more)

Get To Know Your Change Management Options @ ACE

2013-04-24T12:15:00Z

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...(read more)

ACE Solution Showcase: T-Systems PDM Workbench for CATIA V5 on Aras PLM

2013-04-17T16:58:00Z

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)...(read more)

Microsoft Office Connector For Aras

2013-04-16T12:11:00Z

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...(read more)

ACE Presentation: Enabling Mobility in PLM

2013-04-15T12:26:00Z

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...(read more)

Impact Analysis with Express ECOs

2013-04-03T12:14:00Z

As we've covered in recent posts, Aras has three out of the box templates for change management: Simple ECO , CMII Change and Express ECO, as well as the ability to create custom change processes tailored specifically for your company's needs. The Express ECO features the Impact Matrix making it easy for you to do impact analysis. The Impact Matrix has received lots of positive feedback from users and will be the primary user interface for change analysis moving forward. Watch the video below...(read more)

Out-of-the-Box Configuration & Change Management with Aras PLM

2013-03-28T13:28:00Z

Aras Innovator includes three out of the box templates for change management: Simple ECO , CMII Change and Express ECO, as well as the ability to create custom change processes tailored specifically for your company's needs. Configuration Management (CM-based change processes provide a comprehensive, closed-loop system for managing changes to product configurations). Changes are evaluated in a standardized manner with controls for change evaluation, implementation and documentation processes...(read more)

Tech Tip Thursday: PDM in PLM

2013-03-21T14:28:00Z

As much as we like to talk about all the wonderful things you can do with our PLM system, the simple fact is that for many companies a key starting point in automating their processes is to get their CAD data under control, which means PDM . Recognizing this fact, Aras made it a priority to build best-in-class PDM right into our PLM system, so that you can not only effectively manage your CAD data but also share that information throughout your business to improve your products and processes. Our...(read more)

Change Management with Aras: Simple ECOs

2013-03-19T12:51:00Z

For many companies, change management is a huge aspect of their product development process. The ability to quickly and efficiently manage and communicate product change is key for getting quality products to market on time. Aras Engineering Change Management includes three standard best practice templates as well as the ability to create a custom change process just for your company. The three out of the box templates are Simple ECO, full CMII Compliant ECO and express ECO. All the customizable...(read more)

PDM Week: Extending Your PDM Investment

2013-03-07T13:05:00Z

With the demand for increasingly complex products, manufacturers are realizing a need for more functionality than PDM alone can deliver. However, to rip and replace PDM systems that are already working is a waste of time and money. To preserve your investment and provide the enterprise-level functionality you need, we developed two new products that build upon your existing PDM systems.

Aras EPLM is built as an extension of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM. It expands your SolidWorks CAD BOM into a true item-based EBOM that's ready for release to manufacturing. And with the familiar look and feel, it's easy to use for SolidWorks users. Item-based and process-oriented, EPLM is ready to handle your most complex requirements. Aras EPLM allows you to streamline and improve processes with enterprise wide change workflows. EPLM increases cross-functional collaboration through the company and the extended supply chain.

Aras VPLM is built on top of Autodesk Vault Professional. It extends the capabilities of Autodesk Vault to drive PLM processes throughout your business and extended supply chain. With Aras VPLM you can improve collaboration across organizations, including product development, operations, quality, purchasing, sales and marketing, and other groups worldwide. Scalable and secure, Aras VPLM is a business-ready solution for New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI), Complex Configuration Management, Enterprise Change Management, Outsourced Manufacturing, Quality Compliance and more.

Head on over to www.araseplm.com or www.arasvplm.com to learn more about how these products can work for you.

PDM Week: Multi-CAD File Management

PDM Week: Direct PLM, A Multi-CAD Connector

PDM Week: PDM Workbench for CATIA V5

PDM Week: PDM Workbench for CATIA V5

2013-03-06T13:12:00Z

By now you've read about our approach to CAD file management and you've seen a multi-CAD Connector in action Today we're taking a closer look at a solution designed specifically for CATIA users. Created by our partner T-Systems International, the CATIA V5 PDM Workbench integrates CATIA CAD data directly into the BOM in Aras. It also synchronizes the data, enabling reciprocal data exchange between the two systems Why is this important? Because it shortens the time in product development...(read more)

PDM Week: Direct PLM, A Multi-CAD Connector

2013-03-05T14:20:00Z

Yesterday we told you about our approach to CAD File Management and today we’re going to dig into one of our CAD Connector solutions. Sergio Salsedo of Focus PLM presents Direct PLM, a multi-CAD Connector for Aras. This solution is an external connector with a pop-up from the task bar that allows you to connect to a wide variety of CAD systems, as well as Microsoft Word, to Aras Innovator. This ultra-lean interface provides one consistent look and feel, regardless of what tool(s) you are connecting...(read more)

PDM Week: Multi-CAD File Management

2013-03-04T12:55:00Z

Happy Monday! Today is the kick-off of our Product Data Management (PDM) themed week. Now some of you may be scratching your heads right about now and saying, hmmm... isn't Aras a PLM company? Well you are right, but PDM is a big part of what PLM users want. After all, PLM was born from PDM – the original CAD file management. PLM takes engineering and other product data beyond PDM and makes it work harder throughout the entire product lifecycle and across the enterprise. Learn more about...(read more)

New Report: Boosting Performance using Next Generation PLM from Aras

2013-02-28T12:58:00Z

In today's complex PLM environments performance is paramount. Yet a lot of global companies with established PLM systems still struggle to achieve acceptable performance in global CAD data management. These days, before you implement a new PLM system you want to know, among other things, that it's going to be faster than your old system. A lot faster. So, as part of their implementation, one of our users recently conducted a whole battery of performance tests on large sets of CAD data to...(read more)