In case you missed it, earlier this week ShapeSpace released a connector for their 3D Geometric Search to Aras. This brings a powerful new ability to visually search and select parts using a graphical interface instead of your typical list metaphor. It uses geometric indexing and retrieval algorithms with an adaptive visualization browser for an intuitive interface.
This is not just a hot technology that’s really cool. Using 3D geometric search you can help your company improve part reuse, consolidate purchased parts, reduce part number counts, and reduce external supplier spend. It basically means that anyone can visually locate parts fast.
You can find out more, see a demo and even get a trial http://www.aessis.com/Services/Aras3DSearch
GraphicSpeak, the News and Commentary site for CAD Professionals, did a good write up on it by Randall Newton titled ShapeSpace brings 3D geometric search to open source Aras PLM.
The ShapeSpace connector for Aras Innovator was implemented by ShapeSpace and AESSiS in the UK, they can also help you evaluate and implement the solution if you’re interested in it.
If your company has been considering the Geolus 3D Search engine for Teamcenter, you might want to seriously check this out.
