Aras, the only resilient platform provider for digital industrial applications, today announced the availability of PROSTEP OpenPDM for direct connection to all the other major PLM systems on the market. PROSTEP AG is a leading vendor-neutral solution provider of software and consulting for PLM and has been an Aras partner since 2015. The OpenPDM integration product and connectors are now available directly from Aras.

PROSTEP’s OpenPDM provides standard, out-of-the-box connectors to systems in numerous domains and disciplines including ENOVIA V6, Teamcenter, Windchill, Agile, DOORS, and more. It enables users to synchronize data between systems from different vendors, including part master data, assembly structures, documents, and workflows. As a result, there is a decrease in manual work and an increase in data quality and process reliability. OpenPDM is modular, scalable, and enterprise ready.

The OpenPDM connectors further expand the wide range of packaged integrations Aras offers, giving organizations the opportunity to connect tools and systems even more easily. Previously siloed groups are able to work concurrently with the latest product information, as data flows securely among all users. At the same time, businesses can more quickly digitalize their processes without the risk and disruption of a rip and replace initiative upfront and can retire legacy systems with Aras at their own pace.

“PROSTEP offers Aras customers the opportunity to have coexisting systems while avoiding potential challenges associated with a traditional ‘rip and replace’ strategy,” said Paul Downing, President and CEO of PROSTEP. “OpenPDM and connectors allow for interoperability with Aras Innovator, when needed, and provide an easier migration path to a single system down the road, if, and when, the business is ready to consolidate. This approach eases the barriers to adoption across the business while enabling the benefits of Aras Innovator to be immediately realized.”

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About PROSTEP AG
PROSTEP AG is recognized as a partner to the leading manufacturing companies worldwide. We count the top companies in this industry among our customers. PROSTEP is an independent consulting and solution development company, but also supplies ready-made product solutions. Our strength lies in a combination of industry-specific expertise, process know-how and technological competence. We offer our customers competent consultancy services, a comprehensive range of other services, and innovative solutions covering every aspect of product lifecycle management.

The PROSTEP Group has a current headcount of more than 250 in Germany and the USA. In addition to its headquarters in Darmstadt, PROSTEP also maintains branch offices in Berlin, Hamburg, Hanover, Cologne, Munich, Stuttgart, and Wolfsburg, as well as in Birmingham, Michigan (USA).

 About PROSTEP, Inc.
PROSTEP, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of PROSTEP AG and is located in the hub of the US automotive industry, Birmingham, MI. PROSTEP is the leading vendor-independent PLM consultants for the discrete manufacturing industry specializing in PLM Integration, PLM Migration, CAD data exchange, and 3D PDF technology. With 250+ employees throughout and 20+ years of experience, PROSTEP specializes in PLM consultancy services and engineering solutions. PROSTEP are experts in providing leading global manufacturing companies with the support they require for designing and optimizing their internal and cross-enterprise development processes.

About Aras
Aras provides a resilient platform for digital industrial applications. Our open, low code technology enables the rapid delivery of flexible, upgradeable solutions for the engineering, manufacturing and maintenance of complex products. Aras’ platform and product lifecycle management applications connect users in all disciplines and functions to critical product data and processes across the lifecycle and throughout the extended supply chain.  Headquartered in Andover, MA with major offices throughout the world, Aras supports more than 350 global multinational customers and over 250,000 users. The Aras Innovator platform is freely downloadable. All applications are available at a single subscription rate, which includes all upgrades performed by Aras. Aras customers include Airbus, Audi, GE, GM, Honda, Kawasaki, and Microsoft.