Panso Solutions of India Joins the Aras Partner Program

Aras® today announced that Panso Solutions Pvt Ltd., a global IT and engineering consulting services firm located in Bangalore, India, has joined the Aras Partner Program. Panso Solutions combines innovative technologies with competitive pricing and rapid deployment to provide its PLM customers with competitive business advantage at the global level.

Panso applies its vast experience in global consulting, IT and engineering services, and product development to implement and deploy solutions faster, providing customers with quicker time to value. The company employs technologies such as open source and cloud-based solutions to provide additional value to its customers, including freedom from conventional software licensing models and the related costs. For more information please visit panso.in/

“Panso thinks outside the box and develops solutions for its customers that enable faster product launches, strategic sourcing and better business intelligence – critical in today’s global markets. We welcome Panso to the Aras Community and the Aras Partner Program,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras.

Aras Expands Global Headquarters for Growth and Announces Several New Job Openings

Open Source PLM Leader Recruiting Architects, Developers, Consultants and more.

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced that the company has relocated its global headquarters to new, larger offices to accommodate growth. Aras is actively recruiting and anticipates expanding headcount by 100% or more in the areas of PLM software architects, developers and consultants, as well as in finance, IT operations and international marketing.

“Our next generation PLM technology is driving our global expansion, and as we continue to hire more and more of the industry’s best technologists we need a world class campus for them,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. “I feel strongly that the quality of the work environment, combined with the ease of a person’s commute, make a substantial impact on attitude and innovation capacity. We’re building a company that will be the PLM market leader of tomorrow and we feel it should be the best place in the industry to work as well.”

Located at the Brickstone Square campus in Andover, Massachusetts, Aras has more than doubled the space of its corporate headquarters. The Aras offices feature the new Aras Innovation Center for PLM Collaboration and an expanded training facility, along with a catered corporate cafeteria, gym, dry cleaning service and daycare.

Aras Corporation, 300 Brickstone Square, Suite 700, Andover, MA 01810-1492 United States. Directions at http://www.aras.com/company/contact.aspx

Join The Aras Team
If you are one of the best and the brightest in PLM, and are motivated to put your stamp on the future of the PLM industry, we want to hear from you. Please visit http://www.aras.com/company/careers.aspx

Aras is currently recruiting for the following positions:

Consulting Specialists, MCAD Integrations
Consulting Specialists, EDA/ECAD Integrations
Consulting Specialists, Configuration Management
Consulting Specialists, Manufacturing Solutions
Consulting Specialists, Quality Compliance Solutions
Consulting Specialists, PLM Implementations in Europe
PLM Solution Architect, Manufacturing Solutions
PLM Solution Architect, Quality Compliance Solutions
Software Customer / Technical Support Engineers
Software Quality Assurance Engineers
IT Operations & Network Specialists
IT Enterprise Applications Developers
Marketing Director, Japan
Marketing Director, Germany
Business Process Analysts
Director of Finance
Marketing Coordinators for China, Japan and Germany

“Aras offers exceptional benefits and competitive compensation. The company is centrally located near the intersection of I-495 and I-93, ideally situated for PLM professionals that live in Greater Boston north and southern New Hampshire. Aras is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more and see complete position listings at http://www.aras.com/company/careers.aspx

T-Systems Provides File Converter Framework for Aras PLM Platform

Application Automatically Converts New and Modified Files Saved in Aras to a Variety of Formats for Improved Viewing and Global Collaboration.

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced the availability of the File Converter Framework application for the Aras Innovator® PLM platform developed by Aras certified partner and global systems integrator T-Systems International GmbH. The T-Systems File Converter Framework automatically translates files to a wide range of formats for viewing, collaboration and inclusion in PLM workflows within Aras. The application simplifies the sharing of files across the enterprise and with global supply chain partners, and eliminates the need for costly format-specific software licenses to simply view information.

The server-side File Converter Framework can convert files to one or more designated formats when a file is checked into an Aras vault anywhere in the world. When a new or modified file is saved to Aras, the File Converter Framework performs the conversions and attaches the new files to the defined Item Type, and users can then see the new files, as well as the original file, in Aras. The conversion process can be applied to multiple CAD file types including CATIA and Siemens NX.

The File Converter Framework is easy to set-up, administer and manage, and can also be used to perform and monitor batch file conversions within Aras.

With the File Converter Framework users can:

Convert / check files in Aras and automatically attach the converted (or checked) files to the designated Item Type
Perform custom file handling, such as .DOCX to .PDF, .PPTX to .PDF and .CATPart to .3DXML
Setup new batch conversions such as file conversions and data checking routines
Attach custom events to handle files, such as OnAfterPromote Document
Monitor created files and logfiles within Aras

“T-Systems File Converter Framework is another great example of how an open architecture promotes the rapid introduction of advanced functionality and the continuous expansion of available applications on the Aras PLM platform,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. “Capabilities like this simplify global collaboration and drive PLM results for global enterprises.”

The open source version of the File Converter Framework for Aras includes multiple file types such as PDF, HTML and other select formats, and is freely available for download from the Aras Project Site at http://aras.com/plm/001375

Additional capabilities for complex implementations and CAD file types such as CATIA and Siemens NX are available from T-Systems https://servicenet.t-systems.com

Labyrinth Solutions Joins the Aras Partner Program

PLM Integration Specialist Applies First-Hand Experience and Industry Expertise to Achieve Clients’ Strategic Business Goals.

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced that Labyrinth Solutions, a PLM consulting services firm headquartered near Austin, Texas, has joined the Aras Partner Program. With more than 10 years of experience, the Labyrinth Solutions team offers a variety of consulting services focused on the integration of PLM software into Engineering and Manufacturing enterprises.

Labyrinth’s goal is to help its clients select and implement the right technologies to achieve their business goals, and to implement those solutions in the fastest, most effective way possible. The Labyrinth approach features an impartial evaluation of business processes, a comprehensive action plan and a PLM implementation tailored to address the specific needs of the client company.

“The Labyrinth Solutions team recognizes the strategic value PLM brings to businesses and offers a unique blend of industry expertise, engineering business know-how, and practical, first-hand PLM experience to the Aras Community," said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. “We welcome Labyrinth to the Aras Community and the Aras Partner Program.”

Aras Announces Alternative Structure Browser for Large Assemblies

Advanced Search Solution Provides Unified Access to Disparate File System Structures Enabling Users to Quickly Search, Find, Retrieve and Act Upon Content Located Throughout the Enterprise.

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced the Alternative Structure Browser for Large Assemblies add-on solution for the Aras Innovator PLM platform. Developed by Aras gold certified partner Minerva of France, the Alternative Structure Browser creates an interactive graphical representation of the Bill of Materials (BOM) with advanced visualization and navigation capabilities within Aras. The Alternative Structure Browser for Aras is ideal for companies with large electro-mechanical product structures such as aircraft, automobiles, ships and sophisticated industrial equipment.

The Alternative Structure Browser enables Aras users to zoom in and out on complex product structures, as well as drag and drop the structure nodes to re-orient the data for optimal viewing. Users click on a node (i.e. Part, Drawing, CAD model or other item) to view the related description and all the associated properties. A simple click also enables users to drill down to the part master, document or whatever the item being viewed deep in the structure. User security is controlled so individuals can only see and access the data and files for which they have permission. The Alternative Structure Browser leverages the Cytoscape Web graph library, a powerful open source platform for visualizing complex networks and integrating any type of attribute data.

“The Alternative Structure Browser is a great example of the power of an open source and community development,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. “Aras’s open architecture enables partners like Minerva, as well other corporate community members and users, to develop and deploy advanced solutions that would otherwise not be possible. Our enterprise open source format gives global companies complete control over their PLM environment.”

The Alternative Structure Browser for Aras is available from Minerva
To learn more & view a recorded demo visit http://aras.com/plm/001371

Aras Announces Latest Release of The a9 AppConnect for Aras Innovator

Advanced Search Solution Provides Unified Access to Disparate File System Structures Enabling Users to Quickly Search, Find, Retrieve and Act Upon Content Located Throughout the Enterprise.

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced the latest release of The a9 AppConnect for Aras Innovator™. Developed by Aras partner Alcove9, a Michigan-based provider of advanced open source intranet-based search solutions, The a9 AppConnect for Aras Innovator provides unified access to disparate file system structures, enabling users to quickly search, find, retrieve and act upon content located throughout the enterprise.

With The a9 AppConnect for Aras Innovator, Aras users can immediately locate part and product data residing in unrelated repositories, applications and content formats, based on the rights and permissions established in Aras. All properties and files maintained in Aras are fully accessible via the user-friendly Alcove9 interface, and users can view property details and leverage Alcove9’s virtual profile card (VPC) which identifies relationships and structure, and enables the user to visualize documents and drawings.

“The AppConnect from Alcove9 is ideal for large-scale, geographically dispersed organizations,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. “When users can quickly and easily locate product-related information no matter where it resides in the company, re-use goes up, costs go down, and time to market accelerates.”

Alcove9 LLC offers advanced intranet search solutions on an open-source platform for all industry sectors. The company provides a simple solution that helps individuals and companies to decrease the daily challenges and frustrations of accessing, viewing and categorizing product data that may exist in multiple and disparate repositories, applications or content formats.

Syntel Joins Aras Partner Program

Global IT Services Provider to Implement Aras PLM in Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics, Medical Devices and other Industries.

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced that Syntel, Inc. (Nasdaq:SYNT), a global Information Technology services and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan, has joined the Aras Partner Program. As a member of the Aras Community, Syntel will provide Aras solutions and services to clients in the automotive, aerospace, industrial, electronics and medical device industries.

Syntel leverages dedicated Centers of Excellence, a flexible Global Delivery Model and a strong history of building collaborative client partnerships to create sustainable business advantage for Global 2000 organizations. The company’s comprehensive PLM services include consulting, implementation, integration, migration and upgrades, maintenance and support services, as well as design engineering, collaborative product engineering and closed loop design automation. Syntel employs more 18,000 people worldwide, driving annual revenue of more than $500 million. The company is assessed at SEI CMMi Level 5, and is ISO 27001 and ISO 9001:2008 certified.

“We are very excited to work with Aras,” said Avinash Salelkar, VP and Head of Syntel’s Manufacturing and Automotive practice. “Aras combines advanced technology with a cost-effective open source business model. Together with Syntel’s global delivery service, Aras enables our clients to realize a significant competitive advantage in terms of greatly enhanced speed and dramatic cost savings.”

“With a strong track record of staying ahead of the technology curve, Syntel is an ideal partner for Aras,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. “The scalability and flexibility of our PLM platform’s Web-based, open architecture will give Syntel new ways to transform the complex PLM processes in large-scale deployments at global clients.”

Aras Community Event 2011 Germany Examines Trends in Enterprise PLM

ACE 2011 Germany Presenters GETRAG, Hakama AG, T-Systems and others Discuss Product Management Challenges and Solutions to Growing Complexity in Product Design and Development.

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced the success of the Aras Community Event (ACE) 2011 Germany. Hosted by Aras in Bad Soden, Germany, ACE 2011 drew customers, partners, and PLM experts and enthusiasts throughout the German-speaking region of Europe to discuss ideas and innovations around systems engineering and the application of product lifecycle management in diverse industries.

Get More Information and Download Presentations from
ACE 2011 Germany at http://aras.com/plm/001364

Peter Schroer, President of Aras, set the tone for the conference reporting on the increasing importance of systems engineering as product development becomes more complex and the demands on PLM software increase. Aras’s ability to manage the complete product configuration, including mechanical, electrical, software, firmware, packaging and other product-related information, has been embraced by automotive, aerospace, high-tech and numerous other industries. Professor Martin Eigner from the Technical University of Kaiserslautern underscored this trend with a discussion on the dominance of software and electronics in manufacturing and the need for an interdisciplinary approach to product design using PLM.

GETRAG Ford Transmissions, a leading global automotive supplier, presented on the use of Aras for application lifecycle management (AML) in software development, budget planning and quality assurance incorporating 8D and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action). Hakama AG, a Swiss supplier of specialized sheet metal solutions, who selected Aras for its flexible architecture and ease of expansion across the enterprise, presented on the integration of Aras with ERP, as well as CAD file management, document management and engineering time sheet management.

Sessions also included solution presentations from Aras partners DataSquare, Dr. Maier CSS, Calypso, PLM-TEAM, T-Systems, USB and xPLM, as well as and a first look at the newly expanded Aras Community Project Site.

Alcove9 releases v7 Intranet Search Engine for Engineering & Manufacturing

Alcove9 LLC, based in Oxford, Michigan launched the latest release of its premier Suite of Search Products and Support Services today. The cornerstone of the Suite, the a9 Hub, is based on an open source platform that provides instant access to all data; lost, legacy or vital, in what is called The 2-Second Search.

Already in use by hundreds of companies, in its proven third generation of v7, Alcove9 covers every aspect of the typical frustrations that plague companies today who are trying to find information in millions of documents, folders and systems.

The Alcove9 Suite of Products includes:
The a9 Hub - the cornerstone of the Alcove9 product line up. The a9 Hub is the workhorse software that finds, sorts, categorizes and displays all data and file types in an easy-to-use, scalable, flexible and secure system. It allows you to find Vital, Lost or Legacy data and information in your systems.
The a9 CADViz – this sophisticated add-on allows you to find, visualize, annotate and markup your CAD files/models, thereby reducing the need for expensive CAD licenses that are only used by the non-technical or occasional user.

The a9 AppConect – this is a series of application connectors designed to link you to information in various systems like ERP, MRO, ECM, RM, PDM and PLM. THE A9 APPCONNECT FOR ARAS INNOVATOR™ - Your door to PLM search. In this category, we are proud to feature the a9 AppConnect for Aras Innovator™. The Aras AppConnect provides instant access to enterprise-wide product information, improving productivity, optimizing design time and reuse, accelerating time-to-market and reducing new product development costs. Like Alcove9, Aras is based on an open source framework that provides an advanced, robust, flexible PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) platform ideal for large-scale, geographically dispersed companies.

The Alcove9 pricing and subscription structure is based on a flexible, a-la-carte set of options that allows the organization to select only what they need as it relates to users, servers and applications. With Gold and Platinum subscription levels, subscribers will experience superior customer service via online chat, community boards, FAQ’s, email queries, updates, fixes and live phone support.

Alcove9 LLC offers advanced intrAnet search solutions on an open-source platform for all industry sectors. Alcove9 LLC has significant experience in CAD/CAM, PLM, ERP and ECM systems.

The current iteration of Alcove9 provides a simple solution that helps individuals and companies to decrease the daily challenges and frustrations of accessing, viewing and categorizing product data that may exist in multiple and disparate repositories, applications or content formats.

Alcove9 provides browser-based access along with powerful discovery and analysis tools. Alcove9 has mature functionality and features that deliver a highly scalable, flexible and secure search solution that allows companies to reduce license fees, improve design reuse and increase productivity.

Aras to Present Open Source PLM at Boeing – Northrop Grumman Global Product Data Interoperability Summit

Presentation Provides Benefits and Best Practices for Implementing Open Source Product Lifecycle Management in Large Scale Enterprises.

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced that the company will present at the 2011 Global Product Data Interoperability Summit (GPDIS), November 7-10 in Chandler, Arizona. Hosted by The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and the Northrop Grumman Corporation [NYSE: NOC], GPDIS has grown to be one of the premiere events for industry professionals focused on data architecture and integration across the enterprise value stream.

GPDIS 2011 focuses on the global supply chain and the data interoperability challenges presented by the implementation of model-based processes. Aras, developer of Aras Innovator™, an advanced model-base SOA PLM platform, will present benefits and best practices for deploying open source product lifecycle management in large scale enterprise environments.

GPDIS offers attendees a unique opportunity to gain insight into current technological capabilities and best practices used throughout aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding and other industries. Aras will also participate in the technical exposition, which showcases the latest solutions offered by select technology providers. Details, agenda and registration at www.elysiuminc.com

Aras Announces EPLM for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM

Solution Provides Companies that Run SolidWorks with Packaged Functionality Out-of-the-Box for Corporate-wide PLM Business Processes.

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today announced the launch of a new solution designed specifically for companies that run SolidWorks®. Aras Enterprise PLM (Aras EPLM™) for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM provides packaged functionality out-of-the-box for corporate-wide PLM business processes, enabling global companies that run SolidWorks to improve product quality, accelerate time to market and achieve greater profitability.

Global Cross Functional Processes

Built on top of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM, Aras EPLM is a scalable and secure business-ready solution for New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI), Complex Configuration Management, Enterprise Change Management, Outsourced Manufacturing, Quality Compliance and more. It extends Enterprise PDM to drive PLM processes throughout a company and its supply chain for collaboration across organizations including product development, operations, quality, purchasing, sales & marketing and other groups worldwide.

“Together Aras Enterprise PLM and SolidWorks Enterprise PDM provide the ideal solution for us to streamline and simplify process complexity throughout the company,” said Dave Baer, IT Project Manager at Spartan Motors. “Aras allows our SolidWorks users to maintain their current design practices without disruption and extend our processes for cross functional coordination.”

“We've been working with SolidWorks users for years and know that SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is by far the best CAD file manager for those designers. Companies are looking for a way to keep what’s working and preserve their investment while they address cross-functional, enterprise-wide PLM business processes,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. “So, we’ve taken our open source PLM solutions, included new out-of-the-box functionality that connects directly to EPDM, and packaged it all up to create a totally new commercial offering that's optimized for companies that run SolidWorks.”

Easy-to-Use & Powerful

Web-browser screens with a familiar Microsoft look and feel make the application easy to learn and use for everyone, and the highly flexible pure Web architecture includes powerful scalability, robust security and multi-site replication for deployments with users located around the world.

“Our engineers have been screaming for something like this. We have a deep product structure on some of our product lines and this will significantly increase productivity and quality. Aras EPLM for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM makes a lot of sense,” said Kevin Friske, Database Administrator at MiTek Corporation. “We also like the fact that everything with Aras is on Microsoft SQL Server, and since its 100% browser-based, its easy-to-use for people at multiple sites.”

Business Ready Out-Of-The-Box
Item-based and process-oriented, Aras EPLM is designed for the most demanding and complex PLM requirements.

Comprehensive multi-CAD capabilities include NX, Pro/ENGINEER, CATIA, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, AutoCAD and more, as well as, EDA systems such as Allegro, OrCAD, DxDesigner / DxDatabook, PADS, Expedition, Altium, Zuken CR-5000 and others.

Engineering BOM Management

Classification
Item-based BOMs
Multi-level Indented BOMs
Revision & Version Control
BOM Redlining
Lifecycle States
Alternates & Substitutes
Effectivity
Baselines
Design-to-Goal
Product Costing
Make vs. Buy Parts
Approved Vendor / Manufacturer List (AVL / AML)
Where-Used
Flat Parts Lists
Customizable BOM Reports
Search
Unlimited User-defined Attributes & Customization Capabilities

Enterprise Change Management

Graphical Online Change Processes
Multiple Affected Items
Include Unlimited Files & Items
Impact Analysis
Cost of Proposed Change
Effectivity & Release Date
Fast Track Option
Email Notifications & Alerts
Role-based Assignments
Escalation & Delegation
Group Voting
Executive Veto
Configurable Security
Real-time Status Visibility
Audit Trail
Reports, Dashboards & Scorecards
Customizable Processes
Robust Integration Capabilities

Integrated Project Management

Project Portfolio Dashboard
Stage-Gate Project Management
Backward, Forward or Milestone Scheduling
Gantt Charting
Integrated PLM Deliverables
Milestones
Tasks & Activities
File Attachments
Project Collaboration Workspaces
Role-based Team Assignments
Resource Scheduling
Team Member Work Progress Tracking
Configurable Project Templates
Traffic Light Indicators
Email Notifications & Alerts
Configurable Security
Reports and Custom Reporting
Comprehensive Customization & Integration Capabilities

Extensive additional functionality is included for Configuration Management, Supplier Collaboration, Quality Compliance and much more.

Aras EPLM for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a commercial offering available from select US resellers including Fisher-Unitech and Razorleaf Corporation. Additional details, videos, screenshots and more at www.aras-eplm.com

Learn more and see a live demonstration on the Aras EPLM webcast on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Registration at http://aras.com/plm/001360

Aras Expands Open Innovation and Collaboration on PLM Solution Projects Website

Use of Crowdsourcing and Co-creation in the Development of Next Generation PLM Solutions Will Drive the Future of the PLM Industry.

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today anounced the ongoing expansion of the Aras Community Project Site at www.aras.com/projects. The enhancements expand the use of open innovation techniques in the development of the Aras open source PLM solutions. New functionality enables ideation through crowdsourcing along with enhanced abilities for PLM solution co-creation, giving enterprise PLM architects, corporate IT organizations, Aras partners and other Community Members worldwide the ability to participate.

The purpose of the Aras Community project site, which is powered by the Aras Innovator PLM platform, is to provide an online area where user-driven innovation can occur. The new capabilities being announced include the ability to submit ideas for PLM solution projects, vote on ideas, add reviews and participate in discussions about ongoing solution projects, as well as improved site navigation, search, viewing and software download functionality.

Future project site enhancements will include the ability to claim ownership of project ideas, assemble private project teams and participate in secure collaborative development using either open public areas or “invitation only” restricted areas.

The introduction of functionality for PLM solution ideation and self-sufficient collaborative development further underscore Aras’s leadership role in redefining the PLM market.

“We understand that the next generation of innovation in PLM will come from the millions of people around the world that use PLM software every day. We are creating an environment where those people can participate by contributing ideas, sharing best practices and taking action to transform their businesses. We want to enable companies to innovate anywhere, anytime. It just makes sense,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras.

Ilesfay Joins The Aras Partner Program

Provides Cloud-based Data Replication, Collaboration and Storage for The Aras PLM Solution Suite.

Aras today anounced that Ilesfay Technology Group, an Ohio-based provider of cloud-based data replication technology and services for corporate product lifecycle management, has joined the Aras Partner Program. Ilesfay‘s proprietary Content Delivery Engine leverages the cloud to ensure the timely, accurate delivery of information, reducing costs and solving data delivery and storage challenges for corporate PLM customers.

In the past, companies made huge capital investments to build cumbersome point-to-point solutions. These solutions quickly became obsolete, as the amount of data or the distributed demand for data exceeded the limits of the infrastructure resulting in wasted time, increased rework, poor decision making and missed deadlines. Drawing on deep experience in network/Internet connectivity and large data sets, the Ilesfay Content Delivery Engine uses the cloud to ensure that the right data gets to the right person at the right time for a fraction of the cost.

“Ilesfay’s cloud-based replication solutions are globally accessible, easily managed and highly secure, providing Aras users with the sophisticated replication, collaboration and storage capabilities required in today’s complex, distributed product development environments. We are pleased to welcome Ilesfay to the Aras Community and the Aras Partner Program,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras.

Eindhoven University of Technology Selects Aras to Drive Real-World Experience for Engineering Students

Aras to Serve as Core PLM Curriculum for Leading Research and Technology University.

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today anounced that Eindhoven University of Technology, located in The Netherlands, has selected the Aras solution suite as the core of its Product Lifecycle Management curriculum. One of The Netherland’s leading Universities with over 7,000 students, Eindhoven University of Technology will deploy Aras to teach graduate courses, including Operations Management and Logistics, Innovation Management and Business Information Systems Master programs.

“Aras will help teach students the importance of product and process management in today’s complex, dynamic product development environments while providing hands-on, real-world experience with the systems they will use in their engineering careers,” said Marco Comuzzi, Assistant Professor at the School of Industrial Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology.

Founded in 1986, Eindhoven is a research university specializing in engineering science and technology. An active participant in the international scientific community, Eindhoven University of Technology strives to advance knowledge-intensive industries and other social sectors with a high or rapidly evolving technology-intensity. Areas of focus include progress in engineering science and education, development of technological innovations, and contributions to society through advancements health, energy and smart mobility.

“We welcome Eindhoven University of Technology to the Aras University Program,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. We created the university program to ensure the continued development of highly skilled engineers and innovators. We are proud to contribute to the educational experience of the engineers of tomorrow and we look forward to the contributions they will make to the Aras Community.”

Aras Announces Aras Community Event 2011 Japan

Aras®, the leading enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solution provider, today anounced the latest Aras Community Event, ACE 2011 Japan. Presented by Aras Partner Progress Partners and hosted by Hitachi Information Systems, ACE 2011 Japan takes place October 14, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. Attendees will be introduced to the Aras advanced open source PLM suite, discover the value of integrating Aras with ERP and other enterprise business systems, and see live demonstrations of Aras solutions.

ACE 2011 Japan - October 14, 2011
Details and Registration: http://www.hitachijoho.com/seminar/2011/10/1014.html
Free to Attend - No Fee. Space is Limited - Registration Required.

Presentations, demonstrations and discussions include Realizing Aras Innovator in Enterprise PLM, and Deploying Aras for Integration with ERP, SCM, CAD and PDM systems. ACE 2011 Japan is ideal for companies that want to reduce product lifecycles, improve quality and centralize information across sales, purchasing, engineering, design, manufacturing and maintenance.

Whether you're a business executive at a large enterprise, a manager at a midsized company or the IT pro at a start-up, you'll get valuable information and insight necessary to achieve success with Aras PLM. For more information, please visit http://www.hitachijoho.com/seminar/2011/10/1014.html

Aras Sponsors 24th Annual International CMII Conference

Aras®, the leading provider of enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solutions, today announced that the company will sponsor the Institute for Configuration Management's 2011 International CMII Conference. The 24th Annual CMII Conference is the premier global event for configuration management and business process improvement professionals.

The 2011 International CMII Conference takes place October 2nd and 3rd at The Orleans Hotel and Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The theme for the 24th annual conference is Leadership and CMII Process Automation. Attendees will see demonstrations of CMII-compliant tools including Aras, network with colleagues and attend educational workshops.

Aras is CMII certified with a 4 star rating by the Institute for Configuration Management delivering industry best practices for corporate confidence and CMII success. CMII-embedded processes enable Aras users to manage information across the product lifecycle to reduce costs, drive quality and improve profitability. To learn more and register for the CMII Conference visit http://www.icmhq.com/cmii-annualconference.html

DWIS of Korea Selects Aras as PLM Backbone

Aras today announced that DWIS, formerly a division of Daewoo Electronics Infortainment Systems based in South Korea, has selected the Aras PLM software suite as its product lifecycle management backbone. DWIS will leverage Aras to improve productivity, efficiency and collaboration across the enterprise and the extended supply chain. Areas of focus include Enterprise Change Management, Configuration Management, ECAD / MCAD integration, and Product / Part Approval and Sign-off.

Over the past 40 years, DWIS has grown into a world-class provider of mobile country navigation and car audio entertainment systems, building solid partnerships with global automotive manufacturers such as GM, Nissan and Renault. The company is headquartered in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, South Korea, with manufacturing facilities in China, India, Mexico, Poland and the United States.

“We are very pleased to welcome DWIS to the Aras Corporate Community,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. “DWIS selected Aras because we offer the flexible, secure environment required for the production of complex electronic components and a cost-effective enterprise open source business model that will make it easy for DWIS to grow their PLM implementation over time.”

Aras Announces Aras Community Event 2011 China

ACE Regional Events Provide Opportunity to Learn About the Benefits of Open Source PLM and the Advanced Capabilities of the Aras Enterprise Solution Suite.

Aras®, the leading provider of enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solutions, today announced ACE 2011 China. ACE 2011 China, the latest global Aras Community Event, will take place September 22, 2011 in Hangzhou, China. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate on product lifecycle management strategies and learn about the advanced PLM solutions from Aras.

To Learn More and Register Please Visit the Aras Events Page at www.aras.com/events

Presentations, break-out sessions and discussion forums will cover a wide variety of business and technology topics. Attendees will learn about the value of enterprise open source PLM first-hand from peers, partners and vendors who are using Aras to drive business processes and practices. Whether you're a business executive at a large enterprise, a manager at a midsized company, or the IT pro at a start-up, you'll get valuable information and insight necessary to achieve success with Aras PLM.

Aras Announces Availability of Formula and Recipe Management Solution

Enables Process Manufacturers to Manage Specifications, Formulas, Recipes, Packaging, Labeling and Related Intellectual Property across Global Operations and Supply Chain.

Aras®, the leading provider of enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solutions, today announced the availability of an enterprise solution for Formula & Recipe Management. Created by Aras partner PSC Group for food & beverage, and fully extensible to CPG, health and beauty / cosmetics, life sciences, chemical and other process industries, the Formula & Recipe Management solution is designed for global companies that need an advanced, end-to-end PLM solution. Formula & Recipe Management provides management of specifications, formulas, recipes, tooling, processing, packaging, labeling, artwork, bar coding, QR coding, quality, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property (IP) across the enterprise and the extended supply chain.

The Formula & Recipe Management solution provides a single view of the truth with a centralized repository for all product-related information, and cross-functional business process workflows for research and development (R&D), marketing, quality and regulatory, manufacturing operations, procurement, global suppliers and outsourced manufacturers. The solution enables process manufacturers to achieve faster time to market and better quality, productivity and batch traceability.

Aras’s advanced PLM platform provides highly flexible, extensible and integratable out-of-the-box functionality, making Formula & Recipe Management a completely unique solution in its class. As with all Aras solutions, the Formula & Recipe Management solution can be used as a comprehensive independent system or any subset of functionality can be used in a seamless and secure federated integration with leading ERP systems.

“It’s all about the architecture,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. “The flexibility, extensibility and ease of integration make this Formula & Recipe solution an ideal match for the unique needs of companies in the process industry. At North America's largest producer of dry pasta, Formula & Recipe Management solution was up and running in 90 days, and the company went from 13 separate legacy databases to a single, centralized system which reduced administrative work by 75%,” concluded Schroer.

Solution capabilities include:

Formulas and specifications
Finished goods items / SKUs
Recipes and production processing instructions
Tool & die and equipment assets necessary for each product
Raw materials at volumetric rates
Work-In-Process (WIP) items
QA and test procedures
Resource planning
Primary packaging item with commercial packaging information
Labeling & artwork with geographic variations
Integrated Bar Codes
QR Code generation
Secondary packaging item with finished goods packaging containers, cases, pallets
Supplier management with supplier qualification status
Document management
Revision and version control for both items and files
Enterprise change management workflow
Ability to integrate directly to a company’s consumer Web site
Robust security for IP protection
Reporting and analytics

The Formula & Recipe Management solution enables process-based companies to control critical product information and respond quickly and accurately to changes for improved compliance and reduced potential of costly recalls.

The Formula & Recipe Management solution for Aras is available immediately from the PSC Group; for more details visit Visit the solution overview page and http://www.formulaplm.com/

Aras Announces Membership in Autodesk Partner Program

Partnership Will Bring Advanced Enterprise PLM to Global Companies that use Autodesk Products.

Aras®, the leading provider of enterprise open source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solutions, today announced that that the company has joined the Autodesk Partner Program. The partnership will allow Aras to seamlessly connect the Aras Innovator suite with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault and Publisher enabling customers to achieve faster time to market, better product quality and greater profitability.

Companies around the world that use Autodesk products to create innovative designs and exciting new products are looking to streamline product lifecycle process complexity in order to drive growth. Aras Innovator complements the Autodesk product suite with a flexible, scalable and secure enterprise PLM platform that is ideal for global businesses with complex processes spanning distributed design and manufacturing centers.

Aras provides powerful, easy-to-use functionality for enterprise-wide PLM processes such as New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI), Complex Configuration Management, Enterprise Change Management, Outsourced Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Quality Compliance and more. Aras’s highly flexible model-based Web architecture, robust security, multi-site capabilities and powerful scalability make it well-suited for geographically distributed deployment scenarios with thousands of users across the extended enterprise. And Aras is the only enterprise PLM suite that eliminates PLM license fees and provides a predictable, fixed cost structure which is especially important for large scale deployments.

“Extending our level of integration with the Autodesk portfolio of products will deliver significant benefits to manufacturers,” said Peter Schroer, president of Aras. “We are excited to work more closely with Autodesk, and to seamlessly integrate mission-critical PLM processes for product development, quality, and the supply chain with the design data authored and managed in the Autodesk environment.”