Old PLM systems never die at Airbus; Aras Innovator will connect the past to the future. PLM vendor Aras today announced a strategic partner agreement with Airbus to use the Aras Innovator PLM platform for engineering business processes for up to 30,000 users or more. A key use of Aras Innovator will be in the development of a Test Information Management data module, jointly … [Read more...] about Airbus to acquire 30,000 Aras PLM seats
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“What’s with them?”
The most talked about companies and products in design/engineering software in 2014, and how they will be trending in 2015. By Randall S. Newton As managing editor of JPR’s GraphicSpeak website, I travel to a wide variety of industry events in the course of the year. I sit through presentations, conduct interviews, and generally try to soak up as much information as … [Read more...] about “What’s with them?”
Tactic deploys digital asset management to Amazon Web Services
One-click cloud deployment, with as much expansion room for assets as any customer will ever need. The open source digital asset management platform Tactic is now available through Amazon Web Services (AWS). New or existing users may quickly deploy to the cloud with the same functionality available in a local installation. Tactic has always been available via … [Read more...] about Tactic deploys digital asset management to Amazon Web Services
Aras improves multi-CAD performanace in Innovator PLM update
The open source PLM vendor has a new cloud-based file exchange system, updated support for Microsoft enterprise platform technology, and a variety of CAD-focused enhancements. Aras has released a major update to its Innovator PLM platform which includes a variety of CAD-focused enhancements. Additional new features include enabling of a new cloud-based file exchange, updated … [Read more...] about Aras improves multi-CAD performanace in Innovator PLM update
Aras places Elysium 3D CAD data translation inside Innovator PLM
The partnership automates the conversion of CAD data to other native CAD formats including Catia, Creo, NX, and JT. PLM vendor Aras and 3D CAD data specialist Elysium have launched a partnership that makes Elysium’s 3D CAD translation capabilities available inside Aras Innovator PLM. The solution will automate the conversion of 3D CAD data to other formats, including Catia, … [Read more...] about Aras places Elysium 3D CAD data translation inside Innovator PLM
Aras brings first 3D PDF conversion to PLM platforms
By using 3D PDF Aras avoids the need to work with competing proprietary 3D data formats, making an open visualization standard the center of its PLM social visualization strategy. Aras says its new CAD-to-3D PDF converter, embedded in its PLM vault server, is a first for the PLM market place. The addition means Aras now supports all the 3D, 2D, Microsoft Office, images, … [Read more...] about Aras brings first 3D PDF conversion to PLM platforms
Southpaw releases Tactic production asset management as open source
Southpaw follows in the footsteps of Blender, Acquia, and Aras by giving away the software and making money on support services. Most people who pay attention to the software business are aware of Red Hat, a company that built a billion-dollar business selling services for a custom version of Linux OS it gives away. But Red Hat is not the only open source software success … [Read more...] about Southpaw releases Tactic production asset management as open source
Aras offers alternative structure browser for large assemblies
Designed for advanced viewing of complex product structures, the Alternative Structure Browser creates an interactive graphical representation of the Bill of Materials (BOM) with advanced visualization. Aras now offers Alternative Structure Browser for Large Assemblies, an add-on solution for the Aras Innovator PLM platform. Developed by Aras gold certified partner Minerva of … [Read more...] about Aras offers alternative structure browser for large assemblies
Open source Aras releases commercial PLM solution for SolidWorks
“Aras Enterprise PLM for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM” fills a hole in the SolidWorks marketplace as big as its name is long. By Randall S. Newton Aras, a PLM software vendor best known for its open source product, today launched a commercial product for SolidWorks users. The full name is a mouthful: Aras Enterprise PLM for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM. Our assessment: Aras just … [Read more...] about Open source Aras releases commercial PLM solution for SolidWorks
Aras PLM joins Autodesk Partner Program
In enterprise PLM only Aras is built on a 100% Microsoft stack, matching the IT of Autodesk Inventor users. Autodesk would be wise to avoid buy-or-build for a while, and let Aras prove the case for PLM in the Autodesk marketplace. Open source enterprise PLM vendor Aras has joined the Autodesk Partner Program, gaining access to the Autodesk Developer Network and its resources … [Read more...] about Aras PLM joins Autodesk Partner Program