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3 Reasons why UK Engineering Firms should take a serious look at Enterprise Open Source PLM software (Download)

In this article we explore in detail the 3 reasons, why in our view, UK engineering firms should take a serious look at Aras for improving how they control their engineering processes & information. These are that

1. Aras delivers a comprehensive and integrated set of web-based PLM applications.
2. Aras has the most modern model based architecture in the industry which makes it very cost effective to deploy and easy to configure around a company's precise requirements without causing upgrade issues.
3. Aras delivers freedom from traditional software license fees.  With Aras, firms do not need to make any up-front investment in software licenses.

Project Management (Download)

This paper discusses how engineering project management can be better handled in the context of a PLM type of approach.

Configuration Management and Engineering Change (Download)

If Configuration Management is one of those words you hear from time to time (but are not really sure what it is) then this article is for you.

Improve business performance by building advanced 3D search technology into your PLM strategy (Download)

In this article we discuss how advanced 3D geometric search technology can be integrated into a company’s PLM landscape and strategy. 
We also explore two key areas where this capability can improve business performance.

• Reduce material spend by reducing parts count
• Enable rapid retrieval of proven designs

How Aras is changing the face of the PLM Industry (Download)

A paper that discusses how the Aras PLM technology and business model challenges existing PLM industry paradigms.

Building advanced enterprise open-source technology into your PLM strategy - Engineering Change (Download)

This paper focusses on how Aras Innovator facilitates faster and more effective electronic change processes.

CIMdata Whitepaper on Aras (Download)

A CIMdata paper on how industry leading companies successfully use the Aras enterprise PLM open source software solutions to achieve results.

ARAS Demo (Download)

A video demonstration of Aras’s comprehensive PLM capabilities.

How to build and track a costed BOM in Aras (Download)

How to build a fully costed BOM in Aras and generate a cost roll-up report.

How Project Dashboards work in Aras (Download)

A short introduction to how project dashboards work in Aras

How to manage meetings and actions in Aras (Download)

A short video on how you can manage meetings and and keep track of actions in Aras.

How to manage ideas and suggestions in Aras (Download)

A short video about how you can capture & communicate product ideas and suggestions in Aras

How to control changes to key documents in Aras (Download)

A short video on how you can control changes to key documents in Aras.

How to build and manage the new product introduction (NPI) process in Aras (Download)

A short video about how to build and manage the new product introduction (NPI) process in Aras by building a workbreakdown structure then communicating and tracking actions and status via workflow.

How to do a Simple Part Release in Aras (Download)

A short video about how to build a simple form and workflow  to do a Simple Part Release in Aras

ShapeSpace 3D Search for Aras (Download)

ShapeSpace technology allows users to search for parts by their shape

The ShapeSpace integration to Aras allows engineers & designers to visually browse the Aras database to find parts by their shape and so improve part reuse

Aras Innovator quick 10 min overview (Download)

Discover the Advantages of Aras Enterprise Open Source PLM in this 10 Minute Overview Demonstration

Getting More from Existing Teamcenter Investments (Download)

In the difficult current economic environment, this paper discusses some straightforward and low cost initiatives that may be undertaken to get more value from existing Teamcenter investments.

Connecting Teamcenter and Aras (Download)

Connecting Teamcenter to Aras allows organisations to extend the scope of their PLM implementation cost effectively delivering enhanced PLM functionality in the areas of Engineering Change, Program & Quality Management, making product information available throughout the organisation and containing PLM license costs.

A Brief Guide to Integrating Teamcenter with other Enterprise Systems (Download)

This article provides a high level introduction to the topic of integrating Teamcenter with other enterprise systems most commonly ERP.
 
Connecting PLM and ERP platforms to enable the bi-directional flow of product data is crucial for establishing a so-called ‘single source of the truth’ and enabling the efficient transfer of information through the organisation.

This article provides a review of the main technical options and approaches that may be pursued to achieve a robust integration.

What PLM is (and why it’s a good idea) (Download)

vast amount of material been written on the subject of PLM. Unfortunately, much of it is over-complicated or includes jargon that is difficult to understand. This article attempts to summarise very briefly (and in plain English) what PLM actually is and why it is an approach worth investigating.

PLM Product Selection & Procurement Tips (Download)

Evaluating, justifying, selecting and procuring a PLM solution (quite apart from implementing it) is a complicated and, potentially, quite political charged process with plenty of potential pitfalls for the unwary.
This article provides a few tips to help the lucky project manager tasked with running the evaluation, selection & procurement process avoid some of these pitfalls.

Key PLM Implementation Project Risks (Download)

As with any strategic IT initiative, the potential benefits from PLM are substantial but managing PLM initiatives effectively is vital to success.
While some PLM initiatives add tremendous value to organisations, others fail to deliver the expected benefits and may actually destroy value.

The roots of this failure can often be traced to the very beginnings of the initiative. In this article, we try to capture some of the most common risks and pitfalls involved in planning and introduction of PLM as experienced by AESSiS over the years and that can, if not properly addressed, derail PLM initiatives.

CIMdata PLM Certificate Program Outline (Download)

CIMdata PLM Certificate Program Outline containing detailed program contents, pricing and registration information

The Boundaries between PLM and ERP (Download)

There is often an internal debate within companies investigating PLM as to whether these important capabilities should be delivered by a standalone PLM solution (perhaps integrated with ERP) or whether these capabilities should be provided by extending the footprint of an existing ERP system.

This article explores some of the issues that should be considered when making this important decision..

ShapeSpace Introductory Video (Download)

This is a short video introduction to ShapeSpace, advanced 3D search technology that allows you to search for and find parts on the basis of their shape.

Download Shapespace Trial (Download)

Shapespace is the most technically advanced 3D search technology available.

- It is built on advanced retrieval algorithms that allow parts to be retrieved efficiently across very large databases of CAD models.
- It works regardless of a parts' orientation or position.
- It delivers instant visualisation of complex search results. allowing hundreds of parts to be displayed in an informative and intuitive manner.

Try it for free.  Also, for a free sample dataset to use in your trial click here