My interest in space started as a kid; as a "nerd," I loved the "Star Trek" series and imagined myself in space. I even participated in Comic-Con events by cosplaying my favorite characters. So, it was no surprise that before joining the Aras team, I…

How can Aerospace and Defense (A&D) companies best meet the needs of product development and manufacturing teams and their unique view of the authoritative source for product information—the bill of materials (BOM)? In other words, how do engineering…

Experience a better way of using Aras Innovator ® with our latest updates to low-code customization features! One feature introduced recently in Release 28 is adding a responsive form design editor that utilizes a more intuitive, easy-to-use interface…

Examples and key metrics to transform your product lifecycle What is digital transformation? Digital Transformation is the integration of digital technologies into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how that business operates and delivers…

In a perfect world, companies could implement software (even complex, enterprise-scale solutions), turn it over to users quickly, and start benefiting from the system’s functionality. Reality is rarely so kind. Organizations, huge ones, have their unique…

This blog is the second installment of a two-part discussion on how to uncover the value of PLM SaaS. In this post, I’ll discuss how the right solution will improve IT capabilities and support future growth and the complexity of a PLM system. Last year…

There are many steps to complete and processes to consider when planning the deployment of a new PLM solution. Many PLM vendors will encourage you to choose their solution because it provides strong out-of-the-box capabilities that you supposedly need…

This blog is the first of a two-part discussion on how to uncover the value of PLM SaaS. In this post, I’ll discuss focusing on the “right SaaS solution first,” creating the benefits of cloud migration by supporting the organization’s business objectives…

Dynamic Product Navigation (DPN) is one of the strongest tools for an Aras Innovator® administrator. The ability for you to query data related to your CAD Assemblies and alter your 3D viewable based on that data is incredibly powerful. Allowing users…

I wonder if P.T. Barnum would have agreed that “There is no such thing as bad publicity” if he worked for Southwest Airlines and woke up one morning to the Forbes headline “ Southwest Airlines Under Federal Investigation For Possible ‘Deceptive’ Scheduling…

To start, let’s define some terms. First, what is PLM? Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is an essential tool that helps manufacturing companies manage complex product development processes. However, traditional PLM systems often fail to meet modern…

This blog is the first in a new series called From The Minvera Vault . These blogs will take some useful how to blogs from the minerva blog and updating and reposting here for ease of access. It is relatively easy to customize your Aras Innovator environment…

I come before you today with troubling news. Research has shown that a vast majority of companies in the manufacturing industries suffer from PLM Legacy Syndrome. But do not be dismayed, I also come to you today with a cure. The symptoms: The first…

On June 30, Aras hosted Jim Brown, president of Tech-Clarity, for the webinar, “How Fast is PLM Moving to the Cloud?” During the session, Jim discussed findings from Tech-Clarity’s recent survey on the state of PLM and the changing attitudes of companies…

The need for speed The products we design, make, and operate continue to grow in terms of complexity and connectivity with many operating in a platform-as-a-service model; but this only part of the equation. Today, over half of a company’s revenue…

By now, everyone is aware that the cloud has become the dominant approach to deploying applications across almost every enterprise domain. Companies have progressed from viewing the cloud as an opportunity, to establishing it as their de-facto deployment…

New demands to adapt product development processes to support supplier collaboration, information sharing between engineering disciplines, flexible sourcing strategies, and digital transformation projects are uncovering the ugly truth and inadequacy of…

If you are like most companies using a PLM solution, you may be wondering “how will I know when I’m ready for an enterprise SaaS solution?” Maybe you find yourself in one of the situations outlined below. Let’s take a deeper dive into some of the typical…

In our previous blog posts on CUI , we've covered the various locations that are supported by CUI and how you can use CUI to add or modify the functionality of buttons and menus. While the existing CUI offerings make this kind of customization easy, a…

With the complexity of today’s systems, CIO’s cannot afford to be seen as just "keeping the lights on." Click the infographic below to learn how investing in a tool-agnostic digital thread can improve efficiency and add enterprise value.

As companies continue to look for new ways to optimize and transform business processes, they are generating an unprecedented amount of demand for their IT departments. This demand comes in the form of small tweaks to existing systems, large system projects…

A lot has been said about the need to digitally transform and I think, in general, we all agree it’s a great idea. There is plenty of evidence that those companies that can deliver their IT prowess to their customers are more apt to be leaders in their…

When querying for information from Aras Innovator, it is sometimes desired to query for information relative to today's date. For example, we may wish to find a Part that a coworker told us was created yesterday, or we may want to find which Parts are…

At times, an executive considering major software purchases will mandate buying out-of-the box (OOTB) software, believing it a best practice. They think it will reduce their costs and the mounting number of obsolete technologies that consume their enterprise…

Aras Innovator prides itself on being a flexible platform that can be easily customized to fit any of your business needs. Today we'll be covering some general best practices to keep in mind as you begin your journey of customizing Aras Innovator. Make…