Business System Integration
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One of the biggest challenges for businesses is to connect all of their multi-discipline distributed systems to one central location.
A PLM system must integrate with other systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Authoring and documentation tools, such as CAD, and existing Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
PROCESS Solution
System Integration with Aras Innovator® and services from Javelin
- Aras offers a number of API options that provide system developers with a range of capabilities to help them create integrations and connections to the systems and tools in their environment.
- Javelin's Process Team have experience creating custom applications to connect existing or legacy business system.
How We Can Help
Gain a connected business with Aras PLM application programming interface (API) services from Javelin
Connecting ERP and PDM Systems
As organizations strive to reduce time to market and minimize costly delays and rework, integration between PLM and ERP is a prerequisite, ensuring synchronization of the engineering and manufacturing views of the BOM and the change process.
The Aras integration for ERP and PDM provides an effective integration of data, structures and workflow supporting part and BOM release and engineering change processes.
Key Features
- Bi-directional exchange of documents, CAD files, BOMs, parts, classification, item status and more
- Workflow integration linking release and change processes between PLM and ERP
- Integrate with multiple ERP systems
- User interface integration
Typical Benefits
- Reduces the workload associated with the release and change processes
- Reduces the likelihood of costly and time-consuming errors leading to excess inventory, scrap and rework
- Brings products to market faster
- Increases customer satisfaction
Example Systems
- ERP and CRM Systems
- SAP
- Oracle
- Salesforce
- JD Edwards
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Other PLM / PDM and Legacy Systems
- Windchill
- Agile
- Teamcenter
- Enovia
- SharePoint
- Authoring Systems
- Desktop Publishing
- Graphic Design
- Simulation
- Ansys
- SOLIDWORKS
- MSC Software
- CAM
- MasterCAM
- CIMx
- Siemens Digital Factory
- IBM Rational Software
Connecting MCAD & ECAD Systems
PDM with Aras provides secure and consistent management of the creation, change and archive of information from all popular MCAD and ECAD systems.
Key Features
- Connectors available for all popular MCAD and ECAD tools
- Single integrated environment for managing multi-disciplinary, multi-tool CAD data
- CAD file lifecycle status management, versioning and user access control
- CAD and documents automatically linked to corresponding parts
- Viewables automatically created for Visual Collaboration
Typical Benefits
- A single system integrated with enterprise processes for all engineering data reduces unnecessary errors and delays
- Supports product development and supply chain collaboration strategies
- User authentication and access management increases control over critical intellectual property
- Ability to include CAD data in all PLM processes increases engineering efficiency
Example Systems
- Mechanical CAD
- Dassault Systèmes
- CATIA V5 / V4
- SOLIDWORKS
- Siemens PLM Software
- NX
- Solid Edge
- PTC
- Creo Pro/ENGINEER
- CoCreate
- Autodesk
- Inventor
- AutoCAD
- Dassault Systèmes
- Electronic design automation (EDA)
- Mentor Graphics
- DxDesigner / DxDatabook
- PADS PCB
- Cadence
- Allegro
- OrCAD
- Altium
- Designer
- Protel Capture
- Zuken
- CADSTAR
- CR5000/3000
- Mentor Graphics
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Aras Innovator PLM solution
Aras Innovator PLM is a full-featured, business-ready web based solution for Product Lifecycle Management.
Aras Innovator drives cross-functional collaboration and extends engineering business processes throughout the company and the extended supply chain.
Aras Services and Implementation
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Subscription Service
Aras Innovator is a commercial offering that is purchased as a subscription from Javelin to gain access to the online service. With the Aras subscription your company gets access to new releases, service packs, administrative utilities, documentation and much more, along with options for technical support from Javelin.
Benefits
- Live Technical Support from our certified support team.
- Remote Support to solve your technical issue right on your machine.
- Regular Communication of software updates and technical tips and tricks.
On-Site, In the Cloud, or Hybrid
With a modern, flexible platform you have complete control over your Aras deployment, as either data center, cloud or hybrid. You can deploy on-site and migrate to a hybrid or full cloud model without losing any solution capabilities, or start in the cloud and move to your data center whenever you want.
Model-Based Service-Oriented Architecture
The unique Aras® Model-Based Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) is designed to be:
- Flexible to meet today's needs and adapt easily as your business evolves
- Scalable to grow with your business
- Easy to upgrade, even if your system is heavily customized, allowing you to benefit from enhancements in new releases
Process Implementation Service
To achieve PLM success, you need a fast and thorough implementation that addresses the high priority areas of your business and results in company-wide user adoption. Working with Javelin you will be dealing with Aras experts that know your business and how PLM will drive your competitive advantage.
Implementation Services include:
- Requirements & Project Planning
- Pilot Proof of Concept
- Data Loading & Data Migration
- Configuration & Customization
- Systems Integration
- PLM Team Training
- Admin Training
- User Training
- Upgrades and follow-up
- Ongoing Support
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