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Integrate CAD Data Into Your Enterprise Processes 

CAD data is a key component of product design and supports a wide range of downstream processes including virtual prototyping, work instructions, and technical publications.

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CAD data is a key component of product design and supports a wide range of downstream processes including virtual prototyping, work instructions, and technical publications.  Managing CAD data through enterprise processes provides a huge advantage for the business and is often a top priority of PLM initiatives.

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PDM with Aras provides secure and consistent management of the creation, change and archive of information from all popular MCAD and ECAD systems.  Integration with PDM/PLM makes it available across the enterprise as well as supply chain partners and fully integrates it with part and BOM structures.

Key Features

  • Connectors available for all popular MCAD and ECAD tools
  • Integrated environment for managing multi-disciplinary & tool CAD data
  • CAD file lifecycle status management, versioning and user access control
  • Part and BOM items extracted and synchronized with PDM/PLM
  • CAD and documents automatically linked to corresponding parts
  • Viewables automatically created for Visual Collaboration
 

Aras CAD Data Management

See how Aras CAD Data Management provides full CAD IP management within a PLM context, across a wide range of popular authoring tools, enabling companies to use their vital product information in a safe, secure environment.

Key Benefits

  • A single system integrated with enterprise processes for all engineering data
  • Reduces unnecessary errors and delays
  • Supports global product development and supply chain collaboration strategies
  • User authentication increases control over critical intellectual property
  • Ability to include CAD data in all PLM processes increases engineering efficiencies
 

Additional Aras to CAD Connectors

Aras Connectors for ECAD / EDA

  • Electronic Circuit Board - Schematic Design
  • Electronic Circuit Board - PCB Layout Design
  • Electrical Wire / Cable Harness

Aras Connectors for Mechanical CAD

  • NX
  • Creo Parametric - Pro/ENGINEER
  • SolidWorks
  • Solid Edge
  • Inventor
  • AutoCAD
 

CAD Connector Resources


Aras Innovator Demos
Integrated CAD Data Management with Aras (27 Minutes) – 2018
Integrated CAD Data Management with Aras (27 Minutes) – 2018

Integrating and Managing your CAD tool Data with Aras

Demo of FocusPLM SolidWorks Connector to Aras (40 Minute Video)
Demo of FocusPLM SolidWorks Connector to Aras (40 Minute Video)

The architecture and the user interface of  FocusPLM's connectors are designed to streamline the flow of information between the design phases and the rest of the company's processes ensuring full and efficient integration of PLM with design and documentation activities.  

 AutoCAD Connector for Aras Innovator (7 Minute Video)
AutoCAD Connector for Aras Innovator (7 Minute Video)

The AutoCAD Connector for Aras enables you to fully leverage your investment in AutoCAD by unlocking valuable CAD data for the enterprise and extended...

Business Value of CAD Connectors in Aras
Business Value of CAD Connectors in Aras

Discover the basics of Aras' CAD framework and how the connectors can improve design workflows, collaboration, and visibility. CAD data is...

MultiCAD Gateway (3 Minute Video)
MultiCAD Gateway (3 Minute Video)

The MultiCAD Gateway from Elysium automates the conversion of CAD data to other native CAD formats, including NX, Creo, SolidWorks...

SolidWorks Connector for Aras Innovator (7 Minute Video)
SolidWorks Connector for Aras Innovator (7 Minute Video)

Learn how the SofTech SolidWorks Connector for Aras enables you to fully leverage your investment in SolidWorks by unlocking valuable CAD data for...

Demo of Catia CAD Connector for Aras (7 Minute Video)
Demo of Catia CAD Connector for Aras (7 Minute Video)

The CATIA V5 Connector for Aras enables you to fully leverage your investment in CATIA V5 by unlocking valuable CAD data for the enterprise and extended enterprise with secure access and permissions, while allowing designers to continue working in their familiar CATIA V5 environment.

Demo of NX CAD Connector for Aras (7 Minute Video)
Demo of NX CAD Connector for Aras (7 Minute Video)

Learn how the ITI TranscenData NX CAD Connector for Aras enables you to fully leverage your investment in NX by unlocking valuable CAD data for the enterprise and extended enterprise with secure access and permissions, while allowing designers to continue working in their familiar NX environment. 

Demo of Solidworks CAD Connector for Aras (6 Minute Video)
Demo of Solidworks CAD Connector for Aras (6 Minute Video)

The SolidWorks Connector for Aras enables you to fully leverage your investment in SolidWorks by unlocking valuable CAD data for the enterprise and extended enterprise with secure access and permissions, while allowing designers to continue working in their familiar SolidWorks environment.

eCAD and PCB Connectors in Aras PLM - Altium, YDC, Zuken, Mentor Graphics, Cadence
eCAD and PCB Connectors in Aras PLM - Altium, YDC, Zuken, Mentor Graphics, Cadence

Aras' eCAD and PCB Connectors integrate the leading schematic design capture tools, PCB software, and electrical wire harness tools with Aras Innovator™ PLM. This solution suite provides product data, configuration, and project and workflow management services essential for success.

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Leveraging Aras PLM with Your SolidWorks Implementation
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Simplifying Document Management
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