1. BEDIFFERENT ACE 2012 I NTERNATI O NAL
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2. ACE 2012
INTERNATIONAL
Aras EPLM for
SolidWorks EPDM
John Sperling
Aras www.ArasEPLM.com
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3. Session Topics
 The Challenge
 The Options
 Aras EPLM for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM
 Benefits and Advantages
 Modern Technology
 Demonstration
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4. The Challenge
You Have You Need
 Engineering BOM
 Item-based
 Add non-CAD Items
 Packaging
 Alternates/Substitutes
 Electrical & Wiring
 SolidWorks for 3D & Drawings EBOM
 Software / Firmware
 SolidWorks Enterprise PDM
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5. The Challenge
You Have You Need
 Engineering BOM
 Enterprise Change
 Project Management
 AVL / AML Suppliers
 SolidWorks for 3D & Drawings  Configuration Management
 SolidWorks Enterprise PDM  Quality Compliance
 …and other global processes
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6. The Options
Workarounds Rip & Replace Extend
Error Prone Disruptive & Risky Keep What Works
Inefficient Expensive Leverage Investments
Limits Growth Long & Hard Get Results
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7. Aras EPLM
 Business-Ready Solution for PLM Aras EPLM
for Enterprise PDM
 Item-based & Process-oriented
 Built on Top of Enterprise PDM
 Web-based Microsoft Platform
 Highly Scalable & Secure
 Familiar Look & Feel
 Full Featured PLM
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8. Enterprise PLM Processes
Extending EPDM with Aras EPLM
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
ERP
Design
CAD/EDA
Legacy ERP Systems
“The Void”
No Visibility
No Repeatable Processes
Not Lean
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9. Enterprise PLM Processes
Extending EPDM with Aras EPLM
Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Integrated Project Management / Stage-Gate NPDI
Enterprise Change ERP
CAD / EDA
Design Document Mgt
FileCAD/EDA
Management File Vault
Legacy ERP Systems
Design-To-Goal BOMs & Parts
Configuration AVL / AML Supply
Management Qualified Chain
Suppliers Approval
Reports & FMEA Risk Mgt Compliance
Dashboards
Process Flows Inspection & Test
Control Plans
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10. Complete PLM Solution
FUNCTIONAL DETAILS
 Item-based Engineering BOM
 Indented BOM, Flat Parts Lists
 Parts, Assemblies, Materials, Documents, Files
 Sophisticated Version & Revisioning
 Alternates & Substitutes
 BOM Redline  Enterprise Change
 Effectivity  Where Used
 Baselines  Impact Analysis
 Item Classification  Multiple Affected Items
 Item Lifecycles  Role-based
 Product Costing  Voting
 Make / Buy  Online Sign-off
 Supplier Parts  Email Alerts
 Portfolio Dashboard  Audit Trail
 Project Scheduling  Quality Compliance
 Project Collaboration Much More…
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11. Benefits & Advantages
Benefits
‘‘
 Achieve Cross-functional Collaboration
 Streamline & Standardize Processes Our engineers
 Attain Executive Visibility have been
screaming
for something like this.
Advantages Kevin Friske
Database Administrator
 Avoid ‘Rip & Replace’ Risks & Disruption
 Gain Global Process Control and Agility
 Build on Your Investment in SolidWorks & EPDM
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12. Modern Technology
executives
Simple & Scalable on-the-go
 Single Server or Distributed Deployment
 Microsoft SQL & .NET employees
worldwide
 Strong Security
suppliers
around the globe
Standards & Platforms
SMTP
XML / SOAP
HTTP / HTTPS
AJAX / Javascript
connects to ERP Vault Common Wintel Severs
Active Directory & Email Connectivity and other systems Replication Standard PCs, Laptops, Mobile
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13. EPLM Features
HIGHLIGHTS
 SolidWorks EPDM Look & Feel
 Redline Revision Comparison
 Dynamic Team Collaboration Security
 Enterprise Virtualization
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY
 Improved multi-level Bill of Materials (BOM) views
 Multiple out-of-the-box enterprise change management process options
 Enhanced configuration management capabilities for baseline history
 Simplified release process for large groups of affected items
 Enhanced vault replication capabilities
 Thumbnails saved as vaulted items
 Web services 'builder' for even easier integrations
 Connectivity to Microsoft Active Directory for single sign-on
 Support for IE9, Windows 7 and SQL Server 2008 R2
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14. ‘‘ Aras Turns SolidWorks into a
Data Chuckin’ PLM Workflow Beast
‘‘ The packaged Aras addition provides SolidWorks shops
with a number of important full-scale PLM capabilities…
‘‘ ‘Aras Enterprise PLM for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM’
fills a hole in the SolidWorks marketplace as big as its name is long.
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15. Aras EPLM Demonstration
Full PLM
Functionality Easy to Use
Aras EPLM
for SolidWorks®
Scalable Enterprise PDM Secure
Global
Process-based
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16. MakerBot Thing-O-Matic®
StepStruder® MK7
Extruder Assembly
MakerBot Thing-O-Matic open source 3D Printer
• For details see http://store.makerbot.com/thing-o-matic-kit-mk7.html
• Demo focus area StepStruder® MK7 Extruder Assembly
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17. MakerBot Thing-O-Matic®
Demonstration:
Re-design of the
StepStruder Assembly
 CAD Re-design
• SolidWorks
• Enterprise PDM
• Aras EPLM
 Enterprise-wide Processes
• Aras EPLM StepStruder® MK7
Extruder Assembly
• Part BOM Redline
• Where Used
• Enterprise Change
• Impact Matrix
• Project Management
• And More
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18. EPDM / EPLM Process Flow
EPDM Aras EPLM
Trigger Workflow
ECO Workflow
3
1000123.slddrw
1000123.edrw
1000123 (Draw)
1 Register
1000123.sldasm
1000123 (Assy)
1000123.easm
1000123
SN00003.slddrw
1000123.slddrw
1000122.slddrw
SN00003.sldasm
1000123.sldasm
1000122.edrw
1000122 (Draw)
Submit 1000122.sldprt
SN00002.slddrw
1000122.slddrw 1000122 (Part) 1000122
1000122.eprt
SN00002.sldprt
1000122.sldprt
2 1000121.slddrw
1000121.edrw
SN00001.slddrw
1000121.slddrw 1000121 (Draw)
SN00001.sldprt
1000121.sldprt 1000121.sldprt
1000121 (Part) 1000121
1000121.eprt
Files CAD Documents Parts
1 Register in PLM
• Creates Aras items and drives a standard numbering process
2 Submit to PLM
• Submits files for review and updates the mechanical portion of the Part BOM
3 Trigger Workflow
• The enterprise change process controls workflow and access in both systems
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19. Demo Scenario:
Re-Design
EPDM Trigger Workflow Aras EPLM
Register
Submit
 Starting Point – the assembly is Released
 Create ECO to revise assembly
 Submit the ECO which triggers the EPDM workflow to “In Work”
 Make modifications in SolidWorks
 Register new components
 Submit updated assembly design, which updates Documents and
Part BOM in Aras
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20. Example PLM Scenarios
Aras EPLM
 Show updated Part BOM / Redline in Aras EPLM
 Show CAD Viewable from Part
 Analyze where the Assembly is Used
 Show ECO against Parent Assembly / Impact Matrix
 See ECO Change Process
 View assigned Project Status and Deliverables
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21. For More Information
Details www.ArasEPLM.com
FAQ ArasEPLM.com/eplm-FAQ.aspx
Features ArasEPLM.com/eplm-features-functionality.aspx
Commercial Offering
Available from Select Resellers
www.Funtech.com www.Razorleaf.com
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