Advanced CAD Integration for Aras PLM Software
Transcript of Advanced CAD Integration for Aras PLM Software
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A C E 2 0 1 2 I N T E R N A T I O N A L
BEDIFFERENT
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ACE 2012
INTERNATIONAL
Advanced CAD Integration Aras Multi-CAD Management Platform
John Sperling Director of Product Management
Engineering Applications
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Agenda
Overview of Aras CAD Data Management
What Multi-CAD Means to Aras
CAD Integration Partners and Connectors
For More Information
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CAD Data Management Business Drivers
CAD data is a key component of product design
It drives a large percentage of enterprise product development
However it tends not to be leveraged well across the organization because:
Data is isolated in local workgroup managers
Designers are wary of sharing data early
Lack of effective workflow processes for co-design with multiple sites
Competing ownership between Engineering and IT
Unlocking CAD data for the enterprise is a key part of any PLM initiative
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CAD Design EBOM
View & Markup
Digital Mockup Work Instructions
Tech Pubs Analysis
CAM Virtual Prototyping
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Aras CAD Data Management
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Aras CAD Data Management provides
full CAD IP management within a PLM
context, across a wide range of
popular authoring tools.
Complete CAD data management and change control
Better control of intellectual property
One single system for all engineering data
Increased accuracy of design information
CAD data participates in all PLM processes with full permission control
Increased engineering efficiency for driving innovation
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Key Business Processes
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CAD
System
CAD Data
MCAD
ECAD
Software
Part BOM 1
2
1 CAD data managed in Aras
2 Automated Part BOM updates from CAD
3 Enterprise change management with CAD data visibility
Aras Innovator
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CAD
System
CAD
Integration
Platform
Aras Innovator
Product Components
Applicati
on F
ram
ew
ork
Database
File Vault
Solution
Solution
Solution
Aras Provides: • Standard, documented CAD Integration Platform • Includes data model, APIs, and method code • Guidelines and samples provided to partners
Partners Provide: • Standard, documented CAD Connectors • Based on CAD Integration Platform • Configurable to meet customer processes
Aras CAD Data Management utilizes
product components from both Aras and CAD integration partners
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Aras Goals for CAD Integration
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Standardize the CAD Integration Platform
Allow CAD integration partners to focus on what they do best
Minimize the cost of developing integrations
Allow connectors from different partners to “play together” well
Support project-based custom connectors
Focus on ease of installation and administration of connectors, to speed adoption and reduce cost to customers
Provide customers with immediate out-of-the-box connector capability, with the ability to customize from there
Build a successful CAD integration “ecosystem” to bring value to our customers
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Working with CAD Connector Partners
Aras provides guidance on:
Aras terminology
Use cases to support
CAD Integration Platform details (data model, key properties, APIs, methods)
Suggested connector functionality
Product deliverables (installation, documentation, collateral, etc.)
Sample code provided for key topics
Partner value-add is:
CAD system integration details
User interface
Consulting services
CAD data loading
Custom connectors
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Multi-CAD means…
Standard CAD Integration Platform
Full set of Connectors: Direct CAD, PDM, and ALM
Both Standard and Custom Connectors
Enterprise CAD data access
Clear data ownership by discipline
BOM update process – automation from CAD, and manual
Unified Part / CAD change process across disciplines
Data exchange and digital mockup processes
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PRODUCT and PROCESS
30% of Aras CAD Integration Customers are Multi-CAD
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Aras CAD Connector Landscape
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Mechanical
components
Circuit board
and components
Wire harness
components
Manually-added
components
Electronic CAD
Electrical CAD
Mechanical CAD
Software &
Firmware
Manage Design
Mechanical PDM
Mechanical
components Update BOM Submit Design Manage Design
Software / Firmware ALM
Update BOM Submit Design
Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design
Aras CAD Documents Aras Part BOM
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Types of Standard Connectors
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Mechanical
components
Circuit board
and components
Wire harness
components
Manually-added
components
Mechanical PDM
Electronic CAD
Electrical CAD
Mechanical
components
Mechanical CAD
Software &
Firmware
Manage Design
Software/Firmware ALM
Manage Design
PDM Connectors
Direct CAD Connectors
ALM Connectors
Update BOM Submit Design
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
Update BOM Submit Design
Aras CAD Documents Aras Part BOM
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Mechanical CAD
Mechanical
components
Direct CAD Connectors
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Electronic CAD
Circuit board
and components
Electrical CAD Wire harness
components
Mechanical CAD Connector
Update BOM Manage Design
Electronic CAD Connector Update BOM Manage Design
Electrical CAD Connector Update BOM Manage Design
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Mechanical CAD
Mechanical
components
Librarian Connectors
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Electronic CAD
Circuit board
and components
Electrical CAD Wire harness
components
Part Library
Manager
Part Library
Manager
Mechanical CAD Connector
Update BOM Manage Design
Electronic CAD Connector Update BOM Manage Design
Electrical CAD Connector Update BOM Manage Design
Electronic Librarian Connector
Electrical Librarian Connector
• Librarian Connectors are not required to use the Electronic or Electrical CAD Connectors, but provide additional process capability by keeping all Part metadata in synch
• Librarian Connectors are available for all systems which have ECAD Connectors
Synch Metadata
Synch Metadata
Aras Parts
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Enterprise CAD Data Access
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Consider 3 CAD Documents… …and their related Part item
In many systems, accessing the files from all CAD Documents means navigating between all 4 items.
In Aras, the CAD files are directly accessible from the Part, and filtered to show only what’s necessary
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Data Ownership by Discipline
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Mechanical
components
Circuit board
and components
Wire harness
components
Manually-added
components
Electronic CAD
Electrical CAD
Mechanical CAD
Software &
Firmware
Manage Design
Mechanical PDM
Mechanical
components Update BOM Submit Design Manage Design
Software / Firmware ALM
Update BOM Submit Design
Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design
Aras CAD Documents Aras Part BOM
Each discipline
has clear
ownership
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Automated & Manual BOM Updates
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Mechanical
components
Circuit board
and components
Wire harness
components
Manually-added
components
Electronic CAD
Electrical CAD
Mechanical CAD
Software &
Firmware
Manage Design
Mechanical PDM
Mechanical
components Update BOM Submit Design Manage Design
Software / Firmware ALM
Update BOM Submit Design
Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design Update BOM
Manage Design
Aras CAD Documents Aras Part BOM
• Automatic BOM Updates (redlines)
configurable by discipline
• Manual update process used when
automation not practical
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Rev C
Rev B
Rev A
Rev -
Unified Part / CAD Change Process
BOM Update
BOM Update
Generations
Revis
ions
Part
Revisions
A
C
BOM Update B
Conceptual Design • Early design exploration • Quick design changes • Part item may not exist
-
Production Design • Physical production has begun • Parts exist and are linked to the Designs • BOM Update automates Part BOM changes
Overwrite Saved
Generation
(Optional) Part Assign
Aras can manage unified Part / CAD change in several ways
The change approach can vary by design phase
Further automation of the change process from CAD Connectors is a near-term focus
Example: Part and CAD on Simple ECO
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Data Exchange & Digital Mockup
Multi-CAD manage often involves:
Data exchange – for data conversion between CAD tools
Digital mockup – for combined CAD model visualization
The CAD data model and business logic is extensible to handle the necessary files and processes
Aras CAD Connector partners have decades of experience and consulting expertise
Come back tomorrow for more on this topic!
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CAD Partners & Connectors
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CAD Integration Partners
The following CAD integration partners:
Have available CAD Connectors which are based on the CAD Integration Platform and have been reviewed by Aras
Offer consulting services for CAD integration
Offer CAD data migration services into Aras Innovator
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Focus PLM
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Company Info
Headquartered in Italy; software development in Italy and India
Founded in 2011 by a team of professionals with more than 15 years of experience in PLM and CAD
Provides complete PLM solutions based on Aras and on Focus PLM products
Aras CAD Connectors
Product name: Direct PLM
SolidWorks
Solid Edge
AutoCAD
Creo Parametric & Elements
thinkdesign
Example Screenshot of Connector
Contact Info Sergio Salsedo, CEO
http://www.focusplm.eu/en/our-proposal/direct-plm
http://www.youtube.com/focusplm
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PLM-TEAM
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Company Info
Headquartered in Switzerland
Aras Partner since 2009
PDM/PLM/CAD since the 1990s
CAD Connectors, PLM Implementation, Product Configuration
Aras CAD Connectors
Solid Edge
SolidWorks
HiCAD
Contact Info
Dieter Neuhaeusler, CEO [email protected]
http://www.plm-team.com
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SofTech, Inc
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Company Info
Based in Lowell MA with sales/services in U.S., Italy, Germany, France and Asia Pacific
Over 40 years providing products to enhance product design and development productivity
Aras CAD Connectors
SolidWorks
Inventor
AutoCAD
Contact Info
Erin Kelley, Sales [email protected]
www.softech.com/connector-for-aras
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T-Systems International GmbH
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Company Info
Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
PLM CAD Integration business since 1995
Focus of PLM division is on PLM integration products and projects
Aras CAD Connectors
Product name: PDM Workbench
Dassault CATIA
Contact Info
Jens Rollenmuller, PLM [email protected]
https://servicenet.t-systems.com/pdm-workbench
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xPLM Solution GmbH
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Company Info
Headquartered in Dresden, Germany
Subsidiaries in Germany and US
25 years experience
CAD/PLM/ERP integrations
Available Aras CAD Connectors
AutoCAD
Inventor
Solid Edge
SolidWorks
Creo Pro/E
NX
CATIA
Example Screenshot of Connector
Contact Info
Raoul Markus, Director PLM Services [email protected]
http://www.xplm.com/en/solutions/aras.html
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CAE Consulting
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Company Info
Headquartered in Sexau, Germany
Over 20 Years Experience
Integration of ECAD Systems
Available Aras CAD Connectors
Product name: Integrate
Electronic Circuit Board Design CAD Connectors for all major Schematic Capture and Board Layout tools from Cadence, Mentor Graphics, and Altium
Electrical Wire Harness CAD Connectors for tools from Autodesk, AUCOTEC, and EPLAN
Librarian Connectors for all major Electronic and Electrical tools
Contact Info
Eugen Kienzler, CEO [email protected]
http://www.caeconsult.com
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Electronic Circuit Board Design CAD Connector Summary
Type CAD Vendor Tool Name CAD Connector
Librarian Connector
Electronic Schematic Cadence Allegro HDL
Electronic Schematic Cadence OrCAD Capture CIS
Electronic Schematic Mentor Graphics Board Architect
Electronic Schematic Mentor Graphics Design Architect
Electronic Schematic Mentor Graphics DxDesigner
Electronic Schematic Mentor Graphics Expedition Capture
Electronic Schematic Mentor Graphics PADS PowerLogic
Electronic Schematic Mentor Graphics PADS Schematic
Electronic Schematic Altium Designer
Electronic Schematic Altium P-CAD Schematic
Electronic Board Layout Cadence Allegro
Electronic Board Layout Cadence OrCAD PCB Designer
Electronic Board Layout Mentor Graphics Board Station
Electronic Board Layout Mentor Graphics Expedition
Electronic Board Layout Mentor Graphics PADS Power PCB
Electronic Board Layout Altium Designer
Electronic Board Layout Altium P-CAD PCB
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Electrical Wire Harness Design CAD Connector Summary
Type CAD Vendor Tool Name CAD Connector
Librarian Connector
Electrical Autodesk AutoCAD ecscad
Electrical Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical
Electrical AUCOTEC Elcad
Electrical AUCOTEC Engineering Base
Electrical EPLAN EPLAN Electric
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For More Information
Aras web site has a single entry point for CAD integration
Home > Solutions > CAD File Management
http://www.aras.com/solutions/plm-solution.aspx?name=CAD-File-Management
Includes
General Overviews
Partners Links
Datasheets
Video Demos
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