Aras Introduces InnovatorEdge: A Low-Code API Management Framework for Extending Product Digital Thread Ecosystems

Empowers product-driven enterprises with intelligent, secure, and scalable data connectivity.

Aras, a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions, today announced Aras InnovatorEdge, a low-code API management framework embedded in its flagship Aras Innovator® platform. This new offering simplifies API creation and integration, reducing the need for coding and development expertise.

With Aras InnovatorEdge, organizations can securely extend access to product data and reimagine business processes – driving higher quality, greater operational efficiency, and a shorter time to value. By simplifying the creation and management of powerful API services that provide access to PLM and digital thread data and workflows, Aras InnovatorEdge supports a variety of use cases, including:

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• Simplifies PLM and enterprise process integration: Streamlines integration between PLM and other enterprise business systems like CRM, ERP, manufacturing systems, and supply chain systems, while also connecting with the digital engineering ecosystem, including mechanical CAD, electronic CAD, and software lifecycle management platforms.
• Enables the creation of secure, thread-connected apps: Simplifies the development of mobile-friendly microapps using Aras’ low-code development tools or any third-party application development framework.
• Enhances value chain collaboration: Facilitates secure data exchange with suppliers, service partners, design partners, and customers to simplify collaboration and accelerate time-to-market.
• Establishes secure, governed, bidirectional connections: Enables targeted, purpose-built data streams between operational data stores and enterprise data lakes to support controlled and compliant data management across the enterprise.
• Integrates with powerful data science and AI services: Aras is collaborating with Microsoft to integrate Aras InnovatorEdge with Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing, enabling seamless connectivity for advanced analytics and AI-driven insights. According to Gartner®, “To support AI initiatives, it’s essential to enhance API strategies to accommodate dynamic AI consumers with heightened security and gateway needs¹.”

“Aras InnovatorEdge rethinks the product data and digital thread experience by providing secure, real-time access to PLM data across the enterprise,” said Roque Martin, CEO of Aras. “Built for scalability and flexibility, its low-code, configurable approach accelerates digital transformation, strengthens collaboration, and enhances decision-making.”

“Aras InnovatorEdge enhances how organizations integrate AI and analytics into their operations while maintaining secure, seamless data connectivity,” said Dayan Rodriguez, Corporate Vice President, Manufacturing & Mobility at Microsoft. “Integrating Aras InnovatorEdge with Microsoft Fabric enables customers to unlock deeper insights, optimize decision-making, and drive greater efficiency across the digital engineering landscape.”

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