The PLM developer Aras has entered into a partnership with Toshiba Digital Solutions, a subsidiary of the electronics giant Toshiba Group. The company provides system integration services, software solutions and services, technology support and consultation services to clients by utilizing the knowledge that they have amassed across numerous business domains, along with cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, AI and quantum computing. Aras’ PLM platform, Innovator, will be integrated with Toshiba’s Meister platform, which is an IoT solution for the manufacturing sector that is used to collect data and connect to factories to help them reap the benefits of digital twin technology. “Industries across the board are rapidly undergoing digital transformation, especially the automotive and manufacturing sectors. The ability to be agile and respond quickly to the ever-evolving organizational needs is crucial. Our partnership with Toshiba Digital Solutions will allow customers the opportunity to be agile and innovative,” Aras CEO Roque Martin says to engineering.com. Why is this partnership important? There are several reasons, and the answer requires a brief overview of the group’s current market position. Toshiba Digital Solutions aims to integrate Aras’ PLM platform, Innovator, with Toshiba’s Meister platform, which is an IoT solution for the manufacturing sector […]