Aras, the next leader in enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, today announced that Hitachi High-Technologies, Carestream Health, Microsoft and Yanmar Energy System will present at ACE 2016 Japan. The PLM Community gathering is part of the Aras 2016 global industry event series, and is scheduled for September 1, 2, 2016 in Tokyo. 

Real-world success using PLM from Aras will be on display at the industry case study presentation by Hitachi High-Technologies. Hitachi will explain how product development teams utilize PLM to solve business challenges in electronics manufacturing. Carestream Health will share with participants how their PLM backbone enables global product development while ensuring compliance with FDA mandates. The Microsoft presentation shares the company’s vision of the future of IT and its impact on manufacturing, considering the latest technology trends such as Artificial Intelligence.

Breakout sessions focus on MBSE strategy in Japan as well the presentation by Research Institute of Systems Planning (ISP) entitled “AI utilization for manufacturing,” which also includes an active discussion.

With “Innovation without Limitation” as this year’s theme, this two-day conference is an opportunity for participants to learn about new approaches to manage today’s Business of Engineering as product development, manufacturing, quality and supply chain become more complex.

Topics Include:

•  Real-world PLM case studies from various industries
•  Utilizing AI in Manufacturing
•  Systems Engineering and MBSE
•  Mechanical, Electrical and Software Integration
•  Product Development Supply Chain Collaboration
•  Engineering Communication Platform
•  EBOM > MBOM and Manufacturing Process Planning
• Integrated Technical Publications and lots more