Arena PLM

Start your day in a single browser tab where engineering, operations, and supply chain work from the same source of truth. With Arena PLM, you pull in CAD files, specifications, test results, and work instructions, then tie them to part records, revisions, variants, and platforms. Build reusable platform structures, apply rules to spin new options, and link requirements so every item has end‑to‑end traceability. Search, filter, and compare versions in seconds, and grant partners controlled access to exactly what they need—nothing more.

When something changes, kick off a structured change request and route it to reviewers across design, quality, and manufacturing. Use “where‑used” analysis to see how a single resistor or bracket affects higher‑level assemblies, open orders, and replacement kits. Update multi‑level BOMs, validate alternates, and attach updated drawings before release. Electrical teams track ECAD revisions, validations, and approvals the same way—keeping mechanical, electrical, and documentation in lockstep. The result: fewer surprises at build time and faster, cleaner releases.

Keep compliance and quality visible at all times. Configure checks for safety, environmental, and regional standards; log certifications to items and receive alerts before anything expires. Turn incoming issues into NCRs, drive CAPAs, and connect root cause, corrective actions, and verification to the impacted components and assemblies. Need proof? Open the audit timeline to see every change, who approved it, and why. Build dashboards and export reports as PDFs when regulators, customers, or leadership ask for evidence.

Plan purchases and reduce cost with real usage data. Arena Demand rolls up component consumption across every product and variant so you can forecast buys, model cost breaks, and negotiate with facts in hand. Share controlled release packages, shipping documents, or approval letters automatically at launch—document publishing takes care of distribution. Capture tribal knowledge with Scribe by recording decisions, rationale, and lessons learned next to the actual items and changes—ideal for onboarding and supplier alignment. Before cutting tools, preview form and fit with the built‑in AR viewer to catch clashes early and avoid rework.