ANDOVER, MA & MUNICH, Germany, June 4, 2015 – Aras, the next leader in enterprise product lifecycle management (PLM) software, announced the expansion of the Center for Automotive Innovation (CAI) in Detroit, Michigan. The CAI combines Aras’s advanced PLM platform and open architecture with knowledgeable, specialized resources to provide automotive OEMs and suppliers around the world with best-in-class enterprise solutions to drive innovation and advance the development, implementation and adoption of emerging vehicle technology.

“We have established the Center for Automotive Innovation to address challenges the industry faces with advanced product and process innovation,” said Peter Schroer, CEO of Aras. Leading the efforts of the CAI is Bill Bone, CTO of Automotive Solutions at Aras. Prior to joining Aras, Bone was an IT director at GM.

To celebrate the expansion of the CAI, Aras is holding an open house on Wednesday, June 24. The event will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about the CAI initiatives, network with the Aras Community and meet Peter Schroer, CEO of Aras. Event details and RSVP: http://aras.com/plm/002958

About Aras

Aras offers the best product lifecycle management (PLM) software for global businesses with complex products and processes. Advanced PLM platform technology makes Aras more scalable, flexible and secure for the world’s largest organizations, and a full set of applications provide complete functionality for companies of all sizes. Customers include GE, GETRAG, Hitachi, Honda, Motorola, Textron and XEROX. Aras is privately held with global headquarters in Andover, Mass.

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