Aras

SSI ShipbuildingPLM is a shipbuilding-specific PLM system built on top of Aras Innovator®, a flexible, open PLM platform and one that uses truly modern technology.

Choosing the right product lifecycle management (PLM) solution partner

The technology behind Aras Innovator and the philosophy of Aras as a company made it the only major PLM system that is flexible enough to be adapted to work within a shipyard. This flexibility made Aras Innovator the right foundation for SSI and our ShipbuildingPLM – the only system that has a shipbuilding data model and natively understands the relationships and configurations of the parts of a shipbuilding project.

The proven and open Aras platform, combined with shipbuilding-specific functionality built-in, ensures that ShipbuildingPLM is easy to use within a shipyard environment and has a base of experienced users already available. This combination eliminates the need to customize the solution. It works within structures already in place, integrating seamlessly with ShipConstructor software and other shipbuilding solutions.

The end result is a digital hub that serves as a central source of truth for all manufacturing information required by the shipyard, allowing:

Anyone in the shipyard to discover, search, and visualize information in a consistent released configuration across a vessel or class using CAD drawing tools, an AutoCAD viewer or a CAD viewer.
The shipyard to fully identify the impact of a change with support from ship repair and maintenance tools and the SSI portal.
Easy connection to other platforms like ERP and MRP systems, planning tools, AR/VR tools, ShipConstructor training modules, Navisworks, maintenance platforms, and more.

Aras provides the power, flexibility, and scalability needed to address the most complex challenges of shipbuilders. Aras’ expertise in PLM solutions combined with SSI’s 30+ years of doing business with shipbuilders around the world is a winning combination for this industry.

Andreas Mueller, Senior Vice President, Global Alliances at Aras

Aras and SSI joint shipyard success

Austal is currently undergoing a major business transformation and taking advantage of the latest digital shipbuilding innovations to achieve its goal of becoming the premier naval shipbuilding in the Indo-Pacific region. Implementing ShipbuildingPLM is one of the first steps Austal is taking to ensure that up-to-date and accurate engineering information is available to the entire shipyard as part of that transformation.

The project makes possible the connection of a configuration-controlled repository of SSI ShipConstructor-authored model, parts, assemblies, drawings, and product structure to Austal’s ERP solution. By integrating ShipConstructor software, Austal gains an organized CAD system tailored to its unique specifications, along with a platform to create, manage, and verify requirements while maintaining full traceability from design and engineering through to production.

As an SSI corporate client since 2004, the Australian shipyard now has a foundation for an end-to-end shipbuilding solution, providing transparency into projects throughout their entire lifecycle and across every department. These latest developments mark the next phase in the partnership between the two organizations, reinforcing Austal’s commitment to cutting-edge ship repair and maintenance technologies for optimized production efficiency.

Our partnership allows us to focus on developing the unique capabilities shipbuilders need for success managing information as part of a digital transformation.

Denis Morais, CEO, SSI

Digital Success with Aras and SSI

See Alan’s thoughts on the partnership between SSI and Aras, what shipbuilding solutions shipyards need for digital success, and the future of Aras and SSI collaboration. SSI’s Shipbuilding Solution Evangelist Greg Goulanian had a chance to sit down with him at our booth at the International WorkBoat show in New Orleans this past November.