The event will Feature Presentations from Honda, CERN, Microsoft and Other Industry Leaders

Aras to Celebrate 25 Years of Innovation at ACE 2025 in Boston

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Aras, a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions, today announced that the agenda for ACE 2025 is now live. The event, taking place March 31 – April 3, 2025 at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza, will bring together global leaders in engineering, manufacturing, and digital transformation under the theme: Connected Intelligence: AI, PLM, and a Future-Ready Digital Thread.

2025 marks a major milestone as Aras celebrates 25 years of continuous innovation while looking ahead to AI-driven PLM, advanced digital thread strategies, and scalable transformation initiatives. ACE 2025 will explore how today’s industry pioneers are establishing seamless digital threads across the entire lifecycle to enhance resilience, efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.

A key focus of this year’s event is the impact of connected intelligence on manufacturing and engineering—and how companies can unlock its full potential to drive measurable value. Attendees will gain access to expert insights, real-world applications, and actionable strategies designed to accelerate their digital transformation and optimize PLM processes.

The event will feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers sharing firsthand insights and expertise, including:

• Honda’s Tomoya Isome, Manager, Chief Engineer and Nobuyuki Akahoshi, Chief Engineer, will share how they’re leveraging Aras Innovator to revolutionize data management for 22,000 users.
• CERN’s David Widegren, Head of Engineering Information Management, will detail the challenges of managing the full lifecycle of some of the largest and most complex machines ever built.
• Gartner® Vice President Analyst Sudip Pattanayak will explore why digital threads are more critical than ever for seamless connectivity and collaboration in today’s complex industries, sharing strategies to tackle fragmented data, privacy concerns, and scalability challenges.

"ACE 2025 is a celebration of the incredible community that has grown around Aras over the past 25 years,” said Roque Martin, CEO of Aras. “This event brings together innovators, engineers, and industry leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with PLM, digital thread, and AI. We’re excited to mark this milestone by fostering new connections, sharing knowledge, and shaping the future—together."

Additional speakers will represent Microsoft, DENSO International America, Inc., SICK AG, Seaspan, SAIC, and more. Visit the event website to explore the full agenda and register for ACE 2025.

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Aras is a leading provider of product lifecycle management and digital thread solutions. Its technology enables the rapid delivery of flexible solutions built on a powerful digital thread backbone and a low-code development platform. Aras’ platform and product lifecycle management applications connect users in all disciplines and functions to critical product data and processes across the lifecycle and throughout the extended supply chain. Visit www.aras.com to learn more and follow us on YouTube, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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