Arena
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Features
44 features across 20 categories
AI(6)
Intelligent AI assistant for automating tasks and providing insights
AI assistant and AI-powered actions across the platform
AI-powered document processing and management actions
Core AI engine powering intelligent features throughout the platform
AI solutions powered by AWS Bedrock with focus on ethical advancement, security, and privacy
AI-powered actions for Supply Chain Intelligence automation
Analytics & Reporting(3)
Custom analytics and reporting designer for building tailored reports
Business intelligence and real-time analytics tool for converting PLM data into actionable insights
Analytics dashboards for tracking productivity metrics
Automation(1)
Workflow automation capabilities for streamlining repetitive tasks
CAD(1)
Visualization capabilities for 3D CAD models and design data
CAD Integration(1)
Direct integration with Onshape CAD system for seamless design data synchronization
Collaboration(3)
Support for multiple workspaces with tailored access policies for different teams and customers
Secure collaboration tools for internal teams and external partners
Tools for enabling collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing partners
Compliance(2)
Automated compliance checking for components against regulatory standards
Support for FDA, RoHS, ITAR, EAR, safety, and other regulatory standards
Core PLM(1)
Cloud-native PLM software that brings product information, people, and processes together to eliminate silos and drive collaboration
Document Management(1)
Centralized document management system for organizing and tracking product documentation
Integration(6)
Integration with Google Docs for cloud document collaboration
Integration with Microsoft 365 for cloud document collaboration
Low-code, no-code, and API connectivity options for integrating with external systems
Support for automated machine users for API and integration-based processes
Access to an ecosystem of third-party apps and integrations
Integration with Octopart for supplier component lookup and sourcing
Product Data(1)
Bill of Materials management functionality for organizing and tracking product components
Project Management(2)
Project management tools for organizing and tracking product development initiatives
Tools for managing product and project requirements throughout the development process
Quality & Compliance(3)
Structured design control processes for managing product development
Product-centric QMS that seamlessly connects quality records and product designs in a single system for faster market launches while maintaining regulatory compliance
Tools for managing supplier quality metrics and compliance
Risk Management(2)
Automated identification of risks associated with component selections
Tools for mitigating identified component risks during product development
Security(4)
Granular role-based access control with audit history tracking for security and compliance
Secure mechanisms for sharing product information with external partners
Enterprise SSO for secure authentication across the platform
Document watermarking for protecting proprietary information
Storage(1)
Cloud storage for product documents and data with fair use policy
Supply Chain(1)
Intelligent supply chain visibility and insights for better sourcing decisions
Training(1)
Management of quality and compliance training requirements and tracking
User Interface(1)
Customizable home page dashboard for quick access to key information
Workflow(3)
Engineering change management to streamline design changes and modifications throughout the product lifecycle
Formal design review workflows for product validation and approval
Issue and ticket tracking system for managing product development tasks
Pricing
Arena PLM Launch
- ✓Product Development
- ✓BOM Management
- ✓Change Management
- ✓Document Management
- ✓Cloud Documents Connection for Microsoft 365
- ✓Cloud Documents Connection for Google Docs
- ✓Quality and Compliance Training Management
- ✓Productivity Analytics
- ✓Enhanced Home Page
- ✓5 Automations
- ✓3 Workspaces
- ✓Unlimited Storage
- ✓3 Machine Users
- ✓SSO
Arena PLM Enterprise
Popular- ✓All Launch features
- ✓Onshape-Arena Connection
- ✓Requirements Management
- ✓3D CAD Visualization
- ✓Supply Chain Intelligence
- ✓Component Risk Identification
- ✓Automated Component Compliance
- ✓Component Risk Mitigation
- ✓Tickets Management
- ✓Watermarking
- ✓Supply Chain Collaboration
- ✓Secure Information Sharing
- ✓Secure Collaboration
- ✓Supplier Quality Management
- ✓Supplier Item Lookup - Octopart
- ✓AI-Powered Actions Platform
- ✓AI Assistant
- ✓SCI AI Actions
- ✓Document AI Actions
- ✓Analytics Designer
- ✓Project Management
- ✓50 Automations
- ✓Platform AI Engine
- ✓Ecosystem Connectivity
- ✓Marketplace Solutions
- ✓8 Workspaces
- ✓Unlimited Machine Users
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Integrations
8 known integrations