Arena

arenasolutions.com
Project Management
Weekend Project

The Hassle-free PLM and QMS for Discrete Manufacturers

How to Replace Arena

Overview

Arena by PTC is a cloud-native Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Quality Management System (QMS) platform designed for discrete manufacturers. It brings product information, people, and processes together to eliminate silos, drive collaboration, and accelerate design and development while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Features

44 features across 20 categories

AI(6)

AI AssistantAIPremium

Intelligent AI assistant for automating tasks and providing insights

AI-Powered Actions PlatformAIPremium

AI assistant and AI-powered actions across the platform

Document AI ActionsAIPremium

AI-powered document processing and management actions

Platform AI EngineAIPremium

Core AI engine powering intelligent features throughout the platform

Responsible AI SolutionsAIPremium

AI solutions powered by AWS Bedrock with focus on ethical advancement, security, and privacy

SCI AI ActionsAIPremium

AI-powered actions for Supply Chain Intelligence automation

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Analytics & Reporting(3)

Analytics DesignerPremium

Custom analytics and reporting designer for building tailored reports

Arena AnalyticsPremium

Business intelligence and real-time analytics tool for converting PLM data into actionable insights

Productivity Analytics

Analytics dashboards for tracking productivity metrics

Also in: Ivanti, Ramp, Stampli

Automation(1)

Automations

Workflow automation capabilities for streamlining repetitive tasks

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

CAD(1)

3D CAD VisualizationPremium

Visualization capabilities for 3D CAD models and design data

CAD Integration(1)

Onshape-Arena ConnectionPremium

Direct integration with Onshape CAD system for seamless design data synchronization

Collaboration(3)

Multi-Workspace Support

Support for multiple workspaces with tailored access policies for different teams and customers

Secure CollaborationPremium

Secure collaboration tools for internal teams and external partners

Supply Chain CollaborationPremium

Tools for enabling collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing partners

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(2)

Automated Component ComplianceAIPremium

Automated compliance checking for components against regulatory standards

Regulatory Compliance Support

Support for FDA, RoHS, ITAR, EAR, safety, and other regulatory standards

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core PLM(1)

Product Lifecycle Management

Cloud-native PLM software that brings product information, people, and processes together to eliminate silos and drive collaboration

Document Management(1)

Document Management

Centralized document management system for organizing and tracking product documentation

Integration(6)

Cloud Documents Connection for Google Docs

Integration with Google Docs for cloud document collaboration

Cloud Documents Connection for Microsoft 365

Integration with Microsoft 365 for cloud document collaboration

Ecosystem ConnectivityPremium

Low-code, no-code, and API connectivity options for integrating with external systems

Machine Users

Support for automated machine users for API and integration-based processes

Marketplace SolutionsPremium

Access to an ecosystem of third-party apps and integrations

Supplier Item Lookup - OctopartPremium

Integration with Octopart for supplier component lookup and sourcing

Product Data(1)

BOM Management

Bill of Materials management functionality for organizing and tracking product components

Project Management(2)

Project ManagementPremium

Project management tools for organizing and tracking product development initiatives

Requirements ManagementPremium

Tools for managing product and project requirements throughout the development process

Quality & Compliance(3)

Design Controls

Structured design control processes for managing product development

Quality Management System

Product-centric QMS that seamlessly connects quality records and product designs in a single system for faster market launches while maintaining regulatory compliance

Supplier Quality ManagementPremium

Tools for managing supplier quality metrics and compliance

Risk Management(2)

Component Risk IdentificationPremium

Automated identification of risks associated with component selections

Component Risk MitigationPremium

Tools for mitigating identified component risks during product development

Security(4)

Role-Based Access Control

Granular role-based access control with audit history tracking for security and compliance

Secure Information SharingPremium

Secure mechanisms for sharing product information with external partners

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Enterprise SSO for secure authentication across the platform

WatermarkingPremium

Document watermarking for protecting proprietary information

Storage(1)

Unlimited Cloud Storage

Cloud storage for product documents and data with fair use policy

Supply Chain(1)

Supply Chain IntelligencePremium

Intelligent supply chain visibility and insights for better sourcing decisions

Training(1)

Quality and Compliance Training Management

Management of quality and compliance training requirements and tracking

User Interface(1)

Enhanced Home Page

Customizable home page dashboard for quick access to key information

Workflow(3)

Change Management

Engineering change management to streamline design changes and modifications throughout the product lifecycle

Design Reviews

Formal design review workflows for product validation and approval

Tickets ManagementPremium

Issue and ticket tracking system for managing product development tasks

Pricing

Arena PLM Launch

Custom
  • 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
Custom
  • 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

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Arena. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Arena alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 44 features.

Buy Arena

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Arena saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 44 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

8 known integrations

AWS BedrockCAD SystemsCRMERPGoogle DocsMicrosoft 365OctopartOnshape