Aras Connect Tokyo 2026 to be held on June 16: Showcasing the forefront of Manufacturing DX with AI, PLM, and Digital Threads
Aras, a leader in PLM and engineering AI solutions, will host 'Aras Connect Tokyo 2026' on June 16, 2026. The event will highlight next-gen manufacturing through AI and PLM, featuring case studies from Nissan Chemical and Panasonic Digital.
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Aras, a leading provider of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions and digital thread solutions for engineering AI (Headquarters: Massachusetts, USA; CEO: Roque Lauritzen; Japan subsidiary: Aras Japan LLC; President: Masahiko Kuji), will hold its community event 'Aras Connect Tokyo 2026' on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
The theme of this event is 'Adaptive Intelligence | Evolving Intelligence Accelerates Innovation,' which represents Aras's vision for product strategy. We will introduce how PLM is evolving as a foundation to support transformation in these rapidly changing times and how it accelerates corporate innovation alongside AI. Additionally, we will present the latest challenges faced by the manufacturing industry and the forefront of next-generation manufacturing (Manufacturing DX) utilizing AI and PLM.
We are also pleased to announce guest speakers from Nissan Chemical Corporation and Panasonic Digital Co., Ltd. Nissan Chemical will speak on the theme 'Why PLM for a Chemical Manufacturer?' and introduce their use of Aras Innovator as a technical information and data management foundation spanning R&D, recipe management, and production, as well as their factory-led product development reform initiatives.
Furthermore, Panasonic Digital will present their efforts in building an SSOT (Single Source of Truth) through digital threads at Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. as part of their Panasonic Transformation (PX) initiative, along with their organizational reform efforts.
In addition, presentations on the latest solutions from partner companies such as Kobelco Systems, SCSK, and IDAJ are also scheduled.
Aras Corporation will introduce its PLM strategy for the AI era, the direction of 'Adaptive PLM,' and the latest technologies including 'Aras InnovatorEdge.'
The theme of this event is 'Adaptive Intelligence | Evolving Intelligence Accelerates Innovation,' which represents Aras's vision for product strategy. We will introduce how PLM is evolving as a foundation to support transformation in these rapidly changing times and how it accelerates corporate innovation alongside AI. Additionally, we will present the latest challenges faced by the manufacturing industry and the forefront of next-generation manufacturing (Manufacturing DX) utilizing AI and PLM.
We are also pleased to announce guest speakers from Nissan Chemical Corporation and Panasonic Digital Co., Ltd. Nissan Chemical will speak on the theme 'Why PLM for a Chemical Manufacturer?' and introduce their use of Aras Innovator as a technical information and data management foundation spanning R&D, recipe management, and production, as well as their factory-led product development reform initiatives.
Furthermore, Panasonic Digital will present their efforts in building an SSOT (Single Source of Truth) through digital threads at Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. as part of their Panasonic Transformation (PX) initiative, along with their organizational reform efforts.
In addition, presentations on the latest solutions from partner companies such as Kobelco Systems, SCSK, and IDAJ are also scheduled.
Aras Corporation will introduce its PLM strategy for the AI era, the direction of 'Adaptive PLM,' and the latest technologies including 'Aras InnovatorEdge.'
FAQ
Why is this event relevant to global manufacturing?
It showcases how Japanese industry leaders are implementing 'Digital Threads' to solve complex R&D and production challenges.