ANDOVER, Mass. – November 26, 2025 – Aras, a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions, today announced that Aras Innovator® has been named the “Most Innovative Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solution” by the readers of Manufacturing Today Magazine in this year’s Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards US. This category honors vendors that are transforming the entire product lifecycle—from concept to end-of-life—by utilizing innovative technologies like AI, IoT, and cloud computing. 

“Innovation relies on the ability to make fast, well-informed decisions,” said Leon Lauritsen, CEO, Aras. “We’re empowering organizations with the connected insight they need to stay ahead as AI becomes central to how products are designed and built, enabling them to operate with greater clarity and maintain a competitive edge.”  

Aras Innovator combines the flexibility of a low-code platform with modern capabilities that turn data into insight, connect teams across disciplines, and accelerate the path from concept to market. Whether it’s rapidly developing new applications, establishing an AI-ready digital thread with a governed data foundation, or enabling more sustainable product decisions, Aras provides organizations with the ability to use their data in more impactful ways so they can remain competitive and adapt as business needs change. 

“Congratulations to Aras on winning Most Innovative Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solution in this year’s Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards US,” said Libbie Hammond, Editor of Manufacturing Today Magazine. “These awards shine a spotlight on companies that are pushing the boundaries of innovation and making a tangible difference in the manufacturing industry. Aras has certainly earned their place among this year’s exceptional winners.” 

The Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards US 2025 recognize the achievements of outstanding companies and individuals driving progress in the manufacturing industry. In the PLM category, the award highlights solutions that advance collaboration, speed-to-market, sustainability, and overall product development intelligence. 

Aras’ leadership in the PLM industry has recently been recognized by top industry analysts, including: 

About Aras 

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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