Effilux Illuminates Its Future with Aras Innovator

“Aras Innovator gave us a single source of truth and the flexibility to scale our product portfolio while streamlining collaboration across teams.”

Effilux
Headquarters
Les Ulis, France
Established
2009
Size
~70 Employees
Industry
Electronics Manufacturing

Challenges

  • Outdated IT infrastructure based on Windows servers and siloed file storage
  • Manual document and product data management without version control or traceability
  • Inefficient management of complex product configurations and variants
  • Disconnected teams relying on generalists spending excessive time locating and verifying information

Outcomes

  • Centralized single source of truth for product data and documentation
  • Seamless collaboration between design, quality, industrialization, and project management teams
  • Simplified configuration management for a highly diverse product portfolio
  • Improved accessibility and traceability of technical data across the product lifecycle

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    Effilux is a fast-growing French manufacturer of advanced LED lighting solutions for machine vision, logistics, aerospace, and medical sectors. Founded as a three-person startup, it has grown into a global organization exporting 80% of its products outside France. Its extensive portfolio includes bar, linear lighting, backlight, dome/flat dome, spot, pattern projector, telecentric, ring, and coaxial lights.

    In addition to these catalogue products, EFFILUX offers customized lighting by adapting standard products or by developing specific products.

     

    Pain Points

    Before adopting Aras Innovator, Effilux faced critical challenges that hindered operations and growth. Product information was scattered across file servers and spreadsheets, slowing decision-making and causing inefficiencies. Manual processes for change management and documentation updates could create inconsistencies and bottlenecks.

    As the product portfolio grew to thousands of mechanical, optical, and electronic variations, configuration management became increasingly complex. Legacy systems lacked scalability and traceability, undermining Effilux’s ability to support its global expansion goals.

     

    PLM Requirements

    To overcome these challenges, Effilux identified essential requirements for its product lifecycle management (PLM) solution:

    • Accessibility: Centralize product and process data into a single, accessible platform
    • Usability: Intuitive experience for non-IT specialists with minimal training needed
    • Configurability: Flexible configuration management for a highly customized product portfolio
    • Control: On-premises deployment for sensitive technical and customer data
    • Integration: Seamless integration with SolidWorks and future ERP system
    • Scalability: Scale with business growth and expanding product lines

     

    “With Aras, we finally had the flexibility and control we needed to manage thousands of product variations while preparing for global growth.”

    Successes with Aras Innovator

    Effilux established the foundation for digital transformation through a phased Aras Innovator implementation. Within the first year, the company deployed document management, part management, and structured change processes. Integration with SolidWorks streamlined CAD data management and product release workflows, reducing manual entry and improving efficiency.

    Aras Innovator also simplified managing Effilux’s highly complex product families, enabling the creation and maintenance of thousands of variants. Its intuitive interface accelerated adoption across design, industrialization, and production, driving effective collaboration across previously siloed teams.

     

    Results

    Effilux achieved measurable improvements in a short timeframe. Around 25 core engineering, quality, and industrialization users quickly embraced the system, extending access to production teams for complete lifecycle alignment.

    The company reduced data silos, giving teams reliable access to accurate product information. Configuration and release processes were streamlined, reducing time-to-market for custom solutions. Product data reliability and traceability improved dramatically, ensuring a single source of truth across the organization.

    With Aras Innovator as a scalable foundation, Effilux is well-positioned to integrate ERP in the future and expand its digital thread initiatives. The company is now better equipped to respond to evolving customer needs, drive innovation, and expand its global presence.

    “Aras Innovator accelerated our digital transformation, helping us improve efficiency, traceability, and time-to-market while setting the stage for future growth.”