Aras, a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions, announced that Tokamak Energy, a pioneering fusion energy company, has chosen Aras Innovator® SaaS as its enterprise PLM solution. Following an extensive evaluation, the company selected Aras for its flexible architecture, cost-effective licensing model, and comprehensive functionality available from day one.
“Flexibility and self-sufficiency were key factors in our decision, supported by Aras’ low-code functionality,” said Martin Tsang, Transformation Lead at Tokamak Energy. “The rapidly evolving nature of our work in fusion technology development requires a PLM platform that can quickly adapt to new opportunities and markets. Aras allows our team to independently develop functionality and expand our capabilities without the additional costs typically associated with modular PLM systems.”
The selection marks Tokamak Energy’s first enterprise-wide PLM implementation beyond computer-aided design (CAD) data management and will be delivered under a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreement. “We are proud to partner with Tokamak Energy in their groundbreaking work,” said Roque Martin, CEO of Aras. “Our flexible platform and unique business model eliminate the traditional barriers to PLM adoption, empowering innovative companies like Tokamak Energy to focus on their core mission – developing commercial fusion energy solutions.”
The initial implementation will focus on integration with existing design and drawing control systems, while establishing a robust change management system to support a targeted ISO certification. In a later phase, Tokamak Energy plans to leverage the capabilities of Aras Innovator to create a comprehensive digital thread, linking complex fusion technology simulations with design iterations.
Tsang says, “PLM will enable us to establish a digital thread, enhancing our ability to connect complex fusion technology simulation to design iterations. The flexibility will also enable us to adapt and customize our processes to reflect the complexity and developmental stage of our technologies.”
The platform will also play a critical role in Tokamak Energy’s commercialization of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets, streamlining the organization of design and manufacturing information while ensuring the traceability required for customer and regulatory requirements.
