Aras Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries

Aras believes recognition reflects a broader shift in PLM toward the digital thread and governed engineering AI

ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aras, a leading provider of digital thread solutions for product lifecycle management (PLM) and engineering AI, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries.

Aras believes a fundamental shift is underway in the PLM market. Manufacturers are increasingly challenged to manage complex products, rapidly evolving requirements, and information distributed across multiple systems and disciplines. As a result, companies are looking beyond systems of record toward platforms that connect product information, enable lifecycle intelligence, and support the next generation of engineering AI.

According to Gartner, "The product life cycle management (PLM) market is evolving from traditional systems that primarily manage product data with limited, extendable capabilities into platforms that actively drive decisions and business outcomes."

“PLM is entering a new era,” said Leon Lauritsen, CEO of Aras. “The next generation will not be defined only by how well a system records product data, but by how well it preserves relationships, traceability, and context needed to support lifecycle decision-making. As manufacturers evaluate AI across product development, success will depend on the ability to apply it within the boundaries of governance, lifecycle awareness, and explainability.”

Aras Innovator^® is built on an open, model-driven platform designed to help organizations adapt data models, relationships, workflows, and applications as business needs change. Aras helps manufacturers connect product data across heterogeneous enterprise environments, preserve trusted lifecycle context, and support governed AI-driven workflows without forcing a rip-and-replace strategy.

Download the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries to learn more about the trends shaping the PLM market.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries, Sudip Pattanayak, Marc Halpern, Brady Barnes, and Rajan Saini, June 9, 2026.

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Aras provides a digital thread platform for product lifecycle management and engineering AI. Built on an AI-native, low-code foundation, it enables the rapid delivery of flexible solutions. Aras connects teams across disciplines and functions to critical product data and agentic AI throughout the product lifecycle and extended value chain. Visit aras.com to learn more and follow Aras on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Facebook.

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