Aras MRO
Enterprise PLM and MRO platform connecting digital thread from design to field maintenance
About Aras MRO
Aras MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) is an enterprise-grade software solution built on the Aras Innovator PLM platform that extends the Digital Thread from product design all the way to field maintenance and asset management. Originally developed by Impresa and acquired by Aras in 2018, it enables manufacturers and asset-intensive industries to manage complex product lifecycles end-to-end on a single, modern platform. The platform connects 'As-Designed,' 'As-Built,' and 'As-Maintained' product data, giving maintenance teams real-time visibility into asset configuration, utilization history, and upcoming maintenance requirements. This closed-loop traceability helps organizations shift from reactive to predictive maintenance, reducing unplanned downtime for complex assets such as aircraft, defense equipment, and industrial machinery. Aras MRO is delivered as part of Aras enterprise subscriptions with on-premise, hybrid, and cloud deployment options. It is used by global manufacturers across aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial sectors, and integrates with ERP, MES, and CAD systems to form a comprehensive Digital Twin foundation.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unified PLM + MRO on a single platform eliminates data silos between design and maintenance teams
- Strong digital thread traceability from design through field operations
- Flexible deployment options including cloud, hybrid, and on-premise
- Included at no extra charge for existing Aras PLM subscribers
- Recognized in top 5 MRO solutions by PeerSpot users
Cons
- Enterprise-only pricing with no self-serve or SMB options
- Significant implementation effort required for large organizations
- Best value only for organizations already using Aras PLM
- Complex platform with a steep learning curve for new users
Key Features
Digital Thread Integration
Connects as-designed, as-built, and as-maintained product data to give a complete, traceable history of every asset across its lifecycle
Asset Configuration Management
Track every component, modification, and configuration state of complex assets from manufacturing through field operations
Predictive Maintenance
Analyze operational data and asset history to predict upcoming maintenance needs and prevent unplanned downtime
Work Order Management
Create, assign, and track maintenance work orders with full traceability to the affected asset configuration
As-Maintained Record Keeping
Maintain a complete audit trail of all maintenance activities, part replacements, and inspections for compliance and traceability
Digital Twin Foundation
Builds the data infrastructure needed to create accurate digital twins of physical assets for simulation and monitoring
ERP & MES Integration
Integrates with SAP, Oracle, and other ERP/MES systems to synchronize maintenance data with broader enterprise operations
Fleet & Utilization Tracking
Monitor utilization rates and operational status across entire fleets of assets to optimize maintenance scheduling
Compliance Documentation
Generate regulatory-compliant maintenance records and documentation for industries with strict certification requirements such as aerospace
Flexible Deployment
Deploy on-premise, in hybrid environments, or fully in the cloud depending on security and operational requirements
Pricing
- PLM + MRO on single platform
- On-premise, hybrid, or cloud deployment
- Unlimited scalability
- Upgrade services included
- Named user licensing
- MRO included at no extra charge for existing Aras subscribers