Aras Innovator SaaS to Boost Commercial Fusion Energy Development

Aras reports that Tokamak Energy, a fusion energy company, has chosen Aras Innovator SaaS as its enterprise PLM solution. After evaluation, the company selected Aras for its architecture, licensing model, and functionality.

“Flexibility and self-sufficiency were key factors in our decision, supported by Aras' low-code functionality,” says 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 enterprise-wide PLM implementation beyond computer-aided design (CAD) data management and will be delivered under a software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreement. “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,” says Roque Martin, CEO of Aras.

The initial implementation will focus on integration with existing design and drawing control systems, while establishing a 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 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 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 regulatory requirements.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.