Aras is a suite of open source product life cycle management (PLM) software solutions that run on a model-based SOA application framework. Aras functionality includes Bill of Materials (BOM), engineering change workflows, document management, CAD / EDA integrations, product costing, new product development & introduction (NPDI), phase-gate project management, supplier collaboration, quality compliance, manufacturing process management, tooling management, and more. It was founded in 2000 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.