Arena-DxDataBook Integration

The Arena-DxDataBook Integration lets your engineers spend their time

designing with the latest component information instead of looking for it.

who benefits

Engineering
DxDataBook Instantly access component data in Arena
from DxDataBook. No more unnecessary
Property Updates design revisions.
Part Number
Parts Operations & Manufacturing
Database
Part Status Get product releases faster and more
Parametric Data often. No more waiting for BOMs or
Custom Properties component information to be released from
Lifecycle Status engineering.

Purchasing
Get component information earlier so
DxDesigner you can source long lead-time items. No
more costly expediting fees or last-minute
Bill of Material (BOM)
decisions.

HOW IT WORKS

The Arena-DxDataBook Integration

connects to your local component
database.
Arena updates your local database
with the latest component information
such as lifecycle status and all custom
properties.
Engineers using DxDataBook access
Ensure that component libraries are accurate, the latest information from the local
component database for use in their
complete, up to date and without discrepancies. designs.
BOMs exported from DxDataBook are
Design your products with fewer iterations and save time, avoid errors and eliminate easily imported into Arena for sharing
with the rest of the organization.
manual entry by integrating DxDataBook with Arena.
ABOUT ARENA

Arena Solutions enables small and mid-size

Features Benefits manufacturers to deliver quality products
Enable engineering access to Arena data from within DxDataBookNo more to market on time and on budget. Arena
Automated Integration provides a collaborative environment for
searching for parts in two systems
centralizing, controlling and analyzing
Synchronized Ensure that DxDataBook and Arena are always in sync so your designs always complex and constantly changing product
Component Library contain the latest approved parts information, including bills of materials
(BOMs), part specifications and change
Easy BOM Upload Quickly upload completed designs back into Arena orders.
Part Browsing and
Search for the parts you need in Arena directly from DxDataBook
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Visibility Gain visibility into component cost and lead time directly from your design tool
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Dashboard View View the latest status of integration activities on your personal dashboard

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sharing product information, including bills of materials (BOMs), part
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Centralize your bills of materials (BOMs) to ensure that all stakeholders are collaborating
BOM Management
around the latest version of your product data

Accelerate change requests and change orders (ECRs & ECOs) and automate approval
Change Management
routings to process your changes faster and get your product out the door more quickly

Upload and store files in Arena or integrate seamlessly with your PDM vault to ensure ARENA CUSTOMERS INCLUDE
File Management
complete and accurate revision control while keeping part information up to date

Grant secure access to your suppliers and contract manufacturers to enable real-time
Collaboration
collaboration and ensure that the correct design is always built

Ensure part, product and process compliance (such as RoHS, FDA, UL, CE and ISO9000)
Compliance
with compliance reports and audit trails

Integrate to CAD, PDM, EDA, ERP and MRP systems for accurate data transfer and
Integration
elimination of error-prone, manual double-entry

Software as a Service Dont worry about expensive servers or IT support Arena is delivered on-demand/SaaS
(SaaS) via web browser so all hardware, software and upgrades are included in your subscription

Get help when you need it with included phone and email support, as well as in-product
Support
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Stay up to date on the latest status of compliance, projects and change orders with
Dashboard and Reports
customizable reports and your personalized dashboard
and hundreds more.

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