Onshape Government Now Integrates with Arena PLM for GovCloud

The Onshape team at PTC is excited to announce a new integration between Onshape Government and Arena PLM for GovCloud, expanding secure, cloud-native collaboration to regulated industries.

Product development companies in regulated industries are facing increasing pressure to deliver innovation while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational efficiency. They require secure, connected tools that support every phase of product development, from initial design through new product introduction and sustaining engineering.

That’s why the integration of Onshape Government and Arena PLM for GovCloud brings the power of the Onshape-Arena Connection to regulated industries. The connection bridges two best-in-class PTC platforms into a unified, cloud-native ecosystem that supports CAD, PDM, PLM, quality management, and supply chain collaboration. The result is a seamless experience that speeds time to market, reduces costs, improves quality, and supports compliance.

Built for Compliance, Engineered for Agility

Both Onshape Government and Arena PLM for GovCloud are purpose-built to meet the stringent demands of U.S. regulatory frameworks for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These frameworks govern how sensitive data is handled, stored, and shared.

Onshape Government offers a secure CAD and PDM environment hosted on AWS GovCloud, featuring FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography to ensure data integrity and privacy.

Arena PLM for AWS GovCloud delivers a scalable product lifecycle management solution that supports secure, auditable collaboration across dispersed teams. Whether you're managing product records, quality documentation, or supplier relationships, Arena ensures that every interaction is traceable and compliant.

Together, these platforms eliminate silos caused by file-based systems and manual data transfers. Instead, they offer a seamless, cloud-native experience that simplifies compliance and accelerates product realization.

One Connected Process: CAD, PDM, and PLM in Harmony

The integration between Onshape and Arena is more than a technical connection; it’s a strategic alignment that transforms how regulated industries manage product development. With instantaneous sharing of design data, synchronized bills of materials (BOMs), and real-time engineering change tracking, teams can collaborate across CAD, PDM, and PLM workflows without friction.

This unified ecosystem allows mechanical designers to stay within Onshape while accessing critical product data from Arena. Conversely, Arena users can view 3D models and dimensions directly within their PLM environment. This bidirectional flow of information ensures that everyone, from engineers to quality managers to suppliers, is working from the same source of truth.

Approvals, markups, and conversations are centralized, enabling transparency and traceability at every step. Whether you're reviewing designs, managing compliance documentation, or coordinating with external partners, everything happens in one secure, integrated environment.

A Strategic Advantage for Government Contractors

For regulated industries, the Onshape-Arena integration offers a strategic advantage. It enables them to:

• Design with confidence using a secure CAD and PDM environment.
• Manage product information in a centralized PLM system that supports traceability and auditability.
• Collaborate seamlessly across internal teams and external suppliers.
• Accelerate time-to-market by eliminating manual processes and streamlining workflows.
• Facilitate compliance with ITAR and EAR regulatory frameworks.

This end-to-end solution supports the full product lifecycle, from concept to delivery, within a secure, cloud-native environment. It’s a game-changer for organizations that need to innovate while maintaining strict control over their data and processes.

Ready to Experience the Future of Secure Product Development?

By combining security, agility, and collaboration, Onshape Government and Arena GovCloud PLM empower teams to build better products, faster.

If you’re working in a regulated environment, this unified solution offers the tools you need to succeed. It’s time to move beyond disconnected legacy systems and embrace a connected, cloud-native approach to product development.

Learn more about Onshape Government and Arena PLM for GovCloud and discover how they can help your organization design, manage, and deliver products with confidence.