Upgrade with confidence: How DELMIA Apriso 2026 strengthens your MES ecosystem

The DELMIA Apriso 2026 upgrade builds on the architectural transformation delivered in 2025, introducing new integrations, improved developer tools, stronger security measures, and a more connected ecosystem with Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. This latest version focuses on enhanced user experience, DevOps optimization, and secure interoperability, making it an essential upgrade for manufacturers committed to staying ahead.

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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At Andea, our Application Maintenance team has successfully guided global clients through complex DELMIA Apriso upgrades, from legacy versions to the most recent releases. With every iteration, we refine our approach to eliminate disruption, mitigate risk, and ensure seamless adoption of new functionalities.

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Why should you upgrade?

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Risks of staying on an outdated version

  • Increased cybersecurity exposure due to unpatched vulnerabilities.
  • Limited compatibility with evolving enterprise systems and 3DEXPERIENCE integrations.
  • Loss of vendor support for deprecated and retired functionalities (e.g., Dispatching Board, Visual Basic scripting).
  • Reduced system performance and longer recovery times in case of failure.
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Benefits of upgrading to DELMIA Apriso 2026

  • OpenID Connect support for enterprise-grade single sign-on (SSO) and external identity providers.
  • Rewritten DELMIA Apriso Portal with a refreshed UI and Process Builder-based architecture.
  • Push notifications in the DELMIA Apriso mobile app, enabling real-time alerts and workflow updates—even when devices are offline—enhancing responsiveness across production teams.
  • Advanced integration capabilities with 3DEXPERIENCE, enabling secure event and data exchanges.
  • Enhanced DevOps tools, from new Process Builder controls to multi-connector Machine Integrator support.
  • Improved security and data privacy, including obscured registration files and locked web directories.
  • Official support for Windows Server 2025 and SQL Server 2022, ensuring modern infrastructure compliance.

When is the best time to upgrade?

Proactive upgrading not only future-proofs your MES but also ensures operational continuity with a supported and scalable foundation. But when should you upgrade?

The ideal time to upgrade depends on your current MES version, system integrations, MES provider’s upgrade policy, and support requirements. For DELMIA Apriso, staying aligned with Dassault Systèmes' release cycle is the best way to maintain a secure, high-performing, and fully supported environment.

Delaying upgrades can lead to:

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Missing critical security patches

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Reduced vendor support and harder troubleshooting

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Compatibility issues with newer enterprise systems

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Increased complexity and cost for future upgrades

By upgrading proactively, you ensure smoother transitions, minimize risk, and gain immediate access to the latest performance, security, and functionality enhancements.

What’s new in DELMIA Apriso 2026?

The 2026 release brings a new wave of innovations focused on connectivity, usability, and security. While the 2025 version redefined DELMIA Apriso’s architecture, this release builds on that foundation, further enhancing integration, performance, and developer experience across the entire MES ecosystem.

The latest version introduces key advancements such as:

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Enhanced identity management with OpenID Connect for secure, enterprise-grade authentication.

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Completely rewritten DELMIA Apriso Portal for a modern, unified user experience built on Process Builder.

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Improved Process Builder and DevOps tools, including asset management, multilevel project referencing, and client-side validations.

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Stronger integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, enabling faster, safer, and more flexible data exchange.

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Expanded system and security framework, including encrypted configurations, improved access control, and updated UI styling.

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OpenID Connect integration

  • Seamless SSO using OpenID Connect lets manufacturers centralize authentication across DELMIA Apriso components—desktop clients, Process Builder, MPI Excel Add-In, mobile apps, and other enterprise applications—via trusted external identity providers.
  • Security administrators gain finer control and simplified user lifecycle management.
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Notifications in mobile app

  • DELMIA Apriso servers can now send push notifications to mobile devices (version 2.6.0+).
  • Process Authors can configure multi-recipient notifications with links to specific FlexParts, streamlining communication across the shop floor.
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Process Builder enhancements

  • New asset entity for managing project-specific files.
  • Project statuses for structured lifecycle control.
  • Multilevel project referencing and client-side validation to improve system reliability.
  • Image editing and autocomplete improvements for faster development.
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Revamped portal technology

  • The DELMIA Apriso Portal has been completely rewritten as a Process Builder project powered by the screen-flows engine.
  • The portal offers a modernized UI, faster navigation, and alignment with other DELMIA Apriso modules, ensuring consistency across devices.
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Integration with 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

  • Configurable communication endpoints and expanded API support.
  • Secure configuration of allowed locations to prevent cross-system attacks.
  • Enhanced interoperability for manufacturing items, resources, and UOMs.
  • Support for document upload/download and data synchronization with high fidelity.
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Other key updates

  • Machine Integrator: Multiple connector instances and automatic reconnect for improved reliability.
  • Business Integrator: Added sFTP protocol for secure data exchange.
  • System parameters: Enhanced “value sets” to simplify multi-environment configuration.
  • DELMIA Apriso configuration tool: New encryption and Kafka configuration tasks.
  • Project accelerators: Preconfigured solutions reclassified for clearer support and upgrade paths.
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Deprecated or retired components

  • Removal of Dispatching Board for complex assembly (replaced by Production Monitoring Cockpit).
  • End of support for Visual Basic scripting and ClickOnce technology.
  • Phasing out screen-flows server mode in favor of client mode.

How to safely navigate a complex DELMIA Apriso upgrade

The 2026 upgrade is more than a version change. It’s a transition to a modern and more integrated MES ecosystem. Given the architectural shifts, a meticulous upgrade strategy is vital. At Andea, we follow a proven methodology for DELMIA Apriso upgrades:

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Comprehensive pre-upgrade assessment to identify potential risks, custom configurations, and SQL dependencies.

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Well-planned migration steps to effectively manage data migration and synchronization between the Solution Authoring and Operational databases.

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Best-practice-based approach to ensure minimal production downtime and maintain business continuity.

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Post-upgrade validation through testing and fine-tuning the system to ensure a seamless transition and full functionality.

Our top specialists are ready to help you!

Andea’s Application Maintenance Services Team has handled complex DELMIA Apriso migrations globally, helping clients transform risk-intensive upgrades into streamlined digital modernization projects. Experts like Artur are trained in DELMIA Apriso upgrades, providing the support needed for a successful move to the latest version.

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