As manufacturing systems keep developing, staying ahead means leveraging the latestâimprovedâversions. In 2025, DELMIA Aprisoâs architecture has undergone a significant overhaul, aiming to further enhance performance, scalability, and security. This new release comes with major structural changes, making a well-planned upgrade strategy essential.
At Andea, we specialize in seamless MES upgrades, making sure that our clients experience minimal disruptions while moving to the latest DELMIA Apriso version. Our MES Application Maintenance expertsâexperienced in upgrading DELMIA Apriso from various outdated versionsâare ready to guide you through the transition, ensuring a seamless and risk-free upgrade process.
Why should you upgrade?
- Missed critical security updates
- Accumulated technical debt and incompatibility issues
- Loss of vendor support
- Reduced performance due to outdated architecture
- Access to the latest features and innovations
- Improved database structure for easier maintenance
- Enhanced security and compliance
- Full vendor support for future development
We are often asked about the best timing for MES upgrades. The answer is more complex than simply advising you to upgrade upon a new release. It depends on several factors, including your MES provider, the specific software and version youâre using, and the other systems integrated with your MES.
For DELMIA Apriso, staying current with its release cycle is essential to maintaining a secure, high-performing, and fully supported MES. Dassault Systèmes regularly introduces new features, security updates, and system enhancements. While you can continue using previous versions, over time, you may encounter performance issues or system incompatibilities.
Older versions eventually reach end-of-support status, leaving your business vulnerable to risks such as:
Lack of security updates, exposing your system to cyber threats and compliance risks.
Limited vendor support, making troubleshooting more difficult for outdated systems and getting a bug fixing patch impossible.
Incompatibility with new technologies, leading to integration challenges with other enterprise systems.
Higher costs and risks for future upgrades because the longer you wait, the more complex and costly the upgrade process usually becomes.
To stay compliant and competitive, you should upgrade your MES solution at the latest according to DELMIA Aprisoâs release cycle. Proactive upgrades ensure a smoother transition, lower risk, and access to the most recent system enhancements.
Reach out to us for a free discussion about upgrading your DELMIA Apriso environment at the end of the red zone.
Whatâs new in DELMIA Apriso 2025?
The 2025 release brings a number of innovations including the transformation of database architecture. Since these fundamental changes affect how DELMIA Apriso operates, a strategic approach to upgrades is not only recommended but required.
The latest version brings significant changes to the platform architecture, including:
A new database structure: Operational and solution authoring data have been separated, improving modularity, maintainability, and performance.
Process Builder enhancements: Operations and data flow controls (DFC) replace standard operations, requiring a structured migration process.
Improved upgrade management: The upgrade process can now be staged to minimize production downtime.
Security and performance improvements: Strengthened security protocols and high-availability options ensure a more resilient MES.
These changes offer long-term benefits but also require careful planning and execution for a successful transition.
- Two separate databases: Solution Authoring and Operational, improving modularity and maintainability.
- Custom SQL queries need to be reviewed to ensure they reference the correct database post-migration.
- Data migration and database configuration require additional steps to ensure a smooth transition.
- It is highly recommended to halt all system changes before starting the update.
- Any modifications made during the process must be captured in the database backup to avoid inconsistencies.
- Standard Operations are now replaced by Operations and Data Flow Controls (DFC), which require a manual migration of existing processes.
- Operations are moved to the new ImportedProcessesAndOperations module, requiring re-validation post-upgrade.
DFCs with dependencies must be verified, as they may not be properly converted.
The Start Simulation and Start Validation Workflow functions require modifications to align with the new system structure.
- Some GPM packages may require re-synchronization after the upgrade.
- System operations may require review and optimization to ensure performance and consistency after the upgrade.
- Updates to the Localization Repository require importing new language settings.
- The Localization Repository database must be imported and configured correctly.
- The system must be adjusted to use only tables from the Operational database.
How to safely navigate a complex DELMIA Apriso upgrade
The new platform architecture complicates upgrading to DELMIA Apriso 2025, making the process more than a simple version change. The upgrade requires a well-defined strategy and application maintenance experience. Andeaâs Application Maintenance Team has a proven track record of executing successful Apriso upgrades across multiple versions, including the move to DELMIA Apriso 2025. Our approach ensures:
A thorough pre-upgrade assessment to identify potential risks, custom configurations, and SQL dependencies.
Well-planned migration steps to effectively manage data migration and synchronization between the Solution Authoring and Operational databases.
Best-practice-based approach to ensure minimal production downtime and maintain business continuity.
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!
Complexity can be managed seamlessly, and even the most complicated upgrades can be simplified. Andeaâs Application Maintenance Services Team consists of professionals with extensive hands-on experience in DELMIA Apriso upgrades. Leverage their expertise to ensure a smooth, secure transition. Experts like Artur are trained in DELMIA Apriso upgrades, providing the support needed for a successful move to the latest version.
Upgrading to DELMIA Apriso 2025 is a necessary step for future-proofing your MES!
Need help navigate the process with confidence? Letâs get started!