PLM Perspective - September 2004
Digital Manufacturing: An Emerging Management Priority
Two of the biggest challenges (and opportunities) manufacturers have faced this decade are the pace of change in market demand for new products and product derivations, and the pressures of competing in an expanding global market. Many have responded to these changes by adopting PLM software and practices that, at a minimum, streamline the front end of product development - the design engineering component. This is appropriate given the fact that 80% of a product's development cost is determined in the earliest stages of its planning. What these companies are coming to realize now, however, are the immediate time and cost savings benefits that can also be obtained by applying similar digital decision making to the downstream manufacturing process while, at the same time, leveraging those decisions to plan ahead for changing production needs. Proof of this trend is seen in a recent report from leading industry analyst Daratech, Inc., which shows the market for digital manufacturing process management rose 11% in 2003 with 12% growth in total sales expected through 2007. There is good reason for this.
CIMdata Names UGS the Market Leader in CAM Software and Services
For the third straight year, UGS is leading the market in CAM revenues and is projected to maintain this status going for 2004
CIMdata, Inc. has named UGS as the leading vendor in the computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software market based on revenue generated from software and related services for the third year in a row. They also project that UGS will maintain this leadership position for 2004.
NX Digital Manufacturing Solutions Software of Choice for Aerospace Dynamics
Aerospace Dynamics International (ADI) manufactures large components such as aircraft wing spars and bulkheads and panels for the space shuttle's external fuel tanks. Due to their large size and critical applications, these parts can be difficult to machine. "Our parts are very large and we must hold extremely close tolerances," explains Brian Carlson, NC programming manager at ADI. "Yet our customers are raising the bar higher and higher each year in terms of how soon they expect deliver." The installation of NX Machining (NX CAM) solutions gave them the combination of fast programming and complete motion control needed to meet customers' tight delivery schedules. For jobs that require high speed machining (HSM) on five-axis machines, NX has become ADI's software of choice.
The Best of All Worlds for Mold and Die
Vero International Software, one of the world's fastest growing CAM vendors develops CAD/CAM applications for the mold and die industry. Their challenge is to create intelligent specialized software that is also compatible with many other applications. This, and their need for advanced modeling functionality, led Vero to become the first company to license Parasolid on a PC.
NX 3 - Transforming Digital Product Development
With the availability of NX 3 in the third quarter of 2004, many new capabilities and enhancements will make it easier than ever before to evaluate new product development based on quality and cost criteria - key components of Lean Design and Design for Six Sigma process initiatives.
NX Simulation Process Studio - New in NX 3
Transforming digital product development
Automating repetitive tasks eliminates bottlenecks and increases development speed. This in turn increases opportunities for valuable specialists to spend more time focused on design and simulation tasks and performing more "what-if" analysis activities to support product innovation initiatives. NX Process Studio is one of the many new and exciting process support tools from UGS that will bring immediate value to teams tasked with developing the infrastructure to support critical, corporate initiatives such as Lean Design.
New Automation Foundation Coming in NX 3
A next generation programming toolkit for NX software development will be available with NX 3. Based on a common application program interface (API), the common API provides language freedom by delivering the exact same capabilities in two of the most popular programming platforms, C++, .NET (with plans to deliver Java in the near future). Customers now have the freedom to select the automation path that best allows them to capture workflow knowledge and automate and customize user interactions within NX.
UGS Scores Leading Marks in PLM Industry's First Independent Study on Openness
Industry analyst firm Collaborative Product Development Associates, LLC (CPDA) recently released a report entitled Defining the PLM Open Landscape. The study, an effort to define a common reference model for Oenness, based on end user input and vendors offering, evaluated the offerings and business practices of six different suppliers of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions based on thirty criteria in four categories related to openness. In the report UGS scored higher than all other suppliers in two of the study's four major categories with leading marks in all four.
Teamcenter Sourcing Links Product Development, Procurement and Supplier Communities - Now Integrated with Teamcenter!
Last year, UGS announced the acquisition of the eBreviate web-based strategic sourcing technology from A.T. Kearney. This product, which UGS takes to market as "Teamcenter Sourcing," is a fully integrated web-based solution that transforms indirect and direct material sourcing. With Teamcenter Sourcing, companies can engage the entire supply chain by enabling a collaborative environment that supports better cost management throughout the entire product design process. The result: shortening the design process allows companies to release new products more quickly and cost-effectively, ultimately improving the top and bottom line simultaneously to achieve a competitive advantage.
Solid Edge 16 Shipments Begin in September
Solid Edge, already a leader in the 2D/3D CAD market, continues to make significant advancements with each new release. Visit the UGS News Room to see what's new in Version 16, including Virtual Studio +, enhancements for design of process equipment, enhanced systems design capabilities, and the new "Zero D" approach to top-down design.
Training Solutions for Digital Manufacturing
UGS supports our industry-leading suite of digital manufacturing solutions by providing a selection of training courses focused on helping our customers improve the Plan, Design, Layout and Execute phases of their manufacturing cycles. Courses are available for the comprehensive E-factory suite of manufacturing engineering solutions and the Teamcenter Manufacturing data management solution.
North American NX 3 Seminar Series
In coordination with the launch of NX 3, UGS invites you to two seminar series commencing September 15, 2004 at over 20 locations in North America.
Asia Pacific NX 3 Events
In Asia Pacific, a series of NX3-related events have been planned throughout September and October. The official kick-off for Asia Pacific will take place on Sept. 16 in Tokyo. Following this kick-off, launch seminars for customers and prospects will be rolled out starting from Tokyo on Sept17; 21 and 24 in Shanghai and Beijing respectively, October 12 in Singapore, 14 in Kuala Lumpur, 21 in Kyongju (Korea), end of October in Bangkok and November 1 in India.
Users' Conference in Asia Pacific
The users' conferences in Asia Pacific will also provide UGS Clients with an update on NX 3. The schedule is: Australia on September 2-3, Shenzhen, China on September 3, Korea (www.ugs.co.kr) on October 21-22, Japan (http://www.ugs.jp/about/event/index.html) on October 28-29, India on November 1-2, Malaysia on November 4 and Singapore on November 5.
ASEE International Colloquium
UGS will co-sponsor the 3rd ASEE International Colloquium on Engineering Education to be held on the Tsinghua University Campus in Beijing, China, from September 7-10, 2004. Hans-Kurt Lúbberstedt, UGS executive vice president of Asia Pacific will make a keynote speech at the evening reception on September 6. More information is available here
2005 NX Global Calendar Program - Deadline Extended to September 30
Entries are starting to arrive for the 2005 NX Global Calendar Program, but to accommodate a few customer requests for a little extra time... we are extending the deadline to September 30. Last year's program generated over 100 high-quality customer images. Many have been used in the calendar, in other UGS marketing materials. Participation in the program offers your company widespread exposure - not only through the calendar itself, but also through related activities such as editorial opportunities. For example, two of the 2004 winning images have been featured on the cover of Cadalyst magazine - April and June issues. Image guidelines and entry guidelines are available on the calendar program site.
Product Lifecycle Management Roadmap 2004
UGS representatives will participate in CPDA's annual PLM Roadmap Conference, September 22 and 23 in Dearborn Michigan. The event brings together thought leaders in design and engineering, and provides information on their progress in tackling the critical decisions challenging PLM and IT executives.
More Events
For a full list of local events where you can see UGS in action, check our online list of seminars and trade shows for events in your area.
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Solid Edge® Seminars to Help Manufacturers Battle Increasing Product and Design Process Complexity
Industry research firm identifies design complexity as most challenging issue, says it can be leveraged and embraced as an advantage with modern 3D CAD technology
CIMdata cites UGS as CAM leader based on revenue for third straight year
UGS Releases Solid Edge® Version 16
"Design with Insight" vision eases the design of complex products
PACE Makes $208 Million In-Kind Contribution to Rev-Up Computer Education at Georgia Tech
Northern Illinois University and UGS Expand Opportunities for Future Engineers
UGS' Global Opportunities in PLM (GO PLM) Program Enables Students to Experience Real World Methodologies used by Leading Industry Employers
Extending the UGS Suite of PLM Components Solutions, NX Nastran SDK Enables Widespread Industry Customization through Standardization and Data Interoperability
UGS Announces Support for HP Workstations with Intel-based EM64T Technology
UGS' NX 2 and Parasolid® V16.0 Available on HP Workstations, Enabling Leading-Edge 32-Bit Performance Today and Providing 64-Bit Capability in the Future
UGS Names Solid Edge Design Contest Winners
Images Highlight New Virtual Studio+ Photorealistic Rendering Capabilities, Shape Creation and Mechanisms within Assemblies
Powerful Modeling Ability, Easy 2D to 3D Migration and Customized 2D Drafting Using National Industry Standards Cited in Selection of Solid Edge
Analyst Firm CPDA Validates The Importance of Openness when Selecting a PLM System and Gives UGS Leading Marks in all 4 Major Categories with Top Honors in 2 of 4
UGS Introduces NX Simulation Process Studio
New Software Application Automates Repetitive Simulation Tasks and Increases Development Process Efficiency; Provides Enhanced Support of Lean Design and Design for Six Sigma Initiatives
Sescoi Cites "Significant Productivity Gains" for its Customers as Well as the Ability to Keep its own Resources Focused on CAM Software Development as Key Reasons For its Decision to Utilize D-Cubed?s Component Products
Fereng, the Engineering Company of Italy's Textile Solutions Group FERBER, Signs 500,000 (US$600,000) Agreement to Implement UGS' Teamcenter and NX Solutions
New Agreement Eliminates Need for IMSI to Develop Similar Software Capability Internally; Represents First Announced Win for D-Cubed Following Recent Acquisition by UGS
CIMdata cites UGS as CAM leader based on revenue for third straight year
UGS Reports Gains, Expands Teamcenter Capabilities (CADALYST)
Built to Order( Information Age)
Jaguar F1 goes faster with lifecycle update (Computing)
Knowledge is Speed: Hendrick Motorsports Inc.'s Jim Wall (CIO Insight)
Deeper Than Designs (Information Week)
PLM Software Aims at Efficiency (Economic Times)
MCAD Industry View - An August 2004 Update (MCAD Cafe)
Toughening Up the Chain (C Level Asia)
