UGS Announces Tecnomatix Printed Circuit Board and Final Assembly Production Execution Solution

FOR RELEASE Tuesday, April 12, 2005

NEPCON Shanghai and PLANO, Texas – UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today launched Service Pack 3 of Tecnomatix™ eM-Execution™ 3.0 software – the proven, comprehensive Manufacturing Execution System (MES) custom designed for the electronics industry supporting both Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Final Assembly.

eM-Execution 3.0 SP3 is an electronics industry-specific manufacturing execution solution that meets complete traceability requirements of all segments of the industry and enables continuous improvement of key manufacturing performance measures.

Key business benefits of implementing the solution include:

• Accelerate manufacturing compliance of RoHS legislation through life cycle support of lead-free manufacturing including moisture sensitive device management
• Replace unreliable and slow manual process verification with in-process rules and route enforcement during order setup, assembly, test, box build, shipping and after-sales service
• Integrate quality management including statistical process control (SPC) and alarms to prevent non-conformance trends from eroding cost margins
• Remove paper in the shop floor with a centralized documentation management system to deliver product status, work instructions, images and procedures to every station in your shop floor
• Get the most out of your assets through seamless data collection and performance reporting of in-line and off-line assembly machines and test stations to support data-driven decisions on the shop floor
• Reconsider expensive ERP/MRP projects to meet your traceability, work-in-process tracking and order management needs with an out-of-the box MES solution tailored to meet the needs of electronics manufacturing

Key benefitsinclude the minimization of product recalls through comprehensive traceability, reduction of scrap and repair by targeting root cause of non-conformance, faster new product introductions through consistent methods and practices and complying with unique customer requirements and industry legislation quickly and more profitably.

eM-Execution 3.0 SP3 complements the existing Tecnomatix suite of solutions for the electronics industry, which consists of new product introduction and production execution capabilities for board- and box- level products, adding value to all phases of electronics manufacturing.

“eM-Execution is the only solution that can meet all the MES needs of a high-mix PCB and electronics final assembly manufacturing,” said Chuck Grindstaff, executive vice president of products, UGS.  “SP3 is a major milestone for eM-Execution with enhanced material management and traceability functionality that will allow our customers to meet the new RoHS legislation on a single integrated execution platform.”

Further information on eM-Execution 3.0 SP3 may be obtained through an authorized UGS reseller or directly at www.ugs.com/products/tecnomatix/

About Tecnomatix

Tecnomatix is the digital manufacturing brand of UGS, which acquired Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. on April 1.  Tecnomatix is the most widely-used digital manufacturing solution, enabling organizations to design, simulate and execute production processes.  Digital manufacturing is a critical component of product lifecycle management, helping businesses increase profitability by improving the way products are built.  More than 5,000 companies worldwide – including BMW, Lockheed-Martin and Anheuser-Busch – are using Tecnomatix to reduce operating costs, accelerate product introductions and shorten time to volume while maintaining high levels of product and process quality.  Tecnomatix leverages the UGS Open Manufacturing Backbone, which facilitates integration with other UGS solutions, as well as third-party systems.  With Tecnomatix, UGS brings together best-of-breed digital manufacturing solutions, deep process expertise and a proven knowledge management foundation spanning the entire product lifecycle.

About UGS

UGS is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with nearly 4 million licensed seats and 42,000 clients worldwide.   Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company promotes openness and standardization and works collaboratively with its clients in creating enterprise solutions enabling them to transform their process of innovation and thus begin to capture the value of PLM. 

Note:  UGS, Tecnomatix, and eM-Execution are trademarks or registered trademark of UGS Corp. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries.  All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.

The statements in this news release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding product distribution, success and capabilities and other statements identified by forward looking terms such as "may," "will," "expect," "plan," "anticipate" or "project," are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, including, among others, risks relating to developments in the PLM industry, competition, and intellectual property. UGS has included a discussion of these and other pertinent risk factors in its registration statement on Form S-4 most recently filed with the SEC.  UGS disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.