PLM Industry Summary Christine Bennett, Editor Vol. 12 No.11 Friday March 19, 2010 Contents

Top Story ______2 Apriso Joins Dassault Systèmes Software Partner Community ______2 Acquisitions ______3 Mentor Graphics Acquires Valor Computerized Systems, Ltd. ______3 Company News ______4 Autodesk Launches European Clean Tech Partner Program ______4 Autodesk Names CompuSoluciones as New Value Added Distributor in Mexico ______6 Autodesk Names M2 Technologies Reseller of the Quarter for Customer Service Excellence ______6 Autodesk Publishes Framework to Help AEC Professionals Implement BIM Process ______7 Bentley Issues 2010 Be Inspired Awards Call for Entries ______8 Cadence Europe Expands Its Academic Network ______9 COMSOL Offers a Complimentary Multiphysics Conference CD - 2010 Edition ______10 EMC Appoints Industry Veteran Jeremy Burton as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer 10 PTC® to Support the Arkwright Scholarships ______11 Synergis Inducted into Autodesk Platinum Club 2010 as Top Reseller in Overall Manufacturing Solutions Sales Growth ______12 Tacton Employs Tobias Andersson as VP TactonWorks ______12 UnitForce Technologies in India Joins Aras Partner Program ______13 Events News ______14 AVEVA Showcases it's Successful Strategy for Navigating Information Management Challenges at SAP- Centric EAM ______14 Bluebeam Software VP of Engineering to Address Design, Engineering and Construction Technology Leaders at Fiatech ______15 CimatronE to Power Live High Speed Machining at DieMould 2010 ______15 Cutter & Buck to Discuss Deployment of Gerber’s YuniquePLM System to Global Supply Chain at Apparel Tech Conference West ______16 Daimler, Voith and Safran Headline Successful LMS Engineering Simulation Conference ______17 Delcam to Launch New PowerINSPECT at Control ______17 Delcam to Launch New 3D Scanner for Orthotic Design at Orthopaedie ______18 Delcam to Show New CAM Range at MetalTech ______19 ESI Will Speak at CastExpo’10 in Orlando, Florida ______21 Geometric to Demonstrate CAMWorks® 2010 at WESTEC® ______22 GUESS, Billabong, Cutter & Buck Speaking at Apparel Tech Conference West ______23 IMAGINiT Technologies to Deliver Technical Presentations at Multiple AUGI CAD Camp 2010 Locations ______24 Joe Gibbs Racing to Host VERICUT Users’ Exchange Event ______25 Magma Announces Agenda for MUSIC China Users Conference ______25 Sescoi to Demonstrate Digital Dental Prosthesis Manufacture at the Dental South China Exhibition _____ 26 64-Bit, Multi-Core WorkNC and Sescoi’s all New Hybrid Modeler on Show at Industrie, Paris ______27 SPESA Expo to Offer Over 30 Wide Ranging Seminars and Workshops ______28 Surfware Inc. Announces: Discover TRUEMill at Westec 2010 ______29 Technical & Training Sessions Announced for PTC/USER World Event 2010 ______30 Financial News ______30 ESI Group 2009/10 Annual Sales Above Expectations ______30 Copyright © 2010 by CIMdata, Inc. All rights reserved. CIMdata, Inc. 3909 Research Park Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 Tel: +1 (734) 668–9922 Fax: +1 (734) 668–1957 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.CIMdata.com CIMdata PLM Industry Summary

Implementation Investments ______32 A Global Leader in Medical Device Technology Partners with Fishbowl Solutions to Migrate Five Pro/INTRALINK™ Databases into One Windchill® PDMLink® Database ______32 ads-tec GmbH Leverages Siemens PLM Software’s Teamcenter for Product Data Management ______33 Catalog Data Solutions Releases E•DRIVE Design Case Study ______34 Delcam’s FeatureCAM helps Students Make Guitars in 15 Hours ______35 Dong Fang Boiler Selects Dassault Systemes for First-of-a-kind PLM Solution to Support Global Collaboration ______36 Energy Micro Uses Cadence Low-Power Solution to Develop its Latest Energy-Efficient Microcontroller 37 Haglöfs on Fast Track for Profitable Growth with ENOVIA V6 and TVC ______37 InnerPulse to Utilize Realistic Simulation from Dassault Systemes ______38 Realtek Semiconductor Corporation Adopts Apache Design Solutions’ Products for Power and Reliability Sign-off ______39 Samsung Total Expects More Than $5M in Annual Savings from Deployment of aspenONE® Planning & Scheduling Software ______40 Sescoi’s Solutions Help CA Tooling Improve Productivity and Win Business ______41 Siemens PLM Software Helps GMN PAUL MÜLLER INDUSTRIE GMBH & CO. KG Optimize Processes and Enhance Design ______43 Small Isn’t Just Beautiful, It’s Educational For California-Irvine Students Launching Micro Satellite to Photograph the Earth ______43 Product News ______44 Agilent Technologies’ SystemVue Now Links C++ Code Generation, X-parameters for RF-DSP Co-Design ______44 CoWare Announces Software Development Solution for ARM Cortex-A5 and ARM Cortex-M4 Processor- based Designs ______45 Delcam CRISPIN Launches 2010 CADCAM Range for Footwear ______46 Easy Switch from 2D to 3D with KOMPAS Solutions ______47 Mentor Graphics to Extend Cooperation With STMicroelectronics for Advanced Chip-Development Design Solutions ______49 New VariCAD 2010 2.0 Released ______50 Selerant Condenses PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Implementation with Cream of Benefit Results ______50 View CAD Drawings on iPhone through Microsoft Seadragon Deep Zoom Technology from Informative Graphics ______51 Top Story

Apriso Joins Dassault Systèmes Software Partner Community 17 March 2010 Apriso® and Dassault Systèmes announced that a Component Application Architecture (CAA) Software Partnership Agreement has been signed. Under this agreement, Apriso will deliver the integration between its suite of applications and Dassault Systemes’ DELMIA Digital Manufacturing solutions. The resulting integrated solution will significantly improve quality and shorten time to market for new product introductions for customers in the Automotive, Industrial Equipment and Consumer Goods industries. "Dassault Systèmes' manufacturing customers can benefit from our partnership with Apriso by achieving continuity of design and planning into execution thereby improving product and process

Page 2 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary innovation by incorporating feedback from the execution system" said Patrick Michel, vice president, DELMIA Solutions and Marketing at Dassault Systèmes. This new combined solution addresses the challenge of sharing information between design and planning and production execution. Synchronizing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) from digital manufacturing systems with the actual physical production processes ensures correct component version and process plans are used consistently in manufacturing and assembly, resulting in faster new product introductions and higher quality. Apriso's CAA V5 partnership with Dassault Systèmes initially addresses customer needs in the following areas: Business Integration to propagate configured product, process plan and work instructions from design and process planning to the execution system in a change controlled environment 3D Visual Production to enable shop floor users to visualize product and process information in 3D and to record information directly by selecting components or parts "Manufacturers are challenged to roll engineering changes and new products into manufacturing without impacting manufacturing costs, time or quality levels," commented Eric Green, vice president solution strategy and business development at Apriso. "Apriso ensures the DELMIA processes are executed precisely according to the digital manufacturing design intent, as detailed within Dassault Systèmes' applications. This integration accelerates engineering change with full product integrity." About Apriso Apriso’s FlexNet platform provides visibility, adaptability and real-time control of manufacturing operations across the enterprise and supply chain network. This is accomplished by integrating planning, execution and control, increasing operational efficiency and eliminating errors in the production process. Apriso serves more than 170 customers in 41 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Its customers include General Motors, Lear, Honeywell, L'Oreal, Trixell, Lockheed Martin, Becton Dickinson, Saint-Gobain, Novelis and Essilor. For more information, please go to www.apriso.com. Click here to return to Contents Acquisitions

Mentor Graphics Acquires Valor Computerized Systems, Ltd. 18 March 2010 Mentor Graphics Corporation announced completion of the acquisition of Valor Computerized Systems, Ltd. for net consideration valued at about $50 million. Mentor paid approximately 5.6 million shares of Mentor stock and $32.5 million in cash. Immediately prior to closing Valor had cash of approximately $29 million. Valor's revenues for its last reported full year ending December 31, 2008 were approximately $40 million. Valor products are global leading software for printed circuit board (PCB) design for manufacturing (DFM) and manufacturing execution (MES) systems. Valor’s solutions target three key segments in the PCB manufacturing market: design of the physical layout of the PCB, fabrication of the bare PCB, and assembly of PCB components. With the acquisition of Valor, Mentor is now positioned as the only EDA supplier to provide the electronics industry with a PCB systems solution from concept through

Page 3 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary manufacturing. “Valor’s expertise and products in the manufacturing segment are an excellent fit to Mentor’s in the PCB design area as together we provide a concept-through-manufacturing design solution to our customers,” stated Henry Potts, vice president and general manager of the Systems Design Division of Mentor Graphics. “This acquisition will reinforce our number one position in PCB design while enabling Valor to leverage the strengths of Mentor and accelerate their delivery of differentiated design for manufacturing and manufacturing execution products.” By acquiring Valor, Mentor is the first major EDA vendor to extend its scope into the market for PCB systems manufacturing solutions. This will benefit the electronics industry by enabling electronics companies to finally eliminate the long-standing technical barriers and inefficiencies between the worlds of design and manufacturing. Mentor will be in a unique position to deliver an efficient, bi-directional engineering process between designers, their partners in systems manufacturing, and the product supply chain. “This is a very exciting opportunity for all of us,” said Dan Hoz, former Valor CEO and now general manager of the newly-formed Valor division of Mentor Graphics. “With both companies occupying leading positions in their respective markets, our combined expertise can deliver a breakthrough in operational integration between the world of design and the supply-chain oriented world of manufacturing, for the benefit of the entire electronics industry. We foresee a promising future for Valor as a division of Mentor Graphics.” The development of solutions for the manufacturing market will remain a core activity of the Valor division, reinforcing Valor’s and Mentor’s long-term commitment to deliver solutions and support to the manufacturing market, as well as powerful integration of design for manufacturing functionality into Mentor and non-Mentor PCB design environments. For more information regarding the acquisition and the go-forward strategy, visit http://www.mentor.com/valor. Click here to return to Contents Company News

Autodesk Launches European Clean Tech Partner Program 18 March 2010 Autodesk, Inc. announced it is expanding the Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program to European clean technology companies working to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. The Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program grants Digital Prototyping software to clean technology companies to help them innovate more rapidly.

“Europe is at the forefront of many exciting alternative energy advances, together with some of the world’s most ambitious clean energy policies, so it’s a natural evolution for Autodesk to partner with innovative clean tech companies in the region,” said Erwin Burth, director, industry development at Autodesk. “Regardless of where they are in their product development lifecycle, Autodesk recognizes the imperative that all clean tech companies face to bring their products to market faster and more cost-effectively.”

According to a 2010 survey* conducted by KPMG LLP, three-quarters of the venture capital community believe clean tech investments will increase in 2010 compared with last year. In 2008, Europe invested an estimated US$49.7 billion in renewable energy.** Autodesk already counts more than 600 clean tech industry companies in Europe among its customers. The Clean Tech Partner Program now will provide further opportunity for emerging

Page 4 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary companies, in particular, to jump-start their product development by reducing the number of costly physical prototypes in the design-to-manufacture process.

“Until recently, consumers, businesses, and governments have had insufficient energy alternatives to satisfy increasing energy demands, but viable new options are emerging,” said Simon Cook, partner at Draper Fisher Jurvetson’s European team DFJ Esprit. “Today, energy uses will increasingly be met by a renewable energy source whether it’s solar, wind or biodiesel. To meet this demand, the DFJ Global Network counts more than 70 clean tech companies in our investment portfolio globally. We recognize that technology plays a pivotal role in getting emerging businesses to the next stage, which is why a number of our portfolio companies are already members of the Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program, and we look forward to extending this opportunity to our European-based investments.”

Reflecting its support for Europe’s clean tech industry, Autodesk is a sponsor of the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit’s first New Energy Pioneers Programme, which yesterday honored the top five companies considered by New Energy Finance analysts to be the most promising and progressive in the field of clean energy technology and innovation. The award recognized the future “game changers” in the wind, solar, smart grid, bioenergy and building sectors that are most likely to see industrial-scale adoption, including:

• AlertMe, SmartGrid

• Dyesol Group, Solar

• Magnomatics, Wind

• Novacem, Buildings

• Topell Energy, Bioenergy “Technology has a vital role to play in driving down the cost of clean energy,” said Michael Liebreich, chief executive of Bloomberg New Energy Finance. “So it is very positive to see a software leader such as Autodesk stepping up with its expertise in sustainable design to help Europe’s emerging clean energy firms realize their R&D vision. Making clean energy technology more competitive with fossil fuels -- with no subsidies on either side -- would be the single best way to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.”

About the Clean Tech Partner Program

The Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program grants Digital Prototyping software to clean technology companies to help them innovate more rapidly and get to market faster and at lower cost. Each Autodesk Clean Tech Grant recipient receives up to € 120.000 (US$150,000) of design software, including up to five licenses of:

• AutoCAD Inventor Professional Suite

• Autodesk Showcase Professional

• Autodesk Vault Manufacturing

• Autodesk Navisworks Manage

• Autodesk Revit Architecture

• Autodesk Alias Design

Page 5 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Full program information, including application process details for the Clean Tech software grant in Europe, is available at www.autodesk.de/cleantech or http://www.autodesk.co.uk/cleantech.

*KPMG LLP published the results of a survey of 200 venture capitalists, investors, entrepreneurs and bankers conducted in conjunction with AlwaysOn, the venture capital new media organization, on March 4, 2010.

** Source: New Energy Finance “Global Trends in Sustainable Energy Investment 2009.”

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Autodesk Names CompuSoluciones as New Value Added Distributor in Mexico 16 March 2010 Autodesk, Inc. has named CompuSoluciones as its newest Value Added Distributor (VAD) in Mexico. This relationship demonstrates Autodesk’s support for the Mexican market as well as its goal to increase service and support for customers in Latin America. “CompuSoluciones is a key partner to Autodesk. Its proven track record ensures that our customers are served by ‘trusted advisers’ and that they receive the best possible solutions and services for their design needs,” said Steve Blum, senior vice president, Americas sales, Autodesk. “For the last 25 years, CompuSoluciones has served the Mexican market with dedication and innovation. Its business model is based on adding value to all technology solutions, integrating hardware, software, service and training.” As a Value Added Distributor, CompuSoluciones will sell Autodesk solutions through a skilled and capable network of Autodesk Authorized Value Added Resellers (VARs). Its key role will be to integrate and customize software design solutions to help meet customer needs across multiple industries. Government, education and commercial users can benefit from consistent marketing communications, up-to-date training and technical support. In addition, CompuSoluciones will work closely with the local Autodesk management team to help provide optimal business conditions and drive local leadership initiatives. CompuSoluciones was recently named Best IT Company to Work for in Mexico by Great Place to Work Institute Mexico and in 2009 was certified as a “Socially Responsible Company” by Centro Mexicano para la Filantropia. CompuSoluciones is also ranked 366 on the Expansion’s list of the 500 fastest growing companies in Mexico. “Our strength as a value added master distributor for both the public and private sectors provides Autodesk with an increased potential to reach customers and prospects with higher levels of services,” said Juan P. Medina Mora, director and general manager for CompuSoluciones. “For over 25 years we have delivered leading product support and services for software companies. Our commitment to our customers is our motivation, but we are also committed to our stakeholders. We recognize Autodesk’s leadership in the design software industry and are very proud of our partnership.” Click here to return to Contents

Autodesk Names M2 Technologies Reseller of the Quarter for Customer Service Excellence 17 March 2010 Autodesk, Inc. has named M2 Technologies Reseller of the Quarter for North America for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2010. Autodesk selected M2 Technologies from more than 100 North

Page 6 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary American resellers. The award recognizes the company’s dedication to customer success through consulting services and software assistance, together with its commitment to maintaining a knowledgeable staff and extensive training program. Autodesk selects the Reseller of the Quarter based on quality of customer service, level of support and professional education, overall growth and vertical sales. One of eight Autodesk U.S. Gold Partners, M2 Technologies’ staff has exceeded all expectations during rigorous Autodesk reviews, proving their technical expertise and knowledge of Autodesk software. An Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC), M2 Technologies’ Digital Prototyping expertise brings a unique perspective to the use of mechanical, electrical and electromechanical design, design validation and data management technologies. Through innovative online and in-person training sessions, M2 Technologies keeps customers informed about the latest productivity features and industry best practices. “Our trained staff is a vital part of our business model,” said Christopher Thompson, vice president of sales, M2 Technologies. “Our consultative sales approach focuses on customer education and passion for customer experience. That makes us the go-to partner for over 1,000 manufacturing companies.” Click here to return to Contents

Autodesk Publishes Framework to Help AEC Professionals Implement BIM Process 17 March 2010 Autodesk, Inc. announced the availability of its Autodesk BIM (Building Information Modeling) Deployment Plan: A Practical Framework for Implementing BIM, a new web-accessible resource for building industry professionals. Aimed at all AEC stake-holders, including owners, architects, engineers and contractors, the free guide includes support materials and a framework based on real-world applications of BIM. Tools offered include templates to help manage multi-discipline communications within a BIM project, as well as suggestions for the roles and responsibilities of each party in a BIM process-based project, best business process examples and suggested software to support an effective BIM environment. As the building industry continues to evolve, technologies such as visualization, simulation and analysis are fundamentally changing how projects get delivered. Now more than ever, collaboration and transparency are essential and effective for anticipating and reducing problems related to cost overruns, schedule, scope and quality. Autodesk has been at the forefront of BIM technology adoption including the creation of a portfolio of software products that facilitate a BIM solution. “New technology is creating enormous opportunities for the building industry to improve processes and outcomes, and many organizations still need guidance on how to share information as well as streamline project communications,” said Phil Bernstein, FAIA, Autodesk vice president of building industry strategy & relations. “The Autodesk BIM Deployment Plan was designed to help companies navigate the entire process via one collaborative framework and subsequently deliver projects faster, more economically and with reduced environmental impact.” “As strong advocates of BIM, we can develop building design strategies that are extremely well integrated and coordinated, substantially increasing our efficiency and lessening the building time – all of which allow us more time to create inspiring designs for our clients,” said Dick Thomas, vice president at SHP and executive director of 2enCompass. “Now taking this a step farther, The Autodesk

Page 7 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary BIM Deployment Plan has helped us further advance BIM project implementation by better documenting stakeholder roles and responsibilities and most importantly, helping us deliver the right information from the project model to the right people at the right time to drive our project forward.” “Communication and collaboration amongst strategic team players is vital to the success of our projects,” said Mark Konchar vice president at Balfour Beatty Construction, Washington division. “The BIM Deployment Plan is helping us develop a BIM implementation process best suited for the technology needs of the project and tailored to the abilities of the players involved. It is also helpful in defining clear roles and responsibilities for the execution of workflows on our jobs.” About BIM BIM is an integrated process for exploring a project’s key physical and functional characteristics digitally before it’s built, helping to deliver projects faster and more economically, while minimizing environmental impact. Coordinated, consistent information is used throughout the process to design innovative projects, better visualize and simulate real-world appearance, performance and cost, and create more accurate documentation. Click here to return to Contents

Bentley Issues 2010 Be Inspired Awards Call for Entries 17 March 2010 Bentley Systems, Incorporated announced that it is accepting entries for the 2010 Be Inspired Awards competition. Be Inspired brings together infrastructure professionals from around the world as well as members of the academic community to: •Advance innovation in information modeling best practices leading to higher-performing infrastructure and more cost-effective project realization, •Promote the extraordinary achievements of architects, engineers, constructors, geospatial professionals, and owner-operators in sustaining infrastructure empowered by Bentley software. Since its inception in 2004, the Be Inspired Awards program has recognized more than 1,000 world- class infrastructure projects, along with the teams responsible for creating them. Bentley users wishing to have their projects considered for recognition in the 2010 competition must submit their entries by June 18. All nominees in this year’s program will receive an invitation to the 2010 Be Inspired Awards event this fall in Europe. Their projects will be highlighted at the event as well as in Bentley’s globally distributed Year in Infrastructure publication. Finalists, in addition, will be invited to present their projects at the event before their peers and members of the media, and will be acknowledged during the awards ceremony. Winners, who are selected by an independent panel of jurors, will receive all of the above, plus will be awarded a custom-crafted trophy and will have their projects prominently featured and detailed in The Year in Infrastructure 2010. In addition, Bentley will make a $1,000 donation on behalf of each winning organization to its choice of charitable group. Bentley Systems CEO Greg Bentley said, “The Be Inspired Awards honor and celebrate outstanding infrastructure projects from around the globe. Each is benchmark-setting, accomplished through innovative information modeling technology and best practices, and successfully implemented by talented and imaginative infrastructure professionals.

Page 8 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary “I look forward to reviewing – and being inspired by – all of the nominated projects in the 2010 competition, and encourage each of our users to submit a project for consideration.” Added Ed Mueller, Bentley Systems chief marketing officer, “The Be Inspired experience is one not to be missed. It gives Bentley users a unique opportunity to tell the world about their achievements and gain valuable global recognition for themselves and their organizations.” For more information about the 2010 Be Inspired Awards program or to submit an entry, visit http://www.bentley.com/BeInspired or email [email protected]. Click here to return to Contents

Cadence Europe Expands Its Academic Network 16 March 2010 Cadence Design Systems, GmbH announced that three additional universities will take on active roles in its academic network in Europe. The network promotes the proliferation of leading-edge technologies and methodologies at universities renowned for their engineering and design excellence. The latest additions to the Cadence® Academic Network are the CETTI/TU Bucharest, which will focus on PCB design; the KTH Stockholm, which will concentrate on wireless radio design; and the TU Braunschweig, with the focus on digital low power design methodology. Each university focuses on a specific design domain so that the entire design cycle is covered among network participants. Existing participants are the TU Ilmenau/IMMS (radio frequency), the University of Freiburg (analog/mixed signal), the University of Bristol (advanced verification methodology), and the University of Heidelberg (advanced SoC verification). Acknowledging the increasing need for the semiconductor industry to hire graduates with deployable design skills, Cadence provides design methodologies and a forum for networking where universities share their knowledge and best practices with other academic and research institutions. Trained on the most advanced design automation software available today (distributed by the EUROPRACTICE program, managed by STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory), students graduate with an in-depth knowledge of how to address today’s pressing design issues. “The academic network from Cadence is unique in its approach,” said Prof. Dr. Ralf Sommer of TU Ilmenau. “Using leading-edge methodologies, our students are now well-equipped to research new solutions that tackle the most advanced design demands presented by the industry. For example, managers from a leading German foundry recently hired trainees from our university and were enthusiastic about the practical skills they had acquired during their academic training.” “One of the benefits of the Cadence Academic Network is that our teaching is supported by the latest electronic design and verification tools and methodologies,” said Dr. Kerstin Eder, University of Bristol, UK. “This gives our students a competitive edge in the job market. Many of the students who graduated last year have now been recruited into the local microelectronic design industry. We started using Cadence’s SoC Functional Verification Kit, which provides a realistic example of an SoC design for teaching, research and student projects. In that way, our entire microelectronic activity is supported by state-of-the-art technology and methodologies.” Prof. Dr. Paul Svasta from CETTI/TU Bucharest said, “With our participation in the academic network, we look forward to sharing experiences with fellow universities and acquiring expertise in education, training and research. By offering practical training, we hope to stimulate the interest of students to

Page 9 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary participate in innovative CAD activities associated with research and development of electronic products.” Recognizing a sustained interest from the industry and academia, Cadence will host again an academic track at its annual user conference, CDNLive! EMEA (Munich, May 4-6, 2010). Click here to return to Contents

COMSOL Offers a Complimentary Multiphysics Conference CD - 2010 Edition 17 March 2010 This complimentary CD features 400 papers and presentations on multiphysics simulations from the recent conferences in Boston, Milan and Bangalore. Request the COMSOL Conference CD today at http://www.comsol.com/conference/cd/. Applications from a wide range of topics are explored, including: AC/DC Systems MEMS Acoustics Microfluidics Bioengineering and Biosciences Optics and Photonics Earth Science Plasma Physics, EHD and MHD Education Porous Media Flow Electrochemical Engineering Process and Chemical Engineering Electrostatics and Magnetostatics Reaction Engineering and Reactor Design Fluid Dynamics RF and Microwave Engineering Heat Transfer Structural Mechanics and Thermo-mechanics Material Science and Nanotechnology Get your free CD now at http://www.comsol.com/conference/cd/. Click here to return to Contents

EMC Appoints Industry Veteran Jeremy Burton as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer 15 March 2010 EMC Corporation announced that 20-year IT industry veteran Jeremy Burton has joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Burton will be responsible for the global structure, strategy, and execution of all aspects of EMC's marketing efforts. Burton will report to Joe Tucci, EMC's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In making the announcement, Tucci said, "EMC has the people, vision, technologies, and partnerships to lead what we believe will be the most significant wave of change and opportunity the IT industry has ever seen - cloud computing. Jeremy's deep software industry experience and marketing leadership credentials provide a strong complement to our executive leadership team. We look forward to the contribution he can make

Page 10 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary in helping us extend EMC's presence and relevance on the world stage, in building and guiding our global reputation and brand, and in further enabling the success of our sales teams and partner ecosystem." Burton, 42, joins EMC from Serena Software, where he was President and CEO. Previously, as Group President of Symantec's Security and Data Management Business Unit, Burton was responsible for the company's $2 billion Enterprise Security product line. Prior to that role, he served as Executive Vice President of the Data Management Group at VERITAS, responsible for the company's backup and archiving products, and also served as VERITAS' Chief Marketing Officer. Earlier in his career, Burton spent nearly a decade at Oracle, culminating in his role as Senior Vice President of Product and Services Marketing. Click here to return to Contents

PTC® to Support the Arkwright Scholarships 15 March 2010 PTC has announced their support of the Arkwright Scholarships by providing all Arkwright Scholars with free access to Pro/ENGINEER®, PTC’s industry standard 3D design software, for the duration of their education. The Arkwright Scholarship was founded in 1991 when a group of committed head teachers believed that Design & Technology was not being given the profile the subject deserved. The aim of the scholarship program is to encourage and stimulate high ability 15/16 year old students to take up engineering or technological careers by awarding scholarships during sixth form study of ‘A’ Levels, International Baccalaureate, National Diploma or Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers. “The future prosperity of this country is dependent upon encouraging young people to consider a career in the field of design and engineering, which will ultimately lead to the much needed next generation of young engineers,” commented Linda Scott OBE, chief executive from the Arkwright Trust. “We believe that providing students with Pro/ENGINEER Schools Edition gives them access to the top industry standard design solution, and thus a stronger pathway into engineering careers.” Pro/ENGINEER Schools Edition was developed specifically for secondary education to introduce students to design technology and to help them become better problem solvers, critical thinkers and collaborators. PTC’s investment of software and training provides a no-cost way for teachers to bring the industry’s leading 3D design software into the classroom. With a breadth of functionality, Pro/ENGINEER Schools Edition incorporates everything that a student would need to prepare for a career as a professional designer or engineer. With its capabilities in solid modelling, assembly modelling and drafting, Pro/ENGINEER enables students to build, analyse and test complex 3D models, assemblies and 2D measured drawings. Today, more than 133,500 users worldwide are designing great products with Pro/ENGINEER. “PTC is committed to providing its customers with the next generation of quality engineers,” said Alister Fraser, PTC education program manager Northern Europe. “Working in association with Arkwright will allow us to reach young people at an important stage in their educations to provide the fundamental skills needed for a career as a designer or engineer.” About Arkwright Scholarship

Page 11 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Since 1991 the Arkwright Scholarships Trust has supported 285 young people in their pursuit of an engineering and technology career. Arkwright Scholars pass a rigorous selection process comprising an application, Arkwright aptitude paper and interview. Each successful student is awarded £250 a year to assist with the purchase of materials and books, their Design and Technology Department receives £200 a year, for two years. Arkwright’s major supporters include: BAE Systems, BT, Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust, Rolls-Royce, Royal Air Force and Thales About PTC's Global Education Program PTC's education program provides teachers and professors with complete learning solutions to prepare a new generation for success in a technological world. From secondary school to the university level, PTC gives students the ultimate in product development education by providing software, training and classroom materials to educators worldwide. The PTC education program is a part of a technological literacy movement that seeks to improve critical thinking and multidimensional problem-solving skills as well as preparing a growing number of students to become engineers. Click here to return to Contents

Synergis Inducted into Autodesk Platinum Club 2010 as Top Reseller in Overall Manufacturing Solutions Sales Growth 17 March 2010 Synergis Engineering Design Solutions has been named Autodesk, Inc. Top Reseller in Overall Manufacturing Solutions Sales Growth for fiscal year 2010. This is the fourth time in the past 8 years that Synergis has received this award, having been named Top Reseller in Overall Manufacturing Solutions Sales Growth for fiscal years 2003, 2005, 2008 and now, 2010. During its annual global channel partner event, One Team Conference (OTC), Autodesk inducted 11 Value Added Resellers (VARs) and Value Added Distributors (VADs) into the Autodesk Platinum Club 2010. These companies have demonstrated strong sales performance and commitment to customer service. Autodesk Platinum Club members include channel partners who have excelled in sales, growth and other key measures. The Platinum Club also includes channel partners who were the leading commercial education, government or distribution partners in their Americas sales region. Click here to return to Contents

Tacton Employs Tobias Andersson as VP TactonWorks 18 March 2010 Tacton Systems announced the appointment of Tobias Andersson as Vice President for TactonWorks Sales. TactonWorks is a SolidWorks Gold Partner product for Rule-based Design Automation, supporting manufacturers in automatically generating customized 3D models and drawings for quotations as well as manufacturing. Tobias Andersson has an extensive knowledge of the CAD industry in which he has been working for over 15 years with a great track record of success. Tobias Andersson has worked for Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks as a Country Manager for the Nordic region. His primary task during his 6½ years at

Page 12 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary SolidWorks was to build up and develop both the local SolidWorks team and the SolidWorks reseller channel. Prior to working at SolidWorks, Tobias worked as a Sales Manager at GCS Scandinavia AB and was instrumental in bringing the Swedish PDM software product, Conisio to the market. Conisio was later acquired by SolidWorks in 2006. For information please contact: Tacton Systems AB Klas Orsvärn, EVP Business Development Telephone: +46 (0)8 690 07 50. Cell: +46 (0)706 57 58 70 E-mail: [email protected] Tobias Andersson, VP TactonWorks Sales Telephone: +46 (0)8 690 07 50. Cell: +46 (0)736 61 49 71 E-mail: [email protected] Click here to return to Contents

UnitForce Technologies in India Joins Aras Partner Program 16 March 2010 Aras® announced that UnitForce Technologies (UFT), an enterprise systems integrator with a world class enterprise PLM practice located in Bangalore, India has joined the Aras Partner Program to provide PLM services to global companies in India and around the world. UFT helps its clients achieve their strategic business goals by delivering value added services through every facet of operations. The company provides comprehensive, best-in-class services for the implementation and deployment of Aras enterprise open source PLM solutions, including interfaces to CAD, ERP and CRM systems. Industries of focus include automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial equipment, electronics, consumer goods, and telecommunications. “UnitForce Technologies is proud to call Aras our enterprise PLM partner of choice,” said Sreedhar Pandit, General Manager, PLM Practice at UFT. “The Aras PLM solution flexibility enables companies to easily support competitive business practices and the elimination of PLM license expenses is significant cost advantage for companies of any size.” “UFT has deep experience in PLM, engineering business processes and IT services. They understand their clients’ needs and provide quality services to deliver strategic results. We are pleased to have them as a partner and member of the Aras community,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras. About UnitForce Technologies UnitForce Technologies Consulting PVT LTD (UFT) was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Bangalore, India. UFT is certified in ISO 9001:2000 and offers state-of-the-art Engineering, Software Development, Master Data Management, BPO and other professional services its clients, both Indian and global, in aerospace, banking, education, hospitality, oil and gas, retail, and travel and transportation. Click here to return to Contents

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AVEVA Showcases it's Successful Strategy for Navigating Information Management Challenges at SAP-Centric EAM 15 March 2010 AVEVA Group plc will co-present a session providing insight on information management at the sixth annual SAP-Centric EAM Conference. The conference will take place on March 28 - 31 at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina in Tampa, FL. "Information management is one of the leading challenges facing industrial plant owners and operators today," said Mat Truche-Gordon, AVEVA's Senior Vice President of Business Strategy. "With so much information spread over so many different platforms in so many far-flung locations, owner operators are seeing their performance negatively impacted by the demands of effectively governing the flow of information from EPCs and even their own engineering, operations and maintenance personnel. Everyone is looking for a solution and at SAP-Centric EAM we will be sharing AVEVA's successful approach to this complex issue." Nick Revelas, Vice President of Global Business Development for AVEVA, will co-present a session entitled ‘Exceptional Information Management Backstops Asset Performance Management' with Norm Poynter of NLAS Possibilities Inc. The session will provide insight on the challenges of information management during handover and operations readiness. Revelas and Poynter will explain how plant operators are using AVEVA NET - AVEVA's asset information management solution - to create a single, simple access point for their plant information, regardless of its source or location. The AVEVA NET solution will also be demonstrated in the exhibit area throughout the conference. SAP-Centric EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) Conference brings together delegates from around the world to network, share ideas and experiences, and explore critical solutions for Enterprise Asset Management. This year's theme - Focus on the Basics to Ignite Change - provides maintenance managers and SAP EAM executives specific, forward-thinking strategies and EAM best practices to optimize and leverage existing investments and evaluate program effectiveness. About SAP-Centric EAM Conference SAP-Centric EAM is North America is a comprehensive program dedicated to the SAP EAM community. This year's conference is all about getting back to the basics, a deep-dive into the core foundation of businesses to see a greater return on investment, tangible benefits and to help companies move closer to achieving total overall performance optimization. The program's agenda has eight tracks of content covering Master Data, Work Identification, Planning & Scheduling, Execution, Work Completion, History, Analysis, and Expert Advice. For more information or to register, please visit the conference website at http://www.sap-centric-eam.com/ or contact the event producers, Eventure Events, at 877-411-4675 or 914-509-5354. Click here to return to Contents

Page 14 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Bluebeam Software VP of Engineering to Address Design, Engineering and Construction Technology Leaders at Fiatech 16 March 2010 Bluebeam® Software VP of Engineering Don Jacob is speaking at the 10th Annual FIATECH Technology Conference & Showcase. Every year, FIATECH brings together the brightest minds in the design, engineering and construction industries to discuss leading technologies and processes for advancing building solutions. This year’s conference is taking place March 29th – 31st at the University of Texas at Austin. Don’s educational session titled “Communicating the Critical Design Elements - 2D & 3D; What's the ‘Right D’?” will explore the role that PDF and other 2D file formats play in Building Information Modeling (BIM). “As the building industry rapidly integrates design information into 3D models, we’re running into obstacles in terms of the usability and consumption of 3D data downstream,” said Don. “I invite FIATECH attendees to join me for an open discussion about the best ways to leap over these hurdles with 2D formats such as PDF.” FIATECH attendees can attend this educational session on Wednesday, March 31st at 10:45 a.m. Don will also be on-hand to answer further questions throughout the three-day FIATECH Showcase, where Bluebeam Software will be exhibiting. Registration for FIATECH is open and can be accessed online. For more information about Bluebeam Software and its PDF creation, markup and editing solutions for the architecture, engineering and construction professionals go to www.bluebeam.com. About FIATECH FIATECH is an industry consortium that provides global leadership in identifying and accelerating the development, demonstration and deployment of fully integrated and automated technologies to deliver the highest business value throughout the life cycle of all types of capital projects. Learn more at www.fiatech.org. Click here to return to Contents

CimatronE to Power Live High Speed Machining at DieMould 2010 18 March 2010 Cimatron Limited announced that it will showcase CimatronE 9.0 and GibbsCAM 2010 at DieMould, March 18th-21st, in Mumbai, India. CimatronE will power two Bharat Fritz Werner (BFW) machines, the DMV500 and the BMV35, in live high speed cuttings. A die core and cavity will be machined using a smooth High Speed Machining (HSM) toolpath. CimatronE allows users to choose from a wide range of strategies which work optimally with HSM machines, ensuring effective machining and a high surface quality, and protecting tools and machines from damage. The live cutting will take place in BFW’s booth. Cimatron’s two product lines, CimatronE, with full solutions for mold and die making, and GibbsCAM, for production, will be on display in Cimatron India’s booth. GibbsCAM 2010 has just been released with enhancements that significantly speed up plunge milling, and other enhancements for 2.5-5 Axis

Page 15 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary milling, turning and Multi-Task Machining (MTM). CimatronE’s new Moldex add-on, which analyzes the flow of plastic and helps to position entry points, will also be displayed. “Thanks to our collaboration with BFW, DieMould visitors can try out our software and witness the high quality results it achieves, at the same time,” said Edsel Vaz, Country Manager of Cimatron India. “At Cimatron, we are committed to providing effective, accurate post processing and machine simulation for any machine; BFW is an example of a local vendor whose machines can be reliably programmed by CimatronE with great results.” Click here to return to Contents

Cutter & Buck to Discuss Deployment of Gerber’s YuniquePLM System to Global Supply Chain at Apparel Tech Conference West 17 March 2010 Gerber Technology will sponsor a customer case study presentation featuring upscale golf and sportswear company Cutter & Buck at the March 23 Apparel Tech Conference West in Los Angeles. The session, entitled “24/7 Global Operations: Supply Chain & PLM - A Customer Case Study,” will be presented by Bobbie Jo Foster, Business Systems Manager for Cutter & Buck’s Product Group in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Foster will discuss the company’s rapid deployment of YuniquePLM and the many benefits achieved through successful adoption of the technology across 45 supply chain partner companies. Gerber TechnologyThrough the case study, Cutter & Buck will share its keys to success in gaining partner and user buy-in for its global PLM implementation. Fashion and apparel companies planning or conducting supply chain collaboration initiatives will also learn firsthand the many benefits the company has achieved in recent years through YuniquePLM including streamlined business processes, increased supply chain visibility and collaboration, improved access to accurate and consistent product information, and other significant business improvements. We are pleased that Cutter & Buck has agreed to share their PLM success with the industry. “We believe that bringing together internal teams and suppliers is the best way to maximize the benefit of PLM,” stated Ms. Foster. “Extending PLM to our vendor partners completed the circle and enabled us to build stronger partnerships with our suppliers. During the process, we found that our suppliers embraced the use of PLM technology and were able to integrate it into their processes. They actively requested additional functionality to increase collaboration efforts. We hope that sharing our experiences will benefit other companies looking to improve collaboration and streamline processes.” “We are pleased that Cutter & Buck has agreed to share their PLM success with the industry,” noted Darioush Nikpour, director of PLM business development at Gerber Technology. “We know that this story of achievement with such a highly successful organization represents a true opportunity for attendees to gain valuable business knowledge and insight.” Cutter & Buck was recognized with an industry All-Star Award by Apparel Magazine in 2006 for its successful product lifecycle management (PLM) initiative and overall management excellence. Following a speedy four-month implementation, the company extended its use of the YuniquePLM supplier relationship management (SRM) capabilities to its global factories and buying offices, allowing them to start their second season of PLM collaboration in real-time with their overseas partners. For more information about YuniquePLM visit http://www.yuniqueplm.com.

Page 16 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary About Cutter & Buck: Founded in 1990, Cutter & Buck is a premier line of golf-inspired apparel for men and women. Thanks to its heritage of superb craftsmanship, countless professional golfers rely on Cutter & Buck’s apparel to complement their games. The company markets its products primarily through golf and specialty retailers, corporations, international distributors and licensees; and directly to end consumers through catalog and internet channels. In 2007, Cutter & Buck became part of New Wave Group, A.B., which creates, acquires and develops branded merchandise for the corporate profiling and consumer markets, mainly within the clothing, accessory and gift sectors. Click here to return to Contents

Daimler, Voith and Safran Headline Successful LMS Engineering Simulation Conference 11 March 2010 More than 200 experts met in Munich, Germany on February 24-25, 2010 to discuss trends in product engineering and the next frontier in simulation: model-based system engineering. Finding the right balance between the new green economy and continuously improving the user experience requires innovation in product development. The necessity of incorporating controls and mechatronic aspects into system-level simulation further mandates new ways of applying simulation throughout the entire development process. Dr. Urbain Vandeurzen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, LMS International: “As Dr. Pletschen from Daimler stated in his enlightening keynote on NVH engineering challenges, there is certainly a need for a proactive rather than a reactive approach in our changing business environment. We received very positive feedback on the LMS forward strategy to provide breakthrough product and process innovation to develop world-class next-generation products with appealing functional performances while meeting today’s fuel consumption and CO reduction requirements. The energy and enthusiasm generated by the 200 engineering experts that attended our event in Munich endorses our commitment to help customers drive innovation forward to create the best possible products for this paradigm shift in the world economy.” Further joining the keynote session were Dr. Bernhard Höfig of Voith Turbo, who presented an interesting perspective on the changes required in system simulation to successfully develop bus hybrid drivetrains, and Mr. Catalin Perju of Safran Labinal, who shared his personal insight into the new aeronautics era and the challenges of Electrical Wiring Integrated System (EWIS) development in next- generation aircraft. Dr. Jan Leuridan, Executive Vice-President and Chief Technical Officer, LMS International: “What we heard at our simulation conference confirms our strategy and vision regarding model-based system engineering for mechatronic product development. It drives continuous innovation and is reflected in the product roadmaps of our cutting-edge system simulation applications. And it enables our customers to cope with their product and process innovation challenges.” Click here to return to Contents

Delcam to Launch New PowerINSPECT at Control 15 March 2010

Page 17 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Delcam will launch the 2010 R2 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software on stand 3514 at the Control exhibition to be held in Stuttgart from 4th to 7th May. The new release will incorporate automatic surface inspection and the ability to use GD&T data from CATIA models, plus improvements to the handling of point cloud data and changes to the interface to make the software even easier to use. PowerINSPECT is combines the ability to work with all types of inspection device with a comprehensive range of inspection routines for making simple measurements, for inspecting geometric features and for checking complex surfaces. The resulting reports present detailed information in easy- to-read formats that can be understood by all engineers, not just inspection specialists. The new automatic surface inspection methods for CNC CMMs and machine tools use raster strategies taken from Delcam’s machining software. The user can set the distance between each point to be measured and the stepover between each line of measurements to develop the grid of data to be taken. Each of these two key values can be set for each individual surface within the model, for groups of surfaces or for the whole model. This allows a greater density of data to be collected from more critical areas of the component. For example, a mouldmaker might want to collect more comprehensive information from the core and cavity areas of a tool than from the split surfaces. As with all PowerINSPECT strategies, the user can specify additional measurements to be made in any areas of concern identified by the initial inspection. The ability to extract GD&T data from CATIA models will allow designers to ensure that the correct design intent is measured in any prototype or production component. The designer can specify the required tolerances as the design develops and also specify the datums to be used for the inspection routine. The PowerINSPECT user can extract this information and use it as the basis for his quality control routines. Inspection based on point clouds collected by laser scanners has been a development priority for PowerINSPECT for several releases and this trend has continued in the latest version. The software now has the ability to align regions of the point cloud to specific, more critical, areas of the model, rather than simply applying a best-fit routine over whole part. In addition, new point cloud registration functionality allows multiple point clouds to be aligned with each other, for example when two sets of data are collected from opposite sides of the part. The combined data can then be used to generate a single report for the whole item. The changes to the PowerINSPECT interface will make it easier to create inspection routines, especially for users of inspection arms and manual CMMs. This will be particularly helpful for occasional users of the software when creating inspection sequences that combine simple measures with geometric data. Click here to return to Contents

Delcam to Launch New 3D Scanner for Orthotic Design at Orthopaedie 19 March 2010 Delcam will launch a dedicated 3D scanner, to be called the iQube, to capture data for the design of orthotics at the Orthopaedie exhibition to be held in Leipzig from 12th to 15th May. The latest versions of the company’s software for the design and manufacture of orthotics and orthopaedic footwear will also be demonstrated at the exhibition. The iQube scanner can be used for the production of custom-made orthotics for either diabetic or

Page 18 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary rheumatoid patients, or for the correction of abnormalities caused by a biomechanical miss-alignment of the musco-skeletal system. Like the company’s software, the scanner has been developed in association with Delcam’s panel of orthopaedic, podiatric and orthotics experts to ensure that it provides a suitable solution for foot-care specialists and their patients. The key attribute of the new scanner is its versatility. It can be used to capture data directly from the patient’s foot, either in weight-on, weight-off or semi-weight-bearing modes. The scanner weighs only 14kg, making it easily portable so it can be taken to any patients whose movement is restricted. Alternatively, the iQube can be used to scan casts or foam-box impressions. The data can then be emailed to the laboratory that will manufacture the orthotic, along with the patient’s details, so eliminating the costs and time delays associated with delivering casts or foam boxes around the country. The iQube is extremely fast and accurate. It is based on scanning technology developed for the aerospace industry, which allows high quality, full colour, 3D images to be produced in approximately three seconds. The data collected is accurate to within 0.4mm. This ensures that the laboratory can produce a right-first-time orthotic that will put the patient on the recovery path as quickly as possible. The 2010 versions of the OrthoModel and OrthoMill software for, respectively, the design and manufacture of custom orthotic insoles, include enhancements that will enable the design of a broader range of orthotics and more efficient manufacture of those designs. Within OrthoModel, more functions have been added to adapt for individual patients the range of standard base models supplied with the software. The extra shaping tools allow whole-model editing of the standard designs so that the desired modifications can be completed quickly and easily. The most significant addition in OrthoMill is the ability to “batch” machining calculations. This allows the operator to input designs for a number of orthotics, either to be cut from a single block or from several pieces of material. The software can then generate all the required toolpaths in a continuous series of calculations. The process can even be carried out overnight, to give maximum productivity for the programmer. Also on show will be the special versions for the creation of orthopaedic footwear of Delcam’s programs for mass-produced footwear. A common condition, not previously accommodated by the software, requires the last design to be curved to match the curvature of the patient’s foot. New functionality has now been added, which can modify the shape from the bottom mid-section forwards, allowing the last to be bent either inwards or outwards. The ability has also been included to add an insole block to the bottom of the last, increasing the overall depth of the last for patients with different leg lengths. The block can also be edited to include a rocker in and around the ball area to aid the walking process. It is also possible to produce an orthotic shape, using the bottom surface of the last as the template for the orthotic. Click here to return to Contents

Delcam to Show New CAM Range at MetalTech 17 March 2010 Delcam will be promoting its full range of CAM software and services at the MetalTech exhibition to be held in Kuala Lumpur from 5th to 9th May. Programs on show will include the new Delcam for SolidWorks software, plus the 2010 releases of PowerMILL for high-speed and five-axis machining, FeatureCAM for feature-based programming, PartMaker for Swiss-type lathes and turn-mill equipment,

Page 19 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary and ArtCAM for engraving and routing. Together, these programs comprise a most comprehensive range of CAM software from a single suppler. This broad coverage is one of the reasons why Delcam is consistently ranked as the world’s leading specialist supplier of NC software and services by US analysts CIMdata. It means that large companies can source all of their CAM requirements from a single supplier, while smaller organisations can be sure that they can obtain exactly the software they need, rather than having to compromise on a less-than-ideal solution. Delcam for SolidWorks marks a new direction for Delcam. Previously, the company has supplied all of its machining software as stand-alone systems that can be linked to any CAD program. In contrast, Delcam for SolidWorks is fully integrated into the SolidWorks environment so that the program looks and behaves like SolidWorks. It offers full associativity so that any changes in the CAD model will be reflected automatically in the toolpaths. Delcam for SolidWorks is based on proven machining algorithms that are already used by more than 30,000 customers around the world. The software offers PowerMILL’s speed of toolpath calculation, plus all of advanced strategies to increase productivity, maximise tool life and give immaculate surface finish, even when cutting the hardest, most challenging materials. At the same time, Delcam for SolidWorks has the same strong focus on ease of use as FeatureCAM, including all of the knowledge-based automation that makes it so consistent and reliable. Most importantly, the software will include FeatureCAM’s Automatic Feature Recognition system which automatically extracts detailed feature information from the SolidWorks model. Once the features have been identified, Delcam for SolidWorks undertakes automatic selection of cutting tools, machining strategies, and feeds and speeds, to complete the programming operation. As well as producing Delcam for SolidWorks, Delcam’s development team, the largest in the CAM industry, has been working on its established CAM programs. The new release of PowerMILL is based on 64-bit technology, removing the memory limitations of 32-bit computers to give faster toolpath generation. The 2010 version also continues to improve user productivity by extending the application of the latest background-processing and multi-threading technologies available in recent hardware. More than 50 other major enhancements have been added to give faster and easier generation of highly efficient toolpaths for three- through five-axis milling. The 2010 version of FeatureCAM also includes enhancements across the full range of functionality, from 2D drilling and wire EDM, to five-axis milling and mill-turn operations. In addition to changes to allow the use of hardware developments, improved algorithms have been introduced to speed up the editing of features and to reduce the time needed to switch between machine-tool set-ups. More efficient handling of stock models reduces the memory required for calculations and so enhances performance still further. Major highlights of the new release of PartMaker include the ability to perform five-axis simultaneous milling on multi-axis lathes, more powerful milling functionality, enhanced grooving routines, faster tool path creation and better programming of thread whirling. PartMaker 2010 also features the option for a direct interface to PowerMILL, allowing toolpaths to be imported into PartMaker, manipulated and synchronized for optimum machine performance, and then simulated and post-processed directly from that working environment. A great deal of underlying technology from PowerMILL has been incorporated into ArtCAM 2010, including the latest multi-threading technology and greater flexibility to edit toolpaths. New machining

Page 20 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary options include a new combination technique of roughing with an end-mill coupled with V-bit carving, and a “raised-round” command to generate this machining option directly from vector artwork. Click here to return to Contents

ESI Will Speak at CastExpo’10 in Orlando, Florida 18 March 2010 CastExpo’10, sponsored by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA), is the largest trade show and exposition in North America for metal casters. It will be held on March 20 to 23 in Orlando, Florida, USA.

The presentations, given by ESI, will cover four different facets of metal casting simulation and will be given during the diverse congress technical sessions throughout the 3-day event by Sam Scott, ESI’s Casting Lead Engineer.

1. The first paper entitled ‘Transition to No-Lead Copper’ will be presented on Saturday, March 20 at 2pm during the ‘Copper Alloy’ session - S320C.

During the “Copper Alloy” session, in addition to ESI’s presentation on re-engineering with solidification modeling, two foundries will present case studies of their use of solidification modeling to ease their transition from leaded to non-leaded alloys.

2. The second paper entitled ‘Core Blowing Simulation’ will be presented on Sunday, March 21 at 3:45pm during the ‘Engineering’ session - S320C.

As casting knowledge continues to expand, the percentage of scrap due to mold preparation will continue to increase, establishing a need to understand the creation of the mold components. ESI’s QuikCAST numerical simulation software provides a tool for understanding and predicting the core blowing process. By treating the sand injection as a non-Newtonian flow, much insight is gained into the core manufacturing process, allowing engineers to properly design the core box, venting locations and sizes, and injection pressures. The paper discusses the analysis methodology and trials of two very different cores with experimental validations.

3. The third paper entitled ‘Aluminum Microstructure/Heat Treatment’ will be presented on Monday, March 22 at 8:30am during the ‘Aluminum’ session - S320B.

A comprehensive numerical model has been developed for the calculation of the final microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminum casting alloys after heat treatment. After specifying the alloy chemical composition, solidification process, and heat treatment parameters, the model predicts the microstructure and potential defects through various stages of the component lifecycle: casting, solid solution heat treatment, and artificial aging. The calculation is chained such that the resultant microstructure of the previous event, such as casting, is used as the initial condition of the following event, ensuring the tracking of the component history and maintaining a high level of accuracy across metallurgical stages.

4. The fourth paper entitled ‘HPDC Optimization’ will be presented on Monday, March 22 at 2pm during the ‘Die Casting’ session - S320E.

Page 21 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary HPDC foundries currently rely on experience, trial-and-error or computer simulation to help determine working process parameters for manufacturing their cast parts. However, a “working” process is not necessarily the “ideal” process. Casting parameters such as cycle time, shot profile, cooling line temperature and flow rate, and spray thickness may be optimized to determine a robust process with maximum productivity. In this paper, ESI’s casting simulation software ProCAST is used to demonstrate new functionality which automatically optimizes the casting process parameters. The demonstration utilizes a legacy casting design, simulates the casting process used at the foundry, and then automatically optimizes the casting process by varying fast shot speed, cycle time, cooling and spraying parameters within a given “realistic” process window, with a goal of producing a quality part in a minimum cycle time.

Delegates will also be able to find out more about ESI’s Casting solutions by visiting ESI’s booth #1413 in the exhibition area.

For more immediate information on ESI’s Casting Simulation Suite, please visit: http://www.esi- group.com/products/casting

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Geometric to Demonstrate CAMWorks® 2010 at WESTEC® 17 March 2010 Geometric Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Geometric Limited and a leader in developing advanced manufacturing software will showcase CAMWorks® 2010, the latest version of its solid-based CNC programming solution, at Booth # 2162 at the WESTEC 2010 exposition, to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California from March 23 - 25, 2010. “CAMWorks 2010 provides a significant number of new machining options to further strengthen its existing manufacturing capabilities and improve productivity with advancements in the 64‐bit version allowing engineers to use its powerful processing to program data‐intensive parts. Our skilled technicians will be demonstrating the new features and advancements throughout the duration of the event at the Geometric booth”, said Donnie Dorsey, Channel Sales Manager, Geometric Technologies, Inc. CAMWorks 2010 has over 50 customer driven features and enhancements for machining faster and more accurately. These include advances to feature recognition, advances in multi-axis machining, as well as improved cutting strategies for 2 to 5 axis milling, turning, and wire EDM. In turning, the ability to define variable allowances along the feature provides more control while at the same time reduces the time and complexity of programming. For turning and mill/turn machining involving irregular casting stock shapes, an STL file can now be used to represent the stock. While creating a more realistic simulation, this also simplifies the stock definition and results in a more efficient and predictable toolpath. CAMWorks 2010 includes many improvements to multi-axis machining, which enable toolpath generation on increasingly complex part models. New controls have been added to simplify processing of impellers and blisks. Safely entering and retracting from the part has become more flexible and easier than previous versions.

Page 22 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Visualization enhancements have been made to feature, tooling, and stock display. These changes offer a more realistic representation of the machining environment to simplify programming and improve productivity. In addition, other features enable the NC programmer to machine parts faster and easier. The computation for machining time has been modified and updated to provide a more accurate estimate. This information can be used for costing and process planning purposes. Support for SQL Server Express has been added to improve performance in large scale deployments of CAMWorks. CAMWorks 2010 supports SolidWorks 2009 and 2010, and CAMWorks Solids 2009 and 2010 running under 32- and 64-bit XP, Vista, and Windows 7. About CAMWorks CAMWorks was the first Gold Partner CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) solution designed exclusively to operate in SolidWorks. CAMWorks can run within SolidWorks, or as part of a cost‐effective CAD/CAM package that includes CAMWorks Solids, an integrated solid modeler. For more information on CAMWorks and Geometric Technologies, visit http://www.camworks.com. Click here to return to Contents

GUESS, Billabong, Cutter & Buck Speaking at Apparel Tech Conference West 18 March 2010 Executives from GUESS, Billabong and Cutter & Buck are among the speakers who will be discussing technology strategies and success at Apparel Magazine's upcoming Apparel Tech West on March 23 in Los Angeles. The third annual event, designed for apparel brands, manufacturers and retailers, is hosted at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), 919 South Grand Avenue, and will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The conference includes eight educational sessions focused on technology case studies and a keynote on "2010's Hot Button Issues," presented by Ilse Metchek, president of the California Fashion Association. The latter will cover such issues as finance, design piracy, CPSIA and more. Also featured are technology exhibits from leading solution providers including Apparel Business Systems, Centric Software, Dassault, Gerber Technology, Lawson, Lectra, NGC (New Generation Computing), NovaQuest, PTC, [TC]2 and Xterprise. Additionally, Apparel Magazine will honor its five Sustainability All-Stars at the event. To register, visit apparelmag.com. In addition to the keynote, the agenda includes the following sessions: Utilizing Collaborative PLM and Sourcing Solutions in a Global Environment: Billabong Group, Presented by Mark Burstein, NGC (New Generation Computing) & Billabong Group PLM: The Technology Backbone for Better Margins, Reducing Cycle Time and Enabling Innovation, Presented by JP Provencher, PTC & Jeff Goldman, Agron Inc. Dressed for Success: GUESS Designers Give the Straight Talk on PLM, Presented by Brea Haley, Associate Designer, GUESS & Susan Olivier, Director, Retail, Footwear and Apparel Market

Page 23 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Development, ENOVIA, Dassault Systèmes Rise to the Top with a PLM Integration, Presented by Simon Poulton, Vice President of Sales - Strategic Fashion and PLM, Lectra. 24/7 Global Operations: Supply Chain & PLM - A Customer Case Study, Presented by Lenny Weiss, Gerber Technology and Bobbie Jo Foster, Cutter & Buck MRP as Your Primary Engine: How High 5 Sportswear Drove Home Success, Presented by Stillman Saunders, High 5 Sportswear & Bob McKee, Lawson Understanding the Key Factors Involved in Achieving Rapid Benefits from PLM: A Case Study, Presented by Centric Software Lean Retail: Cutting the Fat with RFID, Presented by Xterprise The event concludes with a Networking Reception at The FIDM Museum & Galleries, featuring: "Hollywood 2010: The Art of Motion Picture Costume Design." About Apparel Apparel magazine offers technology and business insight from concept to consumer, providing competitive, actionable information to executives representing the world's most successful apparel brands, retailers and manufacturers. Its targeted content addresses Retail Intelligence, Supply Chain, Sourcing & Logistics, Concept-to-Spec and Fiber-to-Fabric. An Edgell Communications publication, Apparel also produces the Apparel Executive Forum, Apparel Tech Conference New York, Apparel's Sourcing Summit at MAGIC, numerous web events, e-Newsletters, apparelmag.com, a variety of leading-edge industry research reports and more. Click here to return to Contents

IMAGINiT Technologies to Deliver Technical Presentations at Multiple AUGI CAD Camp 2010 Locations 16 March 2010 RAND Worldwide® announced that its IMAGINiT Technologies division is a proud sponsor of the AUGI CAD Camp 2010. These CAD Camps are one day events that provide attendees with Autodesk product training, educational instruction, networking opportunities, and exposure to solutions from industry partners. At each event, IMAGINiT application engineers will deliver two technical tracks, one in the architectural, engineering and construction industry session and one in the manufacturing solutions industry session. IMAGINiT Technologies will be participating in the following camps: Dallas, TX – March 18, 2010 Seattle, WA – March 29, 2010 Orlando, FL – June 3, 2010 Cincinnati, OH – October 5, 2010 Boston, MA – October 12, 2010 New York, NY – November 18, 2010

Page 24 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary “Participating in these CAD Camps is a great opportunity for Autodesk customers to learn the true value that their software investments can provide their organization beyond features and functions,” stated Bob Heeg, executive vice president, IMAGINiT Technologies. “Our industry experts will cover topics like Sustainable Design, BIM, Digital Prototyping and Simulation in these technical tracks and attendees will walk away with an understanding of how they can embrace these trends through the deployment of Autodesk products.” “AUGI has made many exciting changes to our program this year. We have partnered with local resellers to offer a higher level of content than in previous years,” said Mark Kiker, president, AUGI. “Our stable of national speakers includes new faces, topics that are covered from a new perspective, and plenty of networking opportunities. We think the attendees of the 2010 CAD Camps will have an invaluable experience as a result of connecting with industry instructors who not only know the products, but the industries the attendees serve.” To register for an upcoming AUGI CAD Camp, visit http://www.rand.com/imaginit/augicadcamp2010- pr Click here to return to Contents

Joe Gibbs Racing to Host VERICUT Users’ Exchange Event 15 March 2010 CGTech, the developer of VERICUT NC verification, optimization and simulation software, has announced that the April 15, 2010 VERICUT User’s Exchange event near Charlotte will be hosted by Joe Gibbs Racing. Attendees will learn about new software features, tips & tricks for improving manufacturing efficiency, and will have the opportunity to express ideas about the future direction of the software. There will also be a tour of the Joe Gibbs facilities and shop floor. There is no charge to attend. “We have attended VERICUT user meetings for the past two years and have found them to be a great opportunity to learn new techniques for using the software, and to meet with other manufacturers in the area,” Joe Gibbs Racing Technical Sponsor Manager Mark Bringle said. “At Joe Gibbs Racing, VERICUT is an important part of our manufacturing process so we are pleased to be hosting the event.” A complete listing of all the upcoming VERICUT User Exchange events is available at http://www.cgtech.com. Click here to return to Contents

Magma Announces Agenda for MUSIC China Users Conference 14 March 2010 Magma® Design Automation Inc. announced the final agenda for the MUSIC China users conference in Shanghai on March 23. The program will feature technical presentations and a tutorial given by Magma users, design industry experts and Magma's staff. Magma CEO Rajeev Madhavan will deliver a keynote address entitled "The Electronic Ocean." MUSIC Agenda Focuses on Meeting Today's Analog and Digital Design Challenges MUSIC provides an open forum for users to gain expertise using Magma's chip design software, and to

Page 25 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary exchange ideas about and solutions for the challenges of analog and integrated circuit and system-on- chip (SoC) designs. Over the years MUSIC has become a leading venue for Magma users to gather, share and learn best practices and solutions. This year's program covers a range of Magma software capabilities including synthesis, placement and routing, floorplanning, clock tree synthesis (CTS), analog design and circuit simulation. Users will share useful tips on how to leverage Magma software to improve results, reduce power, minimize costs and increase productivity. User presentations will include: •A Fast Macro Placement Methodology Based on the Logic Group •Implementing a System on Chip (SoC) using Talus® •A Simulation Strategy for NAND Flash Memory using FineSim™ •Timing Closure Techniques for Challenging Partitions in a Deep Submicron Process •Accelerating Analog IP Design with Parallel SPICE Tools: The Design of a Wideband PLL with a Single Power Supply •Handling Big Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) at the Post-Optimization Stage •A Symmetrical Power Structure for the Repeated Blocks of a Hierarchical Design •Several Ways to Solve Congestion Issues on Two Large, 65-nanometer (nm) Designs with Magma •Dealing with Timing Closure Challenges on a 65-nm Design •Clock Design and Analysis for a 40-nm, 500 MHz DSP Core •How to Implement 32 LPCAMs in One Chip using Magma •Complex Clock Tree Generation using Magma's CTS Solution Magma will present a tutorial entitled: •Solving Design Challenges Visually with the Talus® Visual Volcano™ For the complete MUSIC agenda and to register for the conference visit the Magma website at www.magma-da.com.cn or www.magma-da.com/MUSIC. Click here to return to Contents

Sescoi to Demonstrate Digital Dental Prosthesis Manufacture at the Dental South China Exhibition 19 March 2010 Sescoi will be partnering 360SDM located in Hall 15.1, E area, No.1 at the forthcoming Dental South China exhibition in Guangzhou. WorkNC®DENTAL, Sescoi’s automatic dental 3 to 5-axis CAD/CAM software, the EZ-Mill400® and EZ-Mill500® laboratory milling machines from 360SDM, and the scanning equipment and dental CAD software from Dental Wings® provide dental professionals with an easy to use, open system for the creation of prostheses from scanned data. Engineers from Sescoi and its partners will be on hand at the Dental South China show to demonstrate

Page 26 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary the process. Starting with the scanning equipment and dental CAD software from Dental Wings, implants, abutments and single, right up to full, arch models can be digitized and manipulated. WorkNC Dental imports the CAD model, nests it into the blank to maximize material utilization, and allows the user to add support pins to hold the prosthesis steady during machining. Automatic machining wizards within the software select the tools, machining methods, and feeds and speeds for the particular type of material being cut. Zirconia, titanium and chrome cobalt all require different cutting strategies and WorkNC Dental automatically optimizes these so that dental technicians do not need to be familiar with CNC machining to achieve the results they want. Within the software, particular importance is paid to the gum margin line which is automatically detected by WorkNC Dental. Accurate machining of this area is of particular importance for the success of the finished prosthesis. The software’s smooth finishing toolpaths ensure that the surface finish is of an extremely high quality, creating 5-axis movements where appropriate to get to all areas of the part and automatically find and drill abutment holes, irrespective of their orientation. Machining the prosthesis on the 360SDM EZ-Mill400 or EZ-Mill500 now becomes very simple. Safe toolpaths, which take account of the physical limits of the machine, are generated with one mouse click, and cutting conditions are automatically optimized to suit the implant material. By eliminating the need for dental technicians to have special CNC programming and machining skills, the open system offered by Sescoi, 360SDM and Dental Wings brings together the best solutions for each aspect of the digital manufacturing process, while keeping costs as low as possible. Click here to return to Contents

64-Bit, Multi-Core WorkNC and Sescoi’s all New Hybrid Modeler on Show at Industrie, Paris 17 March 2010 Sescoi will be showcasing WorkNC V21, the new 64-bit version of its automatic CAD/CAM software with parallel computing capability, at the Industrie show in Paris from 22nd to 26th March on booth 5.E.82. The all-new WorkNC-CAD Hybrid Modeler and Electrode module will also be previewed. Sescoi engineers will be on hand at the Sescoi booth to demonstrate Version 21 of the WorkNC CAD/CAM system with 64-bit processing that allows the greater memory available in the latest hardware to be fully harnessed, and multi-threading and multi-processing of tasks that enable several algorithms to run in parallel. For large models, and for 3 and 5-axis machining, this extra processing power means that calculations will run up to 10 times faster, particularly on roughing operations. WorkNC V21 also features new high speed machining routines that enhance the quality, smoothness and speed of HSM, while WorkNC’s automatic 5-axis machining module has been made even simpler to use, bringing 5-axis machining well within the capability of the majority of companies deterred by the complexity of many 5-axis CAD/CAM systems. With the upcoming launch of WorkNC-CAD Hybrid Modeling, Sescoi aims to push back the limits of 3D model design, reparation and data machining preparation. Like all the company’s software, WorkNC-CAD Hybrid Modeling is designed for ease of use, with Sescoi’s industry experience applied to automate complex tasks. Able to work on open solids, the software simplifies the repair and editing of 3D models ready for manufacture. Users can manipulate surfaces, create 3D curves, and use a combination of solid modeling and surface modeling functions to achieve the desired result in just a few minutes. The full range of advanced and specialized functions will be demonstrated by Sescoi’s CAD specialists at the Industrie show.

Page 27 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Linked to the WorkNC-CAD Hybrid Modeler is the new WorkNC Electrode module. Making its début at the Industrie show, this software enables engineers to quickly extract the electrode geometry directly from the 3D model. Users can easily modify the electrode geometry and perform functions such as automatic tangency extension to ensure correct tool control. The software incorporates a library of tool holders and will automatically generate 3 or 5-axis toolpaths from the defined machining sequence for standard shaped electrodes. Tools can require a large number of electrodes to reach the fine detail, so the ability to extract the shape and automatically generate the toolpaths greatly reduces the chance of error, shrinking manufacturing costs and eliminating tedious, repetitive work. For Visitors interested in Wire EDM, Sescoi will demonstrate the developments in WorkNC Wire EDM. The software allows the direct interrogation of the profiles to be cut from the CAD model. Dialogue boxes guide the user through the stages of manufacture for both 2 and 4-axis wire eroding operations. Automatic generation of roughing and finishing passes simplify programming, with extra routines for the location and removal of tags. Collision checking ensures that the part can be physically machined and that the maximum wire angle of the machine is not exceeded. For dental professionals, the Industrie show will provide another opportunity to see Sescoi’s automated dental machining software WorkNC®DENTAL, designed to facilitate the manufacture of dental prostheses such as bridges and crowns. Live demonstrations will show how implants scanned in a Dental Wings scanner are quickly programmed in WorkNC®DENTAL and then cut on a Witech MIC5 machine. The aim of the software is to enable dental technicians unfamiliar with CNC machining to reliably produce accurate and high quality prostheses in a variety of materials. WorkPLAN Enterprise, Sescoi’s ERP system for custom manufacturers, has recently become SAP® certified, broadening the range of companies that will benefit from its specialized capabilities. As well as enabling companies to rapidly produce highly accurate quotations, WorkPLAN Enterprise keeps track of purchasing, production and quality, helping managers to achieve on time delivery within budget. Tools within the software record the complete history of the project allowing control of products for their complete lifecycle. Smaller companies can start out by using Sescoi’s MyWorkPLAN job management system and then scale up to the WorkPLAN Enterprise full ERP system over time. The wider range of productivity software now available from Sescoi mean that companies have a one stop shop for all their manufacturing solutions. As well as seeing software demos using their own data if they wish, visitors to the Sescoi booth can also view a range of highly original showcase parts milled with WorkNC and take away a free trial copy of the latest version (V2) of WorkXPlore 3D Manufacturing Pro, Sescoi’s award-winning, high speed viewer. Click here to return to Contents

SPESA Expo to Offer Over 30 Wide Ranging Seminars and Workshops 16 March 2010 The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) announced that SPESA EXPO FORUM, the educational component of the May 18-20 trade show and exposition held in Atlanta, Georgia, will offer fashion and sewn products executives and professionals more than 30 informative and thought-provoking workshops and seminars. The program is designed to address the most pressing issues faced by vertical retailers, brand manufacturers, supply chain vendors, and other partners in the concept-to-delivery business process. Seminar tracks include design, product development, global sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain management, distribution, and more.

Page 28 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Headlining the SPESA EXPO Forum will be a special pre-show (Monday, May 17) workshop on “Exploring Lean Business Practices” and an executive conference on “Building the Supply Chain of the Future”. A headliner breakfast on the opening day of the show (Tuesday, May 18) will focus on “Global Sourcing Perspectives”. Seminars running concurrent to exhibition hours on May 18-19 include: Design: 2D/3D design, virtual fit, color and trend forecasting. Product Development: PLM, fit and color management, materials development, CAD/CAM, and lean product development, and costing. Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management Manufacturing: Advanced technologies, cutting room management, preventative maintenance, capacity planning, alternative manufacturing systems, and lean manufacturing. Distribution: RFID, trade agreements, 10+2 and CPSIA compliance. Sustainability, Labor and Environmental Compliance, and Green Fashion Wrapping up the forum on Thursday, May 20 will be a special session on “How to Sell the U.S. Government”. Complete seminar listings and registration is available online at http://www.spesaexpo.com. Click here to return to Contents

Surfware Inc. Announces: Discover TRUEMill at Westec 2010 18 March 2010 Surfware, Inc. will exhibit TRUEMill for SolidWorks, the newest integration of TRUEMill toolpath technology, at Westec 2010 on March 23-25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. “These spectacular results can be achieved with TRUEMill toolpaths because the toolpath is controlled and programmed with a user defined Tool Engagement Angle which allows you to achieve unsurpassed material removal rates in comparison to any other CAM system on the market today.” The TRUEMill Division of Surfware has been organized to make TRUEMill technology available for NC programmers that require high material removal rate toolpaths to work within their CAD/CAM environment. The TRUEMill SolidWorks integration is the first step in making TRUEMill milling technology available in an industry renowned system. “TRUEMill toolpaths have proven to increase material removal rates in most any material by up to 5X and increase tool life by up to 10X while cutting at a depth of 2X the cutter diameter. This results in decreased cycle times and reduced stress on CNC machines.” says Alan Diehl, CEO of the TRUEMill Division of Surfware. “In today's economy, it's all about increasing your company's productivity, and the patented TRUEMill Milling Technology has once again demonstrated drastic reductions in cycle times as well as leaps in productivity gains in some of the most difficult to machine materials, such as Titanium, Inconel, and Hard Steels. For example, the ability to machine Titanium on a HAAS VF2-SS CNC machine, removing 4 cubic inches of material per minute with a ½ inch diameter endmill, cutting 1 inch deep at 115 inches per minute is Truly Amazing. To drastically reduce cycle times are the tangible results our customers are looking for in today's machining market,” says Diehl. “These spectacular results can be achieved with TRUEMill toolpaths because the toolpath is controlled and programmed

Page 29 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary with a user defined Tool Engagement Angle which allows you to achieve unsurpassed material removal rates in comparison to any other CAM system on the market today.” Visitors are encouraged to visit TRUEMill booth No. 2257, where “LIVE” machining demonstrations of TRUEMill toolpaths will be given in cutting both Titanium and P-20 Steel to show these material removal rates on a HAAS VF2-SS CNC machine. A technical session will also be given at Westec on Wednesday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to further present innovations in the challenges of machining Exotic Materials. Click here to return to Contents

Technical & Training Sessions Announced for PTC/USER World Event 2010 March 2010 The PTC/USER World Event 2010, taking place June 6-9 in Orlando, Florida, is the largest annual event for the Global PTC Community and offers 3 days of in depth training, education and networking with more than 300 technical and hands-on sessions. Here are just a few highlights from the 2010 agenda: Keynote presentations from the PTC Management team where they will share PTC’s product strategy and several exciting new developments in existing products and the introduction of new products, broadening the PTC Product Development System Product Roadmaps, Updates, Demos & Expert Panels across all PTC Product families. Hear how other users are successfully applying PTC products to solve real-world challenges at Expert User presentations. These are always some of the most popular sessions and PTC has received a record # of abstracts this year. Choose from more than 65 hands-on training classes during the event. And make sure to check out the 9 post-event 1-day training courses offered at a 33% discount for attendees only. Extensive exhibit hall featuring the latest products and services from the PTC Partner community and a PTC Pavilion with 40 demo stations staffed by PTC experts including product management & development teams. This is your chance to connect face to face with the PTC community and extend your network. Visit the agenda page to read through the complete list of technical and training sessions being offered this year and you can view them by Product Family or session type. Early bird pricing ends May 7th. Register today! Watch a short video with highlights from last year’s event Click here to return to Contents Financial News

ESI Group 2009/10 Annual Sales Above Expectations 15 March 2010

Page 30 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary • A strong fourth quarter • Good growth over the year: +7.1% • Significant growth in License sales over the 4th quarter: +11.8% • Improvement in the high rate of repeat business from the Licenses installed base to 85% • Confirmation of the successful integration of Mindware Alain de Rouvray, ESI Group’s Chairman and CEO, comments: “We have recorded a strong fourth quarter, beating our expectations, and have achieved a good overall 2009/10 financial year given the economic situation. This performance highlights two major lessons. Firstly, it provides confirmation of our business model solidity, based on the annual rental of our licenses and benefiting from a high level of repeat business, which generates an enviable visibility in the current economic context. Secondly, it vindicates the endurance of our activity, which reflects the high value proposition of our ‘Virtual Prototyping Solutions’ sources of strategic advantages increasingly sought-after in the current competitive environment.

This performance was achieved whilst keeping costs under control and our teams on board.

These factors give us confidence in the continuity of our growth and profitability amplified by the gains of our business sectors diversification.”

Breakdown in sales by quarter

Financial Years to January 31

2009/10 2008/09 In € millions Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Licences 11.1 9.6 8.5 24.9 10.8 10.5 9.1 22.2 Services and other revenues 5.3 5.1 5.3 5.3 3.9 4.1 4.3 5.3 Total 16.4 14.8 13.8 30.1 14.7 14.6 13.4 27.5 Unaudited

2009/10 fourth quarter sales

Total Sales for the 4th quarter of the Group reached 30.1 million euros, up +9.6% in actual terms and +10.1% by volume (constant exchange rates) on the 4th quarter of the previous financial year. Reflecting the Group’s Licenses activities substantial seasonal effect, 4th quarter Sales accounted for 40% of total annual activity.

Sales of Licenses, for which the effects of external growth were close to zero, totalled 24.9 million euros, up +11.8% in actual terms and +12.8% by volume. This growth confirms the anticipated catch-up effect following the 3rd quarter, but also the critical innovative value of ESI’s activity as well as the recent improvement in optimism observed over the 4th quarter amongst ESI’s clients. Indicators relating to Licenses activity showed improvements: the installed base rose by +9.5%, repeat business for

Page 31 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Licenses reached a new record high of 94%, versus 79% for the 4th quarter of 2008/09, and New Business grew for the first time over the year, gaining +31% in actual terms and +33% by volume.

Sales of Services remained stable at 5.3 million euros (+0.2%). Excluding the effect of Mindware, which represented sales of 1.2 million euros, organic growth was a negative -20.6% by volume. However, this 4th quarter evolution should be put in perspective, as it incorporates an unfavourable base effect, as Services had reached a record high in the 4th quarter of 2008/9.

2009/10 Annual sales

Financial Years to January 31

Δ % In € millions 2009/10 2008/09 (actual) Licences 54.1 52.6 +2.9% Services and other revenues 21.0 17.6 +19.5% Total 75.1 70.2 +7.1% Unaudited

The Group’s annual Total Sales came to 75.1 million euros over the year, up +7.1% in actual terms and +3.9% by volume.

Licenses Sales came to 54.1 million euros, up +2.9% in actual terms and stable by volume, and thus accounted for 72% of overall activity. Driven by strong performances over the 4th quarter, the installed base was up +6.4% on the previous year, with the rate of repeat business reaching 85% in 2009/10 versus 77% in 2008/09 and New Business falling by a moderate -7%.

Services Sales (28% of total activity) came to 21.0 million euros, an increase of +19.5% in actual terms and +17.2% by volume. In particular, Mindware, a company consolidated in ESI’s books since mid- December 2008, has reaffirmed its growth potential and its successful integration within the Group. Backed by its positioning in fluid dynamics services with high added value, Mindware thus recorded again a double-digit growth in activity in 2009, with sales totalling 5.2 million euros. Excluding this contribution, the -11.3% slowdown in Services activity reflects the wait-and-see attitude still shown by many clients.

The geographical split in activity strengthens the United States share: 22% of sales for Americas, 45% for Europe and 33% for Asia, compared to 16%, 49% and 35% respectively the previous financial year. This more balanced breakdown confirms the Group’s international presence, credibility and appeal.

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A Global Leader in Medical Device Technology Partners with Fishbowl Solutions to Migrate Five Pro/INTRALINK™ Databases into One Windchill® PDMLink® Database 11 March 2010

Page 32 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary A global leader in medical device technology partnered with Fishbowl Solutions (http://www.fishbowlsolutions.com) to migrate from Pro/INTRALINK to PTC’s PLM solution, Windchill PDMLink. The customer had proven success with PTC’s Pro/INTRALINK 3.4 solution, but was looking to simplify and consolidate engineering system architecture. PTC’s Windchill PDMLink was chosen by the medical device company to help them standardize their processes and consolidate IT infrastructure from five databases to one. Fishbowl Solutions was chosen to perform this migration because of its expertise in the PTC product set, its out-of-the-box tools, ability to write custom Pro/TOOLKIT, Pro/INTRALINK, and Windchill applications and its proven expertise with upgrading, migrating, and integrating cross-platform systems. Fishbowl’s project team executed a multi-phased migration process that included cleansing CAD data using Fishbowl’s Data Clean Up Tools applications. Fishbowl also leveraged their linkTuner and HPGL Compare components to validate data pre and post migration, as well as performing performance tuning to ensure peak performance on production go-live. For more information on Fishbowl Solutions migration, upgrade and implementation services, please visit http://www.fishbowlsolutions.com. Click here to return to Contents

ads-tec GmbH Leverages Siemens PLM Software’s Teamcenter for Product Data Management 16 March 2010 Siemens PLM Software announced ads-tec GmbH, provider of IT solutions and products for the industrial sector, selected Teamcenter® software. Teamcenter, which enables ads-tec to centrally manage all its product data, is currently being used in ads-tec’s ‘Computer & Network’ unit, which handles the development and sale of IT infrastructures and products, such as tablet PCs and terminals. The company also plans to migrate its ‘Machines & Systems’ unit in the automation division to Teamcenter. "Teamcenter, which replaces existing legacy solutions, is the first commercial software we have used as a standard system for product lifecycle and process data management," said Markus Speidel, CEO, ads- tec. "From a strategic perspective, Teamcenter is the best solution for ads-tec. First, it provides us with requirements management features, and second, we can easily manage all product data via its open architecture.” ads-tec plans to use Teamcenter for mechanical construction and for electronics and software development activities. Teamcenter provides ads-tec with a PLM solution to master complex development processes and ensure the quality of product data. Teamcenter also supports requirements management features for customers, markets and products. "The fact that, with our partner CAE Consulting, we were able to prove to ads-tec the merits of Teamcenter, is confirmation that Teamcenter is a beneficial tool for any size business,” said Martien Merks, senior vice president and managing director, Germany, Siemens PLM Software. "Teamcenter focuses on our customers' requirements with precision and gives ads-tec an end-to-end PLM solution that can be extended to cover future developments." About ads-tec

Page 33 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary ads-tec has more than 25 years of experience as an established provider of IT products for use in industrial sectors. Based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, ads-tec's data technology and system technology divisions develop and market hardware and software for demanding industrial use under the slogan "the rugged world of IT". As a systems provider, its automation division offers an integrated range of services from single machines to large scale plants for process automation. Click here to return to Contents

Catalog Data Solutions Releases E•DRIVE Design Case Study 16 March 2010 Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) released a case study that presents how E•DRIVE Design, Inc. arrived at their current solution and what they learned from iterations along the way. Request the case study from http://www.catalogdatasolutions.com. E•DRIVE Design is a West Hartford, CT based manufacturer of heavy duty precision mechanical linear actuators used in the high tech linear motion markets both nationally and internationally. “Initially we created a website and outsourced the CAD models and downloads to a CDS competitor on another website – this was our learning curve and we found out that this didn’t work well. Our distributors and customers first had to search and find the right product and price on our website then repeat the same search on the other site so as to download the CAD model they needed”, said Todd Pannone, Senior Product Design Engineer, E•DRIVE Design, Inc. “Then we discovered Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) and their Software as a Service (SaaS) approach. This allowed us to keep our existing website and pull into it the CDS Catalog and CDS ModelServer capabilities. Our web site now has the added features of parametric search and CAD downloads and our customers and distributors are delighted.” Todd continued, “The main technical and business reasons why E•DRIVE switched to the CDS Online CAD Solutions were: • Achieve our goals and overcome the limitations of our initial approach – today we use one integrated search on the E•DRIVE site rather than 2 separate searches one on the E•DRIVE site and another site. • We keep visitor traffic at the E•DRIVE website rather than lose it to the other site. • CDS is a one stop shop for the whole service – not only the catalog, CAD generation/viewing/download solution, but also CAD download analytic reports. CDS builds and maintains CAD models so as products evolve or new products are introduced our online solution stays current with one point of responsibility. • Value for money – CDS’s SaaS Solution meant no software or hardware to purchase, just an initial setup fee and an annual subscription fee thereafter. We can add new products to our online catalog with 3D CAD anytime. Bottom line CDS offer much more value for our marketing dollar as compared to other vendors. • CDS was able to provide a customized web service to display our distributor pricing to a select group of authenticated website visitors.” “We are delighted to have been selected by E•DRIVE for our leading online CAD download, catalog and eCommerce solution”, said John Major, CEO Catalog Data Solutions. “Technology and cost are very important but the key has been our joint focus with E•DRIVE on the best experience for their

Page 34 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary customers because that is the prerequisite for both E•DRIVE and CDS to continue to be successful.” Catalog Data Solutions helps industrial suppliers and distributors grow sales and strengthen customer loyalty through interactive online catalogs, ecommerce, 3D CAD model delivery and product configurator solutions. Click here to return to Contents

Delcam’s FeatureCAM helps Students Make Guitars in 15 Hours 18 March 2010 The Invention Factory and Makery in Manoa, Hawaii, used Delcam’s FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system as part of a project to train 24 students to design and build their own Hawaiian electric steel guitars. The software enabled the students to produce CNC programs to make almost every part in the instrument. “FeatureCAM reduced the time required to program a typical part from a day with our previous software to a few minutes,” said Neil Scott, Director of the Invention Factory and Makery. “The result was that our students were able to design and build their own electric guitar from scratch in only 15 hours.” The limited depth and breadth of Hawaii’s workforce opportunities continue to remain major reasons why start-up companies fail to grow, local students leave for the mainland, and a significant third industry behind tourism and defence has yet to appear. The concept of the Invention Factory and Makery is to provide an environment in which high-school and middle-school students can conceive an invention and actually make it. By learning to design and build things, students develop the skills needed to work in home-grown industries as entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, machine operators and CNC programmers. “The biggest obstacle we had to overcome in developing the curriculum was to simplify the design and programming process,” said Instructor Raemi Shibata. “The software that we used in the past required so much knowledge that it was bewildering. How could we teach the kids when we were having trouble understanding it ourselves?” “FeatureCAM provides the ability to automatically recognise features such as holes, slots, pockets and bosses in CAD models,” explained Mr. Scott. “This means that students don’t have to deal with each individual surface but can program a much smaller number of features instead. We train the students to import the model and use feature recognition so that the software automatically recognises and organises the features in the part. The students then review the list of features identified by the software and make any changes they wish.” After the students are satisfied with the list of features, the next step is assigning machining operations to each one. With help from the software, the students created machining operations by picking tools, and speeds and feeds for creating particular features. When making a typical part, there are often many features that are duplicated, so the machining operation to make these features only needs to be defined once. After that, it can be copied to similar areas of the design. After finishing the program, students viewed a simulated version on the computer screen. They check this to be sure the part is made exactly as intended and that the tools stay clear of the machine and fixtures. The program is then passed to the CNC machine and the parts for the guitars completed. Click here to return to Contents

Page 35 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Dong Fang Boiler Selects Dassault Systemes for First-of-a-kind PLM Solution to Support Global Collaboration 18 March 2010 Dassault Systèmes (DS) announced that Dong Fang Boiler Group CO., LTD. (DBC), one of the largest power station boiler suppliers in China, has selected its ENOVIA V6 solution to build the first collaborative data management platform in China’s power station boiler industry. The solution will enable DBC to perform collaborative data management throughout its product processes, from design and construction to customer services and improve its overall design and production efficiency. “Boiler design involves a huge number of drawings - potentially hundreds of thousands each month. The lack of a unified management and overall version control for all of the 2D and 3D models can significantly affect design quality and progress” .A subsidiary of Dong Fang Electric Corporation, one of the top three electric groups in China, DBC is providing one of the most complete product portfolios of large-capacity power station boilers in the world. The company’s products have been sold in 27 provinces in China, as well as more than 10 countries, including India and Brazil. As DBC continues to expand its global footprint a crucial element for its long term success will be the implementation of a collaborative platform capable of ensuring a rapid response to different demands from local and international markets. By leveraging Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA V6 to effectively manage design drawings, components and product data, DBC expects to significantly improve the accuracy of product design. It will also be able to manage reuse of design data to shorten project cycles and improve collaborative efficiency. ENOVIA V6 will help DBC to establish a unified information sharing platform for all of the departments involved to perform multi-project management and achieve modularized, standardized and serialized design. Furthermore, the software’s open architecture will enable DBC to integrate with its existing SAP ERP system to ensure data consistency. Aware of the power of an evolved product lifecycle management, or PLM 2.0 strategy, DBC is planning to extend the functionality of Dassault Systemes’ PLM platform to its customers and suppliers in order to enhance the management of customer demand, procurement and after-sales. “Boiler design involves a huge number of drawings - potentially hundreds of thousands each month. The lack of a unified management and overall version control for all of the 2D and 3D models can significantly affect design quality and progress,” said Hu Xiukui, deputy general manager, DBC. “With the deployment of ENOVIA V6, our CAD designers will be able to collaborate online and in real time with the company’s other key functions, including engineering and manufacturing, as well as our key suppliers.” Zhao Heng, vice president, Greater China, Dassault Systèmes said, “DBC is not only a world-leading power station boiler manufacturer, but also China’s first boiler company that has committed to deploy a data management strategy enabled by ENOVIA V6. We will fully support DBC in its efforts to build its PLM infrastructure as it becomes a first-class innovative power equipment manufacturer in China and around the world.” Click here to return to Contents

Page 36 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Energy Micro Uses Cadence Low-Power Solution to Develop its Latest Energy-Efficient Microcontroller 17 March 2010 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that Energy Micro, the energy friendly microcontroller company, deployed Cadence® Low-Power Solution, to develop a highly power efficient ARM Cortex M3-based microcontroller that significantly saves battery life. “We set out to develop a product that is unique in the market, and the Cadence Low-Power Solution was an important enabler to our success. The comprehensive flow covers all stages of the design and maintains our power intent throughout,” said Geir Førre, CEO of Energy Micro. “Our 32-bit microcontroller has the lowest active-mode energy consumption and lowest standby energy available today. When designed into low-power devices running from a 3V lithium cell, the device prolongs battery life by 4X.” The Cadence Low-Power Solution provides a complete design-to-signoff methodology based on the CPF (Common Power Format). The flow starts with early design planning and system architecture, and continues through front-end design, functional verification, synthesis, physical implementation, packaging, and signoff. The integrated solution preserves design intent for power and provides a robust estimation and verification methodology, minimizing the risk of functional or structural flaws. “With its low-power microcontroller unity, Energy Micro has set a milestone in the development of energy-friendly devices,” said Sandeep Mehndiratta, solutions marketing group director at Cadence. “The Cadence Low-Power Solution is at the forefront of this effort, providing an end to end methodology that enables power efficient chip design.” The comprehensive low-power flow from Cadence supports power exploration, estimation, and analysis at every step including C-level design exploration, software optimization, RTL synthesis, and signoff. Along with the implementation flow, power verification is utilized to enable first-pass success. By leveraging static, dynamic, and formal power verification techniques in a closed-loop verification methodology, design teams can eliminate last-minute power-related surprises. Click here to return to Contents

Haglöfs on Fast Track for Profitable Growth with ENOVIA V6 and TVC 17 March 2010 With a track record of an average growth rate of 18% since late 80´s, Haglöfs faced a tough task to be able to deliver on their targets for 2009, in the rough economical circumstances. But once again they delivered a growth of close to 20% with a profit of 11% - a great achievement in these tough times. “We constantly need to improve efficiency and find ways of doing things in a smarter way” says Johnny Claus, Product Director at Haglöfs. “Growing the way we do puts a lot of pressure on our staff, and we must ensure we use our efforts where it adds most value” Haglöfs invested in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system in 2006, as one part of their strategic plan to enable their future expansion. The selected partner on this journey was Technia, one of the leading PLM solution providers in Europe and the Americas. The solution is based on the ENOVIA Apparel Accelerator and complemented by Technia’s tools for improved efficiency, called Technia Value Components (TVC).

Page 37 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary In 2009 Dassault Systemes launched their new ENOVIA V6 platform. “Our strategy is to keep up with the development of the tools we use to ensure that we can get the most out of our investment”, says Viktoria Norén, Sourcing & Production manager and owner of the PLM system at Haglöfs. “Technia upgraded our system to ENOVIA V6 and the latest version of their packaged productivity enhancers TVC” One week after the go live of the upgraded system the results were obvious: “The Technia Value Component package for the Apparel Industry together with ENOVIA V6 has drastically enhanced our productivity” continues Viktoria. “The spontaneous reaction from my colleagues came directly. The system is much faster and the usability has drastically improved. For example, just creating measurement charts has improved over 5 times compared with before the upgrade. Only this efficiency improvement generates savings of over 300 000 SEK/year. Not to mention the BOM management that has improved significantly” ”I´m really happy with the effort and dedication Technia has put into this. Their knowledge in PLM and guidance in the project was a very important to make this successful. The upgrade to ENOVIA V6 truly delivers business value, helping us in our continued expansion” concludes Johnny Claus. For more information Technia Jonas Gejer, VP and Director Consumer & Life Sciences Tel: +46 733 77 24 14, E-mail: [email protected] Haglöfs Johnny Claus Product Director Tel: +47 90519176, E-mail: [email protected] About Haglöfs Haglöfs currently markets more than 500 products in three business areas: Hardware, Clothing and Footwear. Haglöfs has 100 employees and is currently active on 19 markets through a network of its own companies and distributors. Sales for 2009 amounted to SEK 590 million with an EBITA margin of SEK 65,1 million or 11,0%, and the company is demonstrating a growth of 18,1% on average over the past five years. Haglöfs has been owned since 2001 by listed private equity company Ratos AB. Click here to return to Contents

InnerPulse to Utilize Realistic Simulation from Dassault Systemes 16 March 2010 Dassault Systèmes (DS) announced that InnerPulse, a medical device company pioneering a novel technology for those patients with cardiac rhythm disorders, has selected Abaqus finite element analysis (FEA) software from the SIMULIA to assist in development of their technology designed in SolidWorks CAD software. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) remains a major threat despite advances in medication and other

Page 38 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary treatments. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association, approximately one American life is lost every two minutes and it has been estimated that SCD claims more than 7,000,000 lives per year worldwide—the overwhelming majority of those deaths are caused by ventricular fibrillation, or rapid, uncoordinated contractions. InnerPulse has developed a percutaneous implantable defibrillator (PICD) which enables physicians to implant the life-saving defibrillators within a patient’s vasculature using a catheter procedure – making the procedure minimally invasive and less expensive. Leveraging SolidWorks for design and the realistic simulation capabilities in Abaqus FEA software, the design engineers at InnerPulse are able to perform accurate analysis for concurrent device and tool design which is saving valuable development time and costs. “It was important for us to be able to model the way Nitinol material in our PICD anchoring technology will behave throughout the complete manufacturing process. The powerful nonlinear material capabilities in Abaqus allowed us to meet those requirements,” stated Cinnamon Larson, Ph.D., senior mechanical engineer, InnerPulse, Inc. “By using the Abaqus Associative Interface for SolidWorks, we were able to easily synchronize our SolidWorks design model and the Abaqus simulation model throughout the development process— this not only enhances collaboration between our designers and analysis experts, but it also improves our productivity and reduces design time significantly.” “SIMULIA has a specific focus on providing realistic simulation solutions that meet the demands of the medical device industry,” stated Ken Short, VP, Strategy and Marketing, SIMULIA, Dassault Systèmes. “We are committed to developing innovative technology to meet our customer’s needs for both devices and biological tissue simulation.” The heavily regulated nature of the medical industry puts stringent demands on controlling the processes, quality, and reliability of the devices being manufactured. Physics-based computer modeling tools such as finite element analysis and fluid-structure interaction are playing an increasingly important role in the medical device development process. The 3D design and realistic simulation solutions from SolidWorks and SIMULIA make it possible to evaluate the realistic performance and safety of design concepts quickly and accurately, prior to committing to costly prototype development and physical testing. Click here to return to Contents

Realtek Semiconductor Corporation Adopts Apache Design Solutions’ Products for Power and Reliability Sign-off 16 March Apache Design Solutions announced that Realtek Semiconductor Corp., one of the world’s leading network and multimedia integrated circuit (IC) providers, has adopted Apache’s RedHawk and Totem platforms to speed up power design and analysis across their product lines. Realtek designs and develops a wide range of competitive total solutions for communications networks, computer peripherals, and multimedia applications. As process technologies have gone beyond 65nm, power integrity issues have become very critical, and Realtek needed a comprehensive solution to quickly sign-off on digital and analog designs. The company selected Apache’s solutions for dynamic power, advanced low power, and EM sign-offs of their mixed-signal IC designs. Realtek chose RedHawk-NX, a full-chip dynamic power integrity solution for IR-drop analysis and

Page 39 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary dynamic power sign-off. They also chose RedHawk-ALP to handle the ramp-up / shut-down analysis and optimization of advanced low power designs such as MTCMOS and LDO. Reliability is one of the critical design challenges for mixed-signal designs and Realtek selected Totem, a transistor-level power / ground noise analysis and verification solution, to verify the maximum EM current of a PAD and identify high EM locations on the layout of their analog IP. “Realtek constantly strives to meet ever higher performance and yield targets,” said Realtek’s Executive Vice President Jessy Chen. “Apache’s products provide us with the performance and accuracy we need to ensure that our chips will perform as expected, while keeping our product cost competitive. In addition, Apache’s solutions integrate easily into our flow, and should we need it, their support is excellent.” “Realtek’s ICs deliver the innovation and quality for which the company is renowned,” said Dian Yang, senior vice president and general manager at Apache. “We are delighted that they have chosen Apache’s power and noise solutions to help them optimize analog and digital power design.” Click here to return to Contents

Samsung Total Expects More Than $5M in Annual Savings from Deployment of aspenONE® Planning & Scheduling Software 16 March 2010

Aspen Technology, Inc. announced that Samsung Total Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. (Samsung Total) has deployed aspenONE® Planning and Scheduling at its Olefins and Aromatics plants in Daesan, Korea. Based on initial results, Samsung Total expects to achieve $5 million in annual savings by using aspenONE software.

• aspenONE Planning and Scheduling for Olefins helps fill the gap between planning and production execution, and completes Samsung Total's vision of a fully integrated, multi-level process optimization system.

• More optimized operations at Samsung Total now includes:

o Better inventory visibility on feed stocks and final products

o Development of "what if" scenarios for various business decisions and their impending production outcomes

o Reduced gaps between optimal planning targets and actual outcomes

o Improved feedback loops on plan vs. schedule vs. actual

• Samsung Total is a long-time user of aspenONE process optimization solutions and is one of Total Petrochemical's most efficient plant complexes. Amid the global economic downturn, Samsung Total chose to add AspenTech's planning & scheduling solution to compete more effectively and find ways to improve margins.

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• Other AspenTech products used by Samsung Total include aspenONE® Production Management & Execution, aspenONE® Advanced Process Control and real-time optimization solutions. Supporting Quotes: Mr. Young-In Yoon, VP of Base Chemical Production Business Unit, Samsung Total Petrochemical Co., Ltd "AspenTech is a trusted partner helping us in this major margin maximization project. AspenTech's planning and scheduling solution is enabling us to establish tightly integrated planning and scheduling business operations. Based on initial results, we expect to achieve more than $5 million US savings annually, as a result of optimized operations and consequently improved margins."

Henry Lau, Senior Vice President & Managing Director for APAC, AspenTech "Satisfied customers such as Samsung Total continue to implement additional modules of the aspenONE suite because they realize good return on investment. AspenTech's vision is to enable every process company to achieve operational excellence and improve profitability across the enterprise. Our mission is to help customers stay competitive by making manufacturing operations more agile and better able to respond to changing market conditions."

Supporting Resources Links to more information:

• aspenONE® V7 Manufacturing and Supply Chain (English)

• aspenONE® V7 Manufacturing and Supply Chain (Korean)

• aspenONE® Planning and Scheduling for Olefins

• aspenONE® Production Management & Execution for Chemicals

• aspenONE® Advanced Process Control for Chemicals

• aspenONE® V7 Engineering Click here to return to Contents

Sescoi’s Solutions Help CA Tooling Improve Productivity and Win Business 15 March 2010 By using Sescoi’s WorkNC CAD/CAM software and its MyWorkPLAN job management system, CA Tooling, based in Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.A.,has been able to cut its machining cycle times by 25% and generate 15% more business. Specializing in foundry tooling and general machining, the company is growing rapidly, has a turnover of $5 million, and will shortly be opening a new 8000 sq ft facility that will nearly double its present capacity. The speed of expansion was a key driver for investing in new systems. Darrel Gallier, Tooling Shop Manager, explained the need for the WorkNC CAD/CAM System. “We were having a few mishaps with tool and holder collisions which prompted us to look for new software. WorkNC came out on top for the way in which it reduces the number of rapid moves and keeps the tool in the job for much more of the

Page 41 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary time.” Keith Kessler, Machine Shop Manager, described how the increasing levels of business also required changes to their management methods. “We needed a management system that would quickly produce accurate quotations and manage the growth in our production levels. The MyWorkPLAN job management system can interrogate old quotes and similar jobs, this way the quotation is immediately half finished. Once the software has been set up with our rates we can be sure that we won’t miss any items or processes.” Reliable Machining WorkNC’s reliability has had a big impact on the way in which CA tooling produces its toolpaths. Machinists are responsible for the programming and machining of a complete project, which gives them pride in their work and has significantly improved quality standards. Darrel Gallier says, “A block of 4140 tool steel can cost around $50,000 and we typically machine away 60-70%, so the reliability we get with WorkNC is crucial for our success.” Tool and holder collision checking in the software enable the company to operate seven days a week with absolute confidence. Finishing operations can often take 60 to 80 hours with laser tool probing checking for tool wear. Darrel Gallier comments, “We frequently machine down to a 1mm fillet, so WorkNC’s smooth cutting trajectories help us to avoid shock loading the tools, and keeps the stresses within them as low as possible. Not only does this increase tool life and reduce wear, but it enables us to run unmanned for long periods. Furthermore, the software’s automatic cycles and the way in which the tool stays in the job for as long as possible, has resulted in a 25% reduction in machining times.” Total control of business Keith Kessler goes on to explain how MyWorkPLAN, developed for custom manufacturers like CA Tooling, is used. “We have a customer and supplier database within the software which makes it easy for us to keep up with our customers. We can, for example, query all plating jobs irrespective of customer, which gives us a better understanding of costs and manufacturing times. We can also keep track of supplier pricing and delivery times, thanks to the early warnings provided by MyWorkPLAN.” As well as rapid quotation production, achieved through analysis of CAD data and reference to historic quotation information, the software has helped CA Tooling to adhere to delivery schedules and keep track of the individual costs associated with each job. Keith Kessler says, “Without MyWorkPLAN we would have been unable to continue to expand. The software has greatly reduced our administrative load, automatically generating purchase orders and producing quotations in a fraction of the time. It is certainly a big change for the company and we can attribute a 10 to 15% increase in business directly to the installation of MyWorkPLAN.” Easy to learn Sescoi designs its software for ease of use, and this has certainly been a benefit to C A Tooling. Both WorkNC and MyWorkPLAN are supported over the Internet and through self teach tutorials, which help employees to increase their skill and efficiency levels. Darrel Gallier says, “We have a continuous learning program and these self teaching methods save us a considerable amount of time as well as travel costs.” Keith Kessler adds, “MyWorkPLAN has been tailored to the way in which we work. The software is extremely easy to use and the support we get over the Internet is extraordinary.” Darrel Gallier and Keith Kessler agree that the WorkNC and MyWorkPLAN systems are both vital parts of their operation and that they make a significant contribution to cost reduction, productivity and business growth. Darrel Gallier concludes, “Expanding our Sescoi software to meet the demands of our

Page 42 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary new facility will ensure our success for the long term.” Click here to return to Contents

Siemens PLM Software Helps GMN PAUL MÜLLER INDUSTRIE GMBH & CO. KG Optimize Processes and Enhance Design 18 March 2010 Siemens PLM Software announced that GMN PAUL MÜLLER INDUSTRIE GMBH & CO. KG (GMN) selected NX™ software and Teamcenter® software to optimize processes and enhance design. The Nuremberg-based manufacturer of ball bearings, spindles, freewheel clutches and non-contact seals will use Teamcenter, Siemens PLM Software's digital lifecycle management solution to standardize its product data management. NX, Siemens PLM Software’s comprehensive digital product development solution, will be used in the migration of GMN’s design department from 2D to 3D. Siemens PLM Software is also providing support and training services in addition to the software. Prior to selecting Siemens PLM Software, GMN conducted an extensive benchmark test to confirm that Teamcenter and NX would meet the company’s stringent requirements. “GMN’s selection of Siemens PLM Software following a detailed evaluation process provides further validation that our solutions are right on target,” said Martien Merks, senior vice president and managing director, Germany, Siemens PLM Software. “We place great emphasis on helping our customers realize their vision through PLM and enabling them turn more ideas into successful products.” GMN, which mostly manufactures on the basis of customer orders for special applications, selected Teamcenter to provide efficient and accurate product data management capabilities. The company’s IT environment consisted of too many incongruous components and was no longer capable of satisfying the growing requirements of the company. NX was selected to enhance efficiency and optimize processes by helping the company migrate from 2D to 3D design as well as to provide compatibility with the existing ERP environment. Click here to return to Contents

Small Isn’t Just Beautiful, It’s Educational For California-Irvine Students Launching Micro Satellite to Photograph the Earth 16 March 2010 Building a satellite smaller than a football, packed with delicate electronics and tough enough to survive a rocket ride into orbit helped engineering students at the University of California, Irvine learn that a lot of education can fit in a really small package. UCI’s cube satellite goes into orbit this December after five years of re-design, re-manufacture, and transitions on the UCISAT satellite project team. The team used SolidWorks® CAD software to design the cube satellite’s mechanical structure. SolidWorks Simulation software enabled the team to experiment with different designs that reduced weight and eliminated interference inside the satellite, and with materials that could withstand the stresses from large g-forces. Once deployed, the 10 centimeter (four inch) square satellite will maintain its orbit with the help of on-board magnets. The magnets stabilize the satellite while its cell-phone-sized camera captures images of the Earth and

Page 43 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary transmits back to the ground station on the UCI campus. Designing the satellite was an exercise in fitting photographic and communication electronics into the small structure so they wouldn’t interfere with each other. The student designers also had to stay under a weight limit of 1.3 kilograms (2.5 pounds), which made the cube satellite just the kind of challenge they envisioned when they started the project in 2005. “The goal was to test our capabilities – to find out how we could make a functioning satellite with student labor and limited funding,” said fourth-year student Allen Giragosian, leader of UCISAT’s mechanical structures team. “We used SolidWorks to design the external structure and to model PCB boards and the camera to check for interferences. Design analysis showed us that some of the PCB components would have interfered with each other and that the battery was too thick – it hit one of the circuit boards. SolidWorks helped us correct those problems so they didn’t make it into the final version.” Unlike similar projects at other universities, the UCISAT team built its cube satellite from the ground up instead of using a kit. UCISAT team members Anahita Sidhwa and Timothy Van Name recently brought a prototype of UCI’s cube satellite to the SolidWorks World user group event in Anaheim, where SolidWorks CEO Jeff Ray held it up as an example of innovation. “UCI’s cube satellite packs a lot of innovation and creativity into a very small package,” said Marie Planchard, director of worldwide education markets. “The students built the satellite as an intellectual exercise, but the knowledge and skills they gained by solving problems like staying under weight and eliminating interference will help them in the professional world as well. Besides that, how many cooler things can you have on your resume than ‘I built a satellite that’s orbiting above us right now?’ ” The university relies on SolidWorks authorize reseller GoEngineer for ongoing service and support. Click here to return to Contents Product News

Agilent Technologies’ SystemVue Now Links C++ Code Generation, X-parameters for RF-DSP Co- Design 15 March 2010 Agilent Technologies Inc. announced that its new release of SystemVue software generates C++ code and supports X-parameter* models for connecting communications system-level design to baseband DSP and RF design flows. SystemVue 2010.01 also includes 4G applications for digital pre-distortion and MIMO channel modeling, as well as updates to its LTE, DVB-2, OFDM, and ZigBee reference libraries. The latest version introduces a new export capability for C++ source code generation and dynamic linked library (DLL) models. With this capability, SystemVue connects to virtual verification platforms and mainstream hardware design flows, even if those platforms lack a specific focus on communications and signal processing. The export capability also is included in the new W1718 C++ code generator. Designers can generate compiled .DLL libraries that add custom physical layer (PHY) communications models to other development environments and for verification of RF component designs using ADS Ptolemy. Export of compiled models is free of charge with the W1461 SystemVue base platform.

Page 44 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary "When we demonstrated SystemVue's code-generation capability at SDR Forum 2009 in December, customers received it enthusiastically," said José Luis Pino, principal engineer with Agilent's SystemVue architecture team. "Together with recent advances in simulation, the SystemVue platform now goes beyond the original potential of the Ptolemy technology." SystemVue 2010.01's system-level support for X-parameter models brings a new level of modeling convenience, RF simulation speed, and RF accuracy to a new audience: baseband DSP developers and system-level architects. By offering this support, Agilent has abstracted X-parameters as a design flow bridge between wireless component designers and baseband developers looking for a better way to co- design and co-verify during their design process. The models are available as a free upgrade to owners of the W1719 RF System Design Kit, which adds a dedicated RF capability to the main SystemVue platform. New application and reference libraries include: W1715 MIMO Channel Builder, combines 4G standard WINNER-II fading models with EM propagation patterns for accurate, predictive MIMO performance; W1716 Digital Pre-Distortion Builder, a power amplifier linearization and modeling utility for 4G components; OFDM and ZigBee PHY reference libraries, included free of charge with the W1461 SystemVue base platform; W1910 LTE Baseband Verification Library, offers a LTE reference blockset with closed-loop HARQ throughput simulations, updated for v8.9 (Dec-2009); W1912 LTE Baseband Exploration Library, offers a source code version of the W1910 LTE library, updated for v8.9 (Dec-2009); and W1914 DVB-2 Baseband Verification Library, includes DVB-S2 and DVB-T2 reference blocks for link-level studies and receiver design. U.S. Pricing and Availability Agilent's SystemVue 2010.01 is now available for download at www.agilent.com/find/eesof-systemvue- latest-downloads. Pricing for the SystemVue environment starts at approximately $17,000. A free 30- day evaluation is available at www.agilent.com/find/eesof-systemvue-evaluation. A photo of SystemVue with the new modules is available at www.agilent.com/find/SystemVue2010.01_images. Click here to return to Contents

CoWare Announces Software Development Solution for ARM Cortex-A5 and ARM Cortex-M4 Processor-based Designs 17 March 2010 CoWare®, Inc. announced support for Fast Models from ARM for Cortex™-A5 and Cortex-M4 processor IP in CoWare’s SystemC-based software development solution. Customers around the world have already successfully deployed CoWare virtual platforms using Fast Models from ARM. The CoWare software development solutions already include support for Fast Models from ARM for the Cortex-A9, Cortex-A8, Cortex-R4 and Cortex-M3 processors. The ARM® Cortex Instruction-Accurate Model Integration Library from CoWare adds support for Fast

Page 45 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Models from ARM for Cortex-A5 and Cortex-M4 processors. This enhanced offering enables CoWare to further address the IP needs for its customers in mobile, consumer and automotive markets. Applications in these markets typically require multicore designs. Software developers using the CoWare Virtual Platform solution for Cortex-A5 and Cortex-M4 processors have the benefit of debug synchronization along with debug and analysis visibility across the entire system. These unique capabilities, combined with the reproducibility and predictability of software behavior using virtual platforms, boost productivity of software development on multicore designs. Customers have been reporting 5X reduction in software development time using the CoWare Virtual Platform solution with the Fast Models from ARM. “This collaboration between ARM and CoWare enables our customers to build ultra-fast Virtual Platforms using the Fast Models from ARM with the design environment of their choice,” said Vincent Korstanje, director of technical marketing, System Design Division, ARM. “These models are developed as part of the ARM processors validation process and set an unrivalled standard of instruction accuracy, which ensures software developed on these Virtual Platforms will function correctly on the actual silicon.” “Many of our customers in the mobile, consumer and automotive space are working on leading-edge multicore designs based on ARM processors,” said Tom De Schutter, senior marketing manager, IP models at CoWare. “The availability of fast, instruction-accurate models for ARM’s latest Cortex processors in CoWare’s software development solution enables our customers to stay ahead of their competition and reduce costs while at the same time accelerating their time-to-market.” Availability The ARM Cortex IA Model Integration Library to enable usage of Cortex-A5, Cortex-A8, Cortex-A9, Cortex-R4, Cortex M3 and Cortex-M4 Fast Models from ARM in CoWare Virtual Platform and CoWare Platform Architect is available from CoWare now. Learn more about CoWare’s ARM Solution at the “Designing with ARM” virtual conference to be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010. To register for this event, click here. Click here to return to Contents

Delcam CRISPIN Launches 2010 CADCAM Range for Footwear 16 March 2010 Delcam CRISPIN has released the 2010 versions of its range of design and manufacturing software for the footwear industry. The new versions include significant enhancements to the LastMaker and ShoeDesign programs, plus general speed and ease of use improvements across the full range. Delcam CRISPIN is a large supplier of CADCAM software to the footwear industry and is the only supplier able to provide a complete solution for the design and manufacture of lasts, uppers and soles. The main addition to the 2010 version of the LastMaker program is the ability to design a boot leg extension for an existing last. Control planes to modify the shape of the boot may be created up the leg of the last, positioned either by specific measurements or by percentages of the last length. Once the design has been finalised, it is possible to grade the leg height, together with the other areas of the last, and to generate the required machining instructions. Improvements to the heel height functionality allow the height to be increased or decreased without affecting other parts of the design. If desired, this option can maintain the bottom length measurement of

Page 46 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary the last. LastMaker has also been made more capable in the creation of orthopaedic footwear. A common condition with this type of footwear requires the last design to be curved to match the curvature of the patient’s foot. To accommodate this problem, new functionality has been added which can modify the shape from the bottom mid-section forwards, allowing the last to be bent either inwards or outwards. The ability has also been included to add an insole block to the bottom of the last, increasing the overall depth of the last for patient’s with different leg lengths. The block can also be edited to include a rocker in and around the ball area to aid the walking process. It is also possible to produce an orthotic shape, using the bottom surface of the last as the template for the orthotic. The 2010 version of ShoeDesign has seen big changes to the user interface. A number of new icons have been added to give easier access to commonly-used commands. However, the icons are divided across a smaller number of menus, with only the required icons displayed for the process and functionality being used. This provides a clearer and more intuitive user interface. A new shape editor has been added, along with a new section within the library of parts to manage the shapes. Shapes can be created or edited either in ShoeDesign or in the Engineer Pro software for 2D pattern development, and then used in both programs. To speed up the design process, the ability has been added to copy and paste all the parameters, including material thickness, texture and colour, from one panel within the upper design to another with a single command. Improvements to the snapping functionality have been made, especially when creating lines that intersect with, or are positioned near to, the feather edge, making point editing and panel definition much easier. These changes have also made it easier to create and modify very narrow panels. For the 2010 release, Engineer Pro includes two modules as standard that were previously cost options, TechPac and StitchTec. TechPac is a 2D solution for producing technical packages, including technical information, images and manufacturing operation sequences. Reports can be generated in PDF and HTML formats for factory operatives to follow, which give them all the technical information required for the upper assembly processes like clicking, skiving, folding and closing. TechPac also includes new functionality to calculate the visible net material areas of shoe. The StitchTec module enables the 2D engineering of the pallets and stitch paths for upper part components that are stitched together using automatic stitching machines. Click here to return to Contents

Easy Switch from 2D to 3D with KOMPAS Solutions 16 March 2010 Create 3D part models and automatically get all the documentation that’s fully associative to the 3D design. Get virtual control of the mode – move and rotate components of assembly, set the real physical properties to your construction, such as mass and density, speed and acceleration, load and power. The main disadvantage of the 2D design is unaware of collision problems or some other errors before model reach the manufacturing. . So enterprises are often forced to accompany drawings with assemble costly physical prototypes (for example as first released product or first party). Errors in the drawings could be corrected on the already manufactured product that considerably slows the output and increase additional costs. Flexible modeling opportunities and ability to edit full parametric model give serious

Page 47 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary advantages to 3D CAD systems that’s automatically update design as changes are made. Unlike 2D modelling 3D CAD systems allows the user to simulate the product before create drawings or physical prototypes. The main instrument in this case is a 3D computer model, where 3D-viewing and visualization give a lot of additional possibilities. If the image is equal hundreds words, the 3D model equal hundreds drawings. 2D modelling allows users to get just static documents, but with 3D users are able to rotate and view the model from any point. It's easy to see the errors and inconsistencies in the project and assess its conformity with the original intent, as well as to validate future assembly how it collects for subsequent manufacture. As a result 3D modeling accelerates design process, helps to improve quality of construction and to avoid additional costs by fixing bugs at the designing stage. The list of KOMPAS installations now exceeds 40 000 seats in automotive, heavy machinery, aerospace and other industries. Many of the current solution users initial worked in different 2D systems, but now through own experience realized the unquestionable preference of 3D design. One of them is OAO NPO “Iskra”, Russia. KOMPAS-3D helped the company reveal more than 60 essential design errors in one project which were made during the 2D drawing. An implementation of KOMPAS software solutions at the enterprise also allows designers and engineers to obtain products basing on a once designed prototype thanks to use of own mathematical core and parametric technologies developed by ASCON specialists. The design of products in KOMPAS-3D helped OAO NPO “Iskra”, Russia, reveal more than 60 essential design errors in one project which were made during the 2D drawing. But just visual checking is not enough for model validation - more serious testing is required. 3D technology helps these virtual methods. Models can be passed to computer aided engineering system, intended for comprehensive analysis products: functionality, strength, durability, resistance to vibration, manageability, security, maintainability, manufacturability and so on for 3D models, calculates the bulk- inertial characteristics, volume and other important physical parameters of the projected parts and assemblies. This allows to optimize the design of different physical properties. The feature gives a huge advantage to 3D methods in compare with two dimensional modelling. In 2D world there are only two options to check models: manual calculations and testing real prototypes. Both ways required considerable money and time investments. Analysis of virtual models is much cheaper and also develops number project execution and then chooses the most optimal solution. Various Add-Ons for KOMPAS-3D help to make different analysis of designed products. Another serious advantage of 3D modeling is existence of associativity in designed models. If size of assembly is changed then it appropriately apply dimensions to related parts and components, and these changes will be reflected in the drawings and other documents. So such technology significantly reduces the amount of manual work and number of errors, while making changes in 2D drawing projects is a very laborious process. Finally, very important advantage of 3D technology is that designer can reuse well-designed parts. It is much easier to make changes in an existing project instead of creating one from the beginning. Of course, further modifications of the projects requires a good knowledge of CAD functionality, as well as managing data must be organized very properly for easy and fast access Nowadays the use of modern 3D systems considerably to improve designing process - only with its help enterprises are able to create digital prototype products and thus reduce number of errors, physical prototypes and production costs, accelerate products on the market, focus on business.

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Mentor Graphics to Extend Cooperation With STMicroelectronics for Advanced Chip-Development Design Solutions 16 March 2010 Mentor Graphics Corp. and STMicroelectronics, one of the world's leading semiconductor suppliers, announced a broad-scoped collaboration to develop advanced design solutions at the 32-nm technology node and down to 20-nm node. The three-year joint-development project, named DeCADE, seeks to build on advanced design solutions for SoC (System On Chip) development for Digital and Analog design, including system-level approaches, design methodologies, place and route strategies, optical correction for advanced manufacturing, modeling, electrical characterization and parasitic extraction. ST will significantly contribute to the development of these new SoC design tools, which will give ST a head start in its ability to deliver customer-focused semiconductor chips and platforms. DeCADE will provide design solutions for core CMOS technologies as well as for value-added and application-specific derivative technologies that are developed from the core CMOS process. These projects can make a fundamental difference in chip capability and performance, as well as in system- solution cost; among the value-added derivative technologies being considered by the DeCADE projects include RF (Radio Frequency) and wireless technologies, as well as 3D Packaging and chip stacking technologies. As a recognized pioneer in these technologies, ST's participation will assure the strength of the design solutions' foundation and ensure that its next-generation tools contribute to its maintaining product and technology leadership. "This joint development effort will provide ST with tools to develop state-of-the-art Systems-on-Chips (SoCs) at 32-nm and below for ST's customers, taking full advantage of the strong Silicon Process, Device Modeling and Design know-how present on the Crolles Site," said Philippe Magarshack, STMicroelectronics General Manager of Central CAD & Design Solutions. "This ST-Mentor Graphics joint effort further reinforces the Crolles cooperative R&D cluster, which already gathers partners that develop and enable low-power SoCs and value-added application-specific technologies and is a great example of a project developed within the framework of the Nano2012 program."(1) "As a leading provider of semiconductor-based solutions, ST is an excellent partner with whom to explore and develop the design methodologies that the market will need over the next decade," said Gregory K. Hinckley, President of Mentor Graphics. "We look forward to this collaboration as a further extension of Mentor Graphics efforts with our long term customer ST." Note(1) Nano2012 is a strategic R&D program, led by ST, which gathers research institutes and industrial partners and is supported by French national, regional and local authorities. The program aims to create one of the world's most advanced R&D clusters for the development of new generations of semiconductor technology platforms at the nano-electronic level, where the dimensions of the structures used to build the silicon chips are in the order of tens of nanometers (billionths of a meter). Click here to return to Contents

Page 49 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary New VariCAD 2010 2.0 Released 15 March 2010 New feature enhancements have been implemented in this latest version including these key items: •geometric constraints among entire solids •improvements in geometric constraints among solid elements •advanced tools for working with Boolean trees •significantly improved user interface •improved DWG import •and more The current version is 2010 2.05. Download a free 30-day trial version. Click here to return to Contents

Selerant Condenses PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Implementation with Cream of Benefit Results 16 March 2010 Selerant announced a significant move forward for small to mid-sized food and beverage corporations. "Our twentieth anniversary is more than a date. It is a culmination of knowledge that can be seen in DevEXe," explains Selerant CEO, Carlo Colombo. "Up to this point, many of these smaller to mid sized corporations had little to no real choices of managing their product lifecycle. DevEXe is a critical advancement, allowing them to take advantage of our expertise in a fully functional PLM solution, with our insight represented in a set of pre-configurations including workflow templates, reports, and guidelines." Utilizing their 20-year expertise, Selerant built the configurations to condense the traditional implementation timeframe 40-70%. "We have implemented several solutions over our past 20 years," states Colombo. "While we vigilantly protect the proprietary information of each of our clients, there is a best of breed practice we see at each of our Food and Beverage customers. This insight is what we build into DevEX as a whole and is what we now pass on in the form of configurations for an express implementation." DevEXe is the pre-configured express implementation that expands into DevEX. Once implemented, authorized team members can utilize one of four seamlessly integrated modules: Product Development, Regulatory Compliance, Innovation Process Management, and Product Data Management. About Selerant Founded in 1990, Selerant Corporation focuses solely on formula-based product development software to expedite time to market, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, improve product quality, and build lasting relationships with their customers. Earning the ISO-9001: 2000 certification for best practices, as well as successfully achieving FDA 21CFR PART II compliance implementation, Selerant provides exceptional service and solutions for over 500 companies and global mid-sized organizations. With a global presence and over 300

Page 50 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary cumulative years of experience, Selerant offers expertise to serve leaders in process manufacturing industries, including: Food, Beverage, Flavor, Chemicals, Paint, Ink, Fragrance, Household Goods, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics. Click here to return to Contents

View CAD Drawings on iPhone through Microsoft Seadragon Deep Zoom Technology from Informative Graphics 17 March 2010 Informative Graphics Corporation announced that its Net-It Enterprise 7.0 automated document publishing platform will convert oversized CAD drawings—including AutoCAD®, MicroStation, and SolidWorks formats—images and office documents to Microsoft Deep Zoom images. Created by Microsoft Labs, Deep Zoom is technology that enables high resolution viewing of images as a collection. The images can be accessed through Silverlight, Seadragon AJAX and the Seadragon iPhone App. Architects, contractors, facilities management professionals and attorneys specializing in these practice areas will benefit from the new portability and instant accessibility of drawings and project files afforded by this technology. With Net-It Enterprise, new drawings or documents are automatically detected, processed and added to RSS-ready Deep Zoom collections, ensuring project collections are always current. Contractors, sub-contractors, inspectors and other authorized personnel can call up the latest drawings on their desktops, iPhones or other mobile devices from online project RSS feeds, right from the job site, while at a meeting or anywhere else. Net-It Enterprise and Deep Zoom is the first technology combination that truly makes even the largest CAD drawings from a variety of CAD systems electronically accessible in the field without carrying rolls of blueprints everywhere. Because Net-It delivers such high resolution, users can zoom in to the smallest detail with excellent fidelity. “Net-It’s ability to publish CAD drawings, images and documents to Microsoft Deep Zoom offers professionals in construction-related firms immediate access to the drawings and documents they need with great resolution, even on an iPhone,” said Gary Heath, President and CEO of IGC. “In fact, with the great interaction that smartphone touch screens offer, it is remarkably easy to navigate huge drawings quickly.” The Microsoft Seadragon iPhone App is free and can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store. Net-It Enterprise is scalable server software that can process many different types of file formats and create PDF, secure CSF, TIFF, DWF, JPG/PNG thumbnails and now Deep Zoom output. In addition, Net-It Enterprise can burn-in annotations, stamps and watermarks and it can be integrated to any collaboration portal or data management solution. View documents and drawings published to Deep Zoom on your computer or mobile device at: www.infograph.com/silverlight. Click here to return to Contents

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