[2] SDRC Technology Sails With America True to Semi-Final Status in Race for America's Cup 2000.Sports Editors/Yachting Writers & Columnists CINCINNATI--(BW SportsWire)--Dec. 21, 1999 SDRC (company) SDRC - The company behind VGX. http://sdrc.com/. (Nasdaq:SDRC), a leading global supplier of enterprise product development solutions and developer of Metaphase metaphase /meta·phase/ (met´ah-faz) the second stage of cell division (mitosis or meiosis), in which the chromosomes, each consisting of two chromatids, are arranged in the equatorial plane of the spindle prior to separation. (R) Enterprise(TM) and I-DEAS(R) software, today announced that its I-DEAS software is one of the enabling technologies in America True's ability to clinch a guaranteed position in the six-boat semi-finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup
The Louis Vuitton Cup is one of the most famous and prestigious competitions in the sport of yachting because of its relationship to the America's Cup. Challenger Races for the America's Cup America's Cup: see sailing. America's Cup Most prestigious trophy in international yachting competition. First offered under another name in Britain in 1851, the cup was won easily by the America from New York and subsequently became known as the . America True will move forward as the top U.S. challenger against the other five fastest syndicates to earn the right to confront the defending Team New Zealand Team New Zealand (TNZ) is an America's Cup sailing team which is based in Auckland and represents New Zealand. The team officially represents the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, and they have become a household name in their home country following their consecutive wins in the in the final race of this prestigious event. "At this level of sailing, technology can be a key differentiator between victory or defeat," said Dawn Riley Dawn Riley (born July 21, 1964) is an America’s Cup and Around the World Sailboat racer who is also an accomplished businesswoman, community leader and youth sports advocate, author, speaker, TV commentator and committed philanthropist. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Captain, America True. "The America's Cup is as much a technology race as it is a yachting race. Historically, the fastest boat wins, and technology is key to `get there faster.' With SDRC as the feather in our technology cap, we were confident that we could build a competitive vessel -- and so far it's proving out well. Being the top US challenger and having a confirmed slot in the semi-finals feels great!" SDRC officially initiated sponsorship of America True in January 1998. I-DEAS was deployed in the design and product simulation during the two-year time frame allowed for America's Cup challengers to design, build, test, and conduct preliminary races prior to the start of official racing, which commenced in October 1999. The America's Cup competition is in February 2000 in Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. . About America True America True is The San Francisco Yacht Club challenge for America's Cup 2000. Led by CEO and Captain, Dawn Riley, America True is the first America's Cup syndicate managed by a woman. Capitalizing on superior technology and an experienced, coed team, America True's mission is to win the America's Cup in 2000. Along the way, America True is working to expand the sport of sailing by making it more accessible through community outreach programs, such as True Youth, their web site, and their visitor center. www.americatrue.org About SDRC SDRC (Structural Dynamics Research Corporation) is one of the world's leading providers of enterprise product development solutions with its suite of mechanical design automation software and product data management software. The Company's products, coupled with engineering and consulting services, help manufacturers optimize product development early in the design process, enabling them to reduce cost and cycle time while significantly improving quality and time to market. SDRC provides the market-leading PDM (1) (Product Data Management) An information system used to manage the data for a product as it passes from engineering to manufacturing. The data includes plans, geometric models, CAD drawings, images, NC programs as well as all related project data, notes and software, Metaphase(R) Enterprise(TM), which is developed, marketed and supported by SDRC's Metaphase Technology Division, and the award-winning I-DEAS(R) product suite of integrated CAD/CAM/CAE software. SDRC employs more than 2,500 people worldwide, with 77 offices in 18 countries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific. www.SDRC.com/ Note to Editors: SDRC, Metaphase, and I-DEAS, are registered trademarks, and Metaphase Enterprise is a trademark of Structural Dynamics Research Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks belong to their respective holders. |
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