Adra Systems' Cadra NC Software is named CAM standard at Rockwell Graphic Systems.Systems, Inc., and Rockwell Graphic Systems, a business of Rockwell, have signed an agreement under which Rockwell Graphic Systems will standardize its manufacturing operations Manufacturing operations concern the operation of a facility, as opposed to maintenance, supply and distribution, health, and safety, emergency response, human resources, security, information technology and other infrastructural support organizations. on Adra's advanced Cadra NC software. Under the terms of the agreement, U.S.-based Rockwell Graphic Systems will make an initial purchase of Cadra NC worth approximately $300,000 with potential for further purchases. This agreement for its Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, city (1990 pop. 108,751), seat of Linn co., E central Iowa, on the Cedar River; inc. as a city 1856. The second largest city in Iowa, it is named for the surging rapids in the river. , Iowa, plant adds parent company Rockwell to a growing list of Fortune 500 companies that use the Cadra product line for their CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. work. "We're proud that Rockwell Graphic Systems is relying on Cadra NC for its manufacturing needs," said William T. Mason, president and 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. of Adra. "The Cadra product line is known for combining ease-of-use and efficiency with the tremendous power needed by leading companies like Rockwell Graphic Systems." "We looked at a large number of graphic CAM systems, all of which give productivity increases, but the Cadra solution gave us the best opportunity to do so with less overall cost and disruption," said Greg Sage Greg Sage was the principal songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist for the influential Portland, Oregon-based punk rock band The Wipers. Greg Sage's first appearance was on pro-wrestler Beauregarde's full length album. , manufacturing engineering Manufacturing engineering Engineering activities involved in the creation and operation of the technical and economic processes that convert raw materials, energy, and purchased items into components for sale to other manufacturers or into end products for manager at Rockwell Graphic Systems. "We feel Cadra gives us the best opportunity to move from our current environment into a graphics package with a relatively low learning curve." Cadra NC brings the power of computer graphics to NC programming. Designed to meet the most demanding needs of manufacturing engineers, Cadra NC is a complete NC programming system encompassing a broad spectrum of machining applications. Cadra NC is fully integrated with other Adra products, including data conversion, Cadra Design Drafting software, Cadra Post postprocessor generator and the Matrix information management system. Rockwell Graphics Systems' decision to standardize on Cadra NC follows the recent announcement that PPG Industries PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) was founded in 1883 as the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. PPG is an American manufacturer of glass and chemical products, including automotive safety glass. is standardizing on Adra's Matrix 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 (product data management) software for its Aircraft Products business unit. PPG PPG Points Per Game (basketball player statistic) PPG Power Play Goals (hockey) PPG Planning Policy Guidance (UK) PPG Programmable Pulse Generator PPG Power Puff Girls will use Matrix for management of all documentation in the business unit's engineering department. Rockwell Graphic Systems is a leading manufacturer of web offset printing presses and supplies a broad line of press equipment to the newspaper and commercial printing industries under the Rockwell, Goss, Baker Perkins, and Hantscho names. Adra Systems, Inc., is based in Chelmsford, MA. The company develops and markets leading workstation and personal computer-based CAD/CAM solutions that deliver the best price/performance for mechanical design and drafting, numerical control, and product information management applications. Founded in 1983, Adra Systems delivers CAD/CAM systems and drawing conversion services to companies in the aerospace, automotive, metalworking, office products, plastics, and defense-related industries around the world. Adra's headquarters are located at Two Executive Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824. Telephone: 1-800-FON-ADRA (1-800-366-2372) or 1-508-937-3700. Fax: 1-508-453-2462. -0- Cadra, Cadra NC, Cadra Design Drafting and Cadra Post are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adra Systems, Inc. All other products mentioned are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Adra Systems, Inc. Karl Huber, 508/937-3700 ext. 601 or Schwartz Communications James Owens or Christine Gannon, 617/431-0770 |
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