Alibre's Solution Partner Program Offers Benefits to Customers and Partners.Business Editors & High Tech Writers RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 2002 Alibre announced the Alibre Solution Partner program today, with a slate of companies already enrolled to give discount offers to Alibre Design Alibre Design is a parametric feature-based three-dimensional Solid modeling CAD software created by Alibre, Inc. Overview Alibre Design is a mechanical engineering and design CAD tool capable of creating complex 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings. customers. To date, twelve companies have joined the Solution Partner program, offering discounts of $495 (the purchase price of Alibre Design) or more off their own products if customers purchase Alibre Design. These products include applications for free-form surfacing, computer-aided manufacturing computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), a form of automation where computers communicate work instructions directly to the manufacturing machinery. The technology evolved from the numerically controlled machines of the 1950s, which were directed by a set of coded (CAM), finite element analysis Finite element analysis (FEA) is a computer simulation technique used in engineering analysis. It uses a numerical technique called the finite element method (FEM). There are many finite element software packages, both free and proprietary. (FEA (Finite Element Analysis) A mathematical technique for analyzing stress, which breaks down a physical structure into substructures called "finite elements." The finite elements and their interrelationships are converted into equation form and solved mathematically. ), motion simulation, plastic injection molding injection molding n. A manufacturing process for forming objects, as of plastic or metal, by heating the molding material to a fluid state and injecting it into a mold. , rapid prototyping Building a part one layer at a time using a method of additive fabrication such as 3D printing. Such parts are used for concept modeling to determine if the product design meets the customer's expectations. and metal forming Metal forming Manufacturing processes by which parts or components are fabricated from metal stock. In the specific technical sense, metal forming involves changing the shape of a piece of metal. and stamping. The Solution Partner program offers numerous benefits to companies: -- Testing for application compatibility between Alibre Design and the partner's products. -- Participation in special promotions, as with Alibre's newest demo CD which will be mailed to all Design News subscribers with its October 7 issue. The CD includes discount offers from eleven Solution Partners. -- Access to the Alibre sales team and the company's value-added resellers. -- Joint marketing to Alibre Design customers through a monthly email newsletter. -- Participation in trade shows and events. -- Use of the special Alibre Solution Partner logo to promote the affiliation and compatibility with Alibre Design -- Listing on the Alibre Web site. The following companies are already members of the Alibre Solution Partner program: ALGOR, CADalog.com, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) See numerical control. CNC - Collaborative Networked Communication Software, DP Technology (ESPRIT CAM), Fluent, Forming Technologies Inc. (FASTBLANK software), Gibbs & Associates, LightWork Design, Moldflow, MSC (1) (MSC.Software Corporation, Santa Ana, CA, www.mscsoftware.com) Founded in 1963 by Richard H. MacNeal and Robert G. Schwendler, MSC is the world's largest provider of mechanical computer aided engineering (MCAE) strategies, simulation software and services. .Software, Rhino and Z Corporation. "We're very proud of the companies that have joined with us to deliver their solutions. Their participation ensures our customers that their favorite engineering and design applications are compatible with Alibre Design," said Alibre 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. J. Paul Grayson Paul Grayson may be:
"The partnership between ALGOR and Alibre makes the process of capturing Alibre Design parts and assemblies for ALGOR analysis seamless," said Marc Meadows, a consultant and president of Meadows Analysis & Design. "ALGOR's direct support for Alibre Design geometry enables me to focus on my analysis work." "ALGOR is pleased to join the Alibre Solution Partner program and provide Alibre Design users with value-added software for FEA-based analysis and simulation," said Bob Williams, product manager for ALGOR. "Through this partnership and the special offer we're providing to Alibre Design users, companies of all sizes can get a value-priced solution for both professional 3D solid modeling and full-featured FEA software. The seamless data exchange between our products will enable engineers to speed up time to market and make better, safer products at a lower cost." "In addition to offering value to current GibbsCAM customers, we see our partnership with Alibre opening up new markets for Gibbs," said John Callen, vice president of marketing for Gibbs and Associates. "Alibre makes professional 3D solid modeling accessible by anyone, even the smaller companies for whom the technology was once priced out Priced out The market has already incorporated information, such as a low dividend, into the price of a stock. of their reach. Alibre Design's and GibbsCAM's ease of use not only ensure a quick payback but also a cost of ownership that is affordable over the long term." Companies that are interested in becoming an Alibre Solution Partner should contact Greg Milliken, vice president of marketing, at gregm@alibre.com or by phone at 972-671-8492, ext. 255. Alibre redefines professional solid modeling with the Alibre Design application, which offers unprecedented ease-of-use, affordability, accessibility and rich functionality. Built to leverage the Internet, Alibre Design lets designers, engineers and their associates create 3D models and 2D associative drawings, share and edit product designs from different CAD applications, and spontaneously work together online in real time using precise design data. Users get advanced support and training, including direct online access to the Alibre Assistant. The application's support for open data standards such as STEP provides a CAD-neutral environment. Customers include Marchon Eyewear, B/E Aerospace and Dresser Rand. Founded in 1997, Alibre Inc. is privately funded and based in Richardson, Texas. For more information, visit www.alibre.com or call (972) 671-8492. Note to media: Alibre and Alibre Design are trademarks of Alibre Inc. High-res images of Alibre Design are available. |
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