CIMdata ROI Study of DELMIA Solutions Reinforces Digital Manufacturing Benefits.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2003 Study Reports Companies Adopting Digital Manufacturing Technology Can Expect "Exceedingly High" Rate of Return on Investment Delmia Corp., a Dassault Systemes Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systèmes S.A.) (Pronounced - Dasoh) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext: 13065) is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. company (Nasdaq: DASTY: Euronext Paris Euronext Paris is France's securities market, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, which merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in September 2000 to form Euronext NV, which is the second largest exchange in Europe behind the London Stock Exchange. : #13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA), today announced that a recent study entitled The Benefits of Digital Manufacturing prepared by consulting and research firm CIMdata reports that companies using DELMIA digital manufacturing solutions are achieving or exceeding their initial objectives and anticipated benefits. The study is based upon information obtained from DELMIA customers in the automotive, aerospace and shipbuilding industries in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe and Asia. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the study, organizations adopting digital manufacturing technologies can expect annual returns of five to ten times their annual investment. On average, organizations using digital manufacturing technologies can reduce time to market by 30%, design changes by 65%, and time spent in manufacturing planning process by 40%, the study reports. In addition, production throughput can be increased by 15% with overall production costs reduced by 13%. "It is clear that DELMIA technology is solid, and organizations are achieving substantial benefits and return on investment. Digital manufacturing is clearly a required core technology for those companies seeking to establish a leadership position in the highly competitive worldwide manufacturing marketplace", said Ed Miller, president, CIMdata. "This independent study conducted by CIMdata confirms the tremendous benefits companies can achieve by implementing DELMIA digital manufacturing solutions as part of the PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design strategy", commented Dr. Peter Schmitt, vice president, Worldwide Marketing & Business Development, Delmia Corp. The study examined the use of digital manufacturing tools in areas of product and tool design, process planning, operations planning and production, overall benefits achieved, and return on investment. The goal of the study is to support the emerging use of digital technology across manufacturing industries manufacturing industries npl → industrias fpl manufactureras manufacturing industries npl → industries fpl de transformation . To request a copy of the study, contact Delmia Corp. About Delmia Corp. Delmia Corp. is the leading provider of lean digital manufacturing solutions, a key component of Product Lifecycle Product lifecycle or product life cycle is the course of a product's sales and profits over time. The five stages of each product lifecycle are product development, introduction, growth, maturity and decline. Management (PLM), focused mainly on software used to streamline manufacturing processes. DELMIA serves industries where optimization of the manufacturing process is critical, including automotive, aerospace, fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. and assembly, electrical and electronics, consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and , plant, and shipbuilding. DELMIA is owned by Dassault Systemes. All other company product or service names mentioned may be trademarks or service marks of others. Information about Delmia Corp. is available at http://www.delmia.com About Dassault Systemes As world leader in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions, the Dassault Systemes group brings value to more than 60,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from conception to retirement. Its offering includes integrated PLM solutions for product development (CATIA A family of 2D and 3D CAD programs from IBM. CATIA was one of the first CAD programs to provide 3D solid modeling. The program was developed by Dassault Systems, a French aerospace company. , ENOVIA, DELMIA, SMARTEAM), general-use 3D solutions (SolidWorks), and 3D components (SPATIAL). Dassault Systemes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. Information about Dassault Systemes is available at http://www.3ds.com. About CIMdata CIMdata provides worldwide strategic Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting and program support, in-depth research, and education for both industrial organizations and suppliers of technologies and services seeking competitive advantage in the global economy. |
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