Cascade Microtech Selects SolidWorks Software as Standard for Design and Collaboration.Business/Technology Editors CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 24, 2000 Leader in Advanced Microelectronics Probing Solutions Implements 3D CAD Software and 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 Solution SolidWorks(R) Corporation, a leading provider of affordable, easy-to-use 3D CAD software for the mainstream market, today announced that Cascade Microtech, Inc., has selected SolidWorks as its company-wide engineering standard. Cascade has also chosen PDM/Works(TM) 2000 from DesignSource Technology, a SolidWorks Gold Partner Product, as its standard product data management solution. Cascade will use SolidWorks and PDM/Works to design and manufacture its complete line of microelectronic probing solutions for the semiconductor industry. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon Beaverton is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States, seven miles west of Portland in the Tualatin River Valley. As of May 2006, its population is estimated to be 84,270,[1] 9.1% more than the 2000 census figure of 76,129. , Cascade Microtech is recognized as the leader in advanced microelectronics probing solutions. With more than 30 patents, Cascade's technology delivers essential functionality for semiconductor wafer testing, including probe stations, probe cards A probe card is an interface between an electronic test system and a semiconductor wafer. Its purpose is to provide an electrical path between the test system and the circuits on the wafer, thereby permitting the testing and validation of the circuits at the wafer level, usually , accessories and software. Its wafer probing systems allow semiconductor manufacturers to test and characterize their integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for (IC) designs on-wafer. These ICs are then incorporated into products such as cellular phones, laptop computers, dashboard electronics and satellites. Cascade chose SolidWorks as its standard design solution because of its intuitive interface, ease-of-use, affordability and interference checking capabilities. "SolidWorks has helped us reduce our design time dramatically," said Thaine Allison, engineering manager for Cascade Microtech. "With SolidWorks' interference checking capabilities, we're able to see any design errors before they ever reach the production floor. We're able to devote more time to enhancing our products because we reduce the time we spend fixing design flaws." Allison continued, "We're also standardizing on PDM/Works for our product data management needs. It runs right inside SolidWorks so it's easy to use. It has a short learning curve which means we're able to use its automated revision control Revision control (also known as version control (system) (VCS), source control or (source) code management (SCM)) is the management of multiple revisions of the same unit of information. , concurrent engineering and collaboration features in no time at all." "We are pleased to have an industry leaders such as Cascade Microtech standardizing on SolidWorks," said John McEleney, vice president of the Americas for SolidWorks. "Cascade's selection of SolidWorks is a great example of the confidence companies around the world place in SolidWorks design solutions. " In addition to choosing SolidWorks, Cascade purchased FeatureWorks(TM), SolidWorks' feature-recognition software, to aid in importing legacy data. The company is using SolidWorks Animator to create AVI (Audio Video Interleaved) A Windows multimedia video format from Microsoft. It interleaves standard waveform audio and digital video frames (bitmaps) to provide reduced animation at 15 fps at 160x120x8 resolution. Audio is 11,025Hz, 8-bit samples. files from SolidWorks parts and assemblies, allowing it to communicate design concepts and collaborate more effectively. Cascade is also using Dynamic Designer/Motion from Mechanical Dynamics, Inc., to study the behavior of its complex assemblies in motion. Cascade Microtech is working with SolidWorks' regional reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. , CAE (1) (Computer-Aided Engineering) Software that analyzes designs which have been created in the computer or that have been created elsewhere and entered into the computer. Northwest, for software solutions, implementation, training and support. About Cascade Microtech, Inc. Cascade Microtech, Inc., based in Beaverton, Oregon, delivers essential technology for semiconductor wafer testing, including probe stations, probe cards, accessories and software. Cascade is the world leader in providing probing systems and solutions to semiconductor R&D labs. Founded in 1983, Cascade had 1999 revenues in excess of $50 million. Cascade's Pyramid Probe production probe cards are used to test a variety of digital and analog integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. . Pyramid Probes have become the leading solution for final test of high-bandwidth communication chips used in optical fiber links for Internet communications, currently the fastest-growing segment of the semiconductor industry. Cascade Microtech is privately held. For more information about Cascade Microtech, please visit www.cascademicrotech.com. About CAE Northwest CAE Northwest is a CAE/CAD/CAM company serving Oregon, Washington, and BC Canada since 1984. Formerly Personal Workstations Same as personal computer or workstation. , CAE Northwest was one of SolidWorks' first resellers, and has installed more than 1,200 licenses of SolidWorks to its customers. With SolidWorks authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: training centers and an 800 hotline for support, CAE Northwest puts a heavy emphasis on supporting its customers. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.caenw.com. About SolidWorks Corporation SolidWorks Corporation, 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. S.A. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : DASTY) company, develops and markets mechanical design software solutions. Founded in 1993, the mission at SolidWorks is to deliver the power of 3D to everybody in design and manufacturing. In 4 years of shipping product, SolidWorks has sold more than 54,000 commercial seats of software to over 17,000 customers and more than 45,000 educational seats to more than 2,900 academic institutions worldwide. SolidWorks has offices worldwide and distributes its products through a network of 230 resellers selling in 70 countries. For more information and a product demonstration, contact a SolidWorks distributor or reseller, or call SolidWorks directly at 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , call +1-978-371-5000). For the latest news, information or a live online demonstration from SolidWorks, visit the company's web site (www.solidworks.com). SolidWorks and the SolidWorks logo are registered trademarks of SolidWorks Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. 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