Comau Selects SolidWorks Software as Core 3D CAD Solution; Powertrain Division Implements CAD Software to Design Systems and Machinery for the Automotive Industry.Business/Technology Editors CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2001 SolidWorks Corporation, a leading provider of affordable, easy-to-use 3D CAD software for the mainstream market, today announced that Comau has selected SolidWorks(R) software as a new design tool in its powertrain division. Comau has installed 50 seats of SolidWorks and will implement at least 70 additional seats before the end of 2002. Comau, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, is the industry leader in the full service design and manufacture of welding fixtures, automated assembly systems, special machinery, and automated test systems. SolidWorks software will be installed in Comau's worldwide offices, including Comau in Turin (Italy), ComauPico in Southfield, Michigan Southfield is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a suburb of Detroit and is part of the metro Detroit area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 78,296. Southfield Township is adjacent to the city on the north side. (USA), and Comau Aims in Uitenhage (South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. ). "Comau's powertrain division was looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a software package that could handle its complex engineering tasks without requiring extensive training," stated Franco Deregibus, ICT (1) (Information and Communications Technology) An umbrella term for the information technology field. See IT. (2) (International Computers and Tabulators) See ICL. 1. (testing) ICT - In Circuit Test. Director of the Comau Group. "SolidWorks' ease-of-use, large assembly capabilities, and powerful modeling will help Comau to continue to pursue its time-to-market and quality initiatives." "SolidWorks is proud to be a part of Comau's design process," said Michel Gros, executive vice president for SolidWorks European office. "The automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. is very detail-oriented and requires complex machinery. Comau's products are large in scale and complexity, but have to be accurate down to the smallest detail. With SolidWorks' ease-of-use, speed, and large assembly capabilities, Comau is successfully designing reliable automotive solutions in record time." About Comau S.p.A. Comau is a global supplier of industrial automation systems for automotive manufacturers, and a global provider of full maintenance services. Comau offers its services as a system integrator to automotive customers worldwide and complete engineering solutions, from product development to entire industrial automation systems. Comau provides integrated services In computer networking, IntServ or integrated services is an architecture that specifies the elements to guarantee quality of service (QoS) on networks. IntServ can for example be used to allow video and sound to reach the receiver without interruption. to the manufacturing plants, from assistance in the production start-up phases, up to full plant maintenance activities. 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: 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) company, develops and markets mechanical design software solutions. Founded in 1993, SolidWorks' mission is to deliver the power of 3D to everybody in design and manufacturing. In 5 years of shipping product, SolidWorks has shipped more than 118,000 total seats of software consisting of 66,000 commercial seats and 52,000 educational seats worldwide. SolidWorks has offices worldwide and distributes its products through a network of more than 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, call +1-978-371-5000). For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.solidworks.com). SolidWorks and the SolidWorks logo are registered trademarks of SolidWorks Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2001 SolidWorks Corporation. |
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