DELMIA Sponsors Winning FIRST Robotics Team; Bloomfield Hills International Academy Qualifies for Nationals.AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- 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. (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)(BOURSE bourse (b  rs), term applied to a European stock exchange. The first international bourse was established in Antwerp in the 16th cent. :DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard )(EURONEXT:13065), today announced that the
DELMIA-sponsored FIRST Robotics team, Bloomfield Hills International
Academy, has won a gold medal at the Detroit Regional Competition and a
silver medal at the Great Lakes Regional Competition. The Academy, which
has employed DELMIA DELMIA Digital Enterprise Lean Manufacturing Interactive Application V5 Robotics suite as part of its software solution,
is now preparing for the national championship event, where over 300
teams will compete from April 27 - 29 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.The FIRST Robotics program charges teams of high school students -- sponsored and assisted by mentor designers, engineers and programmers -- to design, assemble and test a robot capable of performing a specified task in competition with other teams. This year's competition features remote-controlled robots, piloted by students, launching NERF basketballs into a hole in a ten foot high backboard back·board n. 1. A board placed under or behind something to provide firmness or support. 2. A board placed beneath the body of a person with an injury to the neck or back, used especially in transporting the person in such a way . "After all of the hard work, we are thrilled that our students have performed so well," said Gail Alpert, coach of the International Academy team. "The teams have only six weeks to design and build the robots from a common kit of motors and electronics. Certainly, the support from DELMIA and access to the V5 Robotics solution has helped us be successful." "With such a short time to ramp-up this program, the user-friendliness of the V5 Robotics solution plays a critical role," said Roy Smolky, DELMIA Worldwide Academic Programs. "We are glad our solutions contributed in getting the team this far and we look forward to them winning a medal in Atlanta." In addition to supporting the International Academy team, DELMIA offered one seat of V5 to all of the 100 Michigan teams taking part in the competition to aid in the design of the robots. Through its DELMIA Academic Partner Program (DAPP DAPP Development Aid from People to People DAPP Departamento de Avaliação Prospectiva e Planeamento (Ministério da Educação, Portugal) DAPP Data Acquisition and Processing Program (later DMSP) ), DELMIA software is being used as part of the curriculum at 20 Michigan universities, colleges, high schools, technical schools and other academic institutions throughout Michigan. The DAPP program has shown that students are more likely to get hired into the workforce when they are already trained in the latest computer-aided digital design and manufacturing software programs, which are increasingly being implemented by today's manufacturers. For more information: International Academy FIRST Robotics Team Contact Gail Alpert, 248-425-4148 FIRST Robotics Competition www.usfirst.org About DELMIA DELMIA is a premier brand for digital manufacturing solutions, focused on two unique software applications that can be used to streamline manufacturing processes. DELMIA Automation provides solutions to digitally design, test and validate the control of a machine, workcell, or entire factory line and DELMIA 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 provides the process and resource capability to enable continuous creation and validation of manufacturing processes as related to the product throughout the entire product lifecycle. DELMIA serves industries where the optimization of manufacturing processes 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 sectors. Information about DELMIA is available at http://www.delmia.com. About Dassault Systemes As world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, the Dassault Systemes group brings value to more than 90,000 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 maintenance. Our 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. (R), DELMIA(R), ENOVIA(R), SMARTEAM(R)), mainstream product 3D design tools (SolidWorks(R)), 3D components (Spatial/ACIS(R)) and SIMULIA(R), DS' open multi-physics platform for realistic simulation. Dassault Systemes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com |
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