DaimlerChrysler Signs Multi-Million Euro Contract for DELMIA Digital Manufacturing Technology.AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Agreement is Critical to Automaker's Objective to Cut Costs and Continue to Deliver Top-of-the-Line, Quality Products to Consumers 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 a multi-million Euro sale of the DELMIA Digital Factory (DF) solution to DaimlerChrysler Corp. DaimlerChrysler will use DELMIA in Mercedes Car Group's DF project. This agreement reinforces the strategic partnership between DaimlerChrysler and Delmia Corp. The DF project is one of the largest IT projects within DaimlerChrysler. The DELMIA DF solution includes planning and optimization processes for digital product and process validation, assembly, body manufacturing, and chassis and assembly production as well as logistics for DaimlerChrysler vehicle projects. The solution supports system-supplier cooperation and enables the company to distribute work among several locations, while improving quality, reducing costs and shortening production time. Particularly for the early stages of planning, implementation of DELMIA DF represents a major step toward Mercedes Car Group's goal of delivering quality products while effectively managing increasing competition and cost pressure. "The cooperation with our partner, Delmia Corp., started well before the agreement was signed and has laid the foundation for the success of this strategic project," said Gunter Walz, head of production planning Production planning The function of a manufacturing enterprise responsible for the efficient planning, scheduling, and coordination of all production activities. at Mercedes Car Group. "With this agreement, which confirms the confidence and great expectations of both partners concerning long-term cooperation, the partnership between DaimlerChrysler and Delmia Corp. has reached a decisive stage," said Philippe Charles, 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. , Delmia Corp. "This development is based on the successful performance of the project, which indicates that companies can realize great savings through digital validation of manufacturing processes. Following considerable investment by DaimlerChrysler in DELMIA solutions in recent years, the general agreement governs the modalities for the use of DELMIA software in the imminent broad-based rollout." About DaimlerChrysler DaimlerChrysler Corporation (stock-market identification code DCX DCX DaimlerChrysler Ag (stock symbol) DCX Dixie Chicks (American country rock band) DCX Multipage PCX (file extension/format) DCX Double Convex DCX Double Charge Exchange ) is one of the leading global automotive companies. His unique product range goes from small cars to sports cars and luxury sedans; and from versatile vans to classic heavy duty trucks or comfortable coaches. The passenger car portfolio includes Maybach, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler Jeep(R), Dodge and Smart. Commercial vehicle brands include Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi Fuso, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star and Setra. Furthermore the company offers financial and other automotive services through DaimlerChrysler Services. With 362,100 employees in 17 countries, DaimlerChrysler achieved in 2003 revenues of EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 136.4 billion. Please find further information at www.daimlerchrysler.com. About Delmia Corp. Delmia Corp. is the leading provider of lean digital manufacturing solutions, focused mainly on software that can be used to streamline manufacturing processes. 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 Corp. is available at http://www.delmia.com. About Dassault Systemes As world leader in 3D and 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 (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions, the Dassault Systemes group brings value to more than 80,000 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. 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. (R), DELMIA(R), ENOVIA(R), SMARTEAM(R)), mainstream product 3D design tools (SolidWorks(R)), and 3D components (Spatial/ACIS(R)) from Spatial Corp. 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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