Encore Automation Develops Unique Robotic Cells for Auto Applications with Dassault Systemes' DELMIA.Robotics Used to Simulate and Optimize Processes AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Dassault Systemes (DS) (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)(EURONEXT:13065)(BOURSE:DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard ), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (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 ) solutions, today announced that Encore Automation (Auburn Hills, Michigan Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 19,837 at the 2000 census. The city was formed in 1983 from the now defunct Pontiac Township. Auburn Hills is home to the world headquarters of Chrysler, the Walter P. ) has selected DELMIA DELMIA Digital Enterprise Lean Manufacturing Interactive Application Robotics as its simulation tool used in the development of sophisticated robotic systems for the automotive industry including a paint quality inspection system and a polyurethane (PUR) foam application system. "Without simulation, it would be nearly impossible to verify that the robots can perform so many functions within the target cycle times and physical parameters," says Encore Automation proposal manager, Curt White. "With DELMIA V5 Robotics, we can clearly illustrate to our customers via 3D animations that the cells will, indeed, perform exactly or even better than intended." White adds that many of Encore Automation's engineers had previously worked with the DELMIA IGRIP IGRIP Interactive Graphics Robot Instruction Program IGRIP Integrated Graphical Robot(ics) Instruction Program UltraPaint solution and as their robotic lines continue to become more multi-task oriented, found that DELMIA Robotics solution would be the best way to address their future needs. Encore Automation's paint quality inspection system automates what has historically been a manual process by using robots and vision technology to measure paint thickness as well as examine general paint uniformity and overall appearance. Each robot is equipped with up to three inspection tools on its end-of-arm device. There is a tool for implementing film build thickness measurement using PELT pelt the undressed, raw skin of a wild animal with the fur in place. If from a sheep or goat there is a short growth of wool or mohair on the skin. [R] (pulse echo layer thickness) technology and a separate tool for paint appearance that relies upon wave scan technology. Encore is currently in the process of adding color match determination with X-Rite's Car Flash unit. A laser-positioning sensor will determine where the robot needs to locate in order to gather the various measurements. The Encore Automation PUR foam system, which is used to fill automotive body and pillar cavities with polyurethane material to meet Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH NVH Noise, Vibration and Harshness NVH Nahverkehr Hohenlohekreis (German) NVH Noise Vibration and Harshness ) targets, has been designed to help achieve lower costs and increase throughput in the foam application process. The end-of-arm tooling includes both a laser and a dispense gun. The laser is used to accurately locate the body position and then transmit the position offsets to the robots. The dispense gun then automatically positions the 12 mm spray nozzle within the 13 mm body panel hole to spray the PUR foam. DELMIA Robotics is an integrated solution that will enable Encore Automation to design, simulate, optimize, and program robotic workcells in a 3D digital factory environment. Additionally, V5 Robotics can capture and reuse best practices, leverage programming knowledge and automate the repetitive work of robot programming, helping to reduce cost, design and manufacturing time, and accelerating time-to-market. About Encore Automation Encore Automation was formed from the key members of the AEG AEG Aeger (Latin: Sick) AEG Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft (Common Electricity Company) AEG Aircraft Evaluation Group AEG Association of Engineering Geologists AEG Air Expeditionary Group Automation Systems (Alstom) group (1989-1999) and Haden Automation Group (1999-2006). Those groups have installed and integrated over 700 robots and 30 bell stations in various paint, powder, sealing, and material handling applications for customers DaimlerChrysler, Ford, GM, PSA (Professional Services Automation) An information system designed to organize, track and manage all opportunities, work, resources, costs, revenues and invoices to improve the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. , and others. Information about Encore Automation is available at www.encoreautomation.com. 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 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 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 a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systemes 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 lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance. The Dassault Systemes portfolio consists of CATIAfor designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIAfor virtual testing and ENOVIAfor global collaborative lifecycle management, including ENOVIA VPLM VPLM Virtual Product Lifecycle Management , ENOVIA MatrixOne and ENOVIA SmarTeam. Dassault Systemes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com 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. , DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA and SolidWorks are registered trademarks of Dassault Systemes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries. All other companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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