MISUMI USA Creates 'Virtual Tool Shop' for Machinery Components with SolidWorks 3D PartStream.NET.CONCORD, Mass. -- World's largest supplier of assembly automation components creates online catalog Similar to an online library or databases in the information storage respect, ‘’’online catalogs’’’ allow potential customers to browse a company’s items for sale from a different location using the internet. that lets Honda, Sony, and others quickly configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. customized parts MISUMI USA, Inc. is using SolidWorks 3D PartStream.NET(R) service to create a virtual tool shop that helps companies such as General Motors and Boston Scientific The Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) (abbreviated BSC), is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a range of interventional medical specialties, including interventional cardiology, peripheral interventions, more quickly make the machines that manufacture their products. MISUMI's 3D PartStream.NET-powered online catalog allows customers to save time and money by quickly configuring and downloading downloading - download 3D models of customized bushings, locating pins, linear shafts, bearing housings, and any of MISUMI's 500,000 other components into their machine designs. "3D PartStream.NET lets us create a virtual storefront where customers can quickly get the components they need," said Kazushi Ishida, president of MISUMI USA. "As with a real tool shop, customers can ensure a component has the exact specifications required. They can also get upfront pricing without having to pay for extra parts they don't need, and receive precise, finished parts in a matter of days, not weeks, anywhere in the country. This kind of self-configuration strengthens customer loyalty while cutting our product marketing costs." MISUMI USA is a subsidiary of Japan-based MISUMI Corporation, the world's largest supplier of components for assembly automation with more than $630 million in annual revenues. The company solved the industry problem in Japan, where manufacturers needed a huge variety of customized components in very small quantities. Suppliers were forcing manufacturers to pay set-up charges or imposing penalties such as minimum order quantities or values, when these special parts were needed. MISUMI developed a unique coding system Noun 1. coding system - a system of signals used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages code - a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy that lets buyers specify materials, tolerances, and critical finishing dimensions without having to create and refine part drawings they must ship to MISUMI. Now, customers can affordably buy only the parts they need. Using 3D PartStream.NET, MISUMI created an online catalog that lets companies plug in the codes for specific part features and custom configure the component model they need. They can then download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. the model to see how it fits into their design, as well as have instant access to the most current pricing and delivery time information - a feature unique to MISUMI's catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. . This new model reduces costs and removes the minimum order barrier. MISUMI of America chose 3D PartStream.NET because of its higher-quality models (based on SolidWorks(R) 3D mechanical design software), intuitive user interface, and the flexibility to handle more than 500,000 precision components. It also chose 3D PartStream.NET because of SolidWorks' widespread, global adoption. With 3D PartStream.NET, manufacturers using SolidWorks can configure parts with just a couple of mouse clicks. MISUMI is also listed on SolidWorks' 3D ContentCentral(SM) (www.3dcontentcentral.com), an online directory of suppliers offering downloadable 3D part models to hundreds of thousands of product designers and engineers around the world. "MISUMI Corporation transformed the engineering component delivery model in Japan, and it is beginning to do the same here in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ," said Bob Noftle, general manager of 3D content solutions at SolidWorks Corporation. "3D PartStream.NET accelerates custom component configuration while giving MISUMI of America's customers the feeling of personal attention and design precision they'd get in an actual tool shop." About MISUMI USA, Inc. MISUMI USA is the Illinois-based subsidiary of MISUMI Corporation of Japan, a global supplier of more than 500,000 precision components for assembly automation. Since its establishment in 1963 MISUMI has maintained high levels of growth thanks to its innovative business model. A pioneer in the Kanban Meaning "visible record" in Japanese, it is a system of notification from one process to the other in a manufacturing system. Kanban cards, which may be multicolored based on priority, are stored in a bin or container that holds the items. They describe the parts, supplier and quantity. Method of time strategy, MISUMI provides its customers with a competitive advantage by shortening delivery time for precision components and reducing cost structures. For more information please visit MISUMI's Web site www.misumiusa.com or call 1-800-681-7475. 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 software for mechanical design, analysis, and product data management. It is the #1 supplier of 3D mechanical design software for the mainstream market. SolidWorks leads the market in number of users in production, customer satisfaction, and revenue. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 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). SolidWorks is a registered trademark, 3D PartStream.NET is a registered service mark, and 3D ContentCentral is a service mark of SolidWorks Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2004 SolidWorks Corporation. |
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