Siemens Transportation Optimizes Maintenance Programs With DELMIA QUEST; Simulations Help to Keep Trains on Track and on Time.AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Digital manufacturing supplier 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 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 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. : No. 13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA), today announced that Siemens Transportation is using the DELMIA QUEST solution to aid maintenance depot design, improve throughput, and optimize the use of staff and equipment in the UK. Siemens Transportation designs train depots and manages the cleaning and maintenance programs for major operators in the UK rail industry, including the Heathrow Express Heathrow Express is a train service from Heathrow Airport to Paddington in central London operated by the Heathrow Express Operating Authority—a wholly owned subsidiary of BAA. , Arriva Trains, National Express, First Group, and South West Trains. Siemens is using QUEST, a discrete event simulation In discrete event simulation, the operation of a system is represented as a chronological sequence of events. Each event occurs at an instant in time and marks a change of state in the system [1]. tool, to develop its maintenance planning processes. Siemens used the tool to design new facilities in Northampton and Manchester, England. QUEST enabled the company to ensure that all conflicting train movements were eradicated in its rail infrastructure, thereby maximizing the on-time efficiency of trains. Delmia Corp.'s UK office, in partnership with Delfoi, a Finnish consultancy specializing in digital manufacturing and a DELMIA business partner, worked closely with Siemens to develop the precise scope of the models required and to create detailed project plans. Delfoi then created these plans in the form of interactive models for use in DELMIA QUEST. "Using QUEST increased the level of confidence we now have in our planning decisions, and we can pass that proof on to our customers," said Neil Heaton, general manager of Rolling Stock rolling stock Any of various readily movable transportation equipment such as automobiles, locomotives, railroad cars, and trucks. Rolling stock generally makes good collateral for loans because the equipment is standardized and easily transportable among Maintenance and Aftersales for Siemens Transportation. "Our models look at all train movements and set them against the timetable. If we are just five minutes late in getting a train to where it is supposed to be, we potentially jeopardize that train service entirely." "QUEST is one of the most advanced discrete event simulation packages available," said Tracy Doran, professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. manager, DELMIA Ltd. "It is a tool that enables the user to quickly produce textured, high-quality 3D models and quickly calculate the optimum solution from a wide range of model parameter combinations and constraints". About Siemens Transportation As part of the Siemens global network of companies, Siemens Transportation Systems is at the forefront of rail technology, designing, manufacturing and maintaining rolling stock, signalling and communications systems across the world. Siemens Transportation Systems is growing rapidly in the UK with orders in the telecommunications, signalling and rolling stock divisions. Our 'total solution' capability enables them to deliver products and provide their customers with ongoing maintenance and support for those products for many years to come. For more information, visit: http://www.siemenstransportation.co.uk/green5.asp About Delfoi Delfoi, a strategic business partner of Delmia Corp., develops, markets and supports digital manufacturing solutions and related consulting and integration services which enable companies to speed up and streamline their product creation and product delivery processes. With Delfoi products and services companies can integrate and automate engineering to execution process, which will lead to shorter time-to-market, faster ramp-up, more agile demand adaptation and - most importantly - better profitability. More information is available at http://www.delfoi.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 3D design tools (SolidWorks(R)), and 3D components (Spatial/ACIS(R)). 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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