Tecnomatix' eMPower Software Solution Proves Valuable in Giant Airbus Development; Simulation Provides Reality Check For Large Precision Built Structures.Business/Technology Editors NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2001 Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. (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 : TCNO TCNO Time Compliance Network Order (USAF) TCNO Tactical Computers Network Operators ), a leading provider of Manufacturing Process Management Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) is a collection of technology and methods used in the manufacture of products. It incorporates such technologies as computer-aided production engineering (CAPE), Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) , computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), software solutions, today announced that Airbus' UK division has used Tecnomatix eMPower software extensively in its recently completed second phase of Airbus UK's Automated Wing Box Assembly (AWBA AWBA Average Weekly Benefit Amount AWBA American Wheelchair Bowling Association AWBA Arizona Water Banking Authority AWBA American Wholesale Booksellers Association AWBA Automated Wing Box Assembly AWBA American Water Buffalo Association II) project. This two-year research project has clearly demonstrated the benefits of using computer simulation for the production of large, precision-built structures. During the project, software from the Tecnomatix eMPower offering was used to simulate and off-line program robot operations. In addition, Airbus UK Airbus UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus SAS which produces wings for the Airbus aircraft family. When Airbus was incorporated as a joint stock company in 2001 BAE transferred its UK Airbus facilities in return for a 20% share of the new company. and its partners used Tecnomatix software for systems integration and 3D modelling and simulation of cells. eMPower enabled Airbus to look at design alternatives to see how components interact, and to validate ideas quickly before committing to the cost of manufacturing hardware. "The aim of the AWBA project was to evaluate techniques for automating the assembly of large commercial airliner wings, with a view to reducing time and cost of production. eMPower software from Tecnomatix was critical to the project in consolidating all data in producing the full-scale technology demonstrator backed up by a simulation showing the function of an entire production system," said Raj Mistry, AWBA Project Leader, Airbus UK. "Working with our partners who modelled all concepts and designs for hardware in 3D simulation using Tecnomatix eMPower, we were able to create a 3D virtual environment where we could evaluate different options and optimize processes." "The AWBA II project has demonstrated a practical means of using simulation technology to turn research findings from concept to reality," said Harel Beit-On, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tecnomatix Technologies. "In order to highlight the full potential of the proposed techniques, Tecnomatix took on responsibility for producing a consolidated demonstrator cell simulation using final data models from each of the project partners. Tecnomatix also completed a full-scale production mock-up mock·up also mock-up n. 1. A usually full-sized scale model of a structure, used for demonstration, study, or testing. 2. A layout of printed matter. showing the application of the AWBA II demonstrator principles to the automated assembly of a complete wing box. "As well as supporting the project, this underlined the crucial role of Tecnomatix' eMPower in providing the only means for linking research activity with the eventual possibility of applying the ideas to an actual production environment." About Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ-NM: TCNO) is the world's leading provider of collaborative e-Manufacturing engineering software solutions that develop, communicate and operate optimal manufacturing processes across the extended enterprise. The Company's software helps manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, PCB PCB: see polychlorinated biphenyl. PCB in full polychlorinated biphenyl Any of a class of highly stable organic compounds prepared by the reaction of chlorine with biphenyl, a two-ring compound. and heavy equipment industries meet the challenges of e-business by accelerating time-to-market and time-to-customer, reducing production costs and increasing quality and productivity. Additional information about Tecnomatix can be found at www.tecnomatix.com. About Airbus The prime industrial responsibility of Airbus UK (previously known as BAE SYSTEMS BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. , Airbus and British Aerospace British Aerospace (BAe) was a UK aircraft and defence systems manufacturer, now part of BAE Systems. History The company was formed as a statutory corporation on April 29, 1977 as a result the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act. Airbus) is the design and manufacture of high-technology wings for all Airbus models as well as overall design and supply of the fuel system. For most Airbus models the company is responsible for overall design and supply of landing gear and, in the case of the A321, overall design and manufacture of one section of fuselage. The headquarters of Airbus UK are located at Filton, Bristol which is also home to its main design and engineering facilities. Its manufacturing activities are undertaken primarily at Broughton, Flintshire Broughton (Welsh: Brychdyn) is a small district in Flintshire, NE Wales, close to the Wales–England border and located to the West of the City of Chester, England. , North Wales North Wales (known in some archaic texts as Northgalis) is the northernmost unofficial region of Wales, bordered to the south by Mid Wales and to the east by England. and some manufacturing is undertaken at Filton. Together these two sites employ around 9,500 people. 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