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Tesla Motors Makes the Move to V6

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DSCC (Dassault Systemes Customer Conference)

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Ran-tech Engineering and Aerospace Streamlines Design and Collaboration with Dassault Systèmes V6 Solutions

admin — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:00:35 +0000

Aerospace and Defense Supplier Will Benefit from DELMIA, CATIA and ENOVIA

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. — December 14, 2010 — Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that Ran-tech Engineering & Aerospace, an aerospace and defense part supplier, is utilizing Dassault Systèmes’ V6 platform to manufacture parts, design fixtures and collaborate throughout the company.

Ran-tech, a supplier to Airbus and Boeing, manufactures high tolerance aerospace parts. The company required a system to properly manage design data across various departments. Working with Idex Solutions, a leading Dassault Systèmes value-added reselling partner, Ran-tech is implementing solutions from Idex’s V6 Manufacturing Quick Start Program in order to create one reliable, accurate source of information throughout the company. Ran-tech will be utilizing DELMIA V6 Machining solutions to virtually create and control all production processes and CATIA V6 Design for innovative product authoring.

“We have an aggressive plan to deploy Dassault Systèmes solutions within one month of our purchase, which will enable us to quickly benefit from our investment,” said William Cannard, CEO of Ran-tech. “Idex has developed a deployment plan to build tool libraries, runner documents, NC posts, training and PLM deployment that ensures we fully benefit from our investment in this end-to-end solution.”

With DELMIA V6 Machining Integrated Programming with Simulation solutions, Ran-tech will benefit from the powerful machining operation algorithms that will enable them to reduce their programming lead time significantly. ENOVIA V6 infrastructure will manage the lifecycle of all machining deliverables, which will enable Ran-tech to meet all government regulations and build and harness a unique machining IP that can be shared across the extended enterprise. CATIA V6’s innovative authoring capabilities, coupled with its native integration with DELMIA V6’s machining solutions, will allow Ran-Tech to develop cutting edge tooling and fixtures for an industry that is nearly standardized on Dassault Systèmes V4 and V5 design solutions.
“Dassault Systèmes’ V6 platform enables enterprise collaboration from engineering to manufacturing,” said Patrick Michel, vice president, DELMIA Solutions and Marketing, Dassault Systèmes. “Utilizing V6 solutions, Ran-tech has the ability to create a single version of the truth for all of its product and manufacturing information, allowing stronger collaboration across all departments.”

Dassault Systèmes’ V6 platform empowers users to create, share and experience products in 3D with real-time seamless collaboration across the extended enterprise. V6 online-enabled, design-anywhere solutions are ready-to-use and engineered for rapid deployment.

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About Idex Solutions
Idex Solutions has been providing engineering services to companies since 1996. Idex began providing CATIA solid modeling and drafting services to the automotive and aerospace fields, as well as contract labor to help engineering departments during peak manpower requirements. These services are now complimented with a world class PLM Organization. Idex is a leading Dassault Systemes partner representing the ENOVIA, CATIA, DELMIA, SIMULIA, 3DVIA and Exalead brands. For more information, visit http://www.idexsolutions.com.

About Dassault Systèmes
As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 115,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes applications provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product – SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design – DELMIA for virtual production – SIMULIA for virtual testing – ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.

CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

Dassault Systèmes Press Contacts
Derek Lane (DS Americas) derek.lane@3ds.com +1 (818) 673-2243
Arnaud Malherbe (DS EMEA) arnaud.malherbe@3ds.com +33 (1) 61 62 87 73
Elena Fernandez (DS LATAM) elena.fernandez@3ds.com +1 (978) 442-2790

Flow International Embraces Dassault Systèmes’ V6 Portfolio

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:00:54 +0000

Waterjet Cutting Leader Will Deploy V6 Solutions for Authoring, Collaboration, Simulation and Interactive Product Documentation

ORLANDO, Fla. — November 9, 2010 — Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions announced today that Flow International, the leader in ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting technology and systems, has adopted Dassault Systèmes’ flagship V6 portfolio of PLM solutions, including CATIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA and 3DVIA.

Flow International, which employs approximately 600 people in twelve countries, will deploy V6 to design, analyze, manufacture, document and manage their product line, which include complex assemblies containing up to 90,000 parts each. The Dassault Systèmes solutions will also be used to facilitate program management, bill-of-materials management, product data management, supplier workflows, IP management, assembly requirements, field training, reporting, simulation, modeling and purchasing. Idex Solutions, a leading Dassault Systèmes value-added reselling partner, is implementing these solutions and migrating Flow’s legacy assemblies, parts and drawings to V6. Idex will also be integrating knowledgeware with Flow’s designs to decrease development time.

The Dassault Systèmes V6 portfolio will replace Flow’s current licenses of various engineering software solutions. Flow decided a single source of data would enable them to develop products more quickly, create a closed loop design to manufacturing environment and create a closed loop quality management system.

Craig Sunada, VP of Global Product Development for Flow International, put it succinctly when asked about his company’s attraction to Dassault Systèmes’ V6 portfolio: “This is the most innovative thing I’ve seen in PLM in the past 20 years. V6 will enable us to manage our products from concept through their complete lifecycle.”

“We’re excited about the sheer scale of Flow’s integration with DS V6 PLM,” said Steve Macri, vice president, PLM Value Selling, North America, Dassault Systèmes. “It’s great to see how innovative companies like Flow are taking advantage of cutting-edge V6 solutions like 3DLive and DesignSight. Flow’s field technicians will use 3DLive to pull up large complex assemblies to find specific part numbers to know exactly what they’re working on at any given time. Employees offsite are not ordinarily able to access a specific part number – but with 3D visualization if you can see it, you can find it, and that’s the beauty of V6.”

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About Flow International
Flow International Corporation is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet technology for cutting and cleaning. Flow provides state-of-the-art ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) technology to numerous industries including automotive, aerospace, job shop, stone interiors, surface preparation, food and dozens more. For more information, visit www.FlowWaterjet.com.

About Idex Solutions
Idex Solutions has been providing engineering services to companies since 1996. Idex began providing CATIA solid modeling and drafting services to the automotive and aerospace fields, as well as contract labor to help engineering departments during peak manpower requirements. These services are now complimented with a world class PLM Organization. Idex is a leading Dassault Systemes partner representing the ENOVIA, CATIA, DELMIA, SIMULIA, 3DVIA and Exalead brands. For more information, visit http://www.idexsolutions.com.

About Dassault Systèmes
As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 115,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes applications provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product – SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design – DELMIA for virtual production – SIMULIA for virtual testing – ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.

CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

Dassault Systèmes Press Contacts
Derek Lane (DS Americas) derek.lane@3ds.com +1 (818) 673-2243
Arnaud Malherbe (DS EMEA) arnaud.malherbe@3ds.com +33 (1) 61 62 87 73
Elena Fernandez (DS LATAM) elena.fernandez@3ds.com +1 (978) 442-2790

Tesla Motors Selects Dassault Systèmes’ V6 PLM Solution

admin — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:00:35 +0000

Leading Electric Car Maker Implements ENOVIA V6 to Streamline Product Development; DELMIA V6 and CATIA V6 Implementations Planned

PARIS, September 29, 2010 — Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors has committed to Dassault Systèmes’ V6 PLM solution — an open and scalable PLM platform that relies upon the universal language of 3D, while providing a strategic foundation for all communities to participate in the product lifecycle online. DS V6 PLM enables real-time global collaboration among anyone with a role in the product’s development, reducing the cost to deploy, manage and support a PLM system while encouraging innovation.

Tesla is beginning its upgrade to V6 with implementation of the ENOVIA V6 collaboration solution. Improvements and predefined templates in the latest ENOVIA release have enabled a successful pilot of the core solutions in just over a month, paving the way for a successful production implementation. Tesla is working with Dassault Systèmes’ partner Idex Solutions to migrate Tesla’s IP and management processes to the ENOVIA V6 environment.

“The Dassault Systèmes platform provides the unique ability to allow close collaboration across divisions, align expertise from all domains and share data effectively,” said Paul Lomangino, Tesla Motors. “We are now able to optimize the design and development process, facilitating concurrent development and validation across vehicle systems.”

Phase two of the implementation will involve the launch of the DELMIA digital manufacturing solution in late 2010. Future phases will migrate Tesla’s product authoring solution from CATIA V5 to CATIA V6. Additionally, Tesla is using the CATIA ICEM solution for Class A surfacing, DELMIA Human for occupant ergonomics, plus solutions from Dassault Systèmes software partners.

Tesla initially selected Dassault Systèmes’ CATIA PLM Express and ENOVIA SmarTeam over competitive solutions in 2007. Since then, Tesla has piloted numerous Dassault Systèmes software and partner solutions, leading to today’s enhanced relationship for the development of the upcoming Model S sedan. DELMIA digital manufacturing solutions will also be used to optimize production processes at Tesla’s manufacturing facility in Fremont, California.

Tesla is focused on producing premium electric vehicles, and its use of CATIA has enabled the company to achieve aggressive goals in innovation, quality and time-to-market.

“Standing here, just days before the Paris Mondial de l’Automobile, where the cars of the future will be seen, Dassault Systèmes is excited and humbled to continue our strong partnership with an innovator like Tesla Motors,” said Etienne Droit, executive vice president, Dassault Systèmes. “Tesla’s recognition of V6′s value confirms for us the automotive industry’s movement to a common, enterprise-wide PLM platform that brings serious long term efficiencies. Industry-changing innovation is not done in a vacuum and PLM Online for All brings together the collaborators in an enterprise, from the design engineers, to the sourcing managers, to manufacturing engineers. This is true PLM 2.0.”

Tesla Motors will participate in the Day One General Session of the upcoming Dassault Systèmes Customer Conference 2010, the PLM industry’s premier thought leadership conference. DSCC2010 will be held Nov 9-10, in Orlando, Florida. Further information is available at http://www.dscc2010.com.

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About Tesla Motors

Tesla’s goal is to produce increasingly affordable electric cars to mainstream buyers – relentlessly driving down the cost of EVs. Palo Alto, CA-based Tesla has delivered about 1300 Roadsters to customers in North America, Europe and Asia. Tesla designs and manufactures EVs and EV powertrain components. It is currently the only automaker in the U.S. that builds and sells highway-capable EVs in serial production. The Tesla Roadster accelerates faster than most sports cars yet produces no emissions. Tesla Service Rangers make house calls to service Roadster.

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 115,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes applications provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product – SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design – DELMIA for virtual production – SIMULIA for virtual testing – ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.

CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

Dassault Systèmes Press Contacts

Derek Lane (DS Americas) derek.lane@3ds.com +1 (818) 673-2243

Arnaud Malherbe (DS EMEA) arnaud.malherbe@3ds.com +33 (1) 61 62 87 73

Idex Solutions Adds More Top Talent to an Already World-Class Team

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:00:59 +0000

Once again we are excited to announce a few great recent additions to our company that reflect our dedication to supporting our customers with the best resources in the industry and our passion for the Dassault Systemes products.

Mark TenEyck joins us as our Vice President of Business Development. Mark brings 13 years of supporting and promoting Dassault PLM products including CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, 3DVIA Composer, SIMULIA (and CADAM!). Mark’s experience in architecting solutions in the aerospace, automotive, AEC, industrial equipment, life sciences, and consumer products industries will allow Idex Solutions to better support these industries where our products and services are a great fit. Mark will manage our sales team from Southern California.

Robert Garrison is a welcome addition to Idex Solutions, bringing 30 years of experience in CAx systems in many industries. A recognized expert in CATIA Knowledgeware, Mechanical and Shape Design, and Automation, Robert’s skills will allow us to meet (and exceed) the demands of our customers wanting to get more out of their existing investments in the Dassault Systemes solutions. Robert will be located in Southern California, but will be supporting customers around the country with consulting and training.

James Bishop has recently joined our core team as an Engineering Data Manegement Specialist. Responsible primarily for the keeping our engineering services division running in tip-top shape with the latest design tools and processes around, James will also support PLM implementations for our customers on the V5 and V6 platforms. An expert for many years in electrical wire harness design using CATIA V5 (and V4!), James will be instrumental in supporting our customers using the advanced Equipment and Systems capabilities of CATIA V5 and V6.

We are happy to say that over the past years, that have been tough for us all, we have not only been able to retain our highly-skilled staff that our customers have grown to depend on, but have been able to expand in key areas. This will be critical in the coming months and years as we continue to promote and support the V5 products, as well as begin to show the value and power that V6 will bring.

Idex Solutions To Provide CATIA Training At New Training Facility In Portland

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2003 09:00:43 +0000

New partnership with Dassault Systèmes means specialized courses now available locally

Portland, Oregon— Through a new education partnership with Dassault Systèmes, Idex Solutions will now offer specialized training services for CATIA software users. Courses will be taught by industry-experienced instructors at Idex Solutions’ state-of-the-art training facility in downtown Portland.

Dassault Systemes Education PartnerAn experienced provider of specialized training, Idex Solutions will maximize the Dassault Systèmes partnership by providing a comprehensive curriculum of CATIA courses. Instruction will be available to companies with specific needs as well as individuals interested in expanding their own skills.

CATIA is a complete engineering software program developed by Dassault Systèmes (www.3ds.com). A standard in the engineering industry, CATIA provides manufacturers with all of the tools required to simulate the entire industrial design process – from preplanning, to design and analysis, to assembly and maintenance.

Idex will begin by offering a pre-defined training curriculum beginning in November, 2003. Initial classes will cover topics such as sketcher, part design, surface modeling, and catalog creation. Customized courses of training can also be provided based upon specific needs. If desired, courses can also be conducted on-site at customer facilities or other regional locations.

This partnership to provide CATIA training and a recent agreement with IBM to sell CATIA V5 software strengthen Idex Solutions’ position as a premier provider of complete engineering solutions for manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, and design companies.

About Idex Solutions—Idex Solutions is an engineering services company headquartered in Portland, Oregon with a full range of services to assist companies in designing and manufacturing products. Idex Solutions specializes in product design, drafting, process consulting, training, contractor placement, and software sales. Idex can tailor support to address any needs in a company’s product lifecycle. Services are delivered from Idex Solutions’ facilities or at client locations depending upon the unique needs of each engagement. Learn more about Idex Solutions at www.idexsolutions.com.

About Dassault Systèmes—Dassault Systèmes of France is a leading producer of engineering software and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Clients include major manufacturers with operations throughout the world.

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Contact:
Shaun Twyman
Idex Solutions
503.295.1808
info@idexsolutions.com
www.idexsolutions.com

Idex Solutions Selected as IBM Business Partner

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2003 09:00:01 +0000

Company adds sales of CATIA V5 software to expanding list of services

Portland, Oregon—Idex Solutions, an engineering services company headquartered in Portland, Oregon, will partner with IBM to sell CATIA V5 software. CATIA V5 is a complete engineering program developed by Dassault Systemes. The software allows manufacturers to simulate all industrial design processes, from the pre-project phase through detailed design, analysis, simulation, assembly and maintenance.

IBM Business Partner

“Our company has been using CATIA V4, and now V5, in a production environment for many years. CATIA allows us to create and manage complex designs for our customers,” said Idex Solutions President Shaun Twyman. “Finding the right mix of personnel, services and software is our core strength—by adding sales of CATIA software to the mix, we are able to put together truly unique solutions for each customer.”

“Customers who depend on Idex for engineering, design, drafting, or consulting can now purchase the same leading-edge design software we use for in-house design assignments for Fortune 500 companies,” added David Baldwin, Director of Engineering for Idex Solutions.

Purchasers of CATIA V5 will receive consulting and on-site after-sales support delivered by industry-experienced personnel. Idex Solutions’ broad range of services provide a unique opportunity for customers to build a long-term relationship, instead of a limited or one-time sales contact.

“We’re extremely pleased about this new partnership,” said Twyman. “Such services increase the value of our company as a business partner and service provider to our customers.”

This agreement with IBM and a recent partnership with Dassault Systémes to provide specialized CATIA training strengthen Idex Solutions’ position as a premier provider of complete engineering solutions for manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, and design companies.

About Idex Solutions—Idex Solutions is an engineering services company headquartered in Portland, Oregon with a full range of services to assist companies in designing and manufacturing products. Idex Solutions specializes in product design, drafting, process consulting, training, contractor placement, and software sales. Idex can tailor support to address any needs in a company’s product lifecycle. Services are delivered from Idex Solutions’ facilities or at client locations depending upon the unique needs of each engagement. Learn more about Idex Solutions at www.idexsolutions.com.

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Contact:
Shaun Twyman
Idex Solutions
503.295.1808
info@idexsolutions.com
www.idexsolutions.com

Northwest CAD Services, Inc. (NCS) is now Idex Solutions

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 09:00:03 +0000

Company unveils new name/identity to facilitate planned service expansion

Portland, Oregon – September 17, 2003 — Northwest CAD Services, Inc. has changed its name to Idex Solutions. The name change is part of a corporate re-branding designed to elevate awareness of all services provided by Idex Solutions. Established in 1996, the company delivers a wide variety of engineering services to Fortune 500 clients in locations across the United States. Idex has proven expertise serving the needs of automotive, aerospace, and engineering firms.

“Our original name, Northwest CAD Services, Inc. accurately described our early service offerings, but we found it limiting as our capabilities grew over time,” says Shaun Twyman, president. “By renaming and re-branding our company, we can better communicate our expertise in many disciplines without creating confusion.”

“As Idex Solutions, we are better positioned as a multi-faceted resource to overcome many of the roadblocks encountered in today’s engineering and manufacturing companies. Our core strengths continue to include product design, process consultation and contractor placement. We will also be adding a number of new services that will increase the value of our company as a business partner and service provider.”

About Idex Solutions:
Idex Solutions is an engineering services company headquartered in Portland, Oregon with a full range of services to assist companies in designing and manufacturing products. Idex Solutions specializes in product design, drafting, process consulting, training, contractor placement, and software sales. Idex can tailor support to address any needs in a company’s product lifecycle. Services are delivered from Idex Solutions’ facilities or at client locations depending upon the unique needs of each engagement. Learn more about Idex Solutions at www.idexsolutions.com.

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Contact:
Shaun Twyman
Idex Solutions
503.295.1808
info@idexsolutions.com
www.idexsolutions.com