Ford Extends Use of Tecnomatix Software in Its Virtual Manufacturing Initiative

    HERZELIYA, Israel--May 7, 2001--Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. :

    World's second largest automotive manufacturer places order for
    Tecnomatix e-Manufacturing software to
    reduce costs and improve quality

    Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. , a leading provider of e-Manufacturing Engineering software solutions, today announced that the Ford Motor Company has placed an order for Tecnomatix eMPower Assembly solution. A Tecnomatix customer for more than ten years, Ford is now expanding its use of eMPower in order to reduce costs and improve product and process design. Ford selected the eMPower Assembly solution to support its Virtual Manufacturing process.
    Ford will implement the Tecnomatix e-Manufacturing Server (eMS) to store and manage manufacturing process simulation information. Providing an integrated, collaborative environment with Web access to product and process data, the eMS supports multi-users, ensures that everyone is working on the latest version, eliminates duplication of data and work, and facilitates standardization on best practices throughout the enterprise.
    "Ford was one of Tecnomatix' first U.S. customers and we are pleased to see Ford extending the use of our eMPower solutions to meet their business needs," said Harel Beit-On, president and chief executive officer, Tecnomatix Technologies. "We highly value this partnership with Ford and are dedicated to helping them deliver the highest quality cars and trucks efficiently and cost effectively."

    About Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd.

    Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. is the world's leading provider of 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 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.

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