SCI Expands Its eMPower Implementation to Latin American Operations; Selects Tecnomatix Unicam eM-Verifeed Solution for Improved Quality Assurance and Production Yields

    NASHUA, N.H.--Oct. 30, 2001--Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. , the leading provider of Manufacturing Process Management software solutions, today announced that SCI Systems - Latin America has selected eM-Verifeed for its real-time part and feeder control systems. SCI's eM-Verifeed installation will encompass five manufacturing sites which will integrate with the company's existing eM-Assembly Expert installation.
    The move follows a similar deal between Tecnomatix Unicam, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnomatix Technologies, and SCI's Asian operations, and is expected to further improve SCI's industry-leading quality assurance and production yields in the Latin American region by providing tools to verify that all parts required for a product are assigned to the appropriate feeder. With eM-Verifeed, a single computer right on the shop floor can control all of the feeders on the floor through an easy-to-use Windows-based application.
    "Tecnomatix Unicam's eM-Verifeed delivered on its promises to our Asian plants, so we have decided to expand the program to include Latin America," said Dave Dutkowsky, SCI executive vice president, Latin America. "In addition to improved yields, eM-Verifeed has helped us reduce defects and improve the efficiency of the assembly process. We now expect similar results in our Latin American operations. Tecnomatix Unicam has been very flexible and supportive of our production requirements, helping us customize the product to meet our specific OEM needs. We couldn't be more pleased."
    According to Tecnomatix Unicam chief executive officer, Israel Levy, "SCI's decision to expand its implementation of our eM-Verifeed applications to its Latin American operations is significant evidence of their confidence in the Tecnomatix Manufacturing Process Management strategy and eMPower solutions. eM-Verifeed lets SCI manage and control their assembly production lines more accurately and reliably - an important factor in controlling costs and minimizing production waste. Tecnomatix Unicam looks forward to working with SCI on this important expansion of their eMPower solution."

    About SCI Systems, Inc.

    SCI Systems, Inc. is a world-class provider of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Services. SCI delivers supply chain solutions through its global reach, dedication, quality, efficiency, and total commitment to customer service. The company continues to pioneer new and innovative end-to-end services through its commitment to being the leading e-enabled EMS services provider. SCI - the e-EMS Companysm is dedicated to providing manufacturing and related services for the new millennium. SCI is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SCI. The company is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.

    About Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd.

    Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. is the world's leading provider of Manufacturing Process Management software for the electronics, automotive, aerospace and heavy equipment industries. The company's eMPower software enables global manufacturing customers to build the best production strategies to succeed in their increasingly complex environments. Tecnomatix applications run on an open platform providing a collaborative environment for authoring, simulating and managing manufacturing processes across the extended enterprise and its suppliers. The company, founded in 1983, has offices and distributors in North America, Europe, Japan, the Pacific Rim, and Latin America. Additional information about the company can be found at www.tecnomatix.com. Tecnomatix Unicam, Inc., headquartered in Portsmouth NH USA, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnomatix Technologies. For more information about Tecnomatix Technologies, visit the company's Web site at www.tecnomatix.com; for more information about Tecnomatix Unicam, Inc., see www.unicam.com.

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