BWX Technologies Expands Deployment of iBASEt's Solumina Into Its MRO Environment

    LAKE FOREST, Calif.--Aug. 21, 2002--The relationship between BWX Technologies (BWXT) and iBASEt has been expanded with the recent award of a multimillion dollar contract to implement Solumina's Process Planning and Execution functionality at a BWXT Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) business unit.
    This Solumina implementation will focus on engineering process definition, work instruction delivery and non-routine management. The Solumina project is an important step toward bridging the information gap between engineering processes and procedures, and maintenance execution.
    Solumina will leverage the benefits of digital engineering and enable multimedia authoring of maintenance work instructions. It will be integrated into the engineering, tooling and legacy systems to provide increased access to critical procedures and maintenance data. Initial deployment is scheduled for 2003.
    iBASEt's Vice President of MRO, John Simmons, stated: "We are looking forward to working with BWXT to achieve their goal in the MRO environment. Solumina's MRO functionality will enable BWXT to author work instructions and procedures, integrate legacy data, while taking full advantage of latest multimedia technologies."

    About iBASEt (http://www.ibaset.com/)

    iBASEt, founded in 1986 as TSI, is a leading provider of high-tech software solutions and services. The company has two divisions: Solumina and Federal Systems Division (FSD). FSD has a distinguished record supporting requirements for NAVAIRESFOR, NAVAIRSYSCOM, SPAWAR, NSWC Carderock, NSWC Indian Head, Air Force, Marines, NASA, CENTCOM and other agencies.
    iBASEt's Solumina division pioneered the first client server image-based work instruction delivery and data capture system in the complex assembly, aerospace and defense markets. iBASEt's Solumina enterprise execution solution is targeted at manufacturing planning, plant floor execution and quality management and provides a paperless connection between product engineering, ERP and the plant floor.
    Users report Solumina has significantly improved productivity, throughput and provided millions of dollars in annual cost savings. Solumina customers include industry leaders like The Boeing Co., General Dynamics, BWX Technologies, TRW and United Technologies.