Leading European Automotive Engineering Consultant Extends Its Manufacturing Process Management Implementation For Car Design, Engineering & Manufacture
NASHUA, N.H.--Oct. 29, 2002--TWR Deploying Broader eMPower MPM Capabilities for Complete Automotive Definition, Simulation, and Documentation
Accelerating its position as the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) solutions for the automotive industry, Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. today announced a broadened relationship with TWR, the leading European automotive design, engineering and manufacturing consultancy. TWR has played a key role in the creation of many niche vehicles for clients such as Aston Martin, Jaguar, Renault and Volvo, and has been using Tecnomatix eMPower(TM) solutions for about two years. The company is now extending its eMPower MPM implementation to support its manufacturing process lifecycle from process planning through detailed design to execution.
Key to TWR's selection of eMPower MPM is its ability to support accelerated programs, a field in which TWR specializes. "We're constantly searching for the market's best digital tools and solutions, and upgrading our capabilities. The Tecnomatix eMPower MPM suite enables us to speed productivity without sacrificing quality. eMPower is the most mature offering that we could see, and we have been particularly happy over the past two years with the professionalism and expertise of the Tecnomatix services organization. All in all, we have found Tecnomatix to be the ideal partner to help us develop and deploy solutions to maximize our manufacturing potential," comments Craig Wilson, Managing Director of TWR.
TWR is now adding to their use of Tecnomatix eMPower by implementing such MPM solutions as:
| -- | eM-Planner -- a collaborative environment for planning manufacturing processes |
| -- | eM-Assembler -- which facilitates part assembly and disassembly planning processes |
| -- | eM-Human -- providing a wide-range of 3D virtual human models that allow accurate simulation of manual tasks, as well as the analysis of ergonomics and assembly time |
| -- | eM-Workplace -- integrating detailed layout design and material flow simulation in a single environment |
| -- | eM-Reports -- enabling users of any level experience to access and transform manufacturing data into Web-based reports |
"More and more world-leading automotive manufacturers like TWR are turning to Tecnomatix eMPower solutions for their MPM strategies," said Harel Beit-On, chairman and CEO, Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. "With every new customer and successful implementation, Tecnomatix is not only solidifying its position as the de facto market leader, but further entrenching MPM as the defining technology for automotive manufacturers around the world."
About Tecnomatix Technologies
Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. is the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM). Today's leading global manufacturers are adopting MPM solutions to expand revenue potential and reduce costs by enhancing manufacturing's ability to support the business strategy of choice. These companies are using Tecnomatix eMPower MPM solutions to accelerate product introductions, shorten time to volume, and optimize production execution. eMPower enables our customers to succeed with its collaborative, open platform and applications for defining, simulating, managing, and executing manufacturing processes across the extended enterprise.
For additional information about why automotive, electronics, aerospace and other discrete manufacturing leaders -- such as BMW, Ford, GM, TWR, Mazda, Comau, Faurecia, Sanmina-SCI, Solectron, Nortel, Philips, Boeing, Airbus, GE Aircraft Engines, Lockheed Martin - have been turning to Tecnomatix MPM solutions, visit www.tecnomatix.com
About TWR
TWR has played a significant and ever-growing role in the automotive industry since it was established in 1975. Today it has an annual turnover of 300 million Pounds Sterling, and employs more than 1,500 people in Great Britain, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden and China.
TWR's business is the design, engineering and manufacture of road and race cars, and road and race engines, achieved in accelerated timeframes through the application of leading-edge digital technology. TWR is also a source of design and performance enhancements for current vehicles and engines. The majority of its work remains confidential, but TWR was instrumental in the creation of the Aston Martin DB7 and Vanquish, as well as the Jaguar XJ220, Volvo C70 and Renaultsport Clio V6, which it has also manufactured. Web: www.twr.co.uk.
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