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Nematron to Supply Paragon97 to General Motors Powertrain

6 October 1997

Nematron to Supply Paragon97 to General Motors Powertrain

    ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 6 -- Nematron Corporation
said today that its NemaSoft subsidiary will supply General
Motors Powertrain Group with Paragon97(TM) HMI (Human-Machine Interface) as
part of a completely integrated PC-based open architecture control solution
for Microsoft's Windows NT(R) operating system.  Paragon97 is a 32-bit Windows
NT-based operator interface developed by Intec Controls which was merged into
NemaSoft earlier this year.
    Paragon97 version 5.0 includes the integration of OpenControl with Paragon
on one CD ROM and the release of new client object-based development
components, based on Internet Technology.  Paragon 4.0 and 5.0 are year 2000
ready.
    OpenControl, the foundation to the latest engine program for General
Motors Powertrain, provides fast, real-time deterministic sequential control
within the same Windows NT PC, making Paragon97 an optimum solution for
mission critical, hybrid applications.  OpenControl has been integrated
seamlessly as a full distributed server within the field proven Paragon client
server architecture.  This allows Paragon client applications to interact with
OpenControl applications without building any additional database, a
tremendous savings in application creation and maintenance time.  Paragon
clients can run on Windows NT, Windows 95, and OS/2 Warp, while accessing
OpenControl remotely over networks, including local area and remote modem
connections.
    Paragon97 version 5.0 advances HMI through the use of both Microsoft
ActiveX and SunSoft JavaBeans component technologies.  Paragon JavaBeans
components interact with servers to provide live data connections either
directly via Paragon networking, or using Paragon's new Java Server (JServer)
over the Internet or an Intranet or dial-up TCP/IP.  Paragon JServer works in
conjunction with a standard Web client server like Microsoft Internet
Explorer, or can operate independently to support live connections to client
stations.  Several secure modes are provided including a read-only application
where plant operations cannot be changed by any client application.
    GM Powertrain is the world's largest producer of engines, transmissions,
castings, and components.  With its headquarters in Pontiac, Michigan, the
group employs 57,000 people at 26 manufacturing plants and eight engineering
centers.
    NemaSoft, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nematron Corporation and is
responsible for the development of open architectural control software
systems.  NemaSoft is a leading supplier of PC-based integrated control
software, with thousands of installed systems in the most demanding industrial
control applications worldwide.  NemaSoft's Windows NT control software
solutions include FloPro(R), AutoNet(TM), OpenControl(TM), and Paragon(TM).
NemaSoft has recently earned certification as a Microsoft Solutions Provider
Partner in recognition for its business acumen, proven technology expertise
and high knowledge level of integrating Microsoft products and applications.
As a Solutions Provider Partner, NemaSoft is qualified to offer a full range
of services that meet the varying needs of customers using Microsoft products.
For more information on NemaSoft, visit our Web site at
 http://www.nemasoft.com.
    Nematron is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer, and marketer of
high quality PC-based industrial automation solutions.  These state-of-the-art
solutions begin with a wide range of rugged and reliable hardware products,
covering a broad spectrum from low-cost operator interface to Industrial
Control Computers.  Nematron pioneered the operator interface segment of
factory automation in 1983 with the introduction of the Industrial
Workstation(TM).  Nematron is leading the shift away from proprietary control
systems towards higher performance, lower-cost, open architecture PC-based
solutions that execute with Microsoft's Windows NT operating system.  For
additional information about Nematron, visit our Web site at
 http://www.nematron.com.

SOURCE  Nematron Corporation