BMW Selects iMAN from Unigraphics Solutions as its New PDM Tool
5 August 1999
BMW Selects iMAN from Unigraphics Solutions as its New PDM Tool
Integration Flexibility and the Web-Centric iMAN Portal
Are Cited as Key Success Factors
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5 -- Unigraphics Solutions Inc.
today announced that BMW AG, in Munich, Germany has selected iMAN to become
its new product data management (PDM) solution of choice. The decision was
made after a highly sophisticated and detailed analysis that included a
performance benchmark focused on the evaluation of the PDM system's
architecture, as well as the vendor's ability to integrate its system with
BMW's existing software applications.
In order to begin the first phase of its PDM implementation, BMW has
placed an initial order for iMAN software licenses and training along with
Unigraphics Solutions consulting services. During this strategic first phase
of implementation, BMW will use iMAN in selected engineering departments such
as electric/electronic, vehicle analysis and design. Upon successful
completion of phase one, the company intends to implement iMAN on a corporate
level.
"BMW selected iMAN for several reasons including its modern,
state-of-the-art architecture, superior functionality, excellent system
performance, high reliability and integration flexibility," says Dietmar
Trippner, manager of CAx/PDM applications for BMW. "Equally important,
however, is the highly competent UGS people who supported our evaluation
process.
"In addition, iMAN's robust Web functionality using the iMAN Portal, was a
critical factor for BMW's evaluation team," adds Mr. Trippner. "The company
runs a highly decentralized organization and expects approximately 70 percent
of this organization to remotely access the information managed by iMAN. The
iMAN Portal gives us the ability to make the right information available to
the right people at all times and will be a big benefit to BMW."
"We are extremely pleased to welcome BMW as another key player in the
automotive industry who has selected iMAN as its PDM system of choice," says
Georg Wessels, Unigraphics Solutions country manager, Germany. "I am
particularly delighted because this decision was made completely independent
of UGS' CAD/CAM products, further validating iMAN's superior ability to
integrate with the customers' existing applications."
About iMAN
iMAN is an Internet-enabled product data management system designed to
help companies improve their product development processes by organizing,
managing and communicating information throughout the product life cycle.
Since 1992, iMAN has consistently delivered production-proven PDM solutions,
enabling enterprise collaboration. iMAN delivers a robust set of applications
including data management, process management and configuration management
tools on an advanced Web-centric architecture.
About BMW
BMW AG manufactures automobiles, motorcycles and engines -- including
aircraft engines. Its products are sold all over the world and are notable
for their innovative qualities as well as their dynamic and virtual appeal.
BMW's corporate culture is based on efficiency, initiative and social
responsibility.
About Unigraphics Solutions
Unigraphics Solutions Inc. provides end-to-end CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM
software and related services designed to improve its customers' command of
product development. The company provides tools appropriate to a
collaborative engineering environment, converting ideas into easily shared
concepts used to develop products of varying complexity such as motor
vehicles, aircraft, heavy equipment and consumer goods and the parts that
comprise them. Unigraphics Solutions' software is used worldwide and includes
Unigraphics for high-end, complex design, manufacture and assembly; Solid Edge
for mid-range, Windows-based product design; iMAN for product data management;
and Parasolid, a design and manufacturing industries solid modeling standard.
Many OEM software developers have licensed the Parasolid kernel. The company,
formerly EDS Unigraphics, maintains corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Mo.
and can be reached via the WorldWide Web at http://www.ugsolutions.com .
Unigraphics Solutions, Parasolid, Solid Edge, Unigraphics, ProductVision,
iMAN, GRIP, managedServices, LightningStart and RAPIDiMAN are trademarks,
registered trademarks or service marks of Unigraphics Solutions Inc. All
other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their
respective holders. The information within is subject to change without
notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Unigraphics
Solutions.
For more information, contact Jim Phelan of Unigraphics Solutions,
314-344-5290, or e-mail, phelan@ugsolutions.com.