DENSO Selects SDRC Metaphase as Core PDM Software
26 January 2000
DENSO Selects SDRC Metaphase as Core PDM Software
CINCINNATI--Jan. 25, 2000--SDRC , a leading global supplier of Internet-enabled collaborative product development solutions, today announced that DENSO Corporation, located in Kariya City, Japan, has chosen SDRC's market-leading Metaphase(R) Enterprise(TM) product data management software and related services for implementation in the DENSO Engineering Core Computing System (DECCS). Denso has provided SDRC with a letter of intent forecasting a multi-million dollar investment in Metaphase over the next 3 years. Initial orders have been received from DENSO via NK-EXA Corporation, an SDRC authorized distributor in Japan.DENSO, the world's fourth-largest automotive supplier, will use Metaphase to share product definition data on a global basis, and to integrate its entire design environment, DECCS, to increase responsiveness to consumer trends and to reduce development cycle time.
Metaphase will be deployed as the core PDM system to integrate DENSO's entire design environment -- DECCS. DENSO supports the implementation of proven production ready technologies, such as Metaphase Enterprise, to increase responsiveness to consumer trends and to reduce development cycle time.
"SDRC is pleased to support DENSO by providing solutions that will enable them to achieve their aggressive time to market goals," said Ron Schmitz, vice president, Metaphase Marketing and Product Planning, SDRC. "Their selection of Metaphase to achieve their business goals further extends SDRC's position as the PDM standard for the automotive industry."
About DENSO
A leading global supplier of advanced technology, systems and components, DENSO serves the entire world's major automakers. DENSO is a $14.5 billion corporation employing approximately 72,000 associates in 24 countries globally. DENSO ranks as the fourth largest independent automotive component supplier in the world. www.denso.co.jp
About SDRC
SDRC (Structural Dynamics Research Corporation) is a leading global provider of Internet-enabled collaborative product development solutions through its Metaphase(R) Enterprise(TM) product data management software and I-DEAS(R) mechanical design automation software. The Company's products, coupled with process engineering and consulting services, create an e-business environment that enables industry leaders to optimize product development early in the design process, accelerate product innovation, and significantly improve time-to-market. SDRC employs more than 2,500 people worldwide, with 77 offices in 18 countries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific.
Note to Editors: SDRC, I-DEAS, and Metaphase are registered trademarks, and Metaphase Enterprise is a trademark of Structural Dynamics Research Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks belong to their respective holders.