SDRC Announces PDM Contract With Singapore Technologies Aerospace

15 February 2000

SDRC Announces PDM Contract With Singapore Technologies Aerospace

    CINCINNATI--Feb. 15, 2000--SDRC , a leading global supplier of Internet-enabled collaborative product development solutions, today announced that Singapore Technologies Aerospace (S.T. Aerospace), located in Paya Lebar, Singapore, has placed an order for SDRC's market-leading Metaphase(R) Enterprise(TM) product data management software and related services. The order marks the beginning of a strategic relationship for competitive excellence between SDRC and Singapore Technologies Aerospace.
    "S.T. Aerospace has built a world-class culture based on quality values, focusing on customer satisfaction derived through teamwork and continuous improvement," said Lim Serh Ghee, senior vice president, Singapore Technologies Aerospace. "We are committed to adopting the necessary technology in order to maintain our leadership role in Asia's aerospace arena. Our partnership with SDRC is a testament to this commitment."
    Following an extensive, year-long evaluation and implementation process, Metaphase was chosen for its ability to streamline engineering development processes and integrate various tools, as well as for the strong presence of Metaphase in the aerospace industry.
    "We are pleased to form this alliance with S.T. Aerospace," said Ron Schmitz, vice president, Metaphase marketing and product planning, SDRC. "Our knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, together with best practices and know-how, will allow us to deliver a solution geared towards continued improvement in S.T. Aerospace's competitiveness."

    About Singapore Technologies Aerospace

    S.T. Aerospace is the aerospace arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering. S.T. Aerospace specializes in the maintenance, modification and repair of airframes, engines and systems for a wide range of military and commercial aircraft. Through its network of overseas offices and subsidiaries, S.T. Aerospace provides quality aircraft maintenance services to an expanding list of international operators. Its key commercial customers include Japan Airlines, Federal Express, United Airlines and Northwest Airlines.

    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.

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    Note to Editors: SDRC, I-DEAS, and Metaphase, and 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.