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OmniQuip Textron Selects ADAMS(R) Virtual Prototyping Software

28 March 2000

OmniQuip Textron Selects ADAMS(R) Virtual Prototyping Software From Mechanical Dynamics for Design and Development of Light Construction Equipment

    ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 28 OmniQuip Textron, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Textron , a leading manufacturer of light
construction equipment, has selected ADAMS(R) mechanical system simulation
software from Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. as its standard tool
for functional virtual prototyping.
    OmniQuip Textron's initial purchase of ADAMS software includes the ADAMS
Full Simulation Package and ADAMS/Flex, an interface to structural analysis
software, for use in its product design and development process.  The company,
with 16 locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New
Zealand, is the largest North American producer of telescopic material
handlers.  Headquartered in Port Washington, Wisc., OmniQuip Textron also
produces aerial work platforms, skid steer loaders, and power lifters and
haulers.
    "We're very pleased that OmniQuip Textron has chosen to implement
functional virtual prototyping with ADAMS as a key component in managing risk
in their product development process," said Robert R. Ryan, president and
chief operating officer of Mechanical Dynamics.  "The benefits, in terms of
shorter production cycles, lower development costs, and optimized designs will
prove out the investment OmniQuip Textron is making in our ADAMS software."
    Michael Hall, vice president of engineering at OmniQuip Textron, said, "We
recognize that getting to market faster and with the highest-quality products
requires the use of leading-edge technologies such as ADAMS.  Establishing
functional virtual prototyping as a key part of our product development
process will help us bring new and improved quality products to our customers
in a shorter time."
    Mechanical Dynamics pioneered the field of mechanical system simulation
with its market-leading ADAMS(R) software, and has remained committed to
extending the capabilities of this technology to benefit manufacturers in
every industry worldwide.  Engineering teams use ADAMS to build and test
functional virtual prototypes of their complex mechanical system designs.
ADAMS users also take advantage of a full range of implementation services,
including consulting and training.  In this way, Mechanical Dynamics partners
with its customers to help reduce the time, costs, and risks of the product
development process and meet the "Smarter to Market(TM)" challenge.
    Additional information about Mechanical Dynamics can be obtained by
writing to the company at 2301 Commonwealth Boulevard, Ann Arbor, Michigan
48105.  Phone: 734-994-3800.  Fax: 734-994-6418.  E-mail: info@adams.com .
World Wide Web: http://www.adams.com

    ADAMS and the Mechanical Dynamics logo are registered trademarks of
Mechanical Dynamics, Inc.  All other company, brand, or product names are or
may be trademarks of their respective holders.