Tecnomatix signs contract with EADS for e-Manufacturing software
EADS Airbus SA has purchased a number of the eMPower Assembly tools in the Tecnomatix eMPower suite of e-Manufacturing software that support the planning and designing of complex assembly processes, and facilitate a "Concurrent Industrial Engineering" approach. Among the eMPower Assembly tools that EADS Airbus has purchased are the eM-Planner solution for assembly process definition; eM-Workplace for drilling, riveting and laser; eM-Assembler for operations sequence validation; eM-Human for manual accessibility studies; and eM-Plant for flow simulation.
"Before standardizing on the Tecnomatix eMPower suite of solutions, EADS Airbus SA used several independent software tools that could not work in tandem. Now, with all our tools integrated around a unique database like the eMPower e-Manufacturing Server, we will be able to standardize, plan and execute projects quickly and accurately," said Bernard Machenaud, CAM/CAPE Manager of EADS Airbus SA. "The Tecnomatix e-Manufacturing package is the logical step forward for EADS Airbus SA to complete a full digital mock-up. It will enable EADS Airbus SA engineers to validate the tooling and entire assembly sequence of the plane, define the number of needed operators and optimize the factory layout. The collaborative work environment that will allow our distributed teams to work concurrently and to communicate manufacturing information—all crucial for succeeding on world markets."
EADS Airbus SA will now be able to facilitate communication between its plants and its Product Integrated Development Team through use of Tecnomatix' eM-Work Instructions tool, an integrated component that turns process information into electronic work instructions. eM-Work Instructions will enable EADS Airbus SA to prepare and share accurate and up-to-date process data with project participants through an Intranet network, thereby creating a truly collaborative work environment.
"The EADS Airbus SA A380 program is one of Europe's most ambitious projects and we are proud to be a partner. We have been working with the EADS companies for many years and this agreement acknowledges not only our contribution to their past programs but also their confidence in our eMPower solutions and services in helping achieve their goals," said Harel Beit-On, President and CEO, Tecnomatix Technologies.
"With time-to-market becoming the most critical component for the success of a project, leading companies like EADS Airbus SA are turning to Tecnomatix to implement e-Manufacturing strategies. eMPower provides the powerful collaborative environment and tools needed for successful e-process planning, engineering and collaboration throughout the total enterprise and supply chain."
About European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS)
The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS N.V.) is Europe's premier and worldwide number 3 aerospace and defense company. EADS comprises the activities of the founding partners Aerospatiale Matra S.A. (France), Construcciones Aeronáuticas S.A. (Spain) and DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG (Germany). EADS is one of the top two manufacturers of commercial aircraft (Airbus), civil and military helicopters (Eurocopter), commercial space launchers (Ariane) and missiles. EADS is also a leading supplier of military aircraft, satellites and defense electronics. The company employs 87,000 people at more than 90 sites in France, Germany and Spain.
About Tecnomatix technologies
Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. is the world's leading provider of e-Manufacturing solutions that develop, communicate and operate optimal manufacturing processes across the extended enterprise. The company's software helps manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, PCB and heavy equipment industries meet the challenges of e-business by accelerating time-to-market and time-to-customer, reducing production costs and increasing quality and productivity.
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