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News Release from: Cimatron UK | Subject: CADENAS PART software in CimatronE 8.5
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 March 2008
Software speeds up mould and die design
An interface to a leading on-line mould tooling parts catalogue enables tool makers to shorten design cycles, eliminating many manual and time consuming design process steps.
Leading provider of design and manufacturing software for the tooling industry, Cimatron, has partnership with leading part catalogue provider Cadenas The integration of CADENAS PART software into CimatronE 8.5 will enable tool makers to shorten design cycles by incorporating ready-made Cadenas catalogue parts into their mould and die assemblies, said Cimatron
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 12 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Cimatron said that while powerful catalogue functionality has long been available in its software, the Cadenas catalogs place thousands of additional standard components at the disposal of Cimatron's users.
This action will eliminate many of the manual and time consuming steps in the tool design process, said Cimatron.
Cadenas catalogs can be downloaded from the Internet, and automatic updates are provided on an ongoing basis, ensuring that changes to parts are immediately reflected in the catalogue.
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"Whether through our own research and development or by partnering with best-of-breed solution providers, our mission is to help toolmakers be more competitive by reducing costs and shortening delivery times," said Ira Bareket, Cimatron's vice president, sales and marketing.
"The addition of the Cadenas catalogue interface is another step in this ongoing effort.
We are excited to make the rich collection of their catalogs readily available to our customers".
Cadenas executive, Juergen Heimbach, said: "Cimatron is well-regarded in the industry for its innovative solutions, providing mould and tool makers with the most advanced functionality and utmost usability to help them deliver high quality results at the shortest possible time." He added: "We are honoured to have our part management be part of the Cimatron solution".
* About Cimatron - with more than 25 years of experience and over 20,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM solutions for mould, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts.
Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles, enable collaboration with outside vendors, and ultimately shorten product delivery time.
Cimatron's cutting-edge CAD/CAM solutions are widely used in the automotive, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries.
Founded in 1982, Cimatron is publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol CIMT.
Cimatron's subsidiaries and extensive distributor network are located in over 35 countries to serve customers worldwide with complete pre- and post-sales support.
* About Cadenas - since 1992, the name Cadenas stands for innovation, success and creativity, both in software development and advice on parts management and catalogue projects.
As an independent software deliverer, Cadenas develops customized company solutions for clients around the globe.
Its success is attributed to the high quality of the products as well as the long-time experience and the know-how of its 200 employees.
The main focus of Cadenas lies in the area of process optimisation with parts management and parts consolidation, and optimizing marketing strategies through the creation and marketing of electronic product catalogs.
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