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News Release from: Delmia
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 April 2003
Digital manufacturing aids manufacturing
profits
On average, companies using digital manufacturing can reduce time to market by 30 %, design changes by 65 %, and time spent in manufacturing planning process by 40 %, says a study.
Delmia Corp., a Dassault Syst?mes company has announced that a recent study entitled "The Benefits of Digital Manufacturing" prepared by consulting and research firm CIMdata reports that companies using Delmia digital manufacturing solutions are achieving or exceeding their initial objectives and anticipated benefits The study is based upon information obtained from Delmia customers in the automotive, aerospace and shipbuilding industries in the United States, Europe and Asia
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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According to the study, organizations adopting digital manufacturing technologies can expect annual returns of five to ten times their annual investment.
On average, organizations using digital manufacturing technologies can reduce time to market by 30 %, design changes by 65 %, and time spent in manufacturing planning process by 40 %, the study reports.
In addition, production throughput can be increased by 15 % with overall production costs reduced by 13 %.
"It is clear that Delmia technology is solid, and organizations are achieving substantial benefits and return on investment.
Digital manufacturing is clearly a required core technology for those companies seeking to establish a leadership position in the highly competitive worldwide manufacturing marketplace", said Ed Miller, president, CIMdata.
"This independent study conducted by CIMdata confirms the tremendous benefits companies can achieve by implementing Delmia digital manufacturing solutions as part of the PLM strategy", commented Dr.Peter Schmitt, vice president, Worldwide Marketing and Business Development, Delmia Corp.
The study examined the use of digital manufacturing tools in areas of product and tool design, process planning, operations planning and production, overall benefits achieved, and return on investment.
The goal of the study is to support the emerging use of digital technology across manufacturing industries.
To request a copy of the study, contact Delmia Corp.
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