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News Release from: Tecnomatix Technologies
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 August 2002
Automotive design, services group goes
for MPM
Tecnomatix Technologies has announced that Magna Steyr, automotive design and engineering services group, has selected Tecnomatix eMPower for Quality software for a pilot project.
Tecnomatix Technologies, the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) solutions, announced today that Magna Steyr, a leading European automotive design and engineering services group, has selected Tecnomatix eMPower for Quality software for a pilot project at its development center in Graz, Austria The decision follows a benchmarking project in which the eMPower eM-TolMate product was compared to alternative methods for tolerance analysis and simulation
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Renowned for its work in the development of power-chain transmission, chassis and suspension systems for luxury 4 X 4 vehicles, Magna Steyr offers total capability in vehicle design, engineering and manufacturing.
Advanced tools are being evaluated to study the effects of the variation in dimensions of different components.
eM-TolMate, part of the eMPower for Quality solution set, highlights critical tolerances, allowing engineers to focus on the components that are most important for ensuring high-quality build standards and maximum production yields.
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A key advantage provided by eM-TolMate is in the acceleration of the process for testing new designs, especially in terms of costs and efficiency in manufacturing.
Studies by eM-TolMate can be started before the commitment is taken to invest in production plants, thereby reducing the risks associated with new product introductions.
By providing greater flexibility, the technology also allows Magna Steyr to respond quickly to new business opportunities and requests for modifications and product variants.
In operation, eM-TolMate identifies the key characteristics of compound products and simulates their effect on tolerances, allowing users to measure the impact of the tolerances on the assembly before a product is even placed into production.
In addition to identifying critical tolerances, the results can be used to refine process methods and determine the most efficient assembly sequence.
The Tecnomatix eMPower for Quality software is fully integrated with the CATIA computer-aided design facilities as part of the Magna Steyr corporate digital development and manufacturing planning environment.
Commenting on the selection, August Kriebernegg, department head for Magna Steyr Engineering said: "Deciding factors were the reliability of results generated by eM-TolMate and its open architecture which allows the software to be fully integrated within our existing information technology infrastructure.
This will enable us to communicate results effectively and achieve the maximum benefit in terms of planning new product development." "By increasing planning and production quality, manufacturers can shorten time to market and, thereby, increase potential profitability," said Harel Beit-On, chairman and CEO, Tecnomatix Technologies.
"Our customers are increasingly reporting reduced costs and shorter production cycle times through the use of eMPower applications, and we are extremely gratified to see a leading supplier like Magna Steyr selecting eMPower for their operations.
We look forward to helping Magna and its customers succeed in the challenging global automotive manufacturing market." Tecnomatix Technologies (NASDAQ: TCNO) is the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM).
Today's leading global manufacturers are adopting MPM solutions to expand revenue potential and reduce costs by enhancing manufacturing's ability to support the business strategy of choice.
These companies are using Tecnomatix eMPower MPM solutions to accelerate product introductions, shorten time to volume, and optimise production execution.
eMPower enables our customers to succeed with its collaborative, open platform and applications for defining, simulating, managing, and executing manufacturing processes across the extended enterprise.
For additional information about why automotive, electronics, aerospace and other discrete manufacturing leaders -- such as BMW, Ford, GM, Mazda, Comau, Solectron, Nortel, Philips, BAE SYSTEMS, Boeing, Airbus, GE Aircraft Engines, Bombardier -- have been turning to Tecnomatix MPM solutions, visit www.tecnomatix.com Magna Steyr is part of Canadian component supplier Magna International, the most diversified automotive suppliers in the world.
Magna designs, develops and manufactures automotive components, assemblies, modules, systems, and engineers and assembles complete vehicles, primarily for sale to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of cars and light trucks in North America, Europe, Mexico, South America and Asia.
Magna reported 2001 revenues of $11.0 billion.
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