Apr 07, 2003 Process Management (MPM), today introduced eM-Assembly Expert 2.0, a complete solution for electronics new product introduction
(NPI). eM-Assembly Expert from Tecnomatix Unicam is a major upgrade to the company's time-tested assembly and test solutions,
featuring industry-exclusive new features that will enable electronics manufacturers to increase productivity, reduce costs and
easily transfer and share jobs between different plants. Tecnomatix Unicam is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnomatix Technologies.
A completely integrated, single solution for electronics assembly and test programming, documentation creation and parametric
optimization, the new release also integrates with an exclusive vendor part library, providing the only complete electronics NPI
solution on the market. Furthermore, eM-Assembly Expert 2.0 seamlessly integrates with other eMPower for Electronics solutions,
including eMPower Execution Systems for real-time access to shop-floor information and performance monitoring, and eMPower Box Build
for integration into final assembly processes. eMPower for Electronics solutions provide seamless integration with customer business
processes from manufacturing order through product shipment.
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"Solutions like eM-Assembly Expert 2.0 are proof of the growing importance of manufacturing process management among electronics
manufacturers focused on delivering the best products to market on time. OEMs and contract manufacturers that do not manage their
entire product development process in a strategic way - from concept to execution - will be at a distinct disadvantage to those that
do," said Steve Clouther of ARC Advisory Group.
"Since its introduction, eM-Assembly Expert has become an industry-leading, machine-neutral platform for assembly and test. Our
customers tell us that it is helping them increase yields while maintaining high quality levels - all while meeting the challenges
of reduced resources and fierce competition in their markets," said Israel Levy, CEO of Tecnomatix Unicam Inc. "With its broadened
capabilities, eM-Assembly Expert 2.0 is a major component of our commitment to a more comprehensive, integrated eMPower for
Electronics vision."
eM-Assembly Expert 2.0 provides value with its many industry-exclusive features, including;
* a process-oriented user interface with Internet-ready workflow navigation for implementing customer defined
processes and reduced user errors
* optimization capabilities that reduce line changeover time by up to 25%, resulting in more throughput capacity and
reduced costs
* integration with a vendor part library that significantly reduces time to program machines
* support for over 65 CAD parsers and 160 machines to aid the most diverse assembly and test environments
* common job and library files for easy transfer and job sharing between plants, allowing manufacturers to plan
anywhere, build anywhere
* initiation of a cooperative program with machine vendors to certify eM-Assembly Expert machine program outputs
eM-Assembly Expert is one of the many MPM applications from Tecnomatix that fills the traditional product lifecycle management (PLM)
gap between product design and manufacturing systems.
For additional information about why automotive, electronics, aerospace and other discrete manufacturing leaders turn to Tecnomatix
MPM solutions, visit http://www.tecnomatix.com .
About Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd.
Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: TCNO) is the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) solutions. 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(tm) MPM solutions to accelerate
product introductions, shorten time to volume, and optimize 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, Faurecia, Sanmina-SCI, Solectron, Nortel, Philips, Boeing, Airbus, GE Aircraft Engines, Lockheed Martin -
have been turning to Tecnomatix MPM solutions, visit http://www.tecnomatix.com.
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Company Contact:
Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd.
Bill Siegel
603-589-1434
bsiegel@tecnomatix.com
Investor Contact:
The Ruth Group
David Pasquale
646-536-7006
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