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News Release from: Applied PLM Solutions | Subject: Dassault Systemes Catia V5
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 04 July 2007
PLM software optimises pallet
manufacturing
Thorpe Design and Technologies is using Catia V5 to design and produce protective polyurethane moulded packaging used to deliver new car parts to automotive assembly lines.
Thorpe Design and Technologies of Rhyl UK is augmenting its automotive pallet design-to-manufacture system by implementing Dassault Systemes Catia V5 from Applied PLM Solutions Applied will supply, install and train Thorpe on an initial three seats of Catia V5 to design and produce protective polyurethane moulded packaging used to deliver new car parts to automotive assembly lines
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 Jun 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Thorpe Technical Director Andy Priestly said, "Our customers are major automotive manufacturers most of which have standardised Catia as part of their PLM system".
"Our own V5 installation helps us manage the design-to-manufacture process by conveying designs and features directly to the carmakers own PLM system in native format".
"It also allows us to easily communicate both internally and downstream through our own supply chain in the most appropriate file formats".
"Through Applied Solutions we have full access to advanced PLM technology along with the support to use it most productively".
"This puts us in a very strong position by allowing us to compete and succeed in a tough global market".
Shaun Clark Applied MD said, "Thorpe is among a growing number of specialist automotive suppliers moving to Catia V5 to achieve major design, productivity and business benefits".
"Using our experience we support them by showing how to achieve maximum long-term commercial advantage from the system".
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