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HBM UK product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Aug 11, 2008
Acquisition brings new and complementary products HBM, adding rugged mobile data acquisition, analysis software, data management systems and predictive CAE fatigue tools.
HBM has completed the acquisition of nCode International, the leading supplier of durability, test and analysis software and mobile data acquisition instruments.
HBM is a global market leader in test and measurement and sensor technology, providing the full measurement chain comprising sensors, DAQ instruments and software and related services across a broad range of industries.
The acquisition of nCode brings new and complementary technologies, expertise and products into the company, adding rugged mobile data acquisition, analysis software, data management systems and predictive CAE fatigue tools.
According to Andreas Huellhorst, Managing Director of HBM: "nCode has a long-established reputation as the leader in durability and fatigue analysis".
"There is a complementary fit between nCode's product offering and HBM's, enabling the supply of the full testing cycle from virtual test to physical test".
"This acquisition will not only increase HBM's range of available solutions but will also strengthen our presence in North America and Asia".
nCode International, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, was founded in 1982 and is famous for its durability expertise and its unique portfolio of durability solutions.
Brian Dabell, who will be overseeing the global nCode software and solution business, said: "nCode has always been the reference for durability and fatigue calculation".
"The alignment with HBM's sensor range, its versatile DAQ hardware and software for test rigs and general purpose, and powerful sales channels in Europe, will allow customers to optimise their product design on an even broader scale of applications".
Commenting on the complementary nature of the two companies' product ranges, Andreas Huellhorst added: "Consistently reducing time to market is a prerequisite to maintain a competitive edge".
"Aligned mobile and test rig applications, predicative CAE tools and professional services provide unique tools in this respect".
"By combining the companies' global sales forces and services, customers worldwide will benefit from the full range of solutions, backed by an extensive technical and applications support network".
The company will operate within HBM and retain the prestigious brands of nCode for analysis and CAE-software as well as SoMat for rugged mobile data acquisition.
In doing so, HBM strongly underlines its commitment to the continuity and growth of nCode's and SoMat's products and services.
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