New PLM Industry Solution from IBM and Dassault Systèmes Helps Industrial Product Companies Cut Development Time and Speed Innovation

Generative Mechanical Design solution enables up to 50% reduction in design time and 60% reduction in assembly time

IBM and Dassault Systèmes announced a new PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) industry solution that enables companies to improve design productivity and speed innovation by facilitating reuse of data and knowledge, re-adapted to a new context, from one project to another.

Industrial Products companies often base new product designs on up to 70 to 80 percent of the data and skills used in previous projects. With the Generative Mechanical Design (GMD) solution, companies can cut design time by up to 50 percent and can cut manufacturing and assembly time by up to 60 percent.

GMD is delivered through Collaborative Generative Design (CGD), a key component of the new, integrated IBM PLM Express Portfolio priced as an attractive PLM Solution for medium-sized businesses. It consists of CATIA V5 design and knowledgeware and SMARTEAM collaborative product development and standardized parts repository applications; the accompanying Generative Design Practices (GDP) Companion provides training materials and sample product templates for learning, applying and successfully implementating this new generative design approach.

Companies can use the GMD solution to accelerate the entire product design process and enhance innovation through:

• capture and reuse of design knowledge,
• automation of repetitive or tedious design tasks,
• encapsulation of design rules using standard parts,
• enhanced collaboration among design, simulation and manufacturing.

Sanyo Machine Works, Ltd., a leading global provider of industrial automation systems, is an early adopter of the GMD solution. “Sanyo Machine Digital Innovation, Initiative, Integration,” a corporate project launched in 2002, has yielded a significant increase in profitability due to large reductions across the board: 50 percent in overall development time, 25 percent in parts, as much as 40 percent in errors at final assembly stage, and 60 percent in pallet manufacturing time.

"Introducing the GMD solution gave us a technical advantage over our rivals and helped us become more competitive through innovative product development,” said Keita Horiba, managing director, Sanyo Machine Works, Ltd. “We have given this project top priority. Regarding design quality, we have achieved remarkable results. Errors found at the final assembly stage have decreased by 30 to 40 percent. In addition, we can respect increasingly severe customer demands to cut lead time."

"By effectively reusing existing designs and components via CATIA V5 and SMARTEAM, we will streamline development, improve customer responsiveness and reduce errors and interferences," said Flemming M. Christensen, sales and marketing manager at Jokan Systems, another GMD solution adopter.

"Industrial products companies are facing tremendous challenges such as globalization, leading to strong pressure for productivity gains to remain competitive. They also need to be reactive to capture market opportunities generated by the recovering and growing economy,” said Hervé Rolland, vice president, Product Lifecycle Management Solutions, IBM EMEA. “The GMD solution will help industrial products companies increase competitiveness by securing low cost and price, as well as high quality for innovative products. Thus, they will be able to better anticipate and respond quickly to their customers’ expectations."

"The GMD solution has been designed to deliver PLM business transformation to small and medium-sized businesses in industrial products,” said Pierre Moreau, vice president, Industry Solutions, Dassault Systèmes. “The measured benefits achieved by early adopters in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific are very encouraging for the wide acceptance of this solution."

PLM Industry Solutions from IBM and Dassault Systèmes, including the GMD solution, are field-proven Solutions that help manufacturers increase productivity, profitability, and return-on-investment.

Dassault Systèmes Delivers 3D XML Specifications and Player

Universal lightweight format enables 3D democratization

Dassault Systèmes announced the free availability at http://www.3ds.com/3dxml of the 3D XML (Extensible Markup Language) Specifications and Player, which will enable users to view and manipulate rich 3D data in a variety of industrial, consumer and commercial environments.

3D XML is a universal, lightweight XML-based format that enables users to share live, accurate 3D data quickly and easily. 3D XML is suited for fast and efficient communication. Fully based on standard XML, it allows any software program to read, write, and enrich 3D XML content using standard tools. This capability will facilitate broad adoption of 3D and will lower the cost of converting files from existing 3D formats. Developed in conjunction with industry leaders, it provides unique features, such as multi-representation 3D structure, and unmatched compression for complex, accurate geometry, enabling rapid file transmission and shorter load times. Dassault Systèmes uses the 3D XML format in its entire line of products: CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SMARTEAM, and SolidWorks. Moreover, all members of the CAA V5 and SolidWorks developer communities will de-facto endorse the 3D XML format and will deploy it on a wide scale to their end-users.

The 3D XML Player, also available today at http://www.3ds.com/3dxml leverages the 3D XML Specifications and extends the use of 3D beyond traditional PLM applications. 3D content can now easily be incorporated into a variety of media, including but not limited to technical documentation, maintenance manuals, marketing brochures, websites, email communications, and many other everyday uses. With 3D XML, 3D becomes a true communication medium allowing users to "see what you mean."

The 3D XML Player is designed to work with a wide range of application suites, including Microsoft® Office® applications, on the web with the Internet Explorer® browser or as a standalone application. It delivers Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office plug-ins, with 3D XML drag-and-drop capabilities.

"The 3D XML format is a cornerstone of Dassault Systèmes' ambition to democratize 3D and demonstrates our commitment to openness," said Dominique Florack, executive vice president of Strategy, Research and Development at Dassault Systèmes. "As 3D content is a core asset within the digital enterprise, it increasingly becomes critical for communication & collaboration. With the public release of the 3D XML Specifications, we are encouraging its wide adoption throughout all industries."

Dassault Systèmes and i2 Announce New Milestone in Strategic Partnership

Dassault Systèmes acquires center for the development of next-generation, 3D-based sourcing solutions for collaborative PLM

Dassault Systèmes, the world’s leading developer of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and i2 Technologies, Inc. (OTC: ITWH), a leading provider of demand-driven supply chain solutions, today announced that they have reached an important milestone in their strategic partnership for the development of sourcing solutions for PLM based on the Dassault Systèmes V5 platform.

The intent of the partnership, announced on May 10, is to enable cross-functional visibility and unmatched collaboration between the engineering and sourcing communities, bringing sourcing considerations to the engineer's desktop, and engineering criteria and 3D digital mockup to the sourcing specialist.

As an important step in the partnership, Dassault Systèmes has completed the planned acquisition of a center for the development of sourcing solutions for collaborative PLM from i2 for approximately $10 million. The ongoing partnership will continue to bring together Dassault Systèmes' PLM expertise and V5 platform, along with sourcing expertise and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) upgrades from i2. i2 will also continue to develop and sell its SRM solutions and support its customers.

Solutions produced through the partnership will be Dassault Systèmes-branded and will provide benefits such as the ability to design for supply, enhanced re-use management, optimized component and subsystem lifecycle management, and converging engineering and sourcing processes. For instance, engineers will be able to optimize design by taking into account part-sourcing information such as obsolescence, availability and companies' sourcing preferences early in the design cycle.

About i2
i2 is a leading provider of demand-driven supply chain solutions designed to enable business agility. i2's flexible solutions can synchronize demand and supply across an ever-changing global supply network. Nineteen of the AMR Research Top 25 Global Supply Chains belong to companies who are i2 customers. Seven of the Fortune global top 10 are also customers of i2. Founded in 1988 with a commitment to customer success and supply chain innovation, i2 has a history of delivering value by implementing solutions designed to provide a rapid return on investment. Learn more at www.i2.com. i2 is a registered trademark of i2 Technologies US, Inc. and i2 Technologies, Inc.

IBM Stars Assuming Larger Responsibilities

Scott Hopkins has been named vice president, Distribution Sector, Americas. Scott has been our general manager since June of 2003. Under Scott's strong leadership, we have enjoyed double-digit revenue growth, strong profit and increased market share.

Walter Donaldson, whom most of you have worked with in his strategic role leading our PLM Americas Group team, has been named general manager, Product Life Cycle Management. Walter joined IBM 4 years ago as vice president of Strategy and Marketing after significant executive experience in the Telco industry. During his tenure in PLM, Walter has been responsible for a marked increase in customer satisfaction, as well as increased growth and gains in market share.

Succeeding Walter as vice president, PLM Americas is John Porter. John brings a wealth of experience from a variety of roles including director e-server for the General Electric account and vice president. WW PLM for our Small and Medium business.

Innovate Your Imagination” at the DELMIA Worldwide User Conference 2005

Picture an event packed with high-level keynote executives from the world’s top companies, a room full of DELMIA professionals ready to answer your questions, workshops that help you gain insight into DELMIA solutions, and a place where experts using DELMIA software present their current projects - and you’ve just envisioned the next DELMIA Worldwide User Conference.

The upcoming DELMIA WW User Conference, “Innovate Your Imagination,” has been scheduled and is currently open for online registration.

The North American Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, Michigan on October 12 – 13. Nissan Motor Company will present “Virtual Trial for Vehicle Development Project in Nissan Motor” for the Executive Keynote Address. From the Boeing Company, Carol Pittman, 787 Information Systems will provide an Aerospace Executive Keynote Address. Following will be the Industry Keynote Address – Aerospace from Ed Linhart, vice president of JSF Production Operations, Lockheed Martin.

In Europe, where the “Digital Factory” has become a reality, DELMIA has created Europe’s most important industrial venue focused on this future-oriented topic. This conference will be held in Fellbach, Germany on October 19 – 20. It will serve as a forum for prominent representatives from the automotive, aerospace technology, plant design and ship building industries. Like its North American counterpart, the European conference will also feature an Executive Keynote Address from Nissan Motor Company.

For those interested in DELMIA’s Asia-Pacific conference, it is scheduled for Yokohama, Japan on November 29 – 30. Several specialists using DELMIA will present their current projects and an Executive Keynote Address will also be presented.

For more information about the DELMIA Worldwide User Conference 2005, please visit www.delmia-uc.com. Facility capacity is limited, so early registration is recommended

INCAT Announces Acquisition of Cadpo
Strengthens INCAT proprietary technology portfolio and places INCAT at the forefront of training mechanical engineers

INCAT International plc, a provider of software solutions and associated services to automotive, aerospace and industrial manufacturers announced today the acquisition of CAD Potential, Inc. (Cadpo), a Denver, Colorado-based provider of engineering knowledge technology products and services, including the only learning management system (LMS) in the industry – “i.get.it®” – that supports multiple PLM software applications.

“This brings to INCAT the most advanced learning management system in the world for training mechanical engineers,” said INCAT CEO Ulrich Herter. “And it is exactly what the industry needs at this time – a method to deliver consistent, effective engineering-related knowledge transfer. We have placed INCAT at the forefront in revolutionizing how engineers are trained and certified.”

Cadpo, using its proprietary LMS i.get.it, has partnered with The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) to develop the SAE Automotive CAD Certification program – the industry’s only international program that sets the standard for developing and measuring automotive CAD skills globally. Applying i.get.it online learning and classroom training, the program includes testing and formal certifications. Certification is offered in the use of UGNX® and CATIA® CAD software for automotive design.

In addition, INCAT acquires Cadpo’s consulting-based services branded “Ready5,” that deploys a cross-trained team of engineering, manufacturing and PLM experts to provide on-site or off-site training and services at a moment’s notice. Ready5 experts serve more than 500 clients worldwide annually.

“These best practices-based services from Cadpo expand INCAT’s overall best practices delivery strategy that includes our iCHECK™ software, the industry’s leading CAD data quality assurance tool,” Herter added.

Founded in 1988, Cadpo has maintained local training centers in the United States, in Denver and Detroit, and, to support a growing Asia-Pacific presence, in Singapore.

The Cadpo executive team and staff will continue to operate the company and service clients, operating within the INCAT group.

“Joining INCAT broadens our opportunities to deliver our unique learning system within the industry worldwide,” said Kevin Noe, President and CEO of Cadpo. “And this is a plus for both INCAT and Cadpo clients, as it creates a strong portfolio comprised of education services, professional services and consulting, and proprietary software.”

About INCAT
INCAT (RIC: ICN.L) is listed on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange, in the Software and Computer Services sector, sub sector 972 Computer Services. Founded in 1989, INCAT is an international provider of software services and solutions focused on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), principally to the automotive, aerospace and durable goods manufacturing industries. PLM seeks to improve a manufacturing company’s product development processes and its ability to use product-related information to make better business decisions and deliver better products to its clients.

INCAT is headquartered in the UK (Bristol) and in North America (Detroit) with 12 offices in the United States, four offices in France, three offices in Mexico and Germany, two offices in Canada, and offices in Japan and the Netherlands. INCAT employs more than 650 people, and has more than 2,000 clients worldwide including Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Airbus, BAE Systems, AugustaWestland and Joy Mining. For further information please visit the website: www.incat.com

INCAT Contacts
North America Press: Daniel Saad, Corporate Communications Mgr. – NA
1-248-426-1841 or dsaad@incat.com

Investor Relations: Joseph Ben-Gal, Vice President – Business Development
1-248-426-1726 or jben-gal@incat.com

Financial Press: Sara Musgrave or Sarah Richardson, Smithfield (UK)
011 020 7360 4900 or smusgrave@smithfieldgroup.com