CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
28 October 2004
Implementation Investments
Doshisha University Selects UGS' NXT Nastran for Structural and Vibration Analysis Research
UGS announced that Doshisha University selected UGS' NX Nastran digital software to perform a wider variety of structural and vibration analysis research at the university.
Doshisha University's need for large-scale structural and vibration analysis required a more powerful digital simulation solution. After evaluating several different products, the university selected NX Nastran for its ability to handle large-scale structural and vibration analysis, its DMAP capabilities and its leadership as the recognized global standard in digital simulation.
Other reasons cited for the selection of NX Nastran is that UGS is the only PLM supplier that can provide both a comprehensive design engineering platform integrated with capable digital simulation products and that UGS products meet Doshisa's usage requirements.
"Given the critical need for accurate analysis to drive research activities, a superior analysis tool is indispensable," said Professor Koizumi of Department of Mechanical and Systems Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering at Doshisha. "NX Nastran will provide us with sufficient capacity for large-scale structural and vibration analysis research. We use NX for pre- and post-processing, and NX Nastran for structural and vibration analysis. The experiences the students will acquire by using NX, which is widely deployed in the PLM industry, are expected to make them even more valuable as potential employees once they graduate."
Professors Takayuki Koizumi and Nobutaka Tsujiuchi lead the research in dynamics and controls, which focuses on three fields: vibration noise, ergo-dynamics and robotics. They are currently involved in dozens of joint or sponsored research efforts with major manufacturers of automobiles, machinery, precision equipment, appliances and medical equipment, making a formidable contribution to structural and vibration analysis research within those industries.
"UGS is proud of our relationship with Doshisha University and Professor Takayuki Koizumi and of the university's selection of UGS products," said Haruyoshi Iida, senior vice president for Japan Operation, UGS. "We are witnessing a steady increase in the selection of NX Nastran by companies worldwide, including those in Japan. This fact indicates a favorable growth pattern for NX Nastran within the CAE market. We are honored to see Doshisha University deploying NX Nastran to continue its world-class level of research."
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DX Antenna Drives Lower Product Costs and Better Supplier Integration With Agile PLM
01 November 2004
Agile Software Corporation today announced that DX Antenna Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of television reception systems, information transmission systems and accessories, has deployed the Agile PLM solution across their enterprise. Agile has enabled DX Antenna to reduce their product development time and drive lower product costs due to improved visibility and collaborative capabilities across their supply chain.
"With the market for communications equipment expanding, especially with the emergence of wireless and satellite technologies, it is critical that we get our products to market faster, while still maintaining the highest quality," said Hiroe Takahashi, executive managing director, DX Antenna. "In addition to improving our product development processes, the enhanced view we now have on our manufacturing and development cycles has allowed us to better control our costs and address any supplier or manufacturing issues that might arise much sooner."
DX Antenna sought a solution that would allow them to move their mostly paper-based product development and introduction processes to an electronically-based infrastructure that speeds up critical time-to-market collaborative processes while reducing both operational and materials costs. With Agile PLM, DX Antenna now has the infrastructure to support a comprehensive global system of record for the product, resulting in faster product development time and time-to-market, faster ramps to volume production while improving quality, and better product margins through lower product development, production and material costs. In addition, with Agile PLM's inter-enterprise workflow capabilities and built-in industry best practices, DX Antenna has successfully streamlined the collaboration between departments, divisions, and suppliers, while creating greater visibility across all participants in the product development, procurement, manufacturing and service process.
"The communications industry is very dynamic, with new technologies being introduced at a very rapid pace. Many firms are seeing the adoption of PLM as an imperative in order to improve their product development capabilities and drive higher revenues, while reducing costs, in order to stay ahead of the competition," said Jay Fulcher, Agile president and COO. "We're pleased with the continued momentum that PLM is having in the Japanese market, as companies like DX Antenna use their PLM strategy to manage their product record across their enterprises with positive results."
Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, DX Antenna is a global supplier of state-of-the-art, television reception systems and accessories, satellite receivers and home security products. DX Antenna provides high-level information for the new multimedia age, and enhances communication among people. DX Antenna carefully tracks current trends and leverages technology experts to define the needs of future. "Link people with DX" is DX Antenna's corporate statement. Learn more about DX Antenna at http://www.dxantenna.co.jp
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