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15 April 2008

Product News

Valor Releases vPlan Version 1.2

Valor Computerized Systems Ltd announced a new release (v1.2) of vPlan - Valor’s enterprise-level process engineering software solution for electronics assembly. The new version introduces many innovative features intended to enhance the ability of manufacturers to transfer production between lines and factories even when CAD and AVL data is not available, and create highly efficient Manufacturing Process Definitions (MPDs) even when incoming data is of poor intelligence-level. In addition, vPlan v1.2 adds coverage for additional machine models, further extending its vendor-neutrality and flexibility. Among the new features included in vPlan version 1.2 are:

1. Re-optimization of legacy NC programs

Version 1.2 provides the ability to import existing machine programs even when no CAD or BOM data is available, and turn them into optimized product models. Grouping can also be applied, and the resulting model can be restored back to the original line or transferred to any other line. This allows for easy integration of AVL information and ECO implementation even when no CAD or BOM data is available.

2. Re-engineering of Gerber data

Version 1.2 allows extraction of footprint data and component list (if exists) from Gerber and provides enhanced ability to align CPL data with Gerber data.

3. Bottom-Up Auto Generation

Version 1.2 enables import of legacy parts data and their conversion into vShapes – Valor’s intelligent shape data. This method of machine part auto generation can be used even when no AVL is available.

4. Alternate IPN Support

Version 1.2 provides the ability to store alternate IPNs in the database and at the absence of AVL information, generate output for feeder set-up based on the alternative parts.

5. Move to Line

Version 1.2 allows moving BOMs from one line to another with a single click and can also move parts data automatically.

6. Workflows

Version 1.2 enables administrators to create standard workflows that can later be followed by other users when using the tool.

7. Enhanced vLibrary

10,000 vShapes have been added to vPlan’s built-in shape library, and full JEDEC trays have been added to the supply form library. Enhanced filtering capabilities have been added as well. . PRESS RELEASE - Page 2 of 2 -

Commenting on the new version, Julian Coates, Valor’s VP Assembly Market, said “as leading solution providers we are committed to deliver new levels of innovation and added value to the PCB assembly market. Version 1.2 of vPlan reinforces that commitment with new and improved functionalities that will further assist our customers in streamlining their production processes, and extended coverage of machine models, reinforcing our position as vendor-neutral engineering platform providers.” vPlan is a revolutionary solution for synchronized process engineering in an easy to use package. It is a single solution that delivers a complete, seamless engineering process from CAD to machine, covering SMT, Through Hole Technology and manual assembly. It also delivers complete comprehensive and synchronized Manufacturing Process Definitions (MPD) to the production floor, and automatically generates machine specific libraries on demand (registered patent). About Valor

Valor is a global provider of productivity improvement software solutions for the printed circuit board, or PCB, manufacturing supply chain. PCBs are the principal electronic interconnect technology used in the vast majority of electronic products sold today. Valor’s solutions target three key segments in the PCB manufacturing market: design of the physical layout of the PCB, fabrication of the bare PCB, and assembly of PCB components. Valor is listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange [WKN 928731]. More information about Valor can be found on http://www.valor.com.

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