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November 19, 2009

Implementation Investments

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Commits To Jotne Interoperability Solutions Based on STEP/PLCS

Jotne EPM Technology, an Interoperability Solution Company, today announced an agreement with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to expand the development and deployment of an advanced System for Simulation Data Management (SimDM) using the STEP/PLCS standards, ISO 10303.
The SimDM project will provide a functioning collaboration server with the ability to distribute timely, accurate and complete product data, based on ISO 10303-209 (AP209) in support of aircraft, land vehicles, and ships allowing users such as national ministries of defence and air logistics centers to have access to simulation information. It also provides users the ability to combine Product Data Information that will interface with Lockheed Martin's core engineering and simulation off-the-shelf CAD and CAE applications.
"Companies investing in data exchange capabilities based on interoperability standards will greatly benefit from its ability to retain digital product data for long periods of time - greater than 50 years, said Dr. Mike Jahadi, Technical Fellow at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.
The objective of the SimDM project is to help solve the current constraints on long term data retention of information using an internationally-recognized standardized format, enabling cost-effectiveness, streamlined processes and improve efficiencies.
"Jotne is excited about this new project opportunity and we are extending our 10 years' experience working together with Lockheed Martin", said Jotne Vice President Kjell Bengtsson.
About Jotne EPM Technology
Jotne EPM Technology is a member of the Jotne Group, specializing in Logistics Information Technology. Since 1990 the company has developed database solutions to handle standards such as ISO 10303 STEP, PLCS, ASD 1-5000 series etc. These are open specifications with public availability used by aerospace, space and defence-related industries to manage information about complex systems. Jotne has a staff of about 300 people, and its IT products are used by clients all over the world, including the US Department of Defense, the European Space Agency and leading aerospace/defence/space contractors.

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