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May 13, 2009

Siemens PLM Software Announces New Releases for Its D-Cubed 2D Component Software

Latest Versions of 2D Dimensional Constraint Manager and Profile Geometry Manager Immediately Available

PLANO, Texas – Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced the immediate availability of new releases of two of its industry-leading D Cubed™ component software products. Version 55.0 of the 2D Dimensional Constraint Manager (2D DCM) and the Profile Geometry Manager (PGM) contain new enhancements to improve function and performance.

PLM Components are software tools that support innovation and promote interoperability in CAD, CAM, CAE and PLM applications. Siemens PLM Software develops these components, uses them throughout its own applications and licenses them to independent software vendors and end-user organizations. PLM Components include the Parasolid® software and D-Cubed products, widely used technologies that provide 3D part and assembly modeling, editing and interoperability, 2D/3D parametric sketching, motion simulation, collision detection, clearance measurement and visualization functionality. Applications include mechanical CAD, CAM, CAE, mold design, sheet metal, AEC, GIS, structural, plant and ship design, CMM, reverse engineering and sales configuration.