DELMIA IGRIP(TM) Selected by Off-Road Equipment Manufacturer; Robotic Simulation Tool Being Used to Upgrade Paint Lines

In order to deliver the project in a timely manner, it was agreedby all parties that utilizing the DELMIA IGRIP software with theUltraPaint add-on was the optimal solution. IGRIP is a physics-based,scalable robotic simulation solution for quick and graphical modelingand off-line programming (OLP) of complex, multi-device roboticworkcells for applications such as painting, welding, dispensing,material removal and machine tending. The OLP capability allows usersto accurately program robotic systems without tying up physicalresources on the factory floor thereby reducing man-hours and processengineering lead-time while improving accuracy.

Included with the UltraPaint is a complete set of paintingsimulation tools. Spray gun and paint attributes can be entered intothe painting device and the results can be graphically displayed inmultiple colors illustrating relative film thickness; or exactthickness can be obtained though the uses of a built-in film buildgauge. Complex paint booths can be constructed, and multiple robotmoving line applications can be simulated.

Additionally, the Realistic Robotic Simulation (RSS) featureallows the IGRIP software to interface with a robot manufacturer'sproprietary motion planning software (called an RCS module) to providegreater accuracy in the trajectory motion and cycle time prediction.

The DELMIA IGRIP calibration tools let users adjust the simulationmodel to accurately reflect real world device relationships, while thesignature interface enables programmers to easily modify robot devicesto gain accurate robot motion. Finally, users download the optimizedsimulation programs using IGRIP's postprocessors.

In this application, each existing part paint program wassimulated in the cell, taking into consideration the new robots inorder to check for reachability and clearances. With the simulationcapability, existing programs could be optimized to gain efficiencies.For example, any unnecessary helicopter moves where the wrist wrapsaround in a 360 degree move and is typically a waste of motion andtime were able to be identified and eliminated.

IGRIP is part of the DELMIA Resource Modeling and Simulationsolution suite, providing the tools to develop and implementresources, application routines and mechanical programming. Withinthis set of solutions, resources such as robots, tooling, fixtures,machinery, automation and ergonomics are defined and infused into acomplete manufacturing scenario.

About DELMIA

DELMIA is a premier brand for digital manufacturing solutions,focused on two unique software applications that can be used tostreamline manufacturing processes. DELMIA Automation providessolutions to digitally design, test and validate the control of amachine, workcell, or entire factory line and DELMIA PLM provides theprocess and resource capability to enable continuous creation andvalidation of manufacturing processes as related to the productthroughout the entire product lifecycle. DELMIA serves industrieswhere the optimization of manufacturing processes is critical,including automotive, aerospace, fabrication and assembly, electricaland electronics, consumer goods, plant, and shipbuilding sectors.Information about DELMIA is available at http://www.delmia.com.

About Dassault Systemes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)solutions, the Dassault Systemes group brings value to more than90,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software marketsince 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and markets PLM applicationsoftware and services that support industrial processes and provide a3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception tomaintenance. The Dassault Systemes portfolio consists of CATIA fordesigning the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design -DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing and ENOVIAfor global collaborative lifecycle management, including ENOVIA VPLM,ENOVIA MatrixOne and ENOVIA SmarTeam. Dassault Systemes is listed onthe Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stockexchanges. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com

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