Press Release
Release date: October 17, 2007
IFS Ships New Advanced Configurable CAD Integration Tool for Engineering Contractors
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 17 -- IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today at its world conference in Berlin, Germany announced new features to further enhance IFS Applications' existing functionality for engineering contractors. A key addition is the new dedicated integration tool for efficient collaboration with tag-based CAD environments.
The company's latest release, IFS Applications 7.5, includes a set of enhancements to support contractors working with engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) projects. The additions cover areas of system breakdown structure, project cost and progress, and material management.
Most significantly, the new IFS/Asset Information Integration Manager (AIIM) will complement IFS/Engineering Register, enabling engineering contractors to utilize more detailed engineering data in business critical purchasing processes. The new component is built on open standards and simplifies the integration of CAD/Design systems with IFS Applications. The tool makes accessible previously hidden CAD information on a delivered system, including tagged equipment, documents, and parts, as well as the structures and relationships in between.
"Although many ERP systems can get part numbers or material lists from modern CAD tools, the most business critical information in the CAD tools geared at contractors is stored in tags, documents and attributes," IFS Global Director for Contracting Industries Martin Gunnarsson said. "With the new integration tool, IFS Applications is able to get this data and control the information changes in an EPCI-project. Hence our customers are able to resolve potential issues with related project activities, purchase processes, etc."
The AIIM integration is capable of handling the information depth of most well-accepted denomination and definition standards, such as NORSOK, IEC, KKS and SSG. It is built on XML and with an adapter concept allowing it to be open for integration with any design system.
"Our experience also shows that our clients can be up and running with the IFS/Engineering Register in as short a time as three months, and with this flexible integration tool we make it easier to also get CAD/design tools fully integrated," Gunnarsson said.
The new integration tool is also made available to users of IFS Applications 7.
About IFS
IFS (OMXS: IFS), the global enterprise applications company, provides ERP solutions that enable organizations to respond quickly to market changes. The solutions allow resources to be used in a more agile way to achieve better business performance and competitive advantage.
Founded in 1983, IFS has 2,600 employees worldwide. With IFS Applications(TM), now in its seventh generation, IFS has pioneered component-based ERP software. The component architecture provides solutions that are easier to implement, run, and upgrade. IFS Applications is available in 54 countries in 22 languages.
IFS has more than 600,000 users across seven key vertical sectors: aerospace & defense; automotive; high-tech; industrial manufacturing; process industries; construction, contracting, service & facilities management; and utilities & telecom. IFS Applications provides extended ERP functionality, including CRM, SCM, PLM, CPM, enterprise asset management, and MRO capabilities. For more information, visit http://www.ifsworld.com/.
IFS Applications is a trademark of Industrial and Financial Systems, IFS AB. All other referenced company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
For additional information, contact:
Chuck Rathmann, IFS North America
Phone: 262.317.7419
E-mail: chuck.rathmann@ifsna.com
Kristy Mills, IFS North America
Phone: 262.317.7476
E-mail: kristy.mills@ifsna.com
Contacts:
Marketing:
Kristy Mills
USA
Phone: 262-317-7476
 E-mail this person
General Information:
Chuck Rathmann
USA
Phone: 262-317-7419
E-mail this person
Company Information:
Name: IFS
Address: 200 S. Executive Drive
Address: Suite 100
City: Brookfield
State: WI
ZIP: 53005
Country: USA
Phone: 262-317-7476
http://www.ifsworld.com
|
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
| Related Stories: | | Aug 27, 2008 | Software supports 64-bit CAD platforms. |
| Aug 25, 2008 | Software facilitates building information modeling process. |
| Aug 25, 2008 | Software Applications automate business process management. |
| Aug 22, 2008 | Software facilitates global engineering processes. |
| Aug 21, 2008 | Software facilitates validation project management. |
| Aug 21, 2008 | Visual Effects Software allows import of Maya files. |
| Aug 21, 2008 | Software turns 2D images into virtual environment/3D model. |
| Aug 20, 2008 | CAD Software features DWG DXF PDF read write function. |
| Aug 20, 2008 | Testing Software features multicore processor support. |
| Aug 18, 2008 | CAM Software has lettering capabilities. |
| Aug 18, 2008 | Software provides summary reports for project information. |
| Aug 18, 2008 | CAD Software offers mark-ups and redlining. |
| Aug 15, 2008 | Software facilitates digital sculpting and texture painting. |
| Aug 13, 2008 | CAD/CAM Software addresses multiaxis wire EDM needs. |
| Aug 13, 2008 | Design Software supports multicore/FPGA/wireless technology. |
| Aug 13, 2008 | Online Solution facilitates project management. |
| Aug 12, 2008 | CAD Transformation Software enables product restructuring. |
| Aug 11, 2008 | Software enables fully functional Gantt chart printing. |
| Aug 11, 2008 | Design Software features intelligent simulation environment. |
| Aug 11, 2008 | SaaS offers secure project and portfolio management. |
| |
|
| Other News from this company: | | Mar 03, 2008 |
IFS Enters a New Phase - Plans to Double Product Revenue and Sets New Financial Goals
|
| Feb 28, 2008 |
IFS Receives Frost & Sullivan Award for EAM Market Penetration Leadership in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
|
| Feb 13, 2008 |
Genetic Analysis Technology Company Goes Live with IFS Applications in Four Months
|
| Feb 11, 2008 |
Armstrong International, Inc. Selects IFS Applications to Standardize Global Operation
|
| Feb 07, 2008 |
Agile Pacific Joins the IFS North American Software Partner Program
|
| Dec 14, 2007 |
IFS Applications Wins Second Consecutive CER Award for 'ERP System of the Year'
|
| Nov 28, 2007 |
Indian National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Selects IFS Applications to Support Their Expansion
|
| Oct 23, 2007 |
Business Intelligence Vendor ClickBase Joins the IFS North American Software Partner Program
|
| Oct 15, 2007 |
IFS Endorses Project-Centric Approach with Applications for the Global Economy
|
| Oct 15, 2007 |
IFS Launches Aurora User Interface and Introduces New Application Age
|
| Oct 03, 2007 |
The Clancy Group Selects IFS Applications to Integrate Systems and Enable Real-Time Cost/Value Reconciliation
|
| Aug 20, 2007 |
IFS First to Deliver Embedded Enterprise Application Search
|
| Jul 13, 2007 |
IFS Defence Acquires UK Software Company
|
| Jun 04, 2007 |
IFS Extends Application Suite with OBAs
|
| May 02, 2006 |
IFS Forms Strategic Alliance With MTSI, Launches New Service Management Solution for Medical Device Industry
|
| Sep 26, 2005 |
IFS partners with JBoss®, reaffirming commitment to open standards
|
|
|
|
![[Get Copyright Permissions]](http://license.icopyright.net/images/icopy-w.gif){kind=small}
