Software provides enterprise interoperability.

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SCS/Envoy streamlines handling, security and transmission of manufacturing data so it can be distributed rapidly throughout supply chain. It handles enterprise data distribution processes including engineering and product data, database information, financial and procurement information to multiple authorized recipients while reducing down time of manual processes. SCS/Envoy integrates with ERP, MRP, PDM and PLM systems, as well as CAD, CAM and CAE.



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PlanetCAD Releases SCS|Envoy to Market


Commercial Release Provides Enterprise Interoperability throughout Manufacturing Supply Chain

Boulder, Colo. -January 22, 2002 - PlanetCAD Inc. (AMEX: PCD), makers of Cycle Time Reduction(TM) software solutions for the manufacturing supply chain, released its first commercially available version of SCS/Envoy to the market. SCS/Envoy is an Enterprise Interoperability Solution that streamlines the handling, security and transmission of all manufacturing data so that it can be distributed rapidly throughout the supply chain.
SCS/Envoy is specifically created to handle all enterprise data distribution processes including engineering and product data, database information, financial and procurement information to multiple authorized recipients while reducing the 'down time' of lengthy manual processes.

SCS/Envoy leverages corporate 'best practices' for translating, handling and transmitting data securely, adding context to the data for each recipient. There are no limits to the amount of recipients, and it builds upon existing business systems already in use, allowing better communication of data between existing systems.

"We believe that SCS/Envoy is unique in that it handles and processes 3D engineering data in addition to other critical data used in the enterprise," said Bill Bates, VP Business Development and Channel Solutions, PlanetCAD Inc. "This solution addresses the remaining areas in manufacturing that cause manufacturing delays, reducing costs, and decreasing time-to-market, and addresses the critical need to get the right data out to the right people in a format that can be used immediately."

Furthermore, this solution automates the addition of information such as confidentiality agreements and statements, project timelines, and the automated completion of manual tasks such as engineering checklists.

Unique features include:

-Automation of most processes in the enterprise
-Tuned to handle engineering data distribution and translation needs
-Flexible transmission and handling of enterprise data
-Utilization of approved corporate security measures
-Unlimited recipient distribution
-Automation of audit trails and tracking
-Secure operation behind corporate firewalls
-Context-sensitive transmission
-Robust IT flexibility -administration simplicity
-Easily configures to work with existing business systems and approved processes and practices
-Simple for end-users to leam and use
-Fast implementation process (less than two weeks)

SCS/Envoy provides extensive benefits to manufacturers, their supplier networks and their customers by increasing the speed at which information can travel securely throughout any supply chain. By having earlier access to accurate, readable data, all participants in the supply chain can improve product time-to-market as a result of the following:

Reduced overheads
-Reduced employee/workstation down time
-Faster RFI / RFQ response times
-More accurate RFQ cost estimates
-Faster manufacture from suppliers
-More accurate shipping information
-Fewer defective parts/products
-Reduced liabilities and risk management costs

"We set out to provide a solution that met one of our customer's tactical needs," said Chad Wolcott, Director of Product Marketing and Services, PlanetCAD. "Instead we created a technology, methodology and solution that meets the strategic needs of almost every OEM, supplier and customer in manufacturing:- integrating enterprise data throughout the supply chain to reduce cost, improve time-to-market and increase profit margins for all concerned."

SCS/Envoy can integrate with almost any existing business system, data format and process, in which many manufacturers have already heavily invested including ERP, MRP, PDM and PLM systems, as well as CAD, CAM and CAE.

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