| Moscow, Russia and Paris, France,
– May 06, 2004 – IBM and Dassault Systèmes
(Nasdaq: DASTY; Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) today
announced that Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company will
use their solutions as the design platform for the
new Russian Regional Jet program. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft
will become the first Russian aircraft producer to
use IBM PLM Solutions developed by Dassault Systèmes
for a major new aircraft project, joining the ranks
of CATIA V5 users in the aerospace industry, including
Airbus and Boeing. The multi-million dollar
contract represents a key strategic investment in
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft’s IT infrastructure.
IBM PLM Solutions with CATIA for virtual collaborative
product development, and ENOVIA and SMARTEAM for collaborative
product data and lifecycle management, developed by
Dassault Systèmes, will provide Sukhoi and its multiple
partners, including Boeing and airplane cabin products
manufacturer B/E Aerospace, with a collaborative 3D
development environment. The PLM platform will enable
all participating organizations to share data and
manage product-related information continuously and
seamlessly across development sites inside and outside
Russia.
As global demand for small, inexpensive and reliable
aircraft is expected to grow dramatically in the next
15 years, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft is developing six
versions of the Russian Regional Jet (RRJ) aircraft
(60, 75 and 95 passengers) for short to medium-distance
routes. The company expects to deliver its first regional
jets in 2007, with total a number of 800 planes to
be delivered by 2020.
The company cited its objective to produce the
planes for 10-15% less cost than its international
counterparts as the primary reason for the strategic
PLM investment. Using IBM PLM Solutions developed
by Dassault Systèmes, Sukhoi will be able to standardize
wing and engine components to reduce development and
production costs, as well as facilitate maintenance
and training.
Alexei Krasnov, director Civil Aircraft IT, Sukhoi,
said, “To design and manufacture our new commercial
airplanes, our company needed a proven solution that
is easy to implement and use. CATIA, the industry
standard, will help us work more efficiently with
our partners and reach our targets within the established
timeframe. We have decided to use a new business
approach in the course of RRJ program implementation
based on the integral IBM PLM Solution. A breakthrough
in the field of changing business processes and technologies
with entirely new product development methods will
give us a strong competitive advantage. IBM
and Dassault Systemes will be among the key factors
of our success.”
“IBM has extensive experience in the aerospace
industry having implemented more than 20,000 PLM projects
for aerospace companies around the world,” said Scott
Hopkins, general manager, IBM PLM. “This leadership,
coupled with an integrated PLM solution set, makes
us an ideal partner for Sukhoi as it enters into the
growing commercial regional jet market and positions
itself for growth. We understand the issues
facing aircraft manufacturers and will continue to
develop our value proposition, based on industry-established
best practices and world-leading collaborative solutions,
for efficient, high quality and cost-effective aircraft
development.”
“CATIA, ENOVIA and SMARTEAM will give Sukhoi the
collaborative product development and lifecycle management
tools required to prosper in the highly competitive
regional jet market," said Francis Bernard, Advisor
to the President, Dassault Systèmes. “Our Solutions,
combined with DS PLM Practices for the aerospace industry,
will help the company to optimize product quality
and cost, drive innovation, and address the growing
demand in Russia’s aerospace market.”
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft joint stock company
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft closed joint stock company was established in 2000.
Its founders are Sukhoi Company OAO and Sukhoi Design
Bureau OAO. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft was formed
to separate military and commercial programs of Sukhoi
Design Bureau. As a result of conversion and reduction
of the Ministry of Defense orders the leading aircraft
manufacturers intensified their struggle for preservation
of the existing aviation industry markets and capturing
new market segments. Virtually all aviation companies
engaged in military production implement commercial
airplanes design and production programs. Sukhoi Design
Bureau decided to intensify the development of its
commercial programs as well. For more information
on Sukhoi Design Bureau and its products visit
http://www.scac.ru
About Dassault Systèmes
As world leader in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)
solutions, the Dassault Systèmes group brings value
to more than 70,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer
in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes
develops and markets PLM application software and
services that support industrial processes and provide
a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from
conception to retirement. Its offering includes integrated
PLM solutions for product development (CATIA®, DELMIA®,
ENOVIA®, SMARTEAM®), mainstream product design tools
(SolidWorks), and 3D components (ACIS®) from Spatial
Corp. Dassault Systèmes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY)
and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges.
For more information, visit
http://www.3ds.com
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