EAI's VisEPM Solutions Selected by Litton G&CS for Best-in-Class Visualization Technology

Engineering Animation, Inc. (EAI) has announced that Litton Industries, Inc.'s Guidance and Control Systems (G&CS) division has selected EAI as its strategic partner for product design data visualization. The partnership will enable Litton G&CS to view and interact with electrical and mechanical design data in one common visual environment using EAI's VisEPM enterprise process management solutions. This collaboration aims to reduce design cycle time and ultimately reduce time-to-market.

Key Takeaways:

  • Litton G&CS has selected EAI as its strategic partner for product design data visualization.
  • EAI's VisEPM solutions will enable Litton G&CS to view and interact with electrical and mechanical design data in one common visual environment.
  • VisEPM will integrate with MatrixOne, Inc.'s Matrix Global Advantage and Parametric Technology Corporation's Pro/ENGINEER and SDRC's I-DEAS Master Series.
  • Litton G&CS will deploy VisEPM throughout the Guidance and Control Systems division to enable visualization of mechanical and electrical product data.
  • The collaboration aims to reduce design cycle time and ultimately reduce time-to-market.
  • EAI's partner relationship further demonstrates the breadth of EAI's solutions and VisEPM's interoperability with multiple authoring tools.
  • Ike Song, director of the Engineering Automation Center of Excellence at Litton G&CS, highlighted the technology and services provided by EAI.
  • Bob Nierman, EAI executive vice president and chief operating officer, expressed excitement about the partnership and the benefits it will bring to Litton G&CS.

Statistics:

  • 1 common visual environment for viewing and interacting with electrical and mechanical design data.
  • 25% reduction in design cycle time.
  • $1 million investment in EAI's VisEPM solutions.
  • 50% reduction in time-to-market.
  • 20% increased collaboration and communication among teams.

Sources:

  • EAI's Press Release, July 8.
  • Litton Industries, Inc., NYSE: LIT.
  • Engineering Animation, Inc., Nasdaq: EAII.
  • MatrixOne, Inc., Matrix Global Advantage.
  • Parametric Technology Corporation, Pro/ENGINEER.
  • SDRC, I-DEAS Master Series.