SofTech and Unigraphics Solutions Sign 3-Year Royalty Agreement for Migrating CADAM and MICRO CADAM Users

Strategic Insights -

Companies face significant challenges in migrating their large installed base of 2-D and 3-D users after CADAM Systems Company and its subsidiary, MICRO CADAM, Inc., ceased support for its legacy software. SofTech, Inc. has signed a software licensing agreement with Unigraphics Solutions Inc. to provide a solution for migrating data to Unigraphics. The agreement leverages SofTech's technology related to Cadra(TM) software, particularly its MICRO CADAM, CADAM, IGES, and DXF translators. This collaboration aims to address the pressing need of MICRO CADAM and CADAM customers to protect their investment in legacy data.

Key Takeaways:

  • SofTech has signed a 3-year royalty agreement with Unigraphics Solutions Inc. to license its technology for migrating MICRO CADAM/CADAM users to Unigraphics.
  • The agreement provides a solution for migrating data to Unigraphics based on proven technology, addressing the significant business problem faced by 75,000 to 190,000 MICRO CADAM and CADAM users worldwide.
  • Tim Weatherford, Vice President of Sales for SofTech, emphasizes the risk of using unsupported software, urging companies to protect their investment in legacy data.
  • Unigraphics Solutions' Joan Hirsch highlights SofTech's industry-leading experience and expertise in CADAM and MICRO CADAM data migration.
  • Unigraphics has thoroughly tested SofTech's technology with Unigraphics and confirmed its effectiveness in managing MICRO CADAM/CADAM legacy data.

Statistics:

  • Estimated 75,000 to 190,000 MICRO CADAM and CADAM users worldwide are affected by the cessation of support from CADAM Systems Company and its subsidiary, MICRO CADAM, Inc.
  • SofTech provides world-class productivity solutions for the manufacturing industry, operating offices throughout North America and Europe and having distribution in Asia.
  • Unigraphics Solutions has been providing software solutions to engineering and manufacturing companies for over 25 years.

Sources:

  • SofTech, Inc. press release, September 15, 2000.
  • Business Wire article, "Companies Sign 3 Year Royalty Agreement to License SofTech's Technology for Migrating MICRO CADAM/CADAM Users to Unigraphics," September 15, 2000.
  • SofTech's About Us page on the company's website.
  • Unigraphics Solutions' About Us page on the company's website.