Unigraphics Solutions and Partners Donate $7 Million in Technology to Philadelphia Manufacturing Education

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Unigraphics Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UGS) has joined forces with Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HWP) and Labtec Inc. (Nasdaq: LABT) in a significant donation of software, services, and hardware to Philadelphia Area Accelerated Manufacturing Education Inc. (PhAME). This comprehensive technology package, valued at over $7 million, will enable PhAME to elevate its curriculum to among the most advanced in the U.S. and provide its students with hands-on training in the use of integrated product development and data management applications.

Key Takeaways:

  • Unigraphics Solutions donated multiple copies of its high-end Unigraphics CAD/CAM/CAE and mid-range Solid Edge MCAD software, along with extensive training services for both products.
  • Hewlett-Packard donated high-performance graphics workstations and an advanced server that provides the platform for the UGS software.
  • Labtec provided a quantity of their Spaceball 3003 FLX 3D motion controllers, enabling PhAME to offer end-to-end training in the use of fully integrated product development and data management applications.
  • This technology donation will allow PhAME to structure a product development curriculum that is second to none in the manufacturing education community.
  • By providing Philadelphia area firms with employees trained in the latest computer-aided product development tools, PhAME is helping Philadelphia establish itself as a world-class manufacturing center.
  • Having workers trained in computer-aided design, engineering, and manufacturing is critical to area companies trying to reduce time to market.
  • The availability of UGS software will open opportunities to PhAME students for employment inside and outside the Delaware Valley, including major companies such as Boeing, Smiths Industries, and General Motors.
  • Unigraphics Solutions is pleased to be able to make this significant software and services donation as part of its commitment to create opportunities for youth in advanced manufacturing.

Statistics:

  • The technology donation is valued at over $7 million.
  • Unigraphics Solutions has provided multiple copies of its high-end Unigraphics CAD/CAM/CAE software.
  • Hewlett-Packard has donated high-performance graphics workstations and an advanced server.
  • Labtec has provided a quantity of their Spaceball 3003 FLX 3D motion controllers.
  • PhAME has over 123,500 employees worldwide, with over 47.1 billion in revenue for fiscal year 1998.
  • UGS has been providing software solutions to engineering and manufacturing companies for over 25 years.
  • Unigraphics Solutions was named one of the world's top ten software companies in 1999 by Business Week magazine.

Sources:

  • Unigraphics Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UGS)
  • Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HWP)
  • Labtec Inc. (Nasdaq: LABT)
  • Philadelphia Area Accelerated Manufacturing Education Inc. (PhAME)
  • Business Week magazine
  • Jim Phelan, Unigraphics Solutions, 314-344-5290, or email, phelan@ugsolutions.com