New Chief Technical Officer Announced

Stephen Motter has been named to the newly-created position of chief technical officer (CTO) of Atiech Rugged Group

Chatsworth, CA- Aitech Rugged Group announces that Stephen Motter has been named to the newly-created position of chief technical officer (CTO) of the corporation.

• The new position was created in response to the continued steady growth of the Aitech Group and the need to increase and coordinate the organization's technical products and services within and beyond the company.
• Motter will report directly to Aitech CEO Roger Rowe, providing the Aitech Rugged Group with technical input on technology changes, process improvements and customer reporting as well as supporting special projects and investigations.
• Motter will be responsible for developing, presenting and tracking the corporation's long-term technical strategic plan as it relates to both technologies and products.

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PLM Software Selected For Data Management 

’S-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands –Siemens PLM Software announces that Spijkstaal Elektro BV (Spijkstaal), a producer of electric vehicles, has selected Solid Edge and Teamcenter Express software for its 3D digital design and product data management, respectively.

• Spijkstaal manufactures close to 500 electric vehicles per year.
• Since Spijkstaal often produces a limited number of vehicles of each prototype design, computer-aided design (CAD) is viewed as a critical business process.
• Solid Edge will allow Spijkstaal to migrate from 2D to 3D design, and Teamcenter Express will enhance collaboration within the company and across its global enterprise.

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12th Year One Of Nation’s Best

Newark, DE– W. L. Gore & Associates announces it has earned a position on FORTUNE magazine’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 12th consecutive year. 

• Gore is ranked No. 15.
• According to FORTUNE, a driving factor for the companies on this year’s list is that they excel at creating jobs.
• Gore is one of only a handful of companies to appear on all of the U.S. "100 Best Companies to Work For" lists since the rankings were introduced in 1984.

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Company Appoints New Non-Executive Chairman

Manchester, UK – Icona Solutions announces the appointment of Robert (Bob) Allsopp, FIMechE, as non-executive chairman of the company. The appointment is effective immediately.

• Currently serving as managing director, Ricardo Midlands Technical Centre, part of Ricardo plc, the global automotive consultants specialising in engine, transmission and vehicle engineering.
• A Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
• Allsopp replaces Dr. David Belford as non-executive chairman of Icona Solutions.

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System Integrator 5.5 Released At ISE 2009

Concord, CA – D-Tools announces that the latest version of its award-winning System Integrator software, SI5.5, is now available.

• This upgrade focuses on adding to D-Tools' powerful project management capabilities.
• D-Tools System Integrator is currently used by over 2,500 companies to streamline the design, estimation, and documentation processes associated with the installation and integration of low voltage systems.
• D-Tools System Integrator 5.5 enables systems integrators and custom installation professionals to create detailed projects managed with automated proposals, scheduling, pick lists, purchase orders, drawings and additional documents that streamline the integration of audio and video products.

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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Announced

Cupertino, CA - FOA Purchasing Partners and CapOneSource Alliance have announce an agreement that gives selected companies dual membership and participation in each organization's preferred vendor agreements.

• FOA PPI and COS perform member procurement studies leading to aggregation of demand, procurement negotiations and contract administration for their members. 
• The members' combined gross revenues were approximately $14 billion in 2007. 
• Together, the companies represented more than $20 billion in 2008 revenues.

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New Office In Korea Unveiled

Utrecht – The Netherlands – GreenPeak announces that it has broadened its Asia Pacific presence with the establishment of a representative office in Korea.

• Mr. SY Youm will head the new office and drive business development.
• GreenPeak is a fabless semiconductor company offering innovative ultra low power wireless and battery-free data communication technologies for sense and control applications.
• GreenPeak appointed SY Youm to the role of Director of Business Development.
• The GreenPeak office is located in Geonggi-do, Korea.

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Demand For Exhibition Space Exceeds Expectations

Cheshire, UK – Following the highly successful first edition of MM Live 2008, the UK Micro Precision and Nano Manufacturing Event, demand for exhibition space has proven extremely high.

• This dedicated support from across the micro industry demonstrates that MM Live is set to become the industry-leading event for manufacturers of micro, precision components. 
• The 2009 edition has increased its floor space to over 2000 square meters, giving exhibitors the opportunity to operate even more of their machines in live working conditions.

Read more about the Micro Precision event at www.pddnet.com