Siemens PLM Software Technology Used for Design of Award-Winning 2008 Mazda CX-9
12 March 2008 - 12:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) Wins North American Truck of
the Year and Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year Awards PLANO,
Texas, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens PLM Software, a business
unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading
global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and
services, today announced that its software solutions were used for
the design of the award winning Mazda CX-9 crossover sport utility
vehicle (SUV). (Logo:
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Mazda CX-9 was recently named the 2008 North American Truck of the
Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Additionally, the Mazda CX-9 was recently selected as Motor Trend's
2008 Sport/Utility of the Year. PLM software from Siemens PLM
Software was used during various stages of the Mazda CX-9's design,
including research and development and production engineering.
Specifically, NXTM I-deas(R) and NX Imageware(TM) software were
used for design and modeling Class-A surfaces which enabled
seamless and rapid exchange between the detailed design engineering
and styling divisions. Digital pre-assembly software and the 3D
visualization capabilities in Siemens PLM Software's Teamcenter(R)
software portfolio were used to verify digital model design.
Siemens PLM Software's Tecnomatix portfolio of digital
manufacturing software solutions enabled production process
designing and verification through digital simulation. "We
congratulate Mazda on both of these prestigious industry
distinctions and are proud to support them with innovative software
solutions that support both the Mazda CX-9's research and
development and production engineering functions," said Dave Shirk,
executive vice president, Global Marketing, Siemens PLM Software.
The prestigious North American Truck of the Year award is
determined by 48 automotive journalists from the United States and
Canada and based on attributes such as innovation, design, safety,
handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar. The
esteemed Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year award is determined
by editorial staff at Motor Trend who conduct extensive off-road,
street and track testing, and evaluate driving performance, safety
and features. Each vehicle is evaluated against three simple
criteria: superiority (engineering, design and utilization of
resources); significance (impact on the market); and value. The
Mazda CX-9 was selected among 11 contenders for the distinction.
About Siemens PLM Software Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of
the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global
provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and
services with 4.6 million licensed seats and 51,000 customers
worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software's
open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and
their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to
deliver world-class products and services. For more information on
Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit
http://www.siemens.com/plm. About the Siemens Industry Automation
Division The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg), a
division of the Siemens Industry Sector, is worldwide leading in
the fields of automation systems, low-voltage switchgear and
industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products
for the manufacturing and process industry to solutions for whole
industries and systems that encompass the automation of entire
automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading
software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value
added chain of manufacturers - from product design and development
to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services.
Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of
Siemens AG. NX, I-deas, Imageware, Teamcenter and Tecnomatix are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens Product Lifecycle
Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States
and in other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks
or service marks belong to their respective holders.
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CONTACT: Debra Dekelbaum of Siemens PLM Software, +1-972-987-3271,
Web site: http://www.siemens.com/plm
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