E³.series 2009 from Zuken Breaks New Ground

18 February, 2009 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA - The 2009 version of E³.series, Zuken’s software for engineering electrotechnical, pneumatic and hydraulic applications has made massive steps forward on both a detailed user level and on a system design level. Highlights include advanced support of product variants and options; of particular benefit to companies in industries such as automotive and machinery sectors, and functionality improvements for support of ribbon cables and curved connections enables designers to improve reliability and save time. There have also been great leaps in technology specific to particular modules within E³.series; introducing hierarchical design capabilities for E³.cable and integrated 3D functionality within E³.panel.

Complex Option Management

While E³.series already supports options and variants, for the first time it is easy to combine several options and/or variants together. It is now possible to define a set of variations for each model of a product, without having to have a different copy of all parts of the drawing. A user has one batch of different drawings for all options and then variants can be stored, without duplicating the different drawings for each product option. The bottom line is, this means less work to generate new more advanced models of products; as the user no longer has to copy and recreate all the data, they can just change parts of it. This has massive time saving and quality benefits.

E³.panel with Integrated 3D

For engineers working in panels that have several layers working within 2D can be exceptionally limiting, the new 3D capabilities now part of E³.panel allow electrical engineers to work in a 3D world, without having to develop specialist experience or work with complex construction commands. More information about E³.panel 2009 will be announced in the near future.

E³.cable’s New Hierarchical Functionality for Design Reuse and Partitioning

Not being able to see and easily access design files to visualize the bigger picture can be very frustrating for electrical designers. In the 2009 version of cabling and harness design tool a user is now able to view the complete hierarchy of the design from top to bottom, making navigation and interpretation of the final product much easier. More critically this clear design structuring makes design reuse a reality and also allows designs to be partitioned, enabling work to be performed in parallel. This logical structuring saves time, delivers more flexibility and facilitates collaboration.

E³.series 2009 is now available.

Watch this space for more news about advancements for different modules and add-ons for E³.series 2009. In the meantime visit www.zuken.com/E3 for more general product information or contact your local E³.series distributor.

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About E³.series:

E³.series is Zuken’s Windows-based modular, scalable and intuitive system for the engineering of electrotechnical, pneumatics and hydraulics applications; electronic components cabling and wiring harnesses. The sharing of a singular core object-orientated architecture that supports the entire engineering flow from concept creation through to manufacturing eliminates the need for data transfer between the different modules. This reduces errors, increases quality and allows engineering changes to be completed much more efficiently. E³.series can also be smoothly integrated with existing applications and processes through standard and customizable, bi-directional programmable interfaces.

About Zuken:

Zuken works globally with leading companies to optimize their electrical and electronic engineering design and related manufacturing processes through the provision of leading-edge software and consulting services. The company’s unique combination of proven experience, technological expertise and agility creates best in class solutions. Zuken’s transparent working practices and belief in integrity in all aspects of business produce long lasting and successful customer partnerships.

Zuken’s robust market position is reinforced by an established position in the industry with over 30 years experience, and solid financial foundations. As a stable multinational company, listed on Tier 1 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Zuken is able to remain focused on being a long-term innovation and growth partner. The security of an investment by partnering with Zuken is further reinforced by the company’s people - the foundation of Zuken’s success. Coming from a wide range of industry sectors, specializing in many different disciplines and advanced technologies, Zuken’s people are able to relate to and understand each company’s unique requirements.

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