Zuken Improves Complex Vehicle Design Capabilities through Partnership with Gigatronik

September 10, 2009 - Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – Zuken has announced a partnership with Gigatronik to improve both their complex vehicle design capabilities.  This is laying the foundations for future integration between Gigatronik’s ESCAPE software for creation of logical functional networks in graphic forms and  Zuken’s E³.cable solution for harness development and documentation. This partnership will allow the re-use of data between the two environments, essential for sophisticated vehicle design.

"Data consistency is crucial for reducing time to market and cost margins in the automotive and aerospace industries and other related industries. Our partnership with Gigatronik will enable us to work on solutions that will provide integration for a complete end-to-end engineering process. In addition we are able to provide further support for wire harness production and After Sales", said Ulrich Prottung, E³.series product manager from Zuken.

"The intention for future development is to enhance the circuit diagram capabilities within E³.series with additional information including wire types, special cables, cross-sections, designations, the assignment to sub-wire harnesses and configuration information,” continued Prottung.

Zuken is currently working on the new E³.cable 2010 version, scheduled for release early next year.

For more information about E³.cable, visit http://www.zuken.com/e3.
For more information about ESCAPE send an e-mail to info@gigatronik.com, subject "ESCAPE".

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About ESCAPE

As part of the Gigatronik Tool Suite, ESCAPE provides graphical tools for the complete, model-based engineering of complex E/E systems from requirements to production codes. The multi-user system facilitates the integration of all vehicle domains and supports the data-based integration of OEM and supplier.

ESCAPE enables the creation of logical functional networks in graphic form. The use of a domain-neutral model allows functions to be resolved to solution modules that the user can then map at will to the physical electrical system of a vehicle, airplane or space craft.

About GIGATRONIK

GIGATRONIK is the industry's #1 development partner for automobile electronics, car IT and information technology. GIGATRONIK was the winner of the Top 20 Service Providers Competition 2008 organized by the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg, and currently employs more than 400 staff at its sites in Stuttgart, Ingolstadt, Munich, Cologne and Graz.

GIGATRONIK development services comprise Systems Architecture & Electrical Systems, Systems Integration & Testing, Component Development, Vehicle Integration, Project and Process Management, Special Applications, Diagnostics, Data Management, Environmental Systems and Products + Services.

About E.³series

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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