Zuken Launches Component Manufacturer Alliance Program for E³.series

May 25, 2010 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – Zuken has officially launched the E³.series Component Manufacturer Alliance Program that enables users of E³.series electrical CAD software to access commercial and technical component data for thousands of parts. Members of the alliance include Siemens, U.I.Lapp, Wago Kontakttechnik and the most recently appointed HARTING Technology Group.

The component data from these companies is stored within the E³.series library, eliminating the need for users to manually enter component data into their library components, saving time and reducing potential errors associated with manual data entry.

From the large selection of component data in the various manufacturer databases, a user-specific library can be created quickly and easily using E³.series. The time consuming process of searching for components and looking through data sheets is avoided. Users can find the required component more quickly with the correct commercial and technical data.

"Within the scope of the E³.series Component Alliance Program we are now able to make the data of our components accessible to our customers. We welcome the opportunity to make our contribution to a more rationalized optimized and shorter development process by using the benefits (or data) of our innovative product portfolio," said Hartmut Schwettmann, managing director of HARTING Electric, part of the HARTING Technology Group.

HARTING components are used widely in the railway and transportation, mechanical and plant engineering, factory automation, power generation and distribution, along with industrial electronics and telecommunication sectors. These industries represent a significant proportion of the E³.series customer base.

Access to this component information is free of charge for E³.series users with current software maintenance. For more information visit www.zuken.com/e3series-component

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About HARTING:

Intelligent and high-performance connector technology provides the basis for industrial application and production technology. HARTING’s portfolio of products and solutions includes connectors, device connectivity, network components and assembled system cables. HARTING’s products connect and network devices, machines and systems with data, signal and power. The company provides solutions for the automation technology, energy, transportation technology, industrial devices, broadcast, stage and event technology, engineering, medical technology, embedded computer systems and telecommunications markets. HARTING also produces electro-magnetic components for the automotive industry and provides solutions in the fields of hood technology and shop systems.
The HARTING Group currently has around 3,000 employees active at its 32 local subsidiaries.

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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