Siemens PLM Extends Software Support for Daimler AG; Extensive Rollout of NX to Daimler and Its Global Suppliers

Migration to Siemens PLM Software’s NX to be Complete by End of 2015 for Passenger Cars and by End of 2016 for Trucks

PLANO, Texas and STUTTGART, Germany, May 3, 2011 - 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 Daimler AG has extended its commitment to Siemens PLM Software and its products for total of 10 years and has pledged to an extensive rollout for the replacement of its current computer-aided design (CAD) environment with NX™ software, one of the world’s leading solutions for digital product development. Daimler’s NX deployment for passenger cars will be complete by the end of 2015 and for trucks by the end of 2016 – the most rapid implementation/switch possible.

As part of the worldwide 10-year agreement, Daimler AG will begin using Siemens PLM Software’s technology in its first vehicle series beginning in 2012. Siemens PLM Software will begin enabling Daimler’s vast network of suppliers beginning July 2011 Daimler’s objective is to further improve the support of its business processes by implementing a seamlessly integrated CAD suite.

“Our 10-year agreement reinforces the clear objective of Daimler AG to use the most advanced technology in the industry to deliver unsurpassed quality products to our customers,” said Professor Alfred Katzenbach, Information Technology Management Research and Development at Mercedes Benz Cars. “Our objective is to further improve the support of our business processes by implementing a seamlessly integrated CAD suite.”

“Daimler’s clear commitment and implementation plan for NX highlights the enhanced strategic relationship we initially announced in November 2010 and underscores the long-term relationship that we’re both looking for in this union,” said Chuck Grindstaff, president and chief technology officer, Siemens PLM Software. “The growing complexity of vehicle design and development has forced numerous automotive companies to evaluate the systems currently in place to ensure they are using best-in-class technology – Daimler is no exception.”

Siemens PLM Software has a successful relationship with Daimler through its existing Teamcenter® software implementation. Following an extensive evaluation, Daimler made the decision to continue using Teamcenter as its standard for product data management and PLM, and to also migrate from its current CAD technology to NX.

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 6.7 million licensed seats and more than 69,500 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software works collaboratively with companies to deliver open solutions that help them turn more ideas into successful products. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.

About the Siemens Industry Automation Division

Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, industrial controls and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industries to solutions for whole industrial sectors 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. With around 33,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry Automation achieved sales of €6.2 billion in fiscal year 2010. www.siemens.com/industryautomation

About CAM Logic 

CAM Logic is a leading provider of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, 3D scanning and rapid prototyping technologies and services to help companies design and build better products, improve processes, reduce costs and maximize profitability.  We provide unparalleled 3D engineering technological software solutions along with the services and support to ensure our client’s success.