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09-08 PRODUCT SCAN user interface and graphical process builder; and integration with other MSC applications, such as SimXpert and SimDesigner. Other new capabilities provide improved utilization of Web services, supporting enhanced enterprise integration and compatibility with IBM’s Websphere Process Server; and improved support for global enterprises and their supply chains in automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, electronics, consumer products, and other industries, the company said. www.managingautomation.com/MSC Contact Info Editorial product consideration: Diane Himes Senior Web Editor 212-560-1849 dhimes@thomaspublishing.com M anaging Automation’s Product Scan is a roundup of some of the latest tools available to help you run your manufacturing business, from the shop floor to the top floor and beyond. This format facilitates a connection to the TechMATCH product directories at ManagingAutomation.com, where you will find a wealth of information on the vendors relevant to your business as well as product and contact information that can jumpstart your technology selection process. You’ll notice a link to ManagingAutomation.com associated with each of the product descriptions in this section. Follow that connection for actionable information on the company and its products. For a look at how you can compare various products through MA’s TechMATCH online product comparison tool (www.managingautomation.com /comparisontool), see the sidebar on the facing page. For example, see the quality management product listings most often viewed through TechMATCH in the sidebar on p. 54. And this month’s product listings update provides a look at the latest developments in MA’s TechMATCH product directories (managingautomation.com/Directory20`). SAGE SOFTWARE DASSAULT SYSTÈMES ABAQUS 6.8 assault Systèmes has announced the Abaqus 6.8, a unified finite element analysis (FEA) software suite. Made by SIMULIA, the product enables realistic simulation in order to evaluate products, materials, and processes. Its purpose is to D ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE age Software is offering new versions of its Peachtree software. The new releases in the Peachtree 2009 product line include Peachtree by Sage Premium Accounting for Manufacturing, Peachtree by Sage Premium Accounting for Distribution, and Quantum 2009. Aimed at small manu- S METASTORM BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT V7.6 M lower costs and reduce cycle times by simulating stress, impact, thermal dynamics, and other behaviors. New features in the Abaqus 6.8 include composite analysis capabilities, low-cycle fatigue method, a new anisotrophic hyper-elastic material model, and a new Coupled EulerianLangrangian multiphysics capability. www.managingautomation.com/Dassault MSC SOFTWARE SIMULATION CONTENT MANAGEMENT M 52 SC Software’s SimManager R3 features the SimManager Workgroup Edition, which provides “out-of-the-box” simulation content management; a new 2008 etastorm BPM version 7.6 includes extended support for Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, as well as new features such as business activity monitoring on Windows Vista, user-configurable reporting capabilities, and support for advanced process simulation and analysis using Metastorm ProVision. In addition to including Metastorm Process Pods, which allow easy integration with leading enterprise content management and document management systems, Metastorm has enhanced its software to support document clip fields that let users link and track content directly within a process while storing and maintaining the integrity and latest version of the document in the source content management system. www.managingautomation.com/Metastorm facturers and wholesale distributors, the products feature the newly restructured Cash Manager Tool, which is capable of running “what if” scenarios. Other new features are real-time error alerts, more historical data, and flexible payroll management. The accounting for distribution and manufacturing editions are available at $599.99 for a single user. www.managingautomation.com/sage September http://www.managingautomation.com/comparisontool http://www.managingautomation.com/comparisontool http://www.managingautomation.com http://www.managingautomation.com http://www.managingautomation.com http://managingautomation.com/Directory20 http://www.managingautomation.com/MSC http://www.managingautomation.com/Dassault http://www.managingautomation.com/Metastorm http://www.managingautomation.com/sage

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Managing Automation - September 2008 Contents Take 1 Letters Tech Vendors Defy Economic Slump by Plugging into Developing World Growth New E2open Chief Outlines Plan to Accelerate Growth Is This Marketing as It Used to Be or Something New? The OMAC Group Attempts to Widen Its Influence Automation Federation Names Chief, Plots Growth Notes Cover story: The Innovation Gap Special Report: Meet the Progressive Manufacturing High Achievers Progressive Manufacturer of the Year Business Model Mastery Innovation Mastery Customer Mastery Supply Network Mastery Data & Integration Mastery Education & Training Mastery Leadership Mastery Operational Excellence Mastery Special Report: Catching the Wireless Wave Part 1: No Clear Infrastructure Winner Part 2: Wireless Apps Take Wing Part 3: The Human Side of Wireless Product Scan Advertiser Index Next

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