EDS Software Reduces Design Time for Student Robotics Teams

Solid Edge and Unigraphics Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Systems Used by Delphi-Sponsored Teams in FIRST Competition

PLANO, Texas - EDS announced today that its Solid Edge� and Unigraphics� CAD software helped students design robots for three Delphi Corporation-sponsored high school teams competing in the annual FIRST Robotics Competition.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 that pairs businesses and universities with schools to inspire students to pursue professions in engineering, science and technology.

The FIRST Robotics Competition immerses high school students in the exciting world of engineering by challenging them to design and build robots that must complete specified tasks while partnered with other teams' robots. The Championship takes place April 24-27 at Disney's Epcot Center in Orlando, Fla. Delphi-sponsored teams have won the national competition in 1999 and 2000. 

Solid Edge is suited perfectly for student teams because it is extremely easy to learn and use. That sharply reduces design time and allows more focus on the numerous other activities required to prepare for this exciting competition.

The Delphi teams are:

Delphi ELITE, Warren (Ohio) G. Harding High School, sponsored by Delphi Packard Electric Systems 

The Knight Riders, Flint (Mich.) Southwestern Academy, sponsored by Delphi Energy & Chassis Systems

The TechnoKats, Kokomo (Ind.) High School, sponsored by Delphi Delco Electronic Systems

Delphi: www.delphi.com

About FIRST

Dean Kamen founded FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire in young people, their schools and communities, an appreciation of science and technology and an understanding that mastering these can enrich the lives of all. FIRST designs and provides accessible, innovative programs that build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills, while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology and engineering.

www.usfirst.org 

About Solid Edge and Unigraphics

Solid Edge is powerful, 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software that can reduce manufacturing companies' time to market by an achievable 50 percent. Solid Edge empowers designers of machinery, automotive tooling, electro-mechanical and other products to easily and quickly create, capture and share product knowledge across the entire engineering organization. Design with Insight: Exclusive Solid Edge Insight knowledge-sharing technology embeds design management capabilities directly within CAD to provide better quality products, lower costs, and shorter delivery cycles. Thousands of companies worldwide, including Alcoa, NEC Engineering and Volvo, cite Solid Edge for its innovative design capabilities and ease of use. The Solid Edge Voyager Program includes more than 150 integrated engineering software applications and computer hardware solutions.

Unigraphics is a fully integrated CAD/CAM/CAE software suite addressing the entire product development process, from conceptual and industrial design, through functional engineering design and analysis, to manufacturing. Unigraphics' Total Product Engineering delivers proven strategic advantage by effectively capturing, leveraging and sharing knowledge throughout the digital engineering process. Unigraphics is used to improve productivity in the design-through-manufacturing processes at companies in industries such as automotive, aerospace, machinery, consumer products, medical instruments and tooling, including General Motors, Boeing, 3M, Jaguar Racing, Dyson, BAE Systems and JCB.

About EDS

EDS, the leading global services company, provides strategy, implementation, business transformation and operational solutions for clients managing the business and technology complexities of the digital economy. EDS brings together the world's best technologies to address critical client business imperatives. It helps clients eliminate boundaries, collaborate in new ways, establish their customers' trust and continuously seek improvement. EDS, with its management-consulting subsidiary, A.T. Kearney, serves the world's leading companies and governments in 60 countries. EDS reported revenues of $21.5 billion in 2001. The company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: EDS) and the London Stock Exchange. 

www.eds.com

 

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