Unox selects Siemens  PLM Software's
Teamcenter to enhance enterprise data management 

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 UNOX S.p.A. selected Teamcenter® software, Siemens PLM Software's digital lifecycle management solution, as its company-wide PLM system to help reduce time-to-market, enhance decision making, optimise resources and better control projects and process development. UNOX, established in 1990, has quickly become a leading global company for the design and production of professional ovens for the baking, pastry and gastronomy markets, thanks to a continuous process of research and innovation. By developing a PLM strategy, the Italian company now plans to connect all product data, making it easier to access information and enhance cooperation among all involved parties. 

UNOX selected Teamcenter following an extensive evaluation process against competing solutions. Teamcenter proved to be the best solution for UNOX as it met all key criteria out-of-the box without requiring any customisation. The company cited the quality of the solution, the reliability of direct support, and implementation time as key decision making factors. 

UNOX will use Teamcenter to enhance its product development, process engineering, engineering data management, and to consolidate existing legacy systems, including Pro/E® software and ERP SAP® software. Beyond easing data sharing within the group and with the suppliers, Teamcenter automatically acquires best practice knowledge for future traceability, promoting innovation and efficiency.

"UNOX required a unique environment, to connect product development, manufacturing and services to enhance innovation and help reduce time-to-market," said Enrico Franzolin, president, UNOX. "Based on our extensive evaluation, the PLM backbone based on Teamcenter could support separate product and management data in an easily accessible knowledge centre which could be accessed across the company to enable everyone to make the most of different applications. Siemens PLM Software helped us build a solid awareness of our needs and of the different solutions with total transparency, clearness and simplicity." 

Fabio Duregon, technical manager, UNOX added, "More than buying a product and implementing services, we have invested in a consultancy relationship. The consistent approach of the Siemens PLM Software team stood as a further warranty: all the professionals we met have shown the same competency, professionalism and passion to help UNOX succeed."

"We are proud that an innovative company such as UNOX has selected Teamcenter to efficiently support its objectives for tighter synchronisation and broader business reach," said Franco Megali, vice president and managing director, Italy, Siemens PLM Software.

UNOX S.p.A. in profile
Born in 1990, UNOX imposed itself quickly in the international market as a leading company for the production of professional ovens, for the bakery, pastry and gastronomy markets. The evolution of UNOX passes through the development of its Organisation, the Improvement and the Widening of the range of the products and the increase of the company asset. UNOX's growth is the acknowledgment that the market has given and is giving to this evolution: today UNOX is number one in the world for selling professional ovens in one year. Based in Vigodarzere (PD), UNOX operates in 85 countries around the world, of which Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, United States and Japan stand as the main markets. Its products range in six product lines, each one including a broad variety of ovens and accessories (hood, leavener, stand, washing systems, etc). UNOX's business has constantly grown, reaching the annual output of about 60.000 manufactured product units, and extends to a series of small business companies, connected into a common collaborative model.

Siemens PLM Software in profile 
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 nearly 6.7 million licensed seats and 63,000 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 further information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, view website: www.siemens.com/plm

Siemens Industry Automation Division in profile 
The 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 optimises the entire value added chain of manufacturers - from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services. With around 39,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry Automation achieved sales of €7.0 billion in fiscal year 2009.

For further information, view website: www.siemens.com/industryautomation

Molex TM-4000 universal crimp press 
terminates large lug products up to 4 AWG

Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX AND MOLXA) heavy-duty TM-4000™ Universal Crimp Press provides up to 31 kN (7000lbf) for bench-top crimping large lug products of up to 4 AWG.

The TM-4000 Universal Crimp Press is an inexpensive, electrically controlled, direct-drive press designed for mid-volume, semi-automatic bench-top operations such as those found in the automotive, industrial and commercial markets. Capable of production rates of up to 2,400 terminations per hour, the TM-4000 offers contract manufacturers, assembly houses and design engineers an effective and affordable method of applying a wide range of side- and rear-feed terminals to heavy-gauge wires.

According to Molex product manager Bob Grenke: "The TM-4000 press will allow our customers to reduce their applied costs - per part - as well as increase their quality through the use of a consistent bench top machine instead of a more manual operator dependent hand tool process. Compared to other standard presses, which terminate up to 10 AWG, the TM-4000 can handle much heavier gauges and is less expensive."

The TM-4000 Universal Crimp Press from Molex.

To help reduce tooling costs and provide production flexibility, the TM-4000 accepts most industry standard applicators, including air-feed applicators that process terminals mounted on Mylar* tape, as well as FineAdjust™ and Mini-Mac™ applicators with side and rear feeds.

The TM-4000 Universal Crimp Press meets the strict OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety and noise requirements and is CE approved, according the essential health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive, Low Voltage Directive and EMC Directive, which reduces the risk of injury. Two attached safety interlock switches prevent the press from cycling if the guard is open or when it is being hand cycled.

For further information about the Molex TM-4000 Universal Crimp Press, view website: http://www.molex.com/link/tm4000.html   Refer to page 28