IMS Software Announces INCAT Limited As IMSpost Reseller

HAVERHILL, MA (USA) August 17, 2001 - Intelligent Manufacturing Software, Inc. announced today that INCAT Limited is an authorized distributor of the IMSpost family of NC post processing products for users of the CATIA CADCAM solutions portfolio.

INCAT is a value-added reseller, systems integrator for CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM products to the Automotive, Aerospace, Mechanical engineering and Consumer goods industries. Headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, UK. INCAT employs over 800 people worldwide at 33 offices in more than 6 countries.

INCAT is licensed to resell IMSpost software solutions, which translate CAD/CAM software output into machine-specific control language, to customers utilizing Dassault Systemes CATIA software within the United Kingdom.

'We chose IMS because it offers a well integrated solution for post processing within CATIA, additionally it also enables our customers to standardise their existing programming tools' said Kevin Stokes, Customer Services Manager for INCAT. 'In the past, some post processors have been highly customised, these have caused possible software limitations, producing errors in the NC code thus increasing customer cost in their manufacturing process. IMSpost removes that by providing standard library post-processors which require minimal customization.' Dan Wrenn, President and co-founder of IMS, Inc. adds: 'IMSpost uses a standard windows interface which is easy to use. In addition, the range of library posts and the support provided by IMS, provides us with the ability to deliver a quality solution with confidence and speed. IMS is very pleased to be a part of INCATs world-class offering of engineering software and solutions.'

INCAT is the worlds largest IBM business partner for CATIA solutions, providing software, infrastructure, consulting, professional services and training to the global CATIA user community of some 15,000 companies. By building long-term partnerships with its customers, INCATs aim is to facilitate competitive advantage through intelligently applied process improvements and technologies. The business was established in 1984, for further information, visit: www.incat.com.

Intelligent Manufacturing Software, Inc., founded in 1989, is a recognized leader in providing NC post processing solutions and services to companies seeking a competitive advantage in the manufacturing industry. With headquarters in Haverhill, Massachusetts IMS post processing solutions are sold worldwide, addressing the needs of companies of all sizes, primarily in the automotive, aerospace and defense, general manufacturing and machinery, and electromechanical industries. Visit IMS on the web at www.ims.com.

Copyright 2001 Intelligent Manufacturing Software, Inc.