SPRING Technologies, Panasonic's new « ISV Partner »

The NC solutions vendor will be live for the first time on Panasonic's Toughpad FZ-G1 at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, Hall 4/booth D143.

SPRING Technologies joins Panasonic's Toughbook Engage Partnership Program as an ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Partner.

The vendor of solutions that optimize the use of NC machines, recently launched its new NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS range, supporting the whole of the "smart" NC manufacturing process with an unprecedented level of integration, intelligence and instrumentation. This new experience so called "NCEXPERIENCE™", dedicated to NC programmers and operators pushes the envelope, not only for NC simulation tools, but also by offering manufacturers a new way to manage their NC machines and manufacturing lifestyle.

"Via this partnership, combining new generations of hardware and software, operators on the shop floor can now access realistic 3D machine-tool simulation, tool libraries and documentation (work sheets, etc.), from a robust, ergonomic touch tablet, offering complete operational freedom", explains Solen Carreau, Regional Marketing Manager, Panasonic CPS.

Visitors will be invited to discover the SPRING Technologies flagship solutions, NCSIMUL Machine and NCSIMUL Player, implemented on Panasonic's Toughpad FZ-G1, its first fully-rugged professional tablet, running Windows 8 Pro, with a screen that can be read in full sunlight thanks to Panasonic's proprietary IPSα technology, multi-touch screen with ten simultaneous detection points, stylus pen and configurable ports ─ capabilities that add up to making this Toughpad easy to use and ideal in the field. With its wide range of connectivity options, your data will always be readily available. The Toughpad FZ-G1 meets the MIL-STD-810G and IP65 standards and can run for 8 or 16 hours, depending on your choice of battery option, and is dust, oil and water-resistant.

"The partnership provides the link we needed to democratize our NCEXPERIENCE™ vision from process planning right through to the workshop. The Toughpad FZ-G1 in the Windows 8 Pro environment delivers a seamless link between the virtual and real machine worlds, enabling SPRING Technologies to execute its strategy of 'ultra-mobility in the workshop': with greater operator independence, access to state-of-the-art software and hardware technologies increasing productivity, offering a new user experience, that is both unique and dedicated", adds Philippe Solignac, Corporate Marketing Director, SPRING Technologies.

ABOUT PANASONIC

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products in three business fields, consumer, components & devices, and solutions. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.85 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2012. Panasonic's stock is listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE:PC) Stock Exchanges. The company has the vision of becoming the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry by the 100th year of its founding in 2018. For more information on Panasonic, its brand and commitment to sustainability, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net