CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
23 August 2007
Implementation Investments
UGS PLM Software and Wayne Taylor Racing Announce Technology Sponsorship Partnership
UGS PLM Software , a division of Siemens Automation and Drives ( A&D ), and Wayne Taylor Racing announced a technology sponsorship partnership formed earlier this year for Wayne Taylor Racing's No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac Riley Daytona Prototype team to develop cars with the help of UGS PLM Software's digital product development technology.
Wayne Taylor Racing, which competes in Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, uses UGS PLM Software technology for the design and evolution of its race cars. Wayne Taylor Racing utilizes UGS PLM Software's digital product development solutions, to reduce part development time and virtually evaluate various configurations to enhance overall performance of the race cars.
Wayne Taylor, the three-time sports car champion, and SunTrust Racing have a tradition of winning. Wayne Taylor Racing drivers Max Angelelli and Jan Magnussen scored their second victory of the season at the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Montreal 400K. This was the 11th victory in the history of SunTrust Racing since joining the Rolex Series in 2004, the third for the driving duo of Angelelli and Magnussen dating back to May of 2006, and the second for the Wayne Taylor Racing organization, which was formed just this past off-season to carry on the SunTrust Racing banner. Angelelli and Magnussen last co-drove to victory April 29 at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va. With two races left, the No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac Riley team of Wayne Taylor Racing is at the top of the series team and driver championships.
"Speed and performance are synonymous with racing and UGS PLM Software's PLM technology gives Wayne Taylor Racing an edge in development to make us more competitive on the track," said Travis Jacobson, technical director, Wayne Taylor Racing. "UGS PLM Software's digital development platform allows us to experiment with multiple configurations for optimal performance on the track each week. UGS PLM Software's state-of-the-art technology is the best in the industry and we are delighted with our new partnership."
"UGS PLM Software is thrilled to partner with Wayne Taylor Racing, a team that is committed to success and has a winning legacy," said Dave Shirk, executive vice president of Global Marketing for UGS PLM Software. "UGS PLM Software has a record of helping our customers succeed; this includes our racing teams which are all at the top of their respective racing circuits."
"Racing sponsorships allows UGS PLM Software to showcase its industry leading PLM technology in action. More than ever before, technology is an enabler -- a way to gain fractions of seconds that mean the difference between winning and losing," added Shirk.
Wayne Taylor Racing currently uses UGS NXT software, UGS PLM Software's digital product development solution, for computer-aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE) and plans to implement the UGS TeamcenterT portfolio in the coming months.
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