RELEASE OF PCS ELITETM Contact Ms. Kathryn Carr, (814) 269-6406, or Ms. Kate Buynack, (814) 269-2566. Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) has announced the release of the PCS EliteTM Powder Compaction Simulation software. The PCS EliteTM software is a comprehensive, 2-D finite element-based simulation tool used to design powder metallurgy (P/M) components and to optimize manufacturing and performance in a cost-effective manner. Part density distribution and tooling stresses are predicted from geometry, material, and process parameter inputs. A significant upgrade in ease-of-use over the PCSTM 1.0 software, the 32-bit Windows-based program links preprocessing, simulation, and analysis with a common graphical user interface in a multitasking environment. A user-expandable material database supports workpiece powder materials and tool materials. The PCS EliteTM software was developed under the National Center for Excellence in Metalworking Technology (NCEMTJ program and is available to the domestic P/M industry as part of the NCEMT mission to transition technology to industry. The NCEMT is operated by CTC for the U.S. Navy Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) Program. CTC, located in Johnstown, PA, is an independent nonprofit organization committed to assisting industry and government achieve world-class competitiveness. The PCS EliteTM software will be released on November 5-6, 1997, at an NCEMT end-of-project demonstration to be held at CTC. U.S. and Canadian companies can obtain an annually renewable site license for the software, which includes an annual one-day training session for one person (held at CTC), technical support (10 hours), and membership in the powder compaction users group. The capabilities of the P/M compaction software can also be accessed through custom simulation services offered by CTC. In addition, CTC is available to provide, under separate contract, calibrations of specific powders and development of additional material models. To receive further information on the software, end-of-project demonstration, or CTC services, contact Kathy Carr, P/M Simulation Manager at Concurrent Technologies Corporation, 1450 Scalp Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15904, or by phone at (814) 269-6406 or e-mail at carr@.ctc.com.

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