Lumeo Software, Inc., a developer of interactive performance testing software, has announced the launch of Lumeo Motion 2.0. Designed specifically for the heavy equipment and automotive industries, Lumeo Motion allows mechanical engineers to use 3D CAD models to test product behavior early in the development process, reducing time and costs throughout the development project.

Unlike conventional simulation software products, which are limited to use by simulation experts, Lumeo Motion is designed for CAD engineers. The software duplicates the look and feel of a company's existing 3D CAD software, so it requires little training for new users. By enabling design and product development engineers to run interactive performance testing early in the product development process, Lumeo Motion prevents dead-end concepts from leaving the desktop, reducing the risk of delays in project schedules.

Lumeo Motion does not require users to define motion paths and maneuvers prior to performance testing. Instead it allows users to operate the product interactively just as you would with real prototypes. With Lumeo's patent-pending technology, users of Lumeo Motion can add hydraulic cylinders with real-life functionality to 3D CAD models and visually and interactively test in real-time whether the design meets the desired performance objectives.

Lumeo Motion also facilitates the collaboration of multiple groups within an organization. Using Lumeo's free simulation player, Lumeo Scenario, a model can run on any desktop PC, without CAD software, enabling marketing, suppliers, customers and other team members to participate in the product innovation process and allowing non-engineers to provide feedback on the product.

January.2002

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