WILSONVILLE, Ore., Feb. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor
Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that
General Motors is deploying Mentor® Capital® electrical systems
design tools for its vehicle development projects. The tools
deliver cycle time reductions and support improved engineering
processes, helping General Motors efficiently deliver the new
electronic features demanded by the car-buying public. This
is achieved via the Capital suite's powerful design asset re-use
and correct-by-construction technology that automatically generates
optimized platform-level wiring.
Electrical systems for new General Motors vehicles are now being
designed using Capital tools. Furthermore, design data for existing
vehicles is being converted to Capital software using utilities
developed by Mentor's consulting organization. This enables
rapid tool adoption through the availability of infrastructure such
as rule decks and libraries, and broadened user
familiarity.
General Motors has further ensured a high level of skills among
its user community with on-demand training, provided via the Mentor
Learning Center web platform. This always-available resource
delivers tutorials, hands-on exercises, and knowledge checks that
have been developed by Mentor's product experts, tailored to a
number of distinct user profiles.
Like many automotive OEMs, General Motors develops vehicles
based on a number of core platforms, often tailored to local market
preferences. This pattern brings significant cost
efficiencies but also requires comprehensive data handling, and
compatibility with the enterprise IT environment.
Replacement of a key part of the vehicle development process can
be a daunting task. But General Motors has reached key
milestones such as production design data release on schedule while
transitioning to Capital. Martin O'Brien, general manager,
Mentor Automotive, said, "General Motors' adoption of Capital is a
model of good practice. It has been speedy but also highly
structured. We look forward to working further with GM as the
applicability of additional tools within the Capital range is
explored, for example to help control electrical system
configuration complexity or automatically create technical
publications."
About Capital
Capital is an advanced software suite supporting complex
electrical systems challenges from product definition through
electrical system design, harness manufacture and vehicle
maintenance.
About Mentor Automotive
Mentor Automotive provides a leading portfolio of automotive
design tools and software, built on deep expertise in systems
engineering, to help customers solve the most complex design
challenges facing the industry. Solutions reside in three key areas
for automotive electrical and electronic design: connectivity and
networking; in-car experience; and sub-systems and technology. More
information: www.mentor.com/automotive
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic
hardware and software design solutions, providing products,
consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most
successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies.
Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last
fiscal year in excess of $1.24
billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W.
Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon
97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/
Media Contact
James Price
Mentor
Automotive
503.685.1778
james_price@mentor.com
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are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
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