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SCRA-Led Program, PDES, Inc., Selects Recipient for Bryan K. Martin Award
CHARLESTON, S.C. --(Business Wire)--
SCRA,
an applied research and development corporation, today announced the
winner of the PDES, Inc. Consortium Bryan K. Martin Award. The
award is presented annually to the individual who has demonstrated
superior technical contributions to the PDES, Inc. program. PDES,
Inc., an international industry/government/academia consortium,
supports the Digital Enterprise through the development and
implementation of information standards through Model-based Engineering,
Model-based Manufacturing, and Model-based Sustainment. Led by SCRA's
Applied R&D, PDES, Inc.'s members represent leading
manufacturers, national governmental agencies, software vendors and
research organizations.
This year's winner of the Bryan K. Martin Technical Excellence Award
exhibited leadership and technical expertise in developing a core
capability for the consortium. Ed Paff has worked with PDES, Inc.
for over 20 years and has been active in STEP (STandard for the Exchange
of Product model data) development and deployment. Ed is a key player in
the CAx-IF and was recognized for his willingness to test new
implementation approaches outside of regular test rounds. "Ed is a
highly respected, key member of our team," said <>PDES, Inc.
President and Chairman, Dr. Michael Jahadi, "His pragmatic attitude and
good spirit, coupled with his dedication, commitment and technical
expertise sets an example for the entire PDES, Inc. team."
"It is an honor to receive the Bryan K. Martin Technical Excellence
Award," stated Paff, "It has been a privilege to serve in various PDES,
Inc. teams over the past 20 years, and I look forward to continued
work and successes with fellow members of the consortium."
The Bryan K. Martin Technical Excellence Award was created in honor of
Bryan K. Martin, an exceptional individual who died in 1991 in an
airplane crash. Martin was a strong leader within PDES, Inc. and
worked tirelessly to achieve the PDES, Inc. goals.
About SCRA
http://www.scra.org/
SCRA is an applied research corporation with over 29 years of experience
delivering technology solutions with high returns on investment to
federal and corporate clients. To fulfill our mission, SCRA has three
sectors: Our Technology Ventures sector helps early-stage companies to
commercialize innovations and create jobs, our Applied R&D sector
manages over 100 national and international programs worth over $1.5
billion in contract value and our R&D Facilities sector builds and
manages research facilities that include wet labs, secure rooms for
sensitive work and advanced high-tech manufacturing shops. Economic
studies show that since its inception, SCRA's cumulative economic
output represents a contribution of over $14 billion to South Carolina's
economy.
About ITI and ITI TranscenData
http://www.transcendata.com
International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI) was founded in 1983 and is
headquartered in Milford, OH. ITI TranscenData is the product data
interoperability business within ITI. CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM vendors and end
users alike utilize ITI TranscenData's products and services for
seamless data exchange between dissimilar systems. Customers include
ABB, Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Dassault, EADS (News - Alert), Ford, Honeywell, Lego,
Lockheed Martin, NASA, MAHLE Powertrain, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon,
Renault, Rockwell Collins, Samsung Electronics, Siemens, Snecma, Spirit
AeroSystems, Thales (News - Alert), ThyssenKrupp, US Air Force, US Army, Xerox and
others.

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