Bangalore & Berlin November 19, 2007 – CSM Software and PACE Aerospace Engineering & Information Technology GmbH today announced an exclusive technology tie-up. CSM will extend the reach of PACE’s knowledge-based engineering (KBE) technology into the Indian aerospace & automotive markets. KBE’s scope covers the wide range of activities of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) & multidisciplinary design optimization. Pacelab KBE solutions have been successful for applications like aircraft and automotive preliminary design, aircraft cabin configuration, flight performance etc.

PACE’s flagship product Pacelab Suite is a revolutionary tool that captures the complete product structure, its associated performance criteria and integrates with various simulation & manufacturing aspects of the product design.

“At a time where the world is acknowledging India for its technology strengths, CSM Software is on the mark to meet the demands of the engineering experts by introducing the cutting edge technology tool that will enable them to truly visualize their concepts and bring them to shape. We are excited to announce our partnership with PACE, who have gained immense confidence of their customers such as AIRBUS, BAE Systems, Embraer, Emirates, GE Capital Aviation Services, Snecma, Rolls-Royce, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and the likes of those by successfully deploying the Pacelab KBE solutions”, stated Mr. V S Mahadevan, Vice President, CSM Software.

About PACE:
PACE, with offices in Germany, France & the U.S., develops knowledge based engineering software aimed at accelerating complex engineering processes. By providing intelligent information technology, PACE helps its customers in the aerospace & automotive industries to increase their productivity & competitiveness. These include Airbus, Air France, Bauhaus Luftfahrt, Bombardier, Embraer, Emirates, ESG, Eurocopter, Rolls-Royce, Snecma & Sukhoi. To learn more about PACE, please visit www.pacelab.com.

About CSM Software:
CSM Software is the only leading offshore provider of Engineering Services possessing a Seamless Engineering Expertise. From basic design to high-end analysis for Aerospace, Automotive & Heavy Engineering industries, the company has consistently delivered top-notch projects to demanding customers over the last 15 years. Our unique Seamless Engineering Expertise provides a powerful, singular source advantage to our clients in driving their business vision. CSM’s five business divisions – Services, Training, Products, Management Consulting & Onsite Design Support has a strong Cross Leveraging factor that forms a potent value proposition to its customers. This model gives us the distinction of being the sole offshore company based in India that has partnerships with Dassault Systemes, MSC Software, CD-adapco, Moldflow Corporation, DELMIA and now PACE. Partnerships with these global leaders in the Virtual Product Development market give us the technology edge.

CSM was founded in the year 1992 by Dr. R Swami Narayanaswami, one of the original researchers of NASTRAN (NASA structural analysis code). CSM has more than 400 proud customers worldwide, empowering them through its proven methodologies & best practices. The company is ISO 9001:2000 & AS 9100B certified, & has been approved CEMILAC. To learn more about CSM Software, please visit www.csmsoftware.com.