CogniTens, a leading provider of comprehensive Dimensional Measurement Solutions, was named a 2006 Automotive News PACE Award winner at the 12th annual PACE Award ceremony recently held in Detroit, Michigan. The prestigious award recognizes automotive technology and solutions providers for superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance.
CogniTens CEO, Mr. Ofer Sandelson accepted the award in recognition of the company’s OptiCell™ dimensional measurement and analysis solution used by global Automotive OEMs and Tier1 suppliers. The OptiCell system is specifically designed for robust automated operation in manufacturing environments providing meaningful and easy to understand dimensional information on automotive parts and assemblies. The OptiCell based dimensional measurement solution won the PACE Award in the Information Technology & Services category which recognizes game-changing innovations in the design and implementation of information systems solutions that enable companies to improve operational performance.
“CogniTens is honored to have been selected as a PACE Award winner,” said Sandelson. “We are proud to see our dimensional measurement solutions now fully integrated into automotive manufacturing processes allowing automakers and suppliers to reduce their vehicle program tooling costs and product development cycles and ultimately improve manufacturing quality.
We remain focused on providing our customers with the most advanced solutions, which will allow them to significantly accelerate part development, tryout and approval, as well as shorten ramp-up times thanks to speedy problem analysis and resolution.” We value the Industry recognition as a respected partner to the automotive community of OEMs and suppliers worldwide.”
The PACE Award was presented by Automotive News, Microsoft, SAP and Transportation Research Center Inc. The competition was open to suppliers who contribute products, processes, materials or services directly to the manufacturers of automotive products. The PACE Award is accepted around the world as the industry symbol of innovation.
About the PACE Award
The Pace Award (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) is an Automotive News initiative sponsored by Industry leaders honoring US and International automotive suppliers who have embraced innovation in technological advancement and business performance to meet the demands of automotive makers. Suppliers compete in four categories: Product, Product-Europe, Information Technology and Services, Manufacturing Process and Capital Equipment. Past PACE winners included corporations such Johnson Controls, Motorola, TRW Automotive and BASF.
About CogniTens
CogniTens is a leading provider of comprehensive dimensional measurement solutions, focused on improving engineering and manufacturing processes in the automotive and other manufacturing industries. Through solutions based on innovations in 3-D non-contact measurement technology, especially designed for manufacturing environments, CogniTens allows its customers to significantly improve product quality, shorten development cycles, and cut manufacturing costs. CogniTens’ solutions enable its customers to run efficient vehicle development processes and production launches. CogniTens is a privately held corporation headquartered in Israel, with offices in North America, Japan as well as representation and operations in other major automotive industry centers such as South America, Europe and East Asia including China and Korea. Our customers include global automotive OEMs, suppliers and line builders including: General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Daimler Chrysler Group, Honda Motor Company, Magna International, Mazda Motors, Kikuchi Co., Ogihara America Corporation, Tesco Group Companies and Toyota Motor Company.
Company Contact:
CogniTens Ltd.
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Marketing & Business
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