Released on = December 20, 2005, 2:30 am

Press Release Author = Ken Yap

Industry = Industrial

Press Release Summary = Nagano Sankoh has licensed CAE metal forming software
developed at Japan\'s RIKEN to enhance its die design capabilities.

Press Release Body = Suwa, Nagano, Japan 21/12/2005 - To enhance its competitive
edge in the metal stamping industry, Nagano Sankoh has licensed \"ASU/P-form\", the
latest 3D CAD and CAE press forming simulation software from Advanced Simulation
Technology of Mechanics Co Ltd.

The software which was developed at RIKEN, known internationally as the Institute of
Physical and Chemical Research, will allow Nagano Sankoh to predict metal forming
phenomena with a high degree of accuracy and reduce repetitive tooling changes
specific to complex draw forming stamping.

\"This software is able to analyse breakage, wrinkle and spring back in sheet metal
forming very accurately and allows analysis of multiple processes, easy
pre-processing without setting of parameter for analysis, and deals with various
materials. The software will allow us to offer faster and more accurate die design
solutions when compared to our competitors, \" says Soichi Tamura, President of
Nagano Sankoh.

About Nagano Sankoh:
Established in 1967, Nagano Sankoh specializes in deep drawn metal components
fabricated in single stage progressive and multiple station transfer presses.

About RIKEN:
Established in 1917, it was reorganized as an independent administrative institution
under the Japan Ministry of Education in 2003. RIKEN performs high level basic
research and practical applications studies in the sciences and engineering.

More information on Nagano Sankoh is located at http://www.suwaprecision.com.

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Contact Ken Yap for more helpful information on the company:
Tel: 65-67492045
Email: kenyap@naganosankoh.jp



Web Site = http://www.suwaprecision.com

Contact Details = Block 3014A Ubi Road 1 #05-10
Singapore, Zip code: 408703
Phone: 65-67492045
Fax: 65-67495541
Email: kenyap@naganosankoh.jp