DISCUS Basic is the foundation on which every DISCUS product is built. DISCUS Basic enables users to identify part characteristics on a PDF or TIFF drawing by simple clicking. DISCUS users have routinely reported over 50% reductions in the time needed to complete AS9102 first article inspections. For example, Mark Miscavage, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Unison Engine Components said, "During my DISCUS ROI analysis, we found that the cost of this software will be recouped in 5 weeks in labor savings on first articles.”

DISCUS 3D adds to the feature set of DISCUS Basic by providing the ability to operate on 3D CAD models. DISCUS 3D is “CAD neutral” supporting the leading CAD formats, such as UG NX, CATIA, Pro/E, and SolidWorks. DISCUS 3D does not require an expensive CAD license or format conversion. DISCUS 3D interrogates the CAD model to further reduce the time and effort to establish quality plans.

DISCUS Design integrates a manufacturing process knowledgebase with the CAD model to enable Design for Six Sigma. By enabling the consistent reuse of manufacturing knowledge and process capabilities, DISCUS Design helps to reduce the time and effort to create a detailed design while simultaneously ensuring producibility. As part of the DISCUS family, it also automatically generates information for downstream manufacturing engineering and quality planning.

Bob Roush, DISCUS General Manager said, “We believe the DISCUS product family will become the de facto standard for quality engineering and design detailing. Aerospace manufacturing organizations that are seeking immediate productivity gains are jumping on DISCUS.”

About DISCUS

DISCUS is the leading tool for leaning out aerospace design-to-manufacturing processes. It is currently used by more than fifty different aerospace organizations, ranging from large prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Hawker Beechcraft, and BAE as well as members of the supply chain such as Ferco Tech, Therm, and Turbine Engine Components. DISCUS may be found on the web at: http://www.DISCUSsoftware.com.