Over our two-day Users Conference, attendees were informed of changes to Third Wave Systems that are some of the most important for the long-term success of our company. These internal changes will enhance our products, services, and your overall customer experience. We’re excited about the activity, and wanted to share the news with you:
- Quality -- Our staff now includes a group of individuals dedicated to ensuring better overall products and providing timely feedback on new software features and algorithms.
- Products -- A higher quality product that doesn’t meet customer needs isn’t good enough. By staffing a full-time product management and support position, TWS is working to identify new product opportunities and market needs, as well as focusing on exceeding customer expectations.
- Computing Resources -- By doubling the number of nodes within our computing cluster, we have successfully increased our overall development throughput on both the product and service sides of our business. Our productivity center’s testing and process development services are critical to the business, and we continue to fund ongoing software validation and verification efforts.
Let’s keep making smart machining decisions!
Kerry Marusich, TWS President
Recent tests conducted by Third Wave Systems indicate that high performance machining (HPM) methodology utilized by the company leads to more energy efficient, environmentally friendly machining practices. Read more 
In March of 2009, two collaborations between outside agencies and Third Wave Systems were finalized. The partnerships provide a springboard for TWS’ products, helping AdvantEdge Production Module become more well-known within the manufacturing community. Read more
TWS’ material modeling program is a facet of the company’s sales model that often flies under the radar of the general public. Through this program, TWS characterizes customer-supplied metals for future incorporation into the AdvantEdge software, thereby tailoring the software to meet user needs. Read more
Over the past year, guests to the Third Wave Systems website have witnessed major changes in both content and site design. Today, the fully-revamped website contains something for everyone. Read more
Academic licenses are issued for the sole purpose of supporting teaching and research activities; they are not used for commercial purposes. Read more
The development of Third Wave Systems’ software hinges on research projects. Knowledge gained from these activities is then incorporated into future software releases. Read more
AdvantEdge FEM Updates
AdvantEdge FEM 5.3 - a CAE software solution used by those looking to reduce tool design cycles, increase material removal rates, extend too life, and more - was released in February of 2009, packed with new features and enhancements. Read more
On May 4, 2009, Third Wave Systems released Production Module version 5.6. Production Module is process-analysis CAE software that integrates workpiece material properties, CAD/CAM inputs, and machine dynamics to map forces, temperatures, and more. Read more
Dr. Juergen Leopold Joins TWS in Germany -- In February of 2009, TWS and retired Dr. Juergen Leopold (Fraunhofer Institute) joined forces to enhance AdvantEdge technical support throughout Germany. Read more
Database Consolidation -- This year, TWS entered into a consulting agreement with Jim Brownell, the former CFO and partner of The Willow Group. Over the course of four months, Jim helped TWS unite numerous databases, customizing and standardizing TWS applications to meet a number of the company’s objectives without placing added financial demands on the business. These new and improved standards were set in place in May of 2009.
Representative Erik Paulsen Visits TWS -- Newly-elected state congressman Erik Paulsen stopped in Third Wave Systems’ headquarters in February 2009 for a discussion of the company’s engineering and technology advancements. Read more
TWS Staffing Changes -- Since the year began, changes to TWS staffing have been made to address company needs and support individual growth. The following hold new positions and/or responsibilities: Linda Hammer, Event Contractor; Kalyan Mavuleti, Senior Applications Developer; Brian Becker, Senior Applications Engineer; Amanda Taylor, Office Manager; Lin Ma, Computational Mechanics Engineer; Ben Heintz, Product Quality Lead; Brad Ragozzino, Product Management and Support Lead; Danielle Unruh, Applications Engineer; and Dan Dady, Applications Engineer. |
