RAND Worldwide South Africa has launched what is described as a no-compromise product development system-Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire. "This new development from PTC is rapidly being judged as the most cost effective design system available today. The extremely positive feedback we are getting from our customers and prospects regarding Wildfire, makes for an exciting and very encouraging sign for the future," says Charles Anderson MD of RAND Worldwide SA.

Features that will have a major impact for users of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire are:

* Simple: it is easier to use than ever, say the developers. In a recent benchmark, Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire completed several tasks in less time and with fewer mouse clicks than one of the more well known solid modelling systems;

* Powerful: with Pro/ENGINEER software one can design complex parts and assemblies. The software allows for everything from conceptualisation to photo rendering, with full bi-directional associativity with dimensions, drawings and BOM;

* Connected: Pro/Engineer WILDFIRE offers full integration with its own FEA, manufacturing and specialist software for the likes of movement and thermal dynamics, moulds, piping and wiring.

Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire is also fully Internet enabled allowing one to hold design conferences anywhere at any time, share design work remotely and show customers models and pictures at their desks.

The production version of PTC's Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire is now available from RAND Worldwide SA.

For more information contact RAND Worldwide SA, 012 673 9300, e-mail: mgous@rand.com