DownStream Technologies Announces New Version of CAM350 V7.5 to Unite PCB Designers with PCB Fabricators

New release streamlines the transition of PCB Engineering data into Physical PCBs

Bolton, Mass – March 12, 2002 – DownStream Technologies, LLC today announced CAM350 V. 7.5, the latest version of it’s mainstream PCB Fabrication Flow Solution. CAM350 is used by PCB Designers to correct fabrication errors early in the design process and by PCB Fabricators to optimize the fabrication process.

In this latest release, DownStream has merged it’s FabFactory™ and CAM350™ products together into a single, modular application that creates a seamless flow of data between PCB Design and PCB Fabrication. Tools such as the previously released NC and Panel Editors, MRC and Quoting Agents and Customer and Intrinsic Apertures are now available in any CAM350 configuration. In addition, DownStream has provided a number of software corrections over Version 7.

“The ability for PCB Designers to detect and correct manufacturing issues early in the design process is critical to meeting today’s aggressive production schedules. Equally important, the PCB Fabricator must be able to optimize the fabrication process to improve manufacturing yields and accuracy. With the latest release of CAM350, we have united both sides with an integrated process that streamlines the transition of engineering data into physical PCBs,” said Rick Almeida, president of DownStream Technologies.

Aggressive Customer Upgrade

DownStream is providing CAM350 V. 7.5 at no additional charge to all existing customers with a valid DownStream maintenance agreement. This upgrade contains new functionality previously available only in DownStream’s high-end CAM configurations. The company is planning to deliver this update through the Spring of 2002. Customers can log onto www.downstreamtech.com/maintenance_transfer_program.asp for more information on their maintenance status.

About DownStream Technologies

DownStream Technologies’ CAM350 solution allows engineering and manufacturing teams to work together by supporting the verification of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs early in the product development process to ensure accurate and efficient manufacturing. CAM350 offers customers in the mainstream PCB marketplace significant price/performance value over alternative solutions. Customers can find out more about DownStream at www.downstreamtech.com.