DownStream Technologies Announces CAM350 Version 7.6

New release delivers powerful new functionality and provides significant performance/quality enhancements

Bolton, Mass – December 3, 2002 – DownStream Technologies, LLC today announced CAM350 V7.6, the latest version of its 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.  The latest release contains two significant functionality enhancements, numerous software corrections / performance improvements, and represents the fourth update to the product since DownStream purchased it from Innoveda (now Mentor Graphics) in December 2001.

"We have been extremely pleased with our R&D progress this year. V7.6 is the fourth update to CAM350 in 2002 and clearly demonstrates the we are committed to developing innovative ways to help our customers prepare and optimize PCB design data for bare board fabrication," said Rick Almeida, president of DownStream.  He added, "Our investment in senior R&D personnel, as well as a focused commitment on quality, will pay dividends to our customers who are looking to speed time-to-volume production."

Functionality Enhancments

Fast Array Module

With this release, CAM350 now contains a Fast Array Module for use by PCB Designers.  This new, easy-to-use module allows the designer to quickly array a board (or group of boards) on a panel with minimal setup and definition prior to submitting the design for fabrication. It also allows the designer to save time by easily making design changes without having to redo the panelization.  "The better data a designer can provide, the more productive the fabrication process will be. This new module delivers the functionality our customers need to keep them ahead of their competition", said Almeida.

PCAD Interface

As part of DownStream Technology's commitment to providing tools that are compatible with all leading PCB CAD systems, CAM350 V7.6 also includes an improved PCAD interface.  The PCAD 2001/2002 support now enables CAM350 users to maintain tighter integration with the latest PCAD releases.

Availability

DownStream Technologies is providing CAM350 V7.6 at no additional charge to all existing customers with a valid maintenance agreement.  This update is available via a web download by visiting www.downstreamtech.com. All other sales inquiries can be made via email to sales@downstreamtech.com or by contacting on of DownStream's local Value Added Resellers (VARs).

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 Technologies at www.downstreamtech.com.