General Dynamics Land Systems Selects Siemens PLM Software for Multi-CAD Product Data Management

Siemens PLM Software`s Teamcenter to Replace Existing Systems and Provide Single
Source of Product Knowledge to Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Cost
PLANO, Texas--(Business Wire)--
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation
Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM)
software and services, today announced that General Dynamics Land Systems
(GDLS), a leading provider of land and amphibious combat systems, selected
Teamcenter software, Siemens PLM Software`s digital lifecycle management
solution, as its single product data management (PDM) platform to enhance
efficiency in product development, engineering processes and data management.

GDLS will use Teamcenter to replace and consolidate several existing systems
including Windchill, Pro/INTRALINK and CMstat. GDLS will use Teamcenter to
manage multiple computer-aided design (CAD) systems including NX software,
Siemens PLM Software`s comprehensive digital product development solution, and
Pro/E software.

Teamcenter will provide GDLS with a single source of product knowledge across
the subsidiary enabling seamless downstream use of CAD data for manufacturing
processes both internally and with partners and suppliers. In addition, GDLS
plans to use Teamcenter for visualization and to directly link engineering with
manufacturing and support departments. Teamcenter will also allow GDLS to
standardize its change management process to eliminate dual data entry, reducing
both cost and product development time.

"General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to using the most advanced
technology such as Siemens PLM Software`s Teamcenter to deliver best-in-class
products to our customers," said Mike Bolon, senior vice president of enterprise
strategy and technology, General Dynamic Land Systems. "The multi-CAD management
capability of Teamcenter combined with its ability to provide a single source of
product data for internal and external use will give GDLS a competitive
advantage."

"General Dynamics Land Systems` decision to use Teamcenter as its single PDM
platform to replace and consolidate existing systems is a testament to our
commitment to provide a robust, open PLM platform," said Tony Hemmelgarn, senior
vice president, Industry Verticals, North America, Siemens PLM Software.
"Teamcenter will provide General Dynamics a solution that enhances collaboration
and innovation while delivering design anywhere, build anywhere capabilities
that are required for today`s market."

Teamcenter powers innovation and productivity by connecting people and processes
with product knowledge. Teamcenter provides a comprehensive portfolio of proven
digital lifecycle management solutions built on an open PLM foundation with the
ability to manage multi-cad environments with ease and efficiency.

About General Dynamics Land Systems

General Dynamics Land Systems, headquartered in Sterling Heights, Mich., is a
subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD). The company designs,
builds and supports a full spectrum of land and amphibious combat and tactical
systems, subsystems and components for U.S. and international customers. The
business employs approximately 10,000 employees worldwide and is the defense
industry's largest supplier of armored military vehicles. General Dynamics,
headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 92,900 people
worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and
expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine
systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about
General Dynamics is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.

About Siemens PLM Software

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation
Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM)
software and services with nearly six million licensed seats and 56,000
customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software works
collaboratively with companies to deliver open solutions that help them turn
more ideas into successful products. For more information on Siemens PLM
Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.

About the Siemens Industry Automation Division

The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is a worldwide
leader in the fields of automation systems, low-voltage switchgear and
industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the
manufacturing and process industries to solutions for whole industrial sectors
that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and
chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes
the entire value added chain of manufacturers - from product design and
development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services. With
around 42,900 employees worldwide Siemens Industry Automation achieved in fiscal
year 2008 total sales of EUR8.7 billion.

Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. NX
and Teamcenter are trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens Product
Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and
in other countries. Pro/E, Pro/INTRALINK and Windchill are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Parametric Technology Corporation or its subsidiaries
in the United States and in other countries. CMstat is a trademark of TPT
Technologies, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other
countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong
to their respective holders.

Siemens PLM Software
Salim Rahimi, 972-987-3206
salim.rahimi@siemens.com

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