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Mitsubishi Electric Partners with Software Developer ModuleWorks
Targeting machine-tool software development to expand Circular Digital-Engineering business
TOKYO, November 28, 2023 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has
agreed to strategically partner with and invest in ModuleWorks GmbH, a leading software component provider
for the digital manufacturing industry. The agreement builds on Mitsubishi Electric's ongoing collaboration
with ModuleWorks, a highly regarded developer of cutting-edge CAD/CAM* solutions, for the developmentof advanced technologies to generate machining-tool paths** and conduct machine-tool simulations.
The simulation of machining operations and the avoidance of real-time collisions through machine
verifications are critical to the operation and safe use of machines, as well as to reducing the burden ofengineering.
Mitsubishi Electric intends to accelerate joint development and marketing through its partnership withModuleWorks. By strengthening its software development, including machine-tool simulation and data
integration with CAD/CAM, the company aims to realize easier and safer operation of machine tools, reduceengineering workloads, and optimize engineering chains. Ultimately, this is expected to contribute to thegrowth of Mitsubishi Electric's Circular Digital-Engineering business, including the expanded use of digital
twins and other advanced technologies in the machine tool field and the realization of increasingly smart
production sites.
"We are delighted to sign this strategic partnership agreement with Mitsubishi Electric" said Dr. Yavuz
Murtezaoglu, Founder and Managing Director of ModuleWorks. "Working in close partnership accelerates
technological development and drives digital transformation in manufacturing. We look forward to exciting
new developments in our technologies.""As part of our business strategy for factory-automation systems, we aim to help solve diverse challenges inmodern society," said Toshie Takeuchi, Group President of Factory Automation Systems Group at Mitsubishi*Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is based on software that supports and automates manufacturing operations bygenerating numerical-control (NC) machining programs from computer-aided design data.
** Tool path: Also known as cutter location (CL) data, is a code specifying the path of a cutting tool when machining a producton an NC machine. It is mainly calculated and generated with CAM software.

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Electric. "As a result of this agreement for partnership and investment, we expect to deliver solutions that areeasier for customers to use, and thereby help to address challenges such as labor shortages and knowledgetransfer throughout the engineering chain."
About ModuleWorks GmbH
ModuleWorks (Aachen, Germany, established in 2003) is the leading software component provider for thedigital manufacturing industry. With over 200 employees and 1500 person-years of software development,
ModuleWorks’ expertise in toolpath creation and simulation is recognized throughout the industry and its
software components are already optimizing the performance and quality of over 500,000 installed seats ofCAD/CAM and CNC software around the world. From standard products to exclusive development projects,
ModuleWorks helps companies to bring their vision of Industry 4.0 to life. With its comprehensive portfolioof cutting-edge software components, ModuleWorks enables its customers to optimize their CAD/CAM
solutions and connect to CNC/MTB systems to increase their competitiveness and help them Get There Faster.
Please visit www.moduleworks.com/###About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
With more than 100 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi ElectricCorporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electricaland electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellitecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment.
Mitsubishi Electric enriches society with technology in the spirit of its “Changes for the Better.” The company
recorded a revenue of 5,003.6 billion yen (U.S.$ 37.3 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. For
more information, please visit www.MitsubishiElectric.com*U.S. dollar amounts are translated from yen at the rate of ¥134=U.S.$1, the approximate rate on the Tokyo
Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2023

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