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Direct software link between Tekla and

Maruhide Koki Pipe CoasterTekla and Maruhide Koki provide an application called PIPELABO to create a directlink between Tekla Structures 3DBIM softwareand Maruhide Koki's Pipe CoasterHID Series machinery.

With an application called PIPELABO, the 3Dbuilding information modeling(BIM) data ofround and square steel pipes designed in Tekla Structures software can be automaticallytransformed into pipe cutting data for Maruhide's Pipe Coaster machines. This enableslabor and cost savings and prevents incorrect data at data entry. The solution will beavailable as of July 1, 2011.

Japanese steel pipe cutting machine supplier Maruhide Koki Co. Ltd signed a cooperationagreement with Tekla in June 2010, and since then the companies have worked togetheron software application development using the Tekla Open API programming interface.

By utilizing Tekla Open API, PIPELABO can be used to create much more accuratecalculations than before," says Hideo Seki, President of Maruhide Koki. "It has a numberof features, such as selection of many ways required for the weld preparation, such asbevel angle and the method of bevel, as well as rebuilding of the assembly sequence. Thisis because cutting data is automatically and all at once transformed from a 3D model,including detailed data for every single item. Even with the diversification of recent pipe

structural design, the complex process from design to cutting work can now be done moresmoothly due to obtaining accurate cutting data. We have received many requests for adirect interface with Tekla Structures from our customers all over the world, and we believethat the completion of PIPELABO development can provide a significant technicalinnovation to the pipe fabrication process of many of our customers.

Maruhide Koki, who have been a world-class pioneer in supplying pipe cutting machineryfor more than 40 years, announce that this software link enables a much more advanced3D process of pipe cutting than before," says Shintaro Miyamoto, President of Tekla K.K.in Japan. Based on the many years of experience and knowledge of engineers andmanufacturers in pipe fabrication, this new interface will certainly improve efficient, high-

quality steel pipe production without unnecessary human intervention. Tekla will continueto support the realization of advanced 3D high-speed machining technologies togetherwith Maruhide Koki."

With the recent spread of BIM worldwide, there have been many requests from thecustomers of Maruhide Koki to use 3D design information effectively in their productionprocess, and this collaboration was achieved in response to their demands. Tekla andMaruhide Koki will continue to collaborate to provide products and services to enhancetheir customers business efficiency and competitiveness.

For more information, please contact Hamasaki Kozo, Tekla K.K., tel. +81 3 5769 3351

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Inquiries for automatic pipe-cutting machinery:Motoki Seki, Senior Managing Director at Maruhide Koki Co. Ltd.Tel. +81-3-3644-1256; e-mail motoki@maruhide.co.jp

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About Maruhide KokiFounded in 1955. Maruhide Koki Co. Ltd.has since been developing and supplying 3DCNC pipe cutting machines, the Pipe Coaster HID Series, and various machine tools. Themain products, Pipe Coasters, are delivered to over 25 countries and are contributed tomajor iconic projects of pipe structures, such as the expansion of Tokyo International(Haneda) Airport in Japan, Incheon International Airport in South Korea, and BangkokInternational (Suvarnabhumi) Airport in Thailand, as well as to many other big projects,such as shipbuilding and large-scale steel towers.

About Pipe Coaster HID SeriesSince 1993, Pipe Coaster HID Series have been active on various fields as a synonym forpipe cutters. They have obtained high evaluation from many Maruhide Koki's customers allover the world. Maruhide Koki will continue to offer a much higher future-oriented systemthat enables coping with, for example, complex pipe structures and piping modules. Theseries offer an abundant choice of models that can handle steel pipes from 34mm to3000mm in diameter. These are all-purpose pipe cutting machines having a number ofindispensable functions.More information athttp://www.marhide.co.jp/ProductIntroduction/product_standardtype.html

About TeklaWith its software, Tekla Corporation drives the evolution of digital information models andprovides thus more and more competitive advantage to the construction, infrastructure andenergy industries. The company was established already in 1966, and today it hascustomers in 100 countries, offices in 15 countries and a global partner network.

With an ambition to multiply its customers' potential to think and achieve big, Teklaprovides an accurate, detailed, and data-rich 3D BIM (Building Information Modeling)software environment that can be shared by contractors, structural engineers, steeldetailers and fabricators, as well as concrete detailers and manufacturers.

The highly detailed as-built structural models created, combined and distributed with TeklaBIM software enable the highest level of constructability and production control.Centralizing building information into the model allows for more collaborative andintegrated project management and delivery. This translates into increased productivityand elimination of waste, thus making construction and buildings more sustainable.

More information at www.tekla.com

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