Messier-Dowty to Focus on Lean Manufacturing for Supply of Main and Nose Landing Gear Structure for New Boeing Commercial Jet

CONCORD, Mass., March 14, 2005 – HMS Software, Inc., a leading developer of manufacturing information management systems, today announced that it has received a follow-on order for software and services from Messier-Dowty, a Snecma Group company. Following the company’s selection by Boeing, Messier-Dowty will expand its existing use of the HMS Enterprise Manufacturing Information Suite to manufacture landing gear for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner commercial jet.

Messier-Dowty, headquartered in Velizy, France, is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and support of landing gear systems. The company currently uses Second Generation HMS-CAPP® for detail parts manufacturing, product assembly and tool design for the landing gear of Boeing military and commercial aircraft and the entire range of Airbus aircraft, as well as Bombardier and Dassault Falcon Jet regional and business aircraft programs. The validity of manufacturing information delivered to the shop floor enabled by the HMS manufacturing execution system (MES) was a key factor in Messier-Dowty’s decision to expand use of HMS products for the new Boeing 787 landing gear.

“Given the mission-critical nature of the landing gear function, our design and production must evolve continually to adapt to increasingly stringent technical and financial constraints imposed by the aerospace sector,” said Chris Wilson, operations director, Messier-Dowty. “Our production of the 787 landing gear will place a strong emphasis on lean manufacturing in order to achieve aggressive cost targets. The MES from HMS Software will help to increase manufacturing visibility and improve shop floor productivity, allowing us to eliminate any surplus and waste from the overall process.”

“Many of the leading suppliers to the Boeing 787 have selected our software to manage their critical manufacturing information for this program,” said Alexander Houtzeel, president, HMS Software. “Use of our MES software will help the team achieve the 787’s goal of unprecedented performance and efficiency levels across a global manufacturing environment.”

About Messier-Dowty

Messier-Dowty, member company of the Snecma Group, is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and support of landing gear systems, with annual sales of €562 million. Backed by a workforce of nearly 3,000 employees at eight locations across Europe, North America and Asia, Messier-Dowty landing gear are in service on more than 19,000 aircraft making over 30,000 landings every day.

Smiths Aerospace and HMS Software Announce Commitment to Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Software Helps Aerospace Equipment Company Meet Lean Production Goals for Boeing 787 Mechanical Systems

CONCORD, Mass., and WOLVERHAMPTON, UK, February 28, 2005 – HMS Software, Inc., a leading developer of manufacturing information management systems, and Smiths Aerospace, one of the largest European-based aerospace equipment companies, today announced a joint commitment to lean manufacturing for the production of equipment for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner commercial jet.

Smiths Aerospace has selected Second-Generation HMS-CAPP® for the Boeing 787 high lift actuation system process planning software. The HMS-CAPP software will be used to streamline process planning efforts with fast and consistent work instruction creation. The software supports Smiths’ lean manufacturing initiatives by improving process plan quality and accuracy, reducing cycle time and enabling faster response to engineering changes.

“To maintain our key position in the supply chains of all major military and civil aircraft manufacturers, we have embraced a total commitment to lean manufacturing principles throughout our organization,” said John Payne, operations director, Smiths Aerospace Mechanical Systems. “HMS-CAPP helps us to identify and eliminate production waste, resulting in higher productivity, more efficient use of resources and cost-efficient production.”

“As the aerospace industry becomes even more competitive, both OEMs and suppliers are looking for software that supports the successful application and execution of lean principles,” said Alexander Houtzeel, president, HMS Software. “Since efficient process planning eliminates the sources of production delays and waste, HMS-CAPP provides an ideal system for manufacturers that are committed to lean manufacturing initiatives.”

About Smiths Aerospace

Smiths Aerospace, one of four world-leading businesses forming Smiths Group plc, is one of the largest European-based aerospace equipment companies with its businesses and sales revenues split between Europe and North America. Strategically organized businesses focus on digital, electrical and mechanical systems, aerospace engine components and customer services.

Lockheed Martin and NASA Certify Manufacturing Execution System from HMS Software

Paperless Manufacturing Execution System (PMES) Certified for Production of Space Shuttle External Tank

CONCORD, Mass., February 7, 2005 – HMS Software, Inc., a leading developer of manufacturing information management systems, today announced that its manufacturing execution system (MES) was certified for production readiness by NASA and Lockheed Martin Space Systems. Lockheed Martin will use the MES to produce the Space Shuttle External Tank at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, La.

Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Michoud Operations plans to begin production use of the HMS Enterprise Manufacturing Information Suite in April. The HMS system will replace three legacy systems at the Lockheed Martin plant and will be used to manage manufacturing information for the External Tank, an element of the Space Transportation System.

HMS products certified for production use in this manufacturing environment include Second-Generation HMS-CAPP® for manufacturing process plans, HMS-Bill of Material Management to coordinate the “as-built” bill of materials, and HMS-Shop Floor Management® for shop floor work instructions. Lockheed Martin has also installed HMS-Quality Management® to manage the high levels of manufacturing control and precise documentation required by programs such as the External Tank. This electronic system allows Lockheed Martin to document, analyze and disposition nonconformances and manage the corrective and preventive action process.

“The new MES from HMS Software delivers the visibility and traceability that are critical as we initiate a near paperless manufacturing process for the Space Shuttle External Tank program,” said John Welborn, PMES project manager, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Michoud Operations. “HMS Software offers tools that organize shop floor work documentation and nonconformance data so we have an accurate view of work status at all times.”

“Certification of a paperless manufacturing system for the Space Shuttle External Tank program required not only approval from information technology, operations, and safety and product assurance executive management at Lockheed Martin, but also required the approval of the NASA External Tank Resident Manager and NASA Safety & Mission Assurance, as well as NASA’s chief engineer,” said Alexander Houtzeel, president, HMS Software. “HMS was able to deliver a complete production-ready MES that met the specific needs and objectives of each of the varied stakeholders for this program.”

About Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Michoud Operations

Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Michoud Operations designs and assembles large aluminum and composite structures such as the Space Shuttle External Tank for aerospace and other applications at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans.

Lockheed Martin Space Systems is a unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation. Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 130,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the systems integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2004 sales of $35.5 billion.

HMS Software Receives $1.5 Million Follow-On Order from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Complete MES System Fully Deployed for All Fabrication and Assembly of F-2, F/A-22, F-16 and F-35; Expanded Deployment Planned for C-130 and C-5

CONCORD, Mass., January 18, 2005 – HMS Software, Inc., a leading developer of manufacturing information management systems, today announced that it has received a $1.5 million follow-on order for software and services from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LM Aero). With this and other recent orders, LM Aero now has an additional 1,100 software licenses as it continues to roll out the HMS Enterprise Manufacturing Information Suite across its Fort Worth, Texas; Marietta, Ga.; Clarksburg, W. Va.; and Meridian, Miss., manufacturing facilities.

The additional software licenses support LM Aero’s Electronic Work Instruction Project to develop and distribute digital manufacturing information to shop floor workers. HMS Software products were initially deployed at LM Aero in mid-2001 and have continued to grow in size and scope. LM Aero plans to upgrade to the 6.0 version of Second Generation HMS-CAPP® for process planning and HMS-Shop Floor Management® for shop floor execution in the second quarter of this year.

With 1,700 current users across four different manufacturing sites, the HMS installation hopes to contribute significantly towards reduced hours per unit across all programs at LM Aero. In fact, the Electronic Work Instruction Project was critical in LM Aero’s bid to win the government contract for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the largest military contract in history, in which LM Aero needed to demonstrate that it could manufacture the fighter plane in half the time previously required for production.

“HMS-CAPP and HMS-Shop Floor Management, as an integral part of our Electronic Work Instruction Project, have helped us to eliminate time-consuming and labor-intensive paper-based work instructions,” said Brad Leech, electronic work instruction program manager, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. “At the same time, HMS-Manufacturing Change Management makes it easy to manage and track changes during any stage of production. As a result, we’ve reduced scrap and rework and improved earnings and cost realization.”

Extending Functionality to Mobile Platforms

To further extend productivity on the shop floor, LM Aero has deployed the HMS suite on a wireless network of notebook PCs and handheld devices, allowing mechanics to access electronic work instructions at the point of use. The flexibility offered by “at-hand” work instructions is particularly beneficial at complex assembly stations. Bringing the work to the worker, rather than having the mechanic walk unnecessary distances or print information from immobile workstations, enhances safety compliance and drastically improves mechanic efficiency.

“The manufacturing facilities for complex and quality-critical products, such as the aircraft produced by LM Aero, have unique information management requirements,” said Alexander Houtzeel, president, HMS Software. “The HMS Enterprise Manufacturing Information Suite, which addresses the specific manufacturing and quality needs of the aerospace and defense industry, is now becoming a software standard for OEMs and suppliers.”

About Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leader in the design, development, systems integration, production and support of advanced military aircraft and related technologies. Its customers include the military services of the United States and allied countries throughout the world. Products include the F-16, F/A-22, F-35 JSF, F-117, T-50, C-5, C-130, C-130J, P-3, S-3 and U-2.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. is a unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation. Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 130,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2003 sales of $31.8 billion.

Dassault Falcon Jet Leverages Manufacturing Execution System from HMS Software for True Electronic Shop Floor

Business Jet Manufacturer Achieves FAA Validation for Digital Manufacturing

CONCORD, Mass., January 4, 2005 – HMS Software, Inc., a leading developer of manufacturing information management systems, today announced that recent implementation of the HMS Enterprise Manufacturing Information Suite has enabled Dassault Falcon Jet to achieve validation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an electronic shop floor manufacturing environment.

With the digitization of all planned shop floor data, Falcon Jet has significantly reduced the time and cost associated with a traditional, paper-based manufacturing process. The business aircraft manufacturer can comply with FAA regulations for electronic signatures, allowing the Arkansas-based plant to eliminate the time, cost and confusion associated with updating, distributing and replacing paper-based documentation for manufacturing work instructions, work completion and validation. Electronic audit trails also ensure more productive workers using the correct manufacturing data, which helps to reduce manufacturing cycle time as well as costly rework and scrap.

“Previously, we relied on an inefficient and fragmented paper-based system to create the required audit trails that define the process and procedures of aircraft production,” said Eric Boelzner, director, production control, Falcon Jet. “A complete manufacturing execution system from HMS helped us achieve an integrated electronic shop floor.”

“Airplane manufacturers such as Falcon Jet are continuing to invest in HMS systems because a paperless manufacturing environment streamlines operations and improves the bottom line,” said Alexander Houtzeel, president, HMS Software. “The HMS product suite generates obvious and measurable ROI benefits such as improved productivity, decreased manufacturing costs and reduced cycle time. But our ability to help customers effectively manage the digitization of ‘as-planned’ and ‘as-built’ manufacturing data also supports unmeasured operational benefits such as reliable product genealogy and complete traceability.”

About Dassault Falcon Jet

Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, and is responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets throughout North America, South America, and the Pacific Rim countries of Asia (including China). It employs a workforce of more than 2,400 professionals who service, support and meet the needs of Falcon operators in the Western Hemisphere. Since the rollout of the first Falcon 20 in 1963, over 1500 Falcon jets have been delivered to more than 65 countries worldwide. The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes four tri-jets—the Falcon 50EX, 900C, 900EX, and the new 7X—as well as the twin-engine Falcon 2000 and 2000EX.