<p>Maple Grove, MN, January 5, 2011 - Applied Engineering, Inc. (AE) announced that it has partnered with SigmaTEK Systems, and is now authorized to sell all <a href="http://www.ae-solutions.com/engSoftware/sigmanest/">SigmaNEST software</a> products.   As a part of the agreement, Applied Engineering will be providing software sales, training and support for customers throughout the United States. SigmaTEK provides software solutions to enhance efficiency and profitability for sheet metal, wood, and composite fabricators through its CAD/CAM nesting platform &mdash; SigmaNEST&reg;.</p>

<p>"SigmaNEST is a best-in-class solution for sheet metal manufacturing," says David Johanning, Vice President of Sales and Operations.  "We are excited to add SigmaNEST products into our recommended solutions for manufacturing, along with SolidCAM and InventorCAM."</p>

<p>In addition to SigmaNEST, Applied Engineering will be offering additional software modules that are fully integrated with SigmaNEST and provide end-to-end manufacturing solutions. The additional modules offered include:</p>

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<li>AutoNEST for rectangular and manual nesting. </li>
<li>SimTrans for integration between SigmaNEST and the MRP system. </li>
<li>TrueShape for dynamic, part-in-part nesting for reducing or eliminating scrap. </li>
<li>Techno for optimizing machine through-put with advanced nesting and NC programming.  </li>
<li>PowerPack for automatic nesting for punch machines.  </li>
<li>Maximizer for job tracking and inventory control.  </li>
<li>SigmaBEND for offline programming system for a wide variety of press brake machines.  </li>
<li>SigmaNEST Punch Basic for single part nesting with punch machines.  </li>
<li>SigmaTUBE for tube-cutting laser and plasma machines. </li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Applied Engineering, Inc.</strong>
<p>Applied Engineering, Inc. provides complete engineering solutions and high quality computer products and services on the cutting edge of technology. Applied Engineering is 100 percent employee-owned, and has offices in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Texas.</p>

<p>For more information about SigmaNEST software, please visit <a href="http://www.ae-solutions.com/engSoftware/sigmanest/">http://www.ae-solutions.com/engSoftware/sigmanest/</a>. For more information about Applied Engineering, please visit <a href="http://www.ae-solutions.com/">www.ae-solutions.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>About SigmaTEK</strong></p>
<p>SigmaTEK Systems, LLC develops and sells SigmaNEST, a comprehensive software solution for nesting, NC programming and cutting of wood, steel sheet, plate and tube materials. SigmaNEST is the leading CAD/CAM nesting system for plasma, laser, punch, oxyfuel, waterjet, router, knife, tube/pipe and combination cutting machines. SigmaNEST ensures superior material utilization, machine motion optimization, and maximum part quality balanced with cutting speed, work flow integration, material handling, accurate estimates and information management.
SigmaTEK Systems, based in Cincinnati, OH, was founded in 1993 and has an extensive global support network with branches in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. For more information on the SigmaTEK line of products or to schedule a live demonstration, please visit www.sigmanest.com or call 513.674.0005 or follow SigmaTEK Systems at @SigmaNEST on Twitter!</p>