Micro Engineering Solutions, Inc.

Micro Engineering Solutions, Inc.[1] was a CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing) software company founded in 1986 by Lynn and Jim Hock and Bill Harris in Farmington, Michigan. The initial product was "Solution 3000", a PC based CAD/CAM system that ran on a standard IBM PC "AT" (or clone), running under IBM PC DOS, with 640kb of memory. Additional required hardware included a math coprocessor, a 20MB hard disk drive with floppy disk backup, a graphics display interface, and a graphics monitor.

Solution 3000 featured true full 3D modeling capability, including both design and manufacturing capabilities. Optional packages included:

Advanced Surfacing / NC Machining Advanced Conversion Programs: IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification), DFX (AutoCAD Format),[2] DES (General Motors), Ford Standard Tape, and Chrysler's format.

In 1990, Micro Engineering Solutions, Inc. was purchased by a group of investors that included Morganthaler Ventures, 3I Ventures, and GeoCapital.[3]

In 1991, the Board appointed Ken Spenser as President and CEO.[4]

On October 19, 1992, Autodesk Inc, Sausalito CA acquired Micro Engineering Solutions.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "MICRO ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS - Reviews & Brand Information - MICRO ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FARMINGTON HILLS, MI - Serial Number: 73671015". Trademarkia.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  2. ↑ "What is DXF? What Opens a DXF? File Format List from WhatIs.com". Whatis.techtarget.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  3. ↑ "MICRO ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. - MichiganCorporates – Company Profiles of Michigan". Michigancorporates.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  4. ↑ "Businessman, Entrepreneur, Navy Captain, Personal Trainer and Consultant - Ann Arbor, MI". Kennethspenser.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  5. ↑ "Micro Engineering Solutions Acquisition". Fourmilab.ch. 1992-10-16. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
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