Together Camstar and PTC Solutions Deliver Integrated Product/Process Change Management and Closed-loop Quality for Manufacturers and Global Supply Partners

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (January 5, 2012) – Camstar Systems, Inc. announced today that it has joined the PTC® PartnerAdvantage™ Program at the Gold Tier.

Camstar's real-time monitoring and analysis of multi-tier supplier, manufacturing, warranty and return data will provide "Closed-loop Quality Execution" for PTC's Windchill® Quality Lifecycle Management (QLM) solution. With PTC's Quality Planning capabilities and Quality Improvement processes, global manufacturers will have a clearer understanding of product quality performance, and be able to take action to improve both current and next generation products.

In addition, Camstar's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) enforces manufacturing product and process specifications, and details the as-manufactured audit trail for every unit. Combined with PTC's Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Process Management capabilities, Camstar and PTC close the loop on change management and enable companies to ensure that product launches and continuous improvement are fast and effective.

"To successfully launch new products and ensure the shortest time to profitability, manufacturers require synchronization of product and process definitions at their manufacturing sites and at strategic global supply partners," said Manash Chakraborty, Vice President of Business Development for Camstar. "We are pleased that PTC values the importance of complementary solutions for its customers, and we are delighted to be part of the PTC PartnerAdvantage Program."

"Camstar is a leader in Manufacturing Execution, Quality Management and Supply Network Quality," said Andy Barlow, PTC's Senior Director of Business Development. "The PTC PartnerAdvantage Program comprises software providers that are selected for their expertise and proven success. Through our review process, Camstar demonstrated its ability to help manufacturers, brand owners and their supply networks to improve product quality and the resulting business performance."

About Camstar Systems, Inc.

Camstar is a leading innovator of software solutions that advance product quality in the manufacturing industry, enabling Brand Owners, Manufacturers and Suppliers to produce the highest quality products through Global Supply Networks. Camstar’s cloud-based and on-premise solutions provide Supply Chain Visibility and Intelligence, Quality Management and Collaboration, and Manufacturing Execution.

For nearly 30 years, Camstar has served hundreds of satisfied customers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.camstar.com.

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