Jordan switches to RAND for CAD/CAM systems

The deal includes other data management tools and services which will be used to design and manufacture Jordan's F1 racecars. RAND will support the implementation of its tools and train the team's designers to maximise the potential benefits. The company will also work with Jordan's engineering team to develop best practices and procedures with the aim of helping the team improve efficiency in all relevant areas.

John McQuilliam, Jordan's chief designer, commented: "I'm looking forward to working with RAND. The design process is fundamental to the team's success and RAND will be providing us with state-of-the-art design software, and working with us as technical partners. This will ensure a smooth transition from our current software and allow us to quickly realise the impressive capabilities of these products.

Head of aerodynamics Nicolo Petrucci added: "RAND's advanced design and product lifecycle management technology suite is centred around 'Catia V5' and 'SmarTeam' from Dassault Systèmes. Design has always been the basis of our work and these products will make a difference in reaching our targets. As aerodynamicists, the collaboration with RAND over the coming years will allow us to explore with more freedom solutions that otherwise would remain merely abstract concepts. To develop our ideas, we need compatible tools for the methods and procedures particular to our research. RAND will provide software, hardware and specialised technical education support to assist the Jordan design team, closing the loop of advanced calculation and wind tunnel experiment."