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Press Releases : March 30, 2005

KUBOTEK AND CORNERSTONE TECHNOLOGY PARTNER TO SHORTEN DESIGN CYCLE
Expert Mold Designer (XMD) Exclusively for KeyCreator from Cornerstone Technology now Available

MMARLBOROUGH, MASS. and WINDSOR, ONTARIO - March 30, 2005 - Kubotek and Cornerstone Technology Inc. announced today the immediate availability of Expert Mold DesignerT (XMDT) for KeyCreatorT. The combination of these tools enables designers to significantly shorten design time, by between 30 - 70 percent. This new software from Cornerstone will help the Kubotek extensive customer base to more efficiently design and manufacture molds using KeyCreator.

"I cannot emphasize enough what a time saver it is to develop and design in 3D using XMD and KeyCreator together. We can more easily support our customers' changes and improve the design as it develops," said Tim Atkins, Engineering Manager, Bernard Mould. "The process is effortless once you learn to use the combination of KeyCreator's solids tools and the new 3D enhancement tools in XMD. Working in this 'solid' mindset is a whole new ball game."

XMD is an automated solution for the design and detailing of entire moldbases and their associated components. This innovative solution uses Kubotek's award-winning KeyCreator architecture, adding both functionality and creating a knowledge base and associative mold design environment. This knowledge-based approach enables designers and manufacturers to save time, thus delivering quantifiable return-on-investment (ROI).

Kubotek KeyCreator builds on the heritage of CADKEY, the first true 3D MCAD software for the desktop. KeyCreator combines both the latest in geometry-based design and modeling technology, and a legacy of success in helping customers in the design of tooling, complex machinery, fixtures, molds, dies in a multitude of product development industries including automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, sports equipment, medical device, and many more.

"Our customers are looking for ways to complete tasks faster, and to save money on today's and tomorrow's jobs," stated Paul Coleman, vice president, Cornerstone Technology, Inc. "XMD, with its knowledge-based technology provides our customers with the tools they need to be more efficient, effective and competitive."

The KeyCreator creation engineering product line includes multidimensional design and drafting, NC programming and reverse engineering capabilities. The rapidly expanding product line features the company's unique geometry-based foundation with localized feature editing and sophisticated deformation techniques. These capabilities are particularly useful for design teams working with advanced designs of solid models because KeyCreator blends surface, solids and wireframe modeling, allowing easy modification and editing functionality.

"KeyCreator is recognized worldwide as an innovator in the use of geometry-based approaches and working with solids," said Robert Bean, COO, Kubotek USA. "By working with Cornerstone on joint development, we've created an integrated solution to help small and mid-sized mold shops and global manufacturers to bring products to market rapidly."

XMD for KeyCreator is available directly from Cornerstone Technology Inc., Kubotek USA and Kubotek Europe and through the Kubotek Authorized Service Center channel worldwide.

About XMD
XMD (Expert Mold Designer) is an Automated Knowledge-Based Mold Design Solution that is fully integrated into Kubotek KeyCreator software. XMD is not just a fancy library of components. XMD is an automated, robust solution that draws, manages, understands and even checks your work. This automation allows you to reduce lead times; reduce duplication of tasks; reduce hours; and possibly most important, XMD helps reduce your risk of errors. XMD automates the tedious work of modeling and managing a design, and frees the designer by allowing the time needed to engineer a better product.

About Kubotek
Kubotek USA, Inc., headquartered in Marlborough, MA, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubotek Corporation. Kubotek USA develops and manufactures KeyCreator software (formerly CADKEY) and is also responsible for sales, marketing, distribution and support for the Americas.

Kubotek Corporation was founded in 1985 in Osaka, Japan, and has been publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2001. Kubotek Corporation is a worldwide leader in creation engineering - the development of technologies for modeling, measuring and machining in industrial businesses large and small.

About Cornerstone Technology Inc.
Established in 1987, Cornerstone Technology Inc. is headquartered in Windsor, Ontario. Cornerstone Technology Inc. is a market leader in computer aided mold design software. Their flagship product, EXPERT MOLD DESIGNER or XMD guarantees to save its customers 30 to 70% off their design times. Cornerstone also offers mold design service. For more information please contact paulc@cornerstonemold.com or call 1-877-XMD-MOLD.

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