MONTREAL, April 19, 1999 - ICAM Technologies Corporation announced today that it has signed a joint marketing agreement with Defiance Innovations, makers of the best-selling tabletop and compact high-speed machining centers. The agreement comes in response to the growing demand for fully integrated manufacturing solutions that provide customers with “plug and play” convenience, state-of-the-art technology, and maximum versatility for high-speed machining applications.

Under the agreement , Defiance will use CAM-POST ® V-12 NC post-processing development software to manufacture, test, and demonstrate their latest high-speed machining centers. Defiance will also encourage their clients to turn to ICAM for NC post-processing solutions.

In return, ICAM will demonstrate and test CAM-POST software solutions on a Defiance High Speed Machining Center. ICAM is also training clients in advanced manufacturing techniques on a Defiance tabletop machine and recommending Defiance machines to their clients who are in the market for high-speed engineering and manufacturing solutions.

"ICAM and Defiance are recognized for leadership and excellence in our respective fields,” says John J. Nassr, President of ICAM. “We see this relationship as an exciting opportunity to integrate two complementary products into an unbeatable package.”

“Defiance has built its reputation on teaming up with the best possible cutting-edge partners to provide the ultimate engineering solution,” said Laura Schacht, President of Defiance. “With ICAM NC post processors, Defiance can offer seamless integration of our high-speed machining centers with multiple CAM systems. ICAM is known for providing the industry’s best NC post processors. This alliance gives us a distinct advantage over the competition.”

To build a reputation as a leader in Automation technology requires a commitment to excellence. No one knows high-speed technology better than the people at Defiance. Their tireless efforts have produced a reliable, affordable line of compact and tabletop high-speed machining centers. Defiance machining centers are ideal for minimizing the product design cycle and optimizing productivity and turn-around. The compact size and "full size" features make Defiance VMCs versatile and powerful equipment for high-speed EDM electrode machining, rapid prototyping, and small part machining. Visit Defiance via the internet at www.defiancecnc.com.

About ICAM Technologies

ICAM Technologies Corporation has been the industry leader in developing NC post-processing technology for over 30 years. Manufacturers in every major industry have increased productivity, achieved greater precision and gained a competitive advantage from ICAM’s advanced software solutions. ICAM’s product line includes: CAM-POST® (a permanent NC post-processing software solution compatible with all major CAD/CAM Systems, hardware platforms and NC machines). Virtual Machine® (a graphic machine tool simulator that depicts the operation and motions of a CNC machine during post-processing. Virtual Machine ® provides in-process feedback to CAM-POST® , which utilizes this information to provide collision detection and avoidance). Custom NC Post-Processors , and machining productivity tools including: High Speed Machining , NURBS , and Arc Fitting . ICAM also offers a complete range of consulting and training services designed to accelerate implementation and promote proven best practices to help our customers achieve their specific manufacturing objectives . All of ICAM’s products and services are continuously updated to maintain leading edge quality, supporting the latest developments in CAD/CAM systems, NC machinery and CNC controls.