Océ paves way for architects to build knowledge base
Brentwood, Essex, 12 September 2011– International architects Zaha Hadid, whose projects include the London Aquatics Centre for the 2012 Olympics, will be focusing on Business Information Modelling (BIM) good practice at a knowledge-sharing forum organised by Océ UK in London on 15 September from 8.30 to 11am.
‘Utilising BIM’ is the theme of the free-to-attend event for architects at Océ’s London office at 1 Angel Court in the heart of the city. BIM is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle and involves representing a design as objects – vague and undefined, generic or product-specific, solid shapes or void-space oriented (like the shape of a room), that carry their geometry, relations and attributes.
Simon Johns and Shaun Farrell from Zaha Hadid’s technology team will discuss the challenges faced by implementing a BIM strategy and some innovative ways to maximise investments. Adrian Axelson, a Business Manager for Océ UK, will discuss process software, exploring how people and organisations can reduce risk and automate labour intensive tasks. Other topics will include operational efficiency and supporting a sustainable print strategy.
Richard Turner, Marketing Manager of Océ UK’s Wide Format Printing Systems, said: “As the leading supplier of wide format systems and software solutions in the AEC sector, we understand the challenges faced by the industry. It’s crucial for people to prepare well for the BIM evolution, and this workshop will certainly help.”
Further details from Ryan Milne,ryan.milne@oce.com
Océ is one of the leading providers of document management and printing for professionals. The Océ offering includes office printing and copying systems, high speed digital production printers and wide format printing systems for both technical documentation and color display graphics. Océ is also a foremost supplier of document management outsourcing. Many of the Fortune Global 500 companies and leading commercial printers are Océ customers. The company was founded in 1877. With headquarters in Venlo, The Netherlands, Océ is active in over 100 countries and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. Total revenues in financial 2010 amounted to approximately €2.7 billion. Océ is listed on Euronext in Amsterdam. For more information visitwww.oce.com
In 2010 Océ joined the Canon Group of companies with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, to create the global leader in the printing industry. Canon develops, manufactures and markets a growing line-up of copying machines, printers, cameras, optical and other products that meet a diverse range of customer needs. The Canon Group comprises over 197,000 employees worldwide. Global net sales in 2010 were more than USD 45 billion. For more information visitwww.canon.com
Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes copying machines, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video equipment, medical equipment and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. Now with over 197,000 employees worldwide, Canon has manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. Canon’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2010 amounted to more than USD 45 billion.For more information visitwww.canon.com