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GibbsCAM Highlighted in Mazak Exhibit at IMTS 2008

"We are always excited to collaborate with our long-time partner in presenting the latest technology," explains Robb Weinstein, Gibbs' Senior VP, Sales and Strategic Planning. "Working with Mazak Technical Centers around the world enables us to support the full range of capability offered by Mazak CNC machines, from the simplest lathes to the most complex 5-axis machining centers and multi-axis, multi-spindle, multi-turret MTM machines. Participation in the Mazak exhibit affords us the opportunity to demonstrate to Mazak customers that GibbsCAM provides the productivity tools that allow them to optimize the efficiency and throughput of their Mazak machines."

The latest GibbsCAM features include advanced 3D high speed machining, a unique array of MTM functions, and post processors for Mazak machine tools. Key post processor and other functions for Mazak MTM include:

    - Synchronization with GibbsCAM MTM Synch Manager to optimize turret
      utilization and cycle times,

    - Pinch or balanced turning, to work simultaneously with upper and lower
      turrets on the same spindle,

    - Double or synchronized milling, for simultaneous milling and drilling
      with upper and lower turrets on the same spindle,

    - Y-axis support on all turrets,

    - Simultaneous 4 and 5-axis machining,

    - Machine simulation for visual verification and collision detection and
      avoidance,

    - Flash Tool support, multiple tools in one for fast index, and

    - Gang style tool-holder-block support for fixed and live tools in
      machine simulation.

For more information about GibbsCAM, go to http://www.GibbsCAM.com, call +1-800-654-9399, or email info@GibbsCAM.com. For more information about Mazak Corporation and their line of machine tools, visit http://www.Mazak.com.

About Gibbs and Associates and GibbsCAM

For over twenty years, Gibbs and Associates has been a leader in providing cutting edge CAD/CAM technology, while maintaining its signature ease-of-use and productivity. Powerfully Simple, Simply Powerful is the guiding philosophy at Gibbs. Gibbs believes in empowering the NC programmer, machinist, and manufacturing engineer, not eliminating them. Gibbs' goal is to introduce manufacturers to new technologies and new ways of working that makes their machining easier and their businesses more profitable. To achieve this goal, Gibbs creates tools that are naturally intuitive, graphically interactive, extremely visual, associative, and just plain enjoyable to use. Gibbs provides a total quality solution with the service and support successful customers require.

The current GibbsCAM product line supports 2- through 5-axis milling, turning, mill/turning, multi-task simultaneous machining and wire-EDM. GibbsCAM also provides fully integrated manufacturing modeling capabilities that include 2D, 2.5D, 3D wireframe, surface, and solid modeling. GibbsCAM has received Microsoft's "Designed for Windows XP/2000" and "Works with Windows Vista" certifications. GibbsCAM's data exchange capabilities are able to access the broadest range of native and industry standard CAD data formats. GibbsCAM is certified under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Application Program, is a Solid Edge Certified Select Product, and is a SolidWorks Certified CAM Product. GibbsCAM is either offered or endorsed by a number of leading worldwide control and machine tool manufacturers, including GE Fanuc, Infimatic, Siemens, Doosan Infracore, Haas, Index, MAG Fadal, Mazak, Mitsubishi, Mori Seiki, and Tornos. Gibbs and Associates distributes its products worldwide through a network of international Resellers.

In January 2008, Gibbs and Associates merged with Cimatron Ltd, and is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary. For more information about Gibbs and Associates and its CAM software packages, call 1-800-654-9399, or visit the company on-line at http://www.GibbsCAM.com.

About Cimatron

With over 25 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles, enable collaboration with outside vendors, and ultimately shorten product delivery time.

The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions for mold design, die design, electrodes design, 2.5 to 5 axes milling, wire EDM, turn, Mill-turn, rotary milling, multi-task machining, and tombstone machining. Cimatron's subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in over 40 countries worldwide.

Cimatron is publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol CIMT. For more information, please visit the company web site at http://www.cimatron.com.

The Gibbs logo, GibbsCAM, GibbsCAM logo, Virtual Gibbs, Gibbs SFP, SolidSurfacer, MTM and "Powerfully Simple. Simply Powerful." are either trademark(s) or registered trademark(s) of Gibbs and Associates inthe United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation inthe United States and/or other countries. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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    Contact: Yvonne Anderson
    Gibbs and Associates
    +1-805-523-0004
    +1-805-523-0006 (Fax)
    yvonnea@GibbsCAM.com

SOURCE Cimatron Ltd