ENSCHEDE, The Netherlands -- The new company name C2V (Concept to Volume b.v.) reflects our dedication to providing High added-value seamless micro-engineering and efficiency-enhancement services and tools for the small-tech industry. C2V has emerged as the result of a management buy-out of Alcatel Optronics Netherlands b.v. C2V unites a unique combination of competencies and pedigree based on the skill-set of the world's first software and design services company in integrated-optics, BBV Software (originally established in 1992); and micro-engineering based on the first ISO 9001 certified micro system product supplier, TMP (first established 1995). C2V offers software products for the design and simulation of planar optics and MEMS technologies, and OEM Seamless Microsystems Engineering (SME), from design to production. Development, prototyping and pilot production are in-house activities. Beginning with a concept, via development and prototyping, SME also includes transfer from low to high volume production of microsystems (3" to 6" substrates). C2V strategically collaborates with mass-production foundries within the Europractice community, such as OnStream, SensoNor and Colibrys. This enables C2V to pursue technology-independent and application-optimized solutions for its customers. Within the MEMS/MST industry, TMP was among the first to establish strategic alliances based on complimentary competencies. In the same vein, C2V also has access to the latest R&D in Micro System Technology, due to strong ties with the MESA Research Institute, a center of multidisciplinary knowledge and technological expertise. C2V proudly announces the release of Odin, the revolutionary Mask Editor for Micro Systems. Odin is a fully parametric mask editor dedicated to the MEMS design process. An extensive library of elements includes many standard elements from straight and curved comb drives, to a variety of springs, and microTAS elements. The import and export of various, relevant mask formats is also possible. The C2V planar design team will be dedicated to research and development programs for Alcatel Optronics for a period of 18 months. Our longstanding relationship with Alcatel regarding optical components is hereby extended to the mutual benefit of both parties. C2V is independently owned and is financially backed by Greenfield Capital Partners. Alcatel Optronics C2V b.v.