Maple 12 offers true “Clickable Math” functionality and broadens applicability to engineering departments WATERLOO, CANADA, MAY 6, 2008 — Maplesoft™, the leading provider of high-performance software tools for engineering, science, and mathematics today announced a major new release of Maple™, the company’s flagship product, which is used to solve complex mathematical problems and seamlessly create rich technical documents. The development of Maple 12 was driven by the belief that math software should be instantly accessible and easy to use. In Maple 12, “Clickable Math” features eliminate the traditional complex command sets that still encumber other math systems. Necessary operations are now accessible entirely through mouse movements, built-in assistants, tutors, embedded components, and button clicks, saving significant time and effort for users. “Clickable Math” responds to the most common complaint of faculty who integrate software into the classroom – time is spent teaching the tool, not the concepts. With Maple 12 and Clickable Math, students are instantly productive and engaged. Maple 12 also significantly broadens Maple’s applicability to engineering departments. In addition to many new features such as CAD connectivity and MATLAB® code import and translation, Maple 12 brings the concept of “Clickable Engineering” to life. By using the same philosophy as “Clickable Math,” which delivers powerful mathematics through very visual, interactive point-and-click methods, “Clickable Engineering” shifts the way in which engineering faculty approach instruction and research. “Maple 12 truly redefines how mathematics can be taught and is the core of our total solution for the modern academic institution,” states Jim Cooper, President and CEO, Maplesoft. “From classroom instruction, to cutting edge academic research, to testing and assessment, Maplesoft is the only math technology provider that covers every aspect of academic life.” In parallel with these product developments and the continual enhancements to the mathematical engine, Maplesoft is seeing rapid penetration of its tools in industry. The most prominent example of this success is the recent announcement of Toyota and Maplesoft entering a multi-year partnership to produce new tools for knowledge-rich physical modeling. This adoption in industry is important to engineering, math, and science educators, since it is critical that students are exposed to the tools that they will use in their technical careers. Pilot users of Maple 12 have responded positively. “Maple 12’s Clickable Engineering concept seems like the start of a new revolution in the instruction and use of mathematics in engineering disciplines, second only to the Web revolution. You can take tremendous advantage of the powerful computation engine and plotting capabilities by using Maple’s point-and-click tools. I am particularly impressed by the new Exploration Assistant as a flexible exploration tool. For my students, the Student Portal is an especially valuable addition to Maple 12, making it even easier for them to profit from the power of Maple,” says Dr. Michael Komma, Director of Studies, Isolde Kurz Gymnasium Reutlingen, Germany. Major new features of Maple 12 include:
“Clickable Math” and “Clickable Engineering” Tools New features include plotting and visualization tools, additional support for document creation, and more resources for easy “clickable” interaction.
New Tools for Engineers
Stronger Mathematical Engine In addition to the mathematical enhancements listed above, Maple 12 offers:
Pricing and Availability Single user academic licenses of Maple 12 are available for US $995. Volume, upgrade, and student discounts apply. Maple 12 is available directly from the Maplesoft Web Store or by contacting Maplesoft Sales at 1-800-267-6583. Outside of the US & Canada, the product is available from your local Maplesoft reseller. About Maplesoft Maplesoft™ is the leading provider of high-performance software tools for engineering, science, and mathematics. Its product suite reflects the philosophy that given great tools, people can do great things. Over the years, it has redefined the instruction of mathematics and created a total solution for the modern academic institution. Using Maplesoft products, teachers can bring both simple and complex problems to life; students can focus on concepts more than the mechanics of solutions; and researchers can develop more sophisticated algorithms or models. Visionary ideas such as “Clickable Math” and Clickable Engineering” that deliver powerful mathematics through very visual, interactive point-and-click methods are embedded in the company’s flagship product Maple™. It eliminates traditional complex command sets, ensuring time is spent teaching the concepts rather than the tools, making students instantly productive and engaged. Over 90% of advanced research institutions and universities worldwide, including MIT, Stanford, Oxford, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the U.S. Department of Energy, have adopted Maplesoft solutions to enhance their education and research activities. From classroom instruction, to cutting edge academic research, to testing and assessment, Maplesoft offers great tools for every aspect of academic life.
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