ALGOR Announces New Subscription-Based Distance Learning.

PITTSBURGH -- ALGOR, Inc., a leading provider of design, analysis and simulation software, announced an all-new subscription-based program for distance-learning Web Courses available starting January 2005. Web Courses are high-quality audio/video productions in which expert instructors provide ALGOR software training. These courses allow engineers to learn the principles of finite element analysis (FEA) and ALGOR software at their computer and at their own pace while avoiding travel costs and time outside the office required with traditional classroom training.

"ALGOR's Web Courses contain a lot of excellent tips and useful information," said Marc Meadows of Meadows Analysis and Design, LLC. "A Web Course on meshing techniques taught me how to save processing time. In addition, I appreciate the capabilities to pause the replay to take notes and to refer back to the course at any time."

"To learn new features of the software, I viewed several Web Courses," said Robert C. Whaley of Naval Sea Systems Command. "These are great because I can run them as I work within the software, stopping and starting as needed. This type of training enables me to work and learn at my own pace without having to dedicate a specific time for instruction."

The new subscription-based program provides ALGOR users with unlimited access to over 50 Web Courses and more than 100 hours of content already available with new and updated content added every month. Through the My Resources section of the My Account area of ALGOR's web site, subscribers have 24/7 access to manage their own training needs and learn at their own pace. As an added benefit, ALGOR Web Courses have qualified for Professional Development Hours (PDH) in states with Continuing Professional Competency requirements for Professional Engineer license renewal.

"The new subscription-based, distance-learning program provides our customers with a cost-effective way of gaining access to an extensive source of self-learning materials," said ALGOR Product Manager Bob Williams. "Distance learning lets users earn while they learn because it's available in the office at any time and allows them to increase their engineering expertise and value to their company and customers."

Topics ranging from general finite element modeling and analysis concepts to specific applications for using ALGOR software are covered including the following:

--Getting Started with FEA: Theory and Practical Application

--How to Model Complex Geometries

--How to Set Up and Analyze Impact Problems with Mechanical Event Simulation

--Multiphysics Analysis: Combining Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer

For a complete list of topics, visit the "FEA Web Courses" page of the ALGOR web site. Contact an ALGOR account manager or visit the "Distance Learning" page for more detailed information about ALGOR's distance-learning programs or to subscribe now for unlimited Web Course access at a special introductory rate of $625 available through the end of 2004.

ALGOR, Inc. provides cost-effective solutions for design, analysis and simulation and enables engineers to virtually test and predict real-world behavior of new and existing product designs, speed up time to market and make better, safer products at a lower cost. The company serves more than 20,000 customers in over 95 countries in organizations such as 3M, The Boeing Company, Delphi Corporation, The Dow Chemical Company, DuPont, General Electric Company, General Motors Corporation, Goodrich Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM Corporation and NASA. Partnerships with other leading software companies offer data exchange with products from Alibre, Inc.; ANSYS, Inc.; Autodesk, Inc.; Kubotek USA, Inc.; MSC.Software Corporation; Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC); Robert McNeel & Associates; Solid Edge from UGS; SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes S.A. company; and others. Educational support and customer service includes the use of Internet audio/video technology for distance learning and free, live software demonstrations.

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