C-MOLD Announces 3D QuickFill Version 99.1; Latest Release Sets New Standards for CAD Integration, Cost Estimations, Personal Productivity, and Web Publishing.

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1998--C-MOLD, a global supplier of advanced and desktop plastics CAE applications, announces 3D QuickFill(TM) 99.1, the latest enhancement of the world's leading solids-based injection molding simulation.

The state-of-the-art technology quickly and easily identifies how to create and produce the best plastic part design possible.

3D QuickFill 99.1 ensures enterprise-wide improvements in productivity. As a result of response to user feedback and technical requests, the latest features include an automatic report generator and a cost-estimation tool. In addition, as a SolidWorks 98 Plus Gold Partner, 3D Quick Fill 99.1 provides single-window integration and solid model associativity for SolidWorks users. To bolster efficiency and productivity, there is no need for SolidWorks users to leave their SolidWorks application to perform a 3D QuickFill simulation.

As a communications tool, 3D QuickFill 99.1 automatically generates project reports -- one of the most mundane and time-consuming requirements for most engineers. The report generator automatically produces a comprehensive, web-based engineering report complete with high-quality color images that show simulation results. A video quality animated melt-front advancement in GIF or AVI format is also included. User-friendly report templates are provided. Users can also import customized report templates. The HTML format of the document facilitates its unlimited transportability both within and outside the user's organization.

Peter Medina, C-Mold's, chief operating officer and senior vice-president of sales and marketing, says, "We continue to witness overwhelming global implementation and success of 3D QuickFill. Our customers are experiencing significant improvements in productivity and profitability as a result of using the product. In response to them, these new major enhancements demonstrate our commitment to technological excellence and customer satisfaction."

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--  Cost Cruncher is a useful tool for estimating part cost and the
    first such solution integrated within a CAE application.

--  Specific Resin Database now offers nearly 5,000 fully
    characterized resins. With C-MOLD's Resin Builder(TM), the
    Specific Resin Database allows users unlimited access to more than
    20,000 commercially available polymer choices for injection
    molding.

--  Drag/Delete Injection Points allows users to drag injection
    points to new locations or delete injection points individually.

--  Improved simulation accuracy is most apparent for parts with
    highly complex geometry and those with living hinges.

--  Simulation Stop command can stop or relaunch a simulation at user
    discretion.

--  Improved graphics capabilities allow users to choose
    transparent model displays. Gouraud shading is employed to obtain
    very smooth part shading. Background screen color and text color
    can be customized using a color pallet.

--  Direct printing allows user to send graphics directly to a
    printer instead of printing to a file first. A wider number of
    print-file formats are supported including BMP, GIF, JPEG,
    PostScript, and TIFF.

3D QuickFill 99.1 is scheduled to ship in November 1998.

Pricing: C-MOLD has led the way in desktop plastics CAE with a consistent pricing policy that supports industry trends toward PC and network computing. 3D QuickFill is available as a node locked license for $4,900 per seat. A floating license for networks is available for $6,900.

About C-MOLD

Founded in 1986, C-MOLD is the global leader in both advanced and desktop plastics CAE applications. Its products serve the manufacturing and plastic part and injection molding industries. The company has more than 1,300 customers worldwide using in excess of 25,000 software licenses. The company is privately held with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about C-MOLD, 3D QuickFill, and other C-MOLD products, visit the web site at http://www.cmold.com.

Note to editors: C-Mold is a registered trademark and 3D QuickFill and Resin Builder are trademarks of Advanced CAE Technology, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.