Dassault Systemes Unveils 3D XML for Product Lifecycle Management; Next-Generation Open Format Facilitates Easy Sharing of Accurate 3D Data at Lower Costs.

PARIS -- Dassault Systemes (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) today announced the introduction of 3D XML for PLM (Extensible Markup Language for Product Lifecycle Management), a universal, lightweight XML-based format that enables users to capture and share live, accurate 3D data quickly and easily.

3D XML compresses highly complex data, with file sizes up to 99 percent smaller than those of existing formats. Developed in conjunction with industry leaders, it provides rapid file transmission and shorter load times while maintaining the exact geometry of the files exchanged. Using 3D XML, users can drag and drop files into other applications such as e-mail or office applications. The new format will greatly enhance collaboration around 3D information.

"We are a strong supporter of this technology," said Yoshikazu Amano, managing officer, Toyota Motor Corporation. "This format provides both speed and accuracy in the exchange of 3D files and facilitates easy collaboration with our suppliers, partners and customers."

"Dassault Systemes' adoption of XML for 3D and PLM applications is at the cornerstone of our contribution to open standards and will support future alliances with customers and industries, as well as within the IT community," said Bernard Charles, CEO, Dassault Systemes. "Our goal is to reduce integration costs and unlock the value of 3D PLM."

Unlike existing formats, 3D XML is fully based on standard XML. Therefore, any software program will be able to read, write, and enrich 3D XML content using standard tools. This capability will facilitate broad adoption by other software developers and lower the cost of converting files from existing 3D formats.

With 3D XML, the use of sophisticated 3D graphics is no longer restricted to engineering departments. These graphics can now easily be incorporated into technical documentation, maintenance manuals, marketing brochures, websites, email communications and many other everyday uses. This re-use of 3D information broadens the base of 3D users.

3D XML leverages and extends Lattice Technology's XVL solutions and expertise as part of a partnership announced in July. Lattice Technology's advanced XVL solutions for compressing highly complex data accurately and Dassault Systemes' unique mathematical strengths and extensive suite of collaborative solutions combine forces in this unique format for the exchange of live 3D information.

Dassault Systemes is introducing this collaborative, open 3D format for PLM to its customers based on Version 5, Release 14 (V5R14) of its PLM solutions, which the company announced on Sept. 28. Dassault Systemes has incorporated the 3D XML format in its entire line of products - CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SMARTEAM, SolidWorks and Spatial - and will incorporate it into further releases of its solutions.

About Lattice Technology

Founded in 1997 with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Lattice Technology provides global companies with proven solutions for the propagation of 2D/3D design data across the enterprise. Lattice's standards based XVL(R) (eXtensible Virtual world description Language) technology enables companies to securely provide highly accurate and compressed 3D files to partners, suppliers, and internal departments in a lightweight browser-based solution. XVL(R) is unmatched in performance, compression and accuracy. XVL is widely introduced in more than 2000 companies, mainly in the automotive and electronics industries. http://www.xvl3d.com/en/index.html

About Dassault Systemes

As world leader in three-dimensional product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, the Dassault Systemes group brings value to more than 70,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and markets 3D PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from conception to maintenance. Its offering includes 3D PLM integrated solutions for product development (CATIA(R), ENOVIA(R), DELMIA(R), SMARTEAM(R)), mainstream 3D product design tools (SolidWorks), and 3D components (ACIS(R)) from Spatial Corp. Dassault Systemes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. Information about Dassault Systemes is available at http://www.3ds.com