Design News Magazine Readers Select SolidWorks Software as Best Product of the Year; Software's Ease of Use and Broad Functionality Noted as Key Capabilities.Business/Technology Editors CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2002 SolidWorks(R) 2001 three-dimensional computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive (3D CAD) software was the industry's most significant innovation of last year, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Design News Magazine's readers. Based on a review by an independent panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members
Readers and independent judges drawn from industry and academia singled out SolidWorks for its intuitive interface, advanced design capabilities, and short learning curve, which puts the power of solid modeling into designers' hands faster than any other software on the market. Also noted were such innovations as SolidWorks' Web-based collaboration, flexible sub-assembly capabilities, and sheet metal tools. Judges considered several factors including the significance of the software's design and its impact on the category; its impact on the market; the originality o·rig·i·nal·i·ty n. pl. o·rig·i·nal·i·ties 1. The quality of being original. 2. The capacity to act or think independently. 3. Something original. Noun 1. of the design and usefulness to engineers; and the engineering effort required to overcome design challenges. "Learning SolidWorks is fast. The learning curve should be even easier with the new heads-up user interaction feature," said Douglas Stamps, associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Evansville and one of the award judges. He added that the software's strength is that it combines ease of use with the capabilities that designers need. Every year, the 180,000-circulation Design News asks companies to submit entries for the Best Product of the Year in seven technology categories. An independent panel of judges drawn from industry and academia select a finalist from each category. Readers then vote on the overall best product. "Design News' readers are informed engineering professionals who spend their days figuring out how to design products and make them better," said John McEleney, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of SolidWorks. "That such a large readership picked SolidWorks software as the best product of the year proves that as a company, we're setting the standard for innovative, mainstream 3D CAD software that gives engineers all the tools they need to do their jobs better. SolidWorks constantly builds user feedback into each new product to ensure the software meets engineers' needs." Design News will announce SolidWorks 2001 as winner of the Best Product of the Year Award in today's issue. About Design News Magazine Design News is a broad-based news magazine dedicated to reporting on the latest technology that OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and design engineers can use in their jobs. Its focus is "technology in action," with coverage of successful engineering projects and real-world application stories on how products supplied by OEM vendors help engineers solve design problems and create products faster and more economically. About SolidWorks Corporation SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systèmes S.A.) (Pronounced - Dasoh) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext: 13065) is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris Euronext Paris is France's securities market, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, which merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in September 2000 to form Euronext NV, which is the second largest exchange in Europe behind the London Stock Exchange. : #13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA) company, develops and markets mechanical design software solutions. Founded in 1993, SolidWorks' mission is to unleash the power of 3D for everyone in product development. In six years of shipping product, SolidWorks has shipped more than 175,000 total seats of software worldwide. SolidWorks has offices around the globe and sells, distributes, and supports its products through a worldwide network of resellers. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , call +1-978-371-5000). SolidWorks is a registered trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2002 SolidWorks Corporation. |
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