ALGOR SHOWCASES V16.1 AT SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2005

ALGOR will demonstrate its latest software, V16.1 at the SolidWorks World 2005 Conference, being held from January 30 – February 2, 2005 in Orlando, Florida. As a SolidWorks Solution Partner, ALGOR features an easy-to-use single user interface, FEMPRO, which provides direct CAD/CAE data exchange and full associativity with SolidWorks for all analysis types, allowing SolidWorks users to simply choose the analysis tools they need. A linear static stress analysis was performed on this battery-powered jigsaw, modeled in SolidWorks (top), to determine the deflections that would occur during typical operation (bottom).

PITTSBURGH, PA – January 12, 2005 – ALGOR, Inc., a leading provider of design, analysis and simulation software, announced that it will demonstrate ALGOR V16.1 at the seventh annual SolidWorks World 2005 Conference, being held from January 30 – February 2, 2005 in Orlando, Florida. SolidWorks World brings together designers, engineers, managers and partners to discuss ideas, trends and the technology shaping the future of mechanical design.

As a SolidWorks Solution Partner, ALGOR features an easy-to-use single user interface, FEMPRO, which provides direct CAD/CAE data exchange and full associativity for each design change in SolidWorks^® software. This allows SolidWorks users to simply choose the analysis tools they need, giving them access to ALGOR's wide range of simulation capabilities beyond simple static stress, such as Mechanical Event Simulation (MES) with linear and nonlinear material models, linear dynamics, steady-state and transient heat transfer, steady and unsteady fluid flow, electrostatics and full multiphysics.

"At SolidWorks World 2005, attendees will see free demonstrations of how easy it is to design products using SolidWorks and ALGOR's wide range of analysis and simulation tools," said ALGOR Product Manager, Bob Williams. "We will also be demonstrating the new features of V16.1, our latest software release, including parametric, structured meshing and modeling tools for defining mixed element type models as well as expanded CFD tools including support for fan effects and particle tracking."

"Because ALGOR uses the same user interface for all analysis types, it's fast and easy for SolidWorks users to study the numerous physical factors affecting their designs," said Brian Houle, manager of the SolidWorks Partner Program. "We are pleased that ALGOR will showcase V16.1 at SolidWorks World 2005 so that our customers can see the power and increased productivity that comes with a combined solution of ALGOR and SolidWorks."

Visit ALGOR at booth #110 during SolidWorks World 2005 to see free software demonstrations of ALGOR V16.1. For more detailed information, contact an ALGOR account manager or visit the "Upcoming Events" page at the company's web site – www.ALGOR.com.

About ALGOR, Inc.
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, 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.

About SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for mechanical design, analysis and product data management. It is the #1 supplier of 3D mechanical design software for the mainstream market. SolidWorks is the mainstream 3D CAD market’s leader in number of users in production, customer satisfaction and revenue. 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, call 1.978.371.5000).