CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 2002--SolidWorks® 2003 three-dimensional computer-aided design (3D CAD) software has won the CADENCE Magazine Editors' Choice award for advancing CAD use, SolidWorks announced today. The magazine's editors chose SolidWorks 2003, the latest version of the company's core software, because its innovation, creativity, simplicity, and ease-of-use help designers and engineers streamline design time and bring products to market quickly and efficiently.

Announced every July and December, the CADENCE Editors' Choice awards spotlight CAD-related products and services that have raised the bar for technological innovation in the previous six months. SolidWorks 2003, unveiled in September, sets the standard for 3D solid modeling by combining an intuitive Windows interface with powerful tools such as upfront analysis, design collaboration, downloadable parts via online supplier catalogs, and large assembly capabilities.

"We're constantly checking the CAD industry's pulse to see which companies are developing technologies that set the bar for other vendors to follow," said Arnie Williams, CADENCE Magazine's editor-in-chief. "These companies are continually pushing CAD technology to new heights, allowing users to work better, faster, smarter, and more economically. SolidWorks 2003 makes 3D CAD easy and affordable, so that engineers and designers at companies of any size can quickly design and make new products to satisfy market need."

CADENCE Magazine has regularly recognized SolidWorks products for contributions toward advancing CAD technology. SolidWorks Office, SolidWorks' suite of CAD products, won CADENCE Magazine's "Show Stopper" award at NDES 2002, while its eDrawings e-mail-enabled design communication tool won the same award the previous year. SolidWorks 2001Plus, SolidWorks 2001, and SolidWorks 99 also won awards from CADENCE.

"Taking the complexity out of CAD and making the modeling, assembly, and drawing process more intuitive has been a passion for SolidWorks since its inception," said Chris Garcia, vice president of research and development at SolidWorks. "Since 1993, SolidWorks Corporation has continuously refined its product line with an eye toward usability, and has developed new products to help design engineers work more quickly and efficiently so their companies can stay competitive. This award from CADENCE underscores our commitment to that goal."

About SolidWorks Corporation

SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.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 seven years of shipping product, SolidWorks has shipped more than 213,000 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, 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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