Designers and Engineers From Around the Globe Converge on Las Vegas for Fourth Annual SolidWorks World International User Conference

More than 2,000 users, resellers, and SolidWorks partners to discuss the latest trend-shaping technology and its impact on mechanical design

CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2002-- Designers, engineers, product managers, resellers, and partners from around the world will converge on Las Vegas from Feb. 17-20 for the SolidWorks World International User Conference and Exposition, the company announced today. Attendees will meet at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino to discuss ideas, trends, and the technology shaping the future of mechanical design. Major sponsors of the conference include AMD, Compaq, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, and Solid Solutions Magazine.

Keynote speaker Wil Schoenmakers, section head of "Cre8" (Global Design & Prototyping) at Procter & Gamble, will discuss how SolidWorks has become the global standard for designing everything from food packaging to healthcare and baby care products. Schoenmakers will describe how SolidWorks has reduced production time and costs while making the entire design process easier than ever before. The other keynote speaker is L. Stephen Wolfe, P.E. publisher and CEO of CAD/CAM Publishing, Inc. He will provide an overview of advanced engineering applications that are boosting the value of solid modeling and an action plan for CAD users who want to take advantage of them.

SolidWorks' CEO, John McEleney, Executive Vice President of Research and Development, Dave Corcoran, and company founder and Group Executive Jon Hirschtick will also present information on the company's latest technology, including SolidWorks® 2001Plus and new features for SolidWorks 2002, as well as overall corporate goals for the future. SolidWorks World features more than 75 product-oriented breakout sessions, covering a wide range of topics including: hands-on sessions with SolidWorks fully integrated solutions; sessions specifically for managers; sessions on how users are customizing their SolidWorks environments with the SolidWorks API; and sessions with educators sharing their best practices for engineering classes.

The conference provides direct access to SolidWorks Gold and Solution Partner products in one venue; one-on-one technical sessions with SolidWorks professionals; in-depth demonstrations of new innovations in design collaboration; communication using the Internet; and a complete overview of SolidWorks 2001Plus - the company's latest software release.

In conjunction with the conference, attendees can participate in the Certified SolidWorks Professional Program (CSWP). The CSWP establishes an industry standard by which all SolidWorks professionals can be evaluated. SolidWorks will also be hosting its annual "Model Mania Contest," in which users face-off in a test of modeling speed and skill. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists at the end of the conference.

For additional information about SolidWorks World or to register online, visit the conference Web site at www.solidworks.com/swworld or call 1-888-769-7859.

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 over five years of shipping product, SolidWorks has shipped more than 160,000 total seats of software worldwide. SolidWorks has offices around the globe and distributes 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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