Intergraph and Structural Research Announce COSMOS/M® DESIGNER II for Solid Edge, Powerful, Low Cost Windows-Based Design and Analysis System

Business Wire, June 27, 1996

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 1996--Intergraph Software Solutions and Structural Research & Analysis Corp. (Los Angeles) today announced COSMOS/M DESIGNER II for Solid Edge(TM). COSMOS/M DESIGNER II for Solid Edge joins Solid Edge's parametric, feature-based solid modeling capabilities with the analysis power and speed of COSMOS/M and COSMOS/FFE(R) from Structural Research. The result is a Windows-based, easy-to-use design and analysis system at a fraction of the cost of high-end systems. COSMOS/M DESIGNER II for Solid Edge will be available third quarter 1996 at $4995 (U.S.).

COSMOS/M DESIGNER II for Solid Edge offers analysis techniques to improve design quality while significantly shortening the design cycle. With a seamlessly integrated environment for design and analysis, engineering professionals can rapidly analyze designs for stress, displacement, heat transfer, frequency, or buckling effects. "Analysis results can be realized in minutes instead of hours, or even days," said Dr. Victor I. Weingarten, president and CEO of Structural Research. "Solid Edge's open modeling environment and the revolutionary COSMOS/FFE (Fast Finite Element) analysis engine in COSMOS/M DESIGNER II eliminates long waits for analysis results. FFE provides ultra-fast what-if scenarios without having to build multiple prototypes, so engineers can quickly and easily determine how a design behaves in real life operating conditions. "

High Performance, Affordable Price

Bill McClure, vice president, Intergraph Mechanical Software Solutions, comments, "Design engineers want to evaluate and optimize complex designs without the cumbersome FEA tools and high prices offered today. COSMOS/M DESIGNER II for Solid Edge offers the plug-and-play integration and the ease of use that customers have come to expect with Windows-based software without compromising performance."

"Boosting productivity, saving time, and decreasing design costs are a high priority in today's competitive marketplace," adds Dr. Weingarten. "COSMOS/M DESIGNER II for Solid Edge provides high performance at an affordable price and makes analysis intuitive and practical."

The Solid Edge Advantage

Solid Edge provides breakthrough performance for mechanical designers combining advanced parametric, feature-based solid modeling tools with the familiar Windows environment at $5,995 (U.S.). The result of Intergraph's advanced-capability Jupiter technology, Solid Edge offers remarkable ease of use, a unique focus on assembly design, and plug-and-play interoperability. It is the first high-performance mechanical design system to qualify for the "Microsoft Office Compatible" and "Designed for Microsoft Windows(R) 95" designations.

For product information or a seminar schedule, call 800-546-5550, contact a local Intergraph Team Solid Edge reseller, e-mail solidedge@ingr.com, or visit the internet at http://www.intergraph.com/mech/solidedge.shtml.>Intergraph Corporation

A member of the Fortune 1000, Intergraph Corporation (Huntsville, Ala.) is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems. Products range from point solutions, meeting individual and departmental needs, to integrated, enterprisewide systems. The company's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: INGR.

Intergraph Software Solutions (ISS) develops and markets integrated software for the Technical Desktop -- the combination of compatible technical applications and personal productivity tools in a single desktop computer. Technical applications include computer-aided design, engineering, analysis, manufacturing, and infrastructure. ISS also provides core system software, training, consulting, and implementation services.

Structural Research & Analysis Corporation

Structural Research was founded in 1982 to design, develop and market design analysis software for the mechanical computer-aided engineering market. Since its inception, Structural Research has contributed innovations that have had a significant impact on the evolution of FEA. Structural Research markets its products worldwide, and is headquartered at 12121 Wilshire Boulevard, 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Visit Structural Research on the internet at http://www.cosmosm.com -0-

Note to editors: Intergraph and the Intergraph logo are registered trademarks and Solid Edge is a trademark of Intergraph Corporation. COSMOS/M and FFE are registered trademarks of Structural Research & Analysis Corp. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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