DesignSpace for SolidWorks available; new design tool helps engineers improve design performance

Business Wire, March 10, 1997

CANONSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 1997--ANSYS Inc. (NASDAQ:ANSS) announces the availability of DesignSpace(TM) for SolidWorks(TM) 97, a new design tool that gives engineers easy access to important design performance information inside the SolidWorks environment.

The DesignSpace software makes its debut at this week's National Design Engineering Show at McCormick Place, Chicago.

"DesignSpace improves the effectiveness of product development by helping engineers make better decisions," explained Richard C. Miller, DesignSpace vice president and general manager. "Unlike traditional methods, DesignSpace gives design engineers answers to basic design questions using their own language."

DesignSpace enables engineers to assess how their designs will perform while working within SolidWorks. During the design process, design engineers ask questions that can impact manufacturing processes and product or part performance. Questions such as: will my design perform according to design specifications, will it break, where will it break, will it weigh too much, and will it cost too much to manufacture are the types of questions DesignSpace was created to answer.

Jon Hirschtick, SolidWorks chief executive officer, said, "As a SolidWorks Gold Partner, DesignSpace represents an exciting new generation of design tools that will make users of SolidWorks more productive. DesignSpace shares our vision of delivering cost-effective, native Windows applications for the mainstream engineer."

Pricing and Availability

DesignSpace for SolidWorks operates in Windows 95 and Windows NT (3.51 and 4.0). At a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $3,795, DesignSpace, when used with SolidWorks, provides a complete design environment that is more cost-effective than higher-priced UNIX systems. DesignSpace is available at a special introductory price of $2,995 when purchased with SolidWorks 97.

ANSYS Inc. is committed to providing the most open and flexible analysis solutions to suit customer requirements for engineering software in today's competitive marketplace. ANSYS Inc. partners with leading design software suppliers to develop state-of-the-art, CAD-integrated products. A global network of ANSYS Support Distributors provides sales, support, and training for customers.

DesignSpace is committed to providing accessible, easy-to-use tools that are integrated with PC-based solid modelers for design engineers. Recognized as a technology innovator, DesignSpace was awarded Industry Week's 1996 Technology of the Year Award.

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