University of Glasgow purchases 200 licenses of SolidWorks software

Business Wire, July 7, 2008

Centuries-old university standardizes on SolidWorks Education Edition software so students can learn CAD and design validation skills

CONCORD, Mass. -- University of Glasgow mechanical engineering students will soon hone their 3D CAD skills designing everything from race cars to bridges using SolidWorks([R]) Education Edition software as they prepare for professional careers.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It has more than 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students focusing on a range of disciplines. It was the first university in the U.K. to hire a professor of engineering, and therefore the first to create a focused engineering department. After evaluating leading CAD packages, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the university standardized on 200 licenses of SolidWorks software. The department, in conjunction with the Glasgow School of Art, will begin teaching SolidWorks 3D CAD and SolidWorks Simulation design validation software in the Product Design Engineering degree program next autumn.

"The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Glasgow offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught degree programs that impose a wide and challenging range of demands on the 3D CAD software used by the students," said Dr. Graham Green, senior lecturer in engineering design, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Glasgow. "An additional challenge is provided by the needs of students taking our joint course in Product Design Engineering, taught in conjunction with the Glasgow School of Art. Only one piece of software fully met the challenge: SolidWorks."

SolidWorks Education Edition will give University of Glasgow graduate and undergraduate students a hands-on product development experience that exposes them to concept innovation through design to prototyping and testing. The department will use SolidWorks Education Edition's pre-packaged coursework, curriculum and student certification platform to support everything from lesson planning to assessment.

"Though steeped in tradition, the University of Glasgow has a progressive approach to incorporating cutting-edge tools in its curricula," said Marie Planchard, director of worldwide education markets at SolidWorks Corporation. "Teaching SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation effectively gives students an advantage when applying for engineering jobs."

The University of Glasgow relies on authorized SolidWorks reseller TMS CADCentre for ongoing software training, implementation, and support.

About the University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is one of the top 100 universities in the world and is the Sunday Times Scottish University of the Year 2007-08. Founded in 1451, it is the fourth oldest university in the U. K. Educating nearly 16,000 undergraduates, 4,000 postgraduates and 4,000 adults every year, Glasgow welcomes students from more than 120 countries. The university is a major research powerhouse. With an annual research contract income in the top ten of U.K. universities, an exceptional 96 percent of the university's research-active staff is in areas which have been independently assessed as producing research of international importance. For more information, visit the Web site (www.gla.ac.uk).

About TMS CADCentre

TMS CADCentre provides SolidWorks CAD, FEA and PDM software solutions to businesses operating in Scotland. As the only Scotland-based SolidWorks reseller and with more than 25 years of CAD industry experience, the company offers a wide range of services including SolidWorks software support, implementation and training. The combination of TMS CADCentre's expertise, and the functionality and ease of use of SolidWorks software provides engineers and designers with the tools to design better products. For more information, visit the Web site (www.3dsolidcadworks.co.uk).

About SolidWorks Corporation

SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for design, analysis, and product data management. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products. For the latest news, information, or an 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 trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2008 SolidWorks Corporation.

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