SIMULIA Abaqus for CATIA V5

Dassault Systmes Announces New Release of Abaqus for CATIA V5 from SIMULIA

Extending Realistic Simulation Capabilities in CATIA V5
Paris, France, and Providence, R.I., USA, April 7, 2008 Dassault Systmes (DS) (Nasdaq:
DASTY; Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle
Management (PLM) solutions, today announced the availability of Abaqus for CATIA V5 R18
SP4 from its SIMULIA brand for realistic simulation. This latest release of Abaqus for CATIA V5
provides improved usability and robust design analysis capabilities directly in CATIA V5 to
accelerate the product development process.

Using realistic simulation in the design phase has enabled us to cut our time to market for a
new latch significantly, says Thomas Waldmann, manager of the Technical Analysis and
Simulation department at Kiekert, a global supplier of automotive door latches. Strength
testing of automobile door latches is fundamental for us, but physical testing is slow and does
not realize the whole job. We began our linear analysis of door latches with finite-element
calculations inside CATIA. By adding Abaqus for CATIA V5 we are able to perform more
complex nonlinear contact simulation, which is what we need for accurate strength testing in
three dimensions.

SIMULIA is dedicated to delivering a scalable suite of design analysis products that permit our
customers to start with basic design analysis and add functionality such as nonlinear contact,
thermal analysis, or coupled multiphysics as needed, states Steve Crowley, director of
SIMULIA product management for Dassault Systmes. This release of Abaqus for CATIA V5
continues our strategy of delivering scalable analysis solutions that allow realistic simulation to
be used throughout the product lifecycle.

Using Abaqus for CATIA V5, expert analysts can define and deploy approved analysis
workflows for use across the enterprise. This capability enables design and engineering teams
to improve collaboration while evaluating design performance through the use of common FEA
models, technology, and methods that are synchronized with their CATIA V5 design.






New and Enhanced Capabilities
Natural frequency analysis on the unloaded structure, or after any level of loading enhanced
precision in setting up models involving contactnodal adjustments made by the Abaqus
solver can be previewed in the user interface improved CATIA Octree meshing to provide a
higher level of element quality when working with Abaqus models element quality checks
implemented in CATIA specifically for Abaqus users

A free one-hour webinar on Deploying Analysis Workflows with Abaqus for CATIA V5 will be
held on April 8th and 10th. Register at http://www.simulia.com/webinars.

For additional product information, visit: http://www.simulia.com/products/afc_v5.

About SIMULIA
SIMULIA is the Dassault Systmes brand that delivers a scalable portfolio of Realistic
Simulation solutions including the Abaqus product suite for Unified Finite Element Analysis,
multiphysics solutions for insight into challenging engineering problems, and lifecycle
management solutions for managing simulation data, processes, and intellectual property. By
building on established technology, respected quality, and superior customer service,
SIMULIA makes realistic simulation an integral business practice that improves product
performance, reduces physical prototypes, and drives innovation. Headquartered in
Providence, R.I., USA, with R&D centers in Providence and in Suresnes, France, SIMULIA
provides sales, services, and support through a global network of over 30 regional offices and
distributors. For more information, visit http://www.simulia.com.

About Dassault Systmes
As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systmes
brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software
market since 1981, Dassault Systmes develops and markets PLM application software and
services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of
products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systmes portfolio
consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design -
DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative
lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault Systmes is
listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For
more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.

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