SolidWorks Corporation Welcomes Sheet Metal Guy, LLC as Solution Partner

Cincinnati, OH, May 11, 2006 – Sheet Metal Guy, LLC announced today that it has been accepted as a Solution Partner by SolidWorks Corporation. The SolidWorks Solution Partner Program is designed to align companies like Sheet Metal Guy with SolidWorks Corp. to help designers and manufacturers better achieve their CAD/CAM objectives. The SolidWorks Partner Program features products and services that complement SolidWorks® software. SolidWorks has more partners in the 3D CAD market than any competing software, with more than 600 companies worldwide participating in its Partner Program.

“SolidWorks for the Sheet Metal Guy” is a new series of self-paced training books that allows users to learn the design process of SolidWorks sheet metal part creation step-by-step. Written in terms sheet metal people know and understand by sheet metal guys with over 30 years of experience in the sheet metal and CAD/CAM industries, emphasis is on creating real parts with manufacturing in mind, taking advantage of parametrics to ensure that any changes will not invalidate design integrity.

"This is a significant step in the process of building relationships within the SolidWorks community,” noted Neil Bucalo, co-author for Sheet Metal Guy. “This series of books is quickly becoming a trusted resource for sheet metal designers and engineers. Engineers and designers should participate in training to really get the most out of their CAD software investment.”

“This book series has built a strong reputation for delivering helpful tips and tricks that sheet metal designers need,” said SolidWorks Solution Partner Program Manager Efrat Ravid. “Together, ‘SolidWorks for the Sheet Metal Guy’ and SolidWorks software give engineers the innovative tools, design power, and knowledge to streamline product development.”

About Sheet Metal Guy, LLC
Sheet Metal Guy, LLC, located in Cincinnati, OH, was formed to help increase the productivity of sheet metal designers and manufacturers through education. As a publisher of books and other materials, the company's primary focus is to provide high quality, cost effective training for the design and manufacture of sheet metal parts and assemblies. Sheet Metal Guy, LLC is focused on designing easy to understand, self-paced training books for all knowledge levels of 3D CAD software users. Additional company and product information is available on the company’s Web site, www.SheetMetalGuy.com.

About SolidWorks
SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes 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, providing intuitive, high-performing software that helps product design teams develop great 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).

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