HSMWorks ApS Attains SolidWorks Gold Partner Certification

HSMWorks ApS Attains SolidWorks Gold Partner Certification

HSMWorks ApS Officially Receives SolidWorks Gold Partner Certification

COPENHAGEN – January 17, 2008 – HSMWorks ApS, developer of HSMWorks™ integrated CAM solutions for SolidWorks® 3D CAD software, today announced that it has attained Gold Partner Status from SolidWorks Corporation. As a certified Gold Partner, HSMWorks has demonstrated expertise in developing integrated solutions for SolidWorks and a business model that promotes the benefits and advantages of the integrated design and manufacturing environment.

HSMWorks has a short but very clear history of pushing innovation and developing solutions tailored to meet the increasing needs of design engineers and CNC programmers by enabling a seamless workflow of parts and assemblies from design to CNC toolpath generation [the CNC code utilized by computer controlled machining centers to make parts].

"We are very pleased to have attained Certified Gold Partner status in the SolidWorks Partner Program. This allows us to promote our expertise and relationship with SolidWorks to our customers," said Tom Mortensen, Managing Director of HSMWorks ApS. "In addition to the direct benefits HSMWorks receives, Gold Partner status lets users of SolidWorks know our HSMWorks product has met a very demanding set of criteria through documentation and a thorough peer-review process. With SolidWorks World 2008 just around the corner in San Diego [Jan 20-23], the timing of this recognition and award couldn't be better."

HSMWorks 2008, the company's most recent version of their flagship product, was designed to take advantage of the latest enhancements and features found in SolidWorks 2008. HSMWorks 2008 is a seamlessly integrated solution that runs inside SolidWorks 2008 taking advantage of the new user experience from streamlined and optimized UI to reductions in mouse travel, full use of the feature manager, and context sensitive menus.

As one of the requirements for attaining Certified Gold Partner status, HSMWorks had to demonstrate seamless integration of HSMWorks 2008 within the SolidWorks design environment. Chris Salmers, SolidWorks Partner Technical Marketing Manager, commented, "Your interface totally utilizes the SW2008 command structure and user interface and I think is the most comprehensive, well laid out integration to date." Salmers added, "HSMWorks has solidified its reputation as a true innovator and a company committed to helping customers design better products."

HSMWorks 2008 and HSMWorks 2008 Add-in for SolidWorks 2008 are integrated CAM solutions that leverage the SolidWorks design environment to provide CNC programmers and designers with highly intuitive, high performance CAM capabilities that yield high-speed toolpaths for milling machining. Response has been overwhelmingly positive and since then, their team of developers has been working on the release of HSMWorks 2008 that includes the new HSMWorks Kernel™ with true multi-core, multi-processor support, enhanced toolpath algorithms, and their new Drill Wizard™ technology.

"HSMWorks 2008 will no doubt be one of the 'must-see' products at SolidWorks World 2008. Integrated CAM (computer-aided-manufacturing) is one of the fastest growing solution segments in the global CAD/CAM market and believe HSMWorks is the first solution to offer the truly seamless integration and performance that manufacturers are searching for," stated Anthony Graves, HSMWorks' Marketing Director. "HSMWorks 2008 being a Certified Gold Product helps us make that case more boldly."

About HSMWorks ApS

HSMWorks ApS, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is the developer of next generation integrated CAM solution HSMWorks and the HSMWorks Add-in for SolidWorks. HSMWorks is a SolidWorks Solution Partner. For additional information on HSMWorks ApS and the HSMWorks product line please visit http://www.hsmworks.com

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 a live 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).