Troy, NY (February 19, 2002) - GlobalSpec, Inc., the leading product discovery resource for engineers, technical buyers and purchasing managers, has entered into a strategic alliance with SolidWorks Corporation, developers of the industry-standard in powerful, easy-to-use 3D solid modeling software. The agreement facilitates the integration of SolidWorks’ 3D PartStream.NET^sm computer-aided design (CAD) technology with SpecSearch Pro, GlobalSpec’s specification-driven product discovery system. SpecSearch Pro enables component manufacturers to add a powerful online product search capability to their websites.

“The combined capability offered by SpecSearch Pro and 3D PartStream.NET truly enables a component manufacturer to distinguish its organization from other suppliers,” said Ramsay Hoguet, Product Marketing Manager at SolidWorks Corporation. “By offering an easily searchable product database and downloadable CAD models, component manufacturers attract new customers while building loyalty among their existing customers.”

3D PartStream.NET, a service for publishing 3D Web-based catalogs, provides potential customers with the ability to view products from all angles, configure models based on specific requirements and then download the 2D drawings and 3D models into their own designs. Significant reduction in the time and cost associated with locating parts and components can be realized, while instilling confidence that the designs have been created using the most current information available. For a manufacturer, displaying products in a more visually compelling way, combined with the added functionality of searching and downloading CAD models and drawings, greatly enhances their ability to attract and retain customers.

“Studies have shown that 80% of prospects who download CAD models into their designs buy the corresponding product. Integrating 3D PartStream.NET into SpecSearch Pro gives manufacturers a real competitive advantage,” said John Schneiter, President of GlobalSpec. “Many of the manufacturers who use SpecSearch Pro to enhance their websites have expressed an interest in including CAD models. 3D PartStream.NET adds another dimension to SpecSearch Pro. It’s a perfect complement.”

About SolidWorks Corporation

SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets mechanical design software solutions. Founded in 1993, SolidWorks’ mission is to unleash the power of 3D for everyone in product development. In over five years of shipping product, SolidWorks has shipped more than 175,000 total seats of software worldwide. SolidWorks has offices around the globe and sells, distributes, and supports its products through a worldwide network of resellers. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company’s website (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000).

About GlobalSpec, Inc.

GlobalSpec, Inc., the first Web-based, centralized engineering design gateway, connects engineers and technical buyers with the products and manufacturers they need based on engineering specifications. GlobalSpec’s SpecSearch is an advanced parametric and universal engineering component search system that provides users access to bias-free information from more than 28 million product specifications and access to more than 21,700 contactable suppliers arranged in over 1,400 product areas representing the searchable contents of over 6,700 catalogs. Information about GlobalSpec can be found at http://www.globalspec.com.

GlobalSpec, GlobalSpec.com and SpecSearch are registered marks of GlobalSpec, Inc.
SolidWorks is a registered trademark and 3D PartStream.NET is a service mark of SolidWorks Corporation.

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