Detroit, April 4, 2006 — 3DQuickTools Ltd., the leader in 3D die design automation, will showcase the latest version of 3DQuickPress at SAE 2006, Detroit, April 3-6, 2006 in booth 2739A&B. This is the first time the product is being exhibited at the SAE show.

With less than two years in the international market, the customer base of 3DQuickPress has grown at an exceptional rate in the auto parts industry. With the introduction of 3DQuickForm in 2005, 3DQuickPress has a complete solution to serve the auto parts industry.

In 2005, a number of auto parts manufacturers implemented 3DQuickPress technologies in their stamping design process. Immediate benefits included, minimized try-outs and improved communication with buyers. Highly accurate quotations based on realistic 3D strip layouts created with 3DQuickPress helps manufacturers to stand out from their competition.

"With our initial success in the auto industry, we continue to work closely with our customers to fine-tune 3DQuickPress to include industry specific functions. With innovative technologies like Production-Ready-Libraries (PRLs) that capture know-how from experienced designers, users can achieve a high degree of design automation in die design without custom programming”, states C.H. Lai, Director of R&D, 3D QuickTools Ltd.

“With intensified competition in the global market, relying on the traditional methods promise no hope for survival. Newer car designs require shortened delivery times every year thus driving the metal stamping industry to look beyond the limits of 2D drafting systems. Similar to the plastic mold making industry, which enjoyed the productivity gained by converting from 2D to 3D in the early ’90s, the metal stamping industries are now undergoing a similar evolution”, said Robert Konczal, President of Strategic Technology Solutions (STS), the value-added distributor of 3DQuickPress.

About 3D QuickTools Limited

 

3DQuickTools Limited is the developer of 3DQuickPress®, 3DQuickStrip®, 3DQuickForm®, 3DQuickQuote®, and provides the most advanced and comprehensive 3D die design systems in the SolidWorks® environment. The company has been providing high quality die design solutions since 1994. All products are supported by leading industrial support partners in all major countries. For further information, visit www.3dquickpress.com, or call Daniel Lai at +852 2788 2832 danielai@3dquickpress.com .

 

About Strategic Technology Solutions, LLC

 

STS is an innovative "Value Added Distributor" of advanced mechanical design tools and systems. STS provides exclusive marketing and technical support of the 3DQuickTools group of applications through its network of North American resellers. Our mission is to bring to market emerging technologies from around the world and speed their adoption in the North American design community. Our unique reseller and end-user support systems break down the time, distance, and language barriers that impede early adoption of new advanced technologies. For US/Canada, contact Strategic Technology Solutions, LLC, 888-207-1096 or info@callsts.com

About SolidWorks Corporation

SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for mechanical design, analysis, and product data management. It is the #1 supplier of 3D mechanical design software for the mainstream market. SolidWorks® is the mainstream 3D CAD market's leader in number of users in production, customer satisfaction, and revenue. 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).

**3DQuickPress is a registered trademark of 3D QuickTools Limited. SolidWorks is a registered trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. Copyright (c) 2004 3DQuickTools Limited.