CADD Edge is Top Provider of SolidWorks-R- in the East for Sixth Consecutive Year.

Business/Technology Editors

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2002

CADD Edge, Inc., Developer of the Mechanical Engineering Productivity Machine, today announced its ranking as SolidWorks Corporation's largest software and services provider in the East.

This marks the

professional services firm's sixth straight year as the region's largest supplier of SolidWorks(R) solid modeling software, training and support. With an expanding customer base for each of those years, CADD Edge helps hundreds of regional manufacturers and mechanical design firms implement and become proficient with SolidWorks and related third-party solutions. The firm accomplishes this through its extensive resources throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, including the area's largest team of SolidWorks certified professionals.

"We're pleased to maintain this SolidWorks ranking for the sixth year in a row," comments CADD Edge Principal Tim Preston. "We attribute our success to our dedicated and exclusive focus on SolidWorks solutions and supporting products, allowing us to bring the necessary industry expertise to a full range of clients, large and small. Moreover, our Productivity Machine and Mobile Learning Center have allowed us to implement these solutions in cost-effective and innovative ways for our clients."

About SolidWorks Corporation

SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes 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, from concept to market. In over five years of shipping product, SolidWorks has shipped more than 160,000 total seats of software worldwide. SolidWorks has offices around the globe and distributes its products through a network of resellers selling in 70 countries. 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.

About CADD Edge, Inc.

CADD Edge is the developer of the Mechanical Engineering Productivity Machine(TM). The CADD Edge Productivity Machine enables engineers to design imaginative products exceptionally fast with superior quality. Customized for industry-specific SolidWorks(R) environments, this performance-driven machine is fueled by four components - auditing, implementation, multi-level training, and software utilities - all working together to help companies be first to deliver winning designs from concept to customer.

For more information on CADD Edge, please visit www.caddedge.com or contact the company at (617) 751-4500.

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of SolidWorks Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.