Solidtec Solutions To Sell And Support SolidWorks 3D CAD Software
In Australia
Helping Australian Engineers Design Better Products
SYDNEY, Australia, May 1, 2009 — Solidtec Solutions Pty. Ltd. and Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks
Corp. (DS SolidWorks) are teaming up to help Australian companies design better products.
DS SolidWorks is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology. It gives engineers and designers intuitive,
high-performing software to design better products. SolidWorks
®
software enables users to concentrate
on solving design challenges, not on using the software, and leverages existing designs to save time and
ensure accuracy. It also helps users improve their designs by providing feedback about quality and
manufacturability up front.
Solidtec Solutions is focused on the mechanical 3D CAD market in Australia, delivering best-in-class
products and services to its customers. SolidWorks is core to its product portfolio and when combined
with its technical expertise and “SolidWorks Centre of Excellence” allows Solidtec Solutions to provide
an effective and efficient solution to help manufacturing companies shorten their time to market.
“We have chosen to partner with DS SolidWorks
as we see tremendous opportunities for 3D CAD
software to make a significant difference to the productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing
companies in Australia. The Australian market has been asking for a SolidWorks supplier like Solidtec
for years,” said Darren Beale, co-founder and managing director of Solidtec Solutions. “SolidWorks
software is so widely used among tertiary education institutions it has become the preferred choice when
students graduate and become designers and engineers.
In addition, the Solidtec and SolidWorks
combination provides outstanding benefits by helping us to satisfy our customers through accelerating the
system implementation process and reducing their total cost of ownership,” said Beale.
"Solidtec Solutions provides an
e-Helpdesk service to customers, has certified professional sales and
support
staff,
and
stages
customer-centric events
such as seminars and workshops to ensure customer
satisfaction. The “SolidWorks Centre of Excellence” will be established
in the second quarter of 2009,
and will provide Solidtec customers with access to 3D CAD technology learning and resources, helping
companies achieve their objectives with SolidWorks.
“We are excited to have Solidtec Solutions as a new value added reseller in Australia. We are confident
that Solidtec Solutions will help reinforce and grow our strong position in the Australian market.” said
Ved Narayan, vice president, Asia-Pacific operations, DS SolidWorks. “With SolidWorks, companies
will have the tools to help them design superior products and be successful. We have seen many high-
quality designs produced by our customers in Australia, and we look forward to working with Solidtec
Solutions to expand our presence.
About Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.
Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systèmes S.A. subsidiary, is a world leader in 3D
solutions. The company develops and markets software for design, analysis, product data management,
and documentation. 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 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).
About Solidtec Solutions Pty Limited
Solidtec Solutions was founded on a vision to offer Australian designers and engineers a value
proposition based on technological and service leadership. Solidtec is staffed by industry professionals
who are passionate about the SolidWorks community and led by Darren Beale, a former CEO of LANSA
EMEA, CEO of IBM Global Services NZ outsourcer CSI/Centurion, and as continuing Executive
Director of private capital advisory firm Windfall Australia. Call 1800 824 883 or visit
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