Harvard Egyptology students are being offered innovative courses using an immersive 3D real-time virtual reconstruction of the Giza plateau, based on actual archeological data gathered by Harvard and MFA expeditions to Egypt in the first part of the 20th century.

Peter Der Manuelian, the Philip J. King Professor of Egyptology at Harvard University, uses the immersive 3D experience to virtually transport his students to the Giza plateau itself and enhance the way ancient Egyptian history and archaeology are taught.

“The virtual environment provides a new means for learning about Egyptian civilization. The project has allowed my students and colleagues to visualize the Giza data and update and integrate them in a way that was not possible in the past,” stated Der Manuelian.

“Students transition from an environment where the instructor essentially drives the learning process to one where the students are immersed in the environment and drive the dialogue and discussion themselves,” added John Shaw, chair of Harvard’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.  “The technology associated with the project helps researchers portray their understanding of the past and show interpretations of the applicable science to students.”

The virtual reconstruction of the Giza plateau originated as a collaborative project between Dassault Systèmes and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Students can extend their use of the virtual environment outside the classroom by using an online version of the 3D experience. (See “Dassault Systèmes Recreates Giza Necropolis With its 3DExperience Platform” issued today, May 8, 2012)
 
“Until now, immersive virtual reality was mainly used by our business customers in industrial contexts,” said Monica Menghini, executive vice president, Industry, Dassault Systèmes. “Our goal is to bring these technologies also to the world of education and research to enhance the learning experience of students and facilitate research studies.”

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About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3D Experience Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 80 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SolidWorks, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, 3D VIA, 3DSwYm, EXALEAD and Netvibes are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

The free Giza 3D interactive application is available today at www.3ds.com/giza3D and is being officially unveiled at a gala event tonight at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA).  Speakers at the event will include Lawrence Berman, the Norma Jean Calderwood Senior Curator of Ancient Egyptian, Nubian and Near Eastern Art at the MFA and Al Bunshaft, managing director, North America, Dassault Systèmes, who will discuss how 3D technologies can help enhance the understanding of art and preserve historical data for generations to come.

In addition to a guided tour of selected monuments as a general introduction, the Giza 3D Web site allows users to roam at will throughout the Necropolis, visit carefully restored tombs, shafts, and connected burial chambers and enter four of the site’s ancient temples, including Khufu and Menkaure’s pyramids. Users can browse contemporary and ancient pictures and view thirty objects meticulously reconstructed in 3D.  The site can also access photos, field journals, maps and other items from the MFA’s Giza Archives Web site to support an extended learning experience.

Giza 3D successfully addresses the needs of multiple target audiences:

• The general public will find an easy way to access the best available source of information about the Giza plateau, revolutionizing how Egyptological knowledge is shared;
• The academic world will find a powerful tool to teach Ancient Egypt studies and help students better retain this knowledge.  Giza 3D is available on multiple devices, including the Web and 3D immersive environments;
• Researchers will benefit from seeing 3D objects from multiple angles, such as inscriptions on the back of a statue typically not seen within museum glass displays, or from sharing 3D-based information to help test hypotheses; and
• Museum exhibition planners can consider using a 3D immersive device to enhance exhibit viewing options.  Giza 3D can also enhance the in-person visit to museums through interactive 3D displays and powerful 3D images that make the museum experience an even more memorable one.  

“Giza 3D is a powerful example of how our 3DExperience platform powers applications that can change education, research and knowledge-sharing forever,” said Monica Menghini, executive vice president, Industry, Dassault Systèmes. “Today, the archaeological site of Giza is within reach of everyone. A simple home computer is sufficient to experience the wonders of Ancient Egypt and with a 3D TV it is possible to have an immersive stereoscopic experience.  The use of immersive rooms permits viewers to travel in space and time with unrivaled realism.”

More than a century ago, George Reisner, renowned Egyptologist and a founding father of modern scientific archaeology, directed the work of the Harvard University—Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Expedition at the Giza Plateau.  Over the last ten years, the impressive collection of photos, diaries, drawings and documents from Giza have been meticulously digitized and made available online by the MFA at Giza Archives.  With this information source, Dassault Systèmes reconstructed the Giza Necropolis in the most accurate way possible.

For more information on Dassault Systèmes’ long history with Egyptian exploration, please visit: http://www.3ds.com/company/experiential-marketing/giza-3d/? for more information on the Giza Archives project and http://www.3ds.com/company/passion-for-innovation/the-projects/khufu-reborn for its work with Jean-Pierre Houdin on the Khufu pyramid.

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About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3D Experience Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 80 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SolidWorks, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, 3D VIA, 3DSwYm, EXALEAD and Netvibes are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

Summary Highlights (unaudited)

• EPS growth of 14% to €0.58 (IFRS) and 13% to €0.71 (non-IFRS)
• First quarter performance led by Asia, where total revenue up 15% in constant currencies
• Dassault Systèmes expanding 3DExperience to nature with the creation of a new brand, GEOVIA
• Signed acquisition agreement with Gemcom Software International, a global leader in mining industry software solutions
• Updating 2012 financial objectives for Q1 performance and currency exchange rates
• Board of Directors proposes 30% increase in annual cash dividend per share

Download the complete press release here.

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3D Experience Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 80 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SolidWorks, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, 3D VIA, 3DSwYm, EXALEAD and Netvibes are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

“With the acquisition of Gemcom, coupled with our 3D Experience platform capabilities, our objective is to model and simulate our planet, improving predictability, efficiency, safety and sustainability within the Natural Resources industry and beyond,” said Bernard Charlès, President and CEO, Dassault Systèmes. “To support this ambitious goal, we have created a new brand, GEOVIA. Raw material provisioning and long term resource availability is a major concern for society. Today’s announcement is a significant step towards fulfilling our purpose of providing 3D experiences for imagining sustainable innovations to harmonize products, nature and life.”

Today’s mining industry, the primary user of Gemcom’s software, is growing quickly.  There are more than 5,500 operating mines worldwide and approximately 15,000 mining projects. The associated mining software market is experiencing strong growth, with third-party analysts estimating a double digit trend for the foreseeable future. 

”This acquisition will clearly benefit Gemcom’s customer base, bringing global support and enterprise collaboration.  Advanced technologies in 3D modeling and simulation will not only enable engineers and geologists to model and visualize resources but also improve sustainable mine productivity,” said Rick Moignard, President and CEO, Gemcom. “We believe that with Dassault Systèmes’ support we will be able to address global issues for our customers as a real partner. None of our competitors can match that in this industry.” Rick Moignard will become the CEO of the newly created GEOVIA brand, after completion of the Gemcom acquisition.

After the closing of the transaction, Gemcom’s 360 employees and management will remain in place and continue serving the mining industry. By leading the new GEOVIA organization, Gemcom’s management will champion the further development of Dassault Systèmes’ strategy of modeling the natural world. In addition, Gemcom’s current offices will further extend the overall geographic reach of Dassault Systèmes in Australia, Africa, Canada, South America, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Indonesia, and Russia.
Dassault Systèmes and Gemcom have entered into a definitive acquisition agreement whereby Dassault Systèmes will acquire Gemcom in an all cash transaction. The completion of the acquisition is subject to normal closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to be completed in July 2012, and Gemcom to be accretive to Dassault Systèmes non-IFRS earnings and neutral to its non-IFRS operating margin.

About Gemcom Software International

When mining companies seek to increase mine productivity, they turn to Gemcom for technology and services. The Company is home to world-renowned mining solutions like GEMS, Surpac, Minex, Whittle, and InSite, and to industry thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in mining.  Established in 1985, Gemcom is privately held and owned by JMI Equity Fund VI, L.P., the Carlyle Group, Pala Investments Holdings Limited and has a global reach delivering comprehensive solutions in all major mining centres in more than 130 countries. Every major mining company, including BHP Billiton, Codelco, De Beers, Newmont and Vale is a Gemcom client. Through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the Company has become the largest global supplier of mining software solutions. For more information, visit www.gemcomsoftware.com.

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3D Experience Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 80 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SolidWorks, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, 3D VIA, 3DSwYm, EXALEAD and Netvibes are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

The Centre will focus on various application domains of PLM and specifically develop new educational methods adapted to the strong competency expectations of the globalized industries and R&D institutions in South Africa, particularly within the automotive and aerospace industries. This platform will enable the reform of engineering curricula and act as an integrating agent for multidisciplinary R&D. It will also provide a networking capability for integrated learning projects conducted between geographically dispersed teams.

The activities of the Centre will involve hundreds of students and educators at CPUT, and will link strongly into industrial, community-based and rural development initiatives, both from the private and public sectors.  Most significantly, the Centre will be in a position to play an active role in strategic national efforts, such as large infrastructure projects in the energy and transport sectors and space science projects, including satellite technology and astronomy infrastructure.

The French Ministry of Education is assigning a full-time professor to design training programmes for the Centre. The full suite of Dassault Systèmes’ latest Version 6 softwares for 3D Experience, CATIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA and DELMIA, as well as the 3DVIA development platform for lifelike applications, will complement CPTU-developed modeling and simulation capabilities which support South African industry.

“Large national and international companies across South Africa use Dassault Systèmes PLM softwares and expect a continuous flow of highly employable new graduates to sustain their competitiveness,” said Dr. Mahomed Nawaz, Dean of Engineering, CPUT. “Students in mechanical, mechatronic and electrical engineering now need to manage software ranging from mechanical design to 3D representation of integrated systems. The global integration of the Dassault Systèmes platform fulfills this need perfectly. The cooperation with Dassault Systèmes and the French Ministry of Education will create a model for innovative advanced software instruction, and contribute to the promotion of innovation and sustainable development in South Africa.”
“Global industry is evolving from a ‘good product’ perspective to a longer, broader strategic perspective of delivering end-users a good ‘experience.’  Academic institutions with foresight, such as CPUT, realize this and address this perspective in their curriculum. As part of a global network of PLMCCs advancing digital innovation in engineering education, the Centre will play a core role in developing the talent global industry is seeking through a national network of PLM centers,” said Xavier Fouger, Senior Director, Academic Programs, Dassault Systèmes. “Its design is based on a cooperative model successfully established in Brazil, India, China and Mexico to accelerate the development of world class education.”
   
For more information about Dassault Systèmes’ initiatives in global education innovation, visit the Worldwide Academic Website at academy.3ds.com

About DREIC

The European and international affairs direction (DREIC) of the French Ministries in charge of education, higher education and research coordinates and organises the development of exchanges and cooperation between foreign and French educational systems, including those based on “academic/industry” cooperation. Following the agreement established between Dassault systèmes and the DREIC and the training centres set up in India, Brazil and Mexico, this collaboration has been extended to South Africa with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology where the French South African Institute of Technology (F’SATI) is already situated.

About CPUT

CPUT is one of the largest universities in South Africa, and the only technical university amongst the four universities based in the well-known and attractive Western Cape region of the country.  The Faculty of Engineering covers a broad range of engineering areas with about 8000 students across its 8 departments.  Through a range of multi-disciplinary research institutes and centres, the Faculty integrates its education and research programmes into a cohesive system, providing students with modern technology platforms for relevant and industry-responsive education, with a high degree of work-integrated learning.  These platforms now include the Product Life Cycle Management Competency Centre, providing state-of-the-art education in product design through to simulation and life-cycle management.  Through this approach, the Faculty aims to emerge as a major driver of socio-economic change in the region.

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3D Experience Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 80 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SolidWorks, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, 3D VIA, 3DSwYm, EXALEAD and Netvibes are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

“We are seeing first-hand just how powerful Dassault Systèmes’ solutions are at bringing ideas and an innovative new consumer experience to life,” said Jim Grimes, founder and lead designer, GID Development Corporation, a development engineering company that helps designers bring their own ideas to life.  “GID normally works for clients to realize their innovative ideas.  This time, with our own idea, it has been an interesting experience for us to use CATIA to bring our own product to market, rather than our client’s work—and I’m sure this 3D experience will benefit our client work in the future.”

Working with key Dassault Systèmes partner Inceptra, GID was able to implement the CATIA for Creative Designers solution to develop its iPhone 4S armor and docking system.  GID typically begins with CATIA Imagine & Shape for virtual clay modeling, where its designers can design and collaborate in freeform without the need for any physical mock-ups, saving time and money.  With this technology, GID’s designers can virtually prototype several concepts and quickly arrive at an optimal end-user experience balancing form and functionality.

From there, CATIA accurately turns the design into a manufacturable product, from splitting the core of a mold and defining cavity geometry, to addressing considerations such as drafts and parting lines.  Through this accuracy and ability to collaborate globally, GID is able to quickly bring new, high-quality products to market.

“GID is a perfect example of a company leveraging innovative, integrated, 3D experience technologies for competitive advantage.  Experiences are bigger than products.  Clients like GID understand this.  They talk, research and work to provide products, like the BodyDock armor, that integrate with an end-user’s iPhone experience,” said Al Bunshaft, managing director, North America, Dassault Systèmes.  “It is not just about products.  It is a focus upon the user’s experience that makes a true success, such as the BodyDock Cellphone Armor.”

GID has evolved into a true one-stop source for product development, engineering and production over the years, offering everything from initial concept work to manufacturing.  The company uses CATIA for 3D virtual design, ENOVIA to manage its burgeoning data challenges, and 3DVIA Composer for images and models to clearly communicate design intent to its manufacturing partners in China.  For more on GID’s previous work with Dassault Systèmes, please visit www.3ds.com/company/customer-stories or http://bit.ly/z9CoT3.

The Rhino BodyDock Cellphone Armor system for the iPhone 4/4S is already available.  Please visit www.bodydock.com for more information on the Armor and how to purchase it. GID’s newly developed Signature BodyDock Cellphone Armor system will be launched at the International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 trade show in New Orleans, May 8-10, 2012.

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About GID Development Corporation

GID Development Corporation (GID = Get It Done!) provides rapid, agile, cost effective design & development of our client's new product needs through careful integration of all required services.  GID can take the dead time and frustration out of the often-difficult transitions from an idea to R&D and to a market ready product by smoothly taking the clients conception through design and into efficient production.  The GID multidisciplinary team specializes in finding elegant solutions to difficult problems by recognizing that truly effective answers must deliver total user satisfaction within a robust product that can be produced reliably and at the least cost. GID is determined to help our client's individual or corporate growth by allowing them to concentrate attention on core activities. Members of the GID team have worked in a wide variety of industries, some having commissioned and managed manufacturing plants, with responsibility for bottom line results. Other members have expertise in 3D Digitizing of free form shapes derived from models we design and sculpt from our client's idea.  For more information, visit: http://gidcompany.com.

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3D Experience Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 80 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SolidWorks, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, 3D VIA, 3DSwYm, EXALEAD and Netvibes are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

Summary Highlights (unaudited)

•    Fourth quarter revenue and earnings above objectives
•    2011 double-digit, constant currency revenue growth for new licenses, recurring software and services
•    2011 EPS growth of 28% to €2.33 (IFRS) and 17% to €2.92 (non-IFRS)  
•    Mid-term 30% non-IFRS operating margin objective achieved well in advance of target date
•    Strong growth in Automotive and Aerospace, driven by CATIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA & DELMIA
•    1,000 clients have adopted V6 as their 3D PLM business system
•    18,000 new 3D application customers in 2011

Download the complete press release here.

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3D Experience Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 80 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SolidWorks, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, 3D VIA, 3DSwYm, EXALEAD and Netvibes are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

“We have evolved the V6 platform with our customers over the last few years.  The addition of intelligent information search-based technologies, social innovation capabilities and realistic 3D virtual experiences made us ready to pioneer a new technological wave: a 3D Experience platform to serve the social enterprise of the 21st century,” said Bernard Charlès, President and CEO, Dassault Systèmes. “I am convinced that within this century, people will invent and innovate more than ever before.  We must provide businesses and people with holistic 3D experiences to imagine sustainable innovations capable of harmonizing products, nature and life.”

3D Experiences are a catalyst for innovation, enabling any enterprise stakeholder to participate in the innovation process, contributing to drive value for the end consumer.

“The way enterprises work internally and externally will change significantly in the next coming decades,” said Monica Menghini recently appointed Executive Vice President, Industry, Marketing and Corporate Communications. “Therefore, our objective is to provide our clients with a powerful platform, which uses the universal language of 3D and the Web as the user interface, to help them to connect the dots for a game-changing increase in end-user value.”

“3D virtual store applications, 3D visual logistics applications, as well as easy and real-time-connected business dashboarding have already changed the way companies operate. With the launch of our 3DSwYM brand, the acquisition of Internet companies such as Exalead and Netvibes (announced today), we are further reinforcing the Social Business Apps which are part of our 3D Experience platform,” said Bernard Charlès.

“Are customers in the business of PDM or CAD or process management?  No. Our customers are looking to design the safest, greenest and smartest vehicle, but also how to create the desired, valuable customer experience suiting each market need,” continued Monica Menghini. “We want to help them move from vehicle attributes to vehicle experience.  We are looking at the world through their eyes. The 3D Experience platform will help them create winning consumer experiences.”

In today’s Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 results, Bernard Charlès explained how Dassault Systèmes’ excellent financial performance was driven strongly by the 3D Experiences already made possible.  “Working with very prestigious companies for many years, such as Ford, Boeing, BMW, Guess, Honda, Airbus, Carrefour, Johnson & Johnson, P&G, Benetton, and GE, to name a few, it became clear to us that we are ready to provide ‘Social Industry 3D Experiences’.  It was time to open new horizons,” declared Bernard Charlès.

To find out more about 3D Experience: www.3ds.com.

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3D Experience Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations.  Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.  Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world.  The group brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 80 countries.  For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

CATIA, SolidWorks, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, 3D VIA, 3DSwYm, EXALEAD and Netvibes are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

Monica Menghini will drive the development of a unique value creation framework that involves all Dassault Systèmes innovation stakeholders to better serve industries and deliver even greater value for customers.

“We have evolved the V6 platform with our customers over the last few years. The addition of intelligent information search-based technologies, social innovation capabilities and realistic 3D virtual experiences made us ready to pioneer a new technological wave: a 3D Experience platform to serve the ‘Social Enterprise’ of the 21st century,” said Bernard Charlès, president and CEO, Dassault Systèmes. “I am convinced that within this century, people will invent and innovate more than ever before.  We must provide businesses and people with holistic 3D experiences to imagine sustainable innovations capable of harmonizing products, nature and life.”

“Our ambitious roadmap and the major social transformations that our customers are going through called for the reinforcement of our executive team. Along with the widening success of the V6 platform in a variety of industries, Monica’s marketer approach and strategic skills will contribute immense value for our customers and their ecosystem,” continued Bernard Charlès.  “Her proven leadership and expertise will undoubtedly help us bring Dassault Systèmes to the next stage, while building a greater user experience with each of our brands. Her mission is simple in words, while critical in fact. She will connect the dots between brand equity, product innovation and marketing excellence to ensure we bring the best value to our customers in all the industries we serve together with our partners.”

Before joining Dassault Systèmes in 2009 as vice president for the consumer goods, consumer packaged goods and retail sectors, Monica Menghini spent 13 years at Procter & Gamble, helping build 20 successful brands in 11 different categories. She then spent eight years at Saatchi & Saatchi (Publicis Group) where she served as general manager, EMEA of Saatchi & Saatchi X, the company’s shopper marketing network.

Kevin Roberts, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, commented, “Monica is a top talent who is competitive, passionate and full of optimism. She loves to compete…and win. As a game changer, she inspires everyone she engages with and makes things happen.”

Menghini, 49 years old, holds a degree in Law from the University of Rome.  She is the proud mother of two children, fluent in four languages, and a former professional volleyball player.

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, « The 3D Experience Company », offre aux entreprises et aux particuliers les univers virtuels nécessaires à la conception d’innovations durables. Ses solutions leaders sur le marché transforment pour ses clients, la conception, la fabrication et la maintenance de leurs produits. Les solutions collaboratives de Dassault Systèmes permettent de promouvoir l’innovation sociale et offrent de nouvelles possibilités d’améliorer le monde  réel grâce aux univers virtuels. Avec des ventes dans 80 pays, le Groupe apporte de la valeur à plus de 150 000 entreprises de toutes tailles dans toutes les industries. Pour plus d’informations : www.3ds.com.  

CATIA, SolidWorks, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, 3DVIA, 3DSwYm, EXALEAD et Netvibes sont des marques déposées de Dassault Systèmes ou de ses filiales aux USA et/ou dans d'autres pays.

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 130,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes applications provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, EXALEAD for search-based applications and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.
 
CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, EXALEAD, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

FashionLab builds innovation thanks to the creativity of Julien Fournié, founder of the couture house that bears his name, Jonathan Riss, artistic director of the JAY AHR House, and François Quentin, a designer of complex luxury watches and founder of 4N. These luxury fashion designers believe that 3D can propel fashion to new heights and are early ambassadors of the FashionLab – Julien Fournié for haute couture, Jonathan Riss for haute joallerie, embroideries, accessories and ready-to-wear, and François Quentin for haute watchmaking.  These partners are working closely and exchanging ideas with Dassault Systèmes engineers through FashionLab, that will forge new and innovative solutions for high-end fashion design.

“FashionLab will deliver the power of 3D experiences to a new audience and develop the next generation of fashion designers.  This is a totally new approach — a breakthrough for Dassault Systèmes and the world of Fashion solutions,” commented Jerôme Bergeret, director of FashionLab, Dassault Systèmes.

Jonathan Riss, JAY AHR said, “The luxury fashion industry can benefit from this natural evolution of the creative process, where ideas can be captured and immediately made ‘real’ through the power of virtualization and visualization.”

FashionLab provides the industry with new breakthrough technologies never seen before on the market that enhance the competitive advantage of its players and forge the future of the luxury goods market. Designers will have at their disposal every Dassault Systèmes brand to create a collection. FashionLab will help them imagine the fashion world of tomorrow better and faster, bringing them closer to their clients. They will also be able to share knowledge through a social network in private, secure work sessions.

“FashionLab is changing the boundaries of fashion design,” added Jérôme Bergeret. “Our mission is to develop 3D virtual modeling and collaborative tools that meet the needs of this industry and that will enable it to master the end-to-end creative process, from styling to final buyer. With FashionLab, designers will go beyond the limits of their imagination, building tomorrow’s fashion industry using the latest leading software technologies.”

 “This partnership has strengthened my belief that 3D will revolutionize collaboration and design in the fashion industry. It is really exciting for a fashion house like mine to be part of this adventure,” said Julien Fournié.

 “I am fascinated by this energy, this passion and also by the products.  Developing tomorrow’s technology with FashionLab is an incredible opportunity and is the road to success. I really feel like I am at the heart of future watch making,” added François Quentin.

For more information on FashionLab: www.3ds.com/fashionlab  

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 130,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes applications provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, EXALEAD for search-based applications and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.
 
CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, EXALEAD, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

This collaboration will accelerate the implementation and deployment of PLM solutions based on the value of Dassault Systèmes’ Version 6, an open online platform allowing an expanded user community to create, collaborate and experience products virtually in a 3D environment, throughout the innovation cycle, ensuring IP protection. It will also strengthen the capacity to integrate PLM technologies in more complex client environments, such as ERP applications, or proprietary application development.
  
Patrick Longuet, Capgemini France Aerospace & Defense, explains, “Through this partnership, we are aiming to position ourselves as European leader in the PLM solution integration market in different sectors, in particular aerospace and defense. Our unique expertise as a global integrator, will be enhanced with greater PLM skills, plus expertise around Dassault Systèmes solutions to better meet clients’ needs. At first, this global partnership will focus on France and Europe.”

Philippe Besse, Vice President, Industry Services EMEA at Dassault Systèmes, says, “We are proud to be able to sign this strategic partnership with a tier one European technology services player, which has widely demonstrated its skill and professionalism in consulting as well as systems integration. This will undoubtedly act as a catalyst for a wider integration of our PLM solutions for clients, while providing them with greater project and process management capabilities, and expertise around our PLM solutions.”

About Capgemini

With more than 115,000 people in 40 countries, Capgemini is one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services. The Group reported 2010 global revenues of EUR 8.7 billion. Together with its clients, Capgemini creates and delivers business and technology solutions that fit their needs and drive the results they want. A deeply multicultural organization, Capgemini has developed its own way of working, the Collaborative Business ExperienceTM, and draws on Rightshore ®, its worldwide delivery model.
Learn more about us at www.capgemini.com.

Rightshore® is a trademark belonging to Capgemini

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 130,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes applications provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, EXALEAD for search-based applications and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.
 
CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, EXALEAD, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

The selected Dassault Systèmes’ solutions include CATIA for virtual design, DELMIA for digital manufacturing and ENOVIA for collaborative innovation. Strata is unifying its engineering processes by standardizing its solutions around CATIA and ENOVIA, as a single environment to improve real-time collaborative engineering. It will provide common change management and configuration control between engineering and manufacturing to speed development, making sure both teams are working collaboratively on  the same version. With DELMIA, Strata will be able to validate manufacturing processes before application is applied to identify potential issues early. Dassault Systèmes’ solutions will initially be utilised for manufacturing applications used at Strata’s facility in Al Ain. It is anticipated that future applications will focus on using Dassault Systèmes’ innovation composite design solutions.

The full roll-out of Dassault Systèmes’ PLM solutions will be completed this month.

Ross Bradley, Chief Executive Officer of Strata said: “The integration of the ENOVIA and DELMIA solutions combined with CATIA, will add a new dimension to the way Strata approaches its manufacturing processes in a 3D environment. As an organization that prides itself on pushing the boundaries of new technologies, Strata is always looking for technology-driven solutions and new approaches to delivering the very best results for its customers.”
Philippe Forestier, Executive Vice-President Global Affairs and Communities, Dassault Systèmes, commented: “Through the use of advanced collaborative processes, Strata will be able to achieve important cost reductions whilst meeting the most stringent quality requirements. I’m delighted that Dassault Systèmes is playing a key role in Strata by supporting the very ambitious program to become a leading Tier-1 supplier in composite aerostructures design and manufacturing.”
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About Dasbat Aviation

Dasbat (DASBAT AVIATION LLC), a joint-venture between Baynuna Aviation Technology and Dassault Aviation, was founded in 2008. It is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, and is dedicated to contribute to UAE self reliance in the field of High tech software, aeronautics and advanced aviation systems, advanced training and services, outsourcing of maintenance and R&D. Dasbat has decided to focus a new activity on services and solutions for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), creating value for its clients by combining state-of-the-art technology and a pragmatic approach to engineering and manufacturing processes to reduce costs and time to market. Since 2009, Dasbat is Dassault Systèmes’ value-added re-seller and partner in the UAE. Benefiting from the unique know-how and experience of its well known partners, Dasbat develops products and services in order to contribute to the development of advanced technology in Abu Dhabi, including development/manufacturing of advanced aircraft and sub-systems and components, software, information systems integration, operations and maintenance.

About Mubadala Development Company

Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) is a catalyst for the economic diversification of Abu Dhabi.  Established and owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, the company’s strategy is built on the creation of partnerships and on long-term, capital-intensive investments that deliver strong financial returns and tangible social benefits for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and that contribute to the growth and diversification of its economy.

Mubadala brings together and manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio of local, regional and international investments and partners with leading global organizations to operate businesses across a wide range of industry sectors. These include aerospace, energy, healthcare, information communications and technology, infrastructure, real estate and hospitality, and services ventures.  For more information about Mubadala please visit http://www.mubadala.ae.

About Mubadala Aerospace

Mubadala Aerospace, a business unit of Mubadala Development Company, is a global network of aerospace businesses that demonstrates world-class performance, and delivers value-added services and products to its customers with the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Mubadala Aerospace intelligently invests in a network of international businesses developing mutually-beneficial partnerships, and capitalizing on market opportunities to ensure sustainable value to its stakeholders, nurture the local Emirati talent, and drive innovative solutions for the aerospace industry.

Mubadala Aerospace has forged collaborative agreements with world-class aerospace and aviation companies leveraging global expertise for advanced, end-to-end technologies, and manufacturing bases that offer state-of-the-art facilities as well as a global customer base. Creating and sustaining value for its businesses, Mubadala Aerospace has developed strategic partnerships with leading organizations such as EADS/Airbus, Finmeccanica/Alenia Aeronautica, GE, Sikorsky Aerospace Services, and Lockheed Martin Corporation to build and maintain a globally competitive advantage.

The portfolio of businesses include: Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT), Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Centre (AMMROC), SR Technics, Sanad Aero Solutions, Strata Manufacturing, Horizon International Flight Academy, and Piaggio Aero.  Each of these companies has proven expertise in its field and performs with a mutual endeavor to be best-in-class.

Mubadala Aerospace is hosting, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) and Etihad Airways, the Global Aerospace Summit 2012, a select, invitation-only gathering of global industry leaders across the aerospace, aviation and space sectors that aims to promote cross industry thought leadership. This event takes place from 16 to 19 of April 2012 in Abu Dhabi - the capital of the United Arab Emirates, marking the emergence of the Emirate as an aerospace and aviation powerhouse in the global arena. For further information on the Global Aerospace Summit 2012, please visit www.aerospacesummit.ae.

About Strata

Strata is a market-leading composite aerostructures company, wholly-owned by Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company and is part of Mubadala Aerospace, the organization’s business unit responsible for establishing Abu Dhabi as an integrated global aerospace hub.
 
Working closely with customers and partners, Strata combines leading-edge technology, best practice manufacturing processes and an integrated supply chain to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions to the global aerospace manufacturers it partners with.

In alignment with Abu Dhabi’s 2030 plan to create a diverse, sustainable and high-tech, knowledge-intensive economy for Emirati nationals, Strata is committed to 50% Emiratization ratio by 2015.

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 130,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes applications provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, EXALEAD for search-based applications and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.
 
CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, EXALEAD, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

Customers speaking this month at Dassault Systèmes customer conferences in Las Vegas and Paris include Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, Dana Holding Corporation, Jaguar Land Rover, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Parker Hannifin. These leaders are voicing common industry issues and requirements for managing design simulation as an essential part of the product development process. The increased use of simulation applications and processes during the development cycle has resulted in the need to implement an enterprise solution—tied to their existing PLM system—for managing and securing their organization’s simulation intellectual property.
  
At Parker Hannifin, the product development process relies heavily on engineering analysis to determine the performance of products during the design cycle. The increasing usage of simulation in the product development process produces large amounts of data that requires a solution for managing the associated processes, applications and intellectual property. Bob Deragisch, Manager, Enterprise Systems at Parker Hannifin, speaking at the Dassault Systèmes Customer Conference in Las Vegas, will explain the company’s vision for leveraging SLM to improve simulation-related collaboration, traceability and knowledge capture as a strategic part of the product development process.

Andy Richardson, Head of Simulation at Jaguar Land Rover Product Development, will present at the European Customer Forum in Paris. Richardson points out that engineers are often working with multiple analysis tools and processes that are complex and poorly integrated with other key business tools and processes. His presentation will describe the company’s approach to establishing a strategy for effective development of simulation process management in an engineering business.

“SIMULIA strives to deliver compelling solutions to our customers in order to provide a positive impact on engineering quality and business efficiency,” stated Ken Short, VP, Strategy and Marketing, SIMULIA, Dassault Systèmes. “Our SLM solution, integrated within the world’s leading PLM environment, allows our customers to gain maximum benefit on their simulation investment through the capture, reuse and deployment of proven analysis workflows to a broader user base. This not only secures their intellectual property, but accelerates the process of analysis and improves the confidence in performance-based decision making of new products.”

To learn more about these conferences and presentations, please visit www.3ds.com/dscc and www.3ds.com/ecforum.

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About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 130,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes applications provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, EXALEAD for search-based applications and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.
 
CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, EXALEAD, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.

About SIMULIA

SIMULIA is the Dassault Systèmes brand that delivers a scalable portfolio of Realistic Simulation solutions including the Abaqus product suite for Unified Finite Element Analysis, multiphysics solutions for insight into challenging engineering problems, and SIMULIA SLM for managing simulation data, processes, and intellectual property. By building on established technology, respected quality, and superior customer service, SIMULIA makes realistic simulation an integral business practice that improves product performance, reduces physical prototypes, and drives innovation. Headquartered in Providence, RI, USA, SIMULIA provides sales, services, and support through a global network of regional offices and distributors. For more information, visit www.simulia.com.

DSCC 2011 – Innovation in Life is dedicated to revealing how industry and technology leaders are using Dassault Systèmes 3D and PLM solutions, including the groundbreaking Version 6 technology, to innovate and develop new ideas, products and experiences in an immersive lifelike environment.

“Our technologies empower everyone from vehicle manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and fashion designers to create virtual worlds and determine how their products interact with customers, the environment and life itself,” said Al Bunshaft, managing director, North America, Dassault Systèmes.  “This enables the creation of better, more innovative products that more closely match up with consumer needs and expectations – exactly what we mean when we say ‘Innovation in Life.’”

In addition to demonstrations, case studies, presentations and interactions with companies that have already changed the world – or are planning to – DSCC 2011 will include the premiere of a documentary on the internationally-recognized Ice Dream project, where Dassault Systèmes’ 3D lifelike technology made it possible for engineer Georges Mougin to prove a decades-old  theory of capturing and towing arctic icebergs to areas of the world in need of clean drinking water.  For more on that project and the findings of the simulation, please visit the Ice Dream project website.

Additional highlights from the event include:

• Bernard Charlès, Dassault Systèmes’ president and CEO, will deliver a keynote on how 3D can help companies from any industry better understand and simulate how nature, life and their products can interact in harmony;

• Steve McCarthy, vice president, quality management systems – Medical Devices & Diagnostics, Johnson & Johnson, will review his company’s PLM strategy for minimizing risk to patients and improving design, compliance and traceability throughout the organization;

• Bennie Peek, vice president & CIO for Bell Helicopter, will discuss his experiences in transforming Bell’s business process and systems through Dassault Systèmes’ Version 6 solutions;

• Customers from a variety of industries, including Bausch & Lomb, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, Dana Holding Corporation, Embraer, Fujitsu Network Communications, GUESS, MEDRAD, Parker Hannifin and Under Armour will share how they’ve successfully transformed new product innovation at their companies;

• Renowned innovation speaker Stephen Shapiro will relay to the audience how innovation only occurs when organizations bring together divergent points of view in an efficient manner;

• Francois Goisseaux of Human 1.0 will engage the audience on the topic of collaboration and tribes in social innovation; and

• Dr. Ashwin Ballal, vice president and CIO at KLA-Tencor, will share best practices on using 3D design and PLM solutions in the high tech industry.

DSCC attendees will also have the chance to experience two days of interactive exhibits and demos presented by Dassault Systèmes’ technology, solution and business partners in the Technology Showcase.  Following the main event, there are three brand-specific conferences and forums being held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the same location: the DELMIA Industry Conference, the 3DVIA 3D Communication Strategy Forum and the ENOVIA Product Strategy Forum.

For real-time updates on news and happenings at DSCC 2011, please follow @3DSlive or search for #DSCC11 on Twitter.

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About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 130,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes applications provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, EXALEAD for search-based applications and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.
 
CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, EXALEAD, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.