Computer Aided Technology, Inc. Receives Top Awards from SolidWorks Corporation
Midwest Reseller of Engineering Solutions Awarded Top Selling and Top Educational Value Added Reseller of SolidWorks in North America

Buffalo Grove, IL, February 27, 2001, Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI), received multiple awards from SolidWorks Corporation, including Top Selling Value Added Reseller in North America and Top Educational Reseller at the SolidWorks World International Conference held in Orlando, Florida.  CATI is the nation's largest SolidWorks Certified Technical Support and Training Center, providing systems integration, engineering services and specialized training. 

“The success of CATI depends on partnerships,” comments Robert Roberman, President & CEO of CATI.  “CATI continues to develop strong partnerships with technology innovators such as SolidWorks Corporation and SolidWorks’ Solution Partners, and bring those technologies to our partners on the other end, our customers. Our clients know that CATI provides only best-in-class technologies and they trust that we will work with them to develop a complete solution for their business. In an industry that changes rapidly, we are committed to minimizing risk for our customers. Single-source accountability combined with proven production success of hundreds of companies underscore that promise. Our dedication does not stop with the manufacturer.  CATI also partners with educational facilities to expand the scope of engineering programs and help students to get ahead.”

About CATI
Computer Aided Technology, Inc. (CATI), headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL, provides the Midwest with five full-service facilities, supporting Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The mission of CATI is to unite quality people with advanced technology to create complete solutions. CATI is the No. 1 SolidWorks overall performer in sales, marketing, and certified technical support and training. CATI is dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions to engineering, manufacturing, information, and educational sectors. Several of CATI’s customers, including Ingersoll Milling, Life Fitness, and SRP Scorpion Snowmobiles, have been chosen by SolidWorks for worldwide case studies and demonstrations. CATI offers a full suite of SolidWorks Solution Partner technologies including CAD, CAE, CAID, CAM, ECAD, PDM, and Hardware/Networking solutions. For the latest news from CATI, visit the CATI website at www.cati.com, or contact a CATI representative at 888-308-2284.

About SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes S.A. (NASDAQ: DASTY, Bourse de Paris) company, develops and markets mechanical design software solutions. Founded in 1993, SolidWorks' mission is to deliver the power of 3D to everybody in design and manufacturing. In 5 years of shipping product, SolidWorks has shipped more than 118,000 total seats of software consisting of 66,000 commercial seats and 52,000 educational seats worldwide. SolidWorks has offices worldwide and distributes its products through a network of more than 230 resellers selling in 70 countries. For the latest news, information or a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (http://www.solidworks.com/).