KTM Sportmotorcycle’s RC8 Superbike Gets Ready for the Street with Simulation Solutions from Dassault Systèmes

Abaqus Unified FEA Software from SIMULIA Provides Realistic Insight into Engine Performance

Paris, France, and Providence, R.I., USA, September 18, 2007 – Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Nasdaq: DASTY; Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that KTM Sportmotorcycle AG, the premium brand in the off-road sport motorcycle market and second largest European motorcycle manufacturer, is improving the evaluation of product performance and reliability through the use of Abaqus Unified Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software from SIMULIA.

“With our Ready-to-Race philosophy, it is critical that our street motorcycles meet the performance expectations of our customers, without weight or quality penalties,” stated D.I. Gunther Hager, R&D Teamleader Engine Structural Analysis, KTM Sportmotorcycle AG. “For the launch of our new Superbike RC8, which will be available to the market in the spring of 2008, we are using Abaqus software to evaluate thermal behavior, noise and vibration, structural performance of assemblies, and stress-based fatigue. This integrated simulation process gives us a better understanding of the physical behavior of our products during the design phase.”

KTM Sportmotorcycle AG is using Abaqus Unified FEA software for all applications in engine and chassis development. The software is used to analyze the stiffness and flexibility of vehicle frames and engine systems, including gaskets, pistons, and headblocks. KTM is also using AVL Excite, which leverages Abaqus technology to study crankshaft dynamics that influence noise and vibration.  

“Our Unified FEA solutions help high-performance companies like KTM Sportmotorcycle  AG develop innovative and market-winning products,” stated Ken Short, vice president SIMULIA strategy and marketing, Dassault Systèmes. “The use of our realistic simulation technology to evaluate the full range of physical attributes ensures that our customers get the best performing products to market on time and on budget.”

SIMULIA’s scalable suite of Unified FEA products allows users to collaborate seamlessly, sharing simulation data and approved methods across multidisciplinary workgroups.

About KTM Sportmotorcycle AG
THE KTM-SPORTMOTORCYCLE AG, based in Mattighofen, Austria, builds race-ready motorcycles for competitive as well as recreational riding. The KTM brand has a deeply rooted motor sport tradition. More than 130  world championship titles, six consecutive  victories in the Dakar Rally and countless national championships are proof of the company’s great technical expertise. “Ready to Race” – in accordance with the company philosophy, the insights gained from our motor sport experience are passed directly into series production and so become available to our customers as well. For more information visit http://www.ktm.com.

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 lifecycle management solutions 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, with R&D centers in Providence and in Suresnes, France, SIMULIA provides sales, services, and support through a global network of over 30 regional offices and distributors. For more information, visit http://www.simulia.com.

About Dassault Systèmes
As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and 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, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences.  Dassault Systèmes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com.

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

Dassault Systèmes Press Contacts:

Tim Webb (SIMULIA), +1 (401) 276-8105

Derek Lane (Americas), +1 (818) 673-2243

Mikiko Igarashi (AP), +81 3-5442-4138

Arnaud Malherbe (EMEA), +33 1 55 49 87 73

KTM Sportmotorcycle Press Contact:

Thomas Kuttruf, +43 7742 6000 866