Press Releases

12 December, 2007
Dassault Systèmes Announces New Release of Abaqus Unified Finite Element Analysis from SIMULIA
Abaqus Version 6.7 Extended Functionality Release Delivers Advanced Multiphysics, Productivity and Performance Enhancements
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5 December, 2007
Apollo Tyres Gains Competitive Edge with Realistic Simulation from Dassault Systèmes’ SIMULIA Brand
Abaqus Unified FEA Accelerates the Evaluation of Real-World Tire Performance During Initial Stages of Development
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22 November, 2007
Toyota Motorsport Races Forward with Dassault Systèmes Solutions

Partnership Extends to Include Realistic Simulation & 3D Collaboration
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19 November, 2007
Dassault Systèmes Announces New Student Edition of Abaqus Unified FEA from SIMULIA

Engineering Students Gain Industry-Transferable Experience Using Affordable, Realistic Simulation Technology
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14 November, 2007
Pelamis Wave Power Delivers Ocean Energy Generators with Realistic Simulation Solutions from Dassault Systèmes’ SIMULIA Brand

Abaqus Unified FEA from SIMULIA Evaluates the Precision and Reliability of Wave Power Converters for Clean, Renewable Energy
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7 November, 2007
Dassault Systèmes CATIA and Abaqus Prove Instrumental to Challenge X Winner

Mississippi State University Successfully Re-designs “Green” SUV
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9 October, 2007
MicroSat Systems Accelerates Satellite Time-to-Launch with Realistic Simulation Solutions from Dassault Systèmes

Abaqus Unified FEA Software from SIMULIA Provides Small Business Competitive Edge for Innovative Satellite Development
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18 September, 2007
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
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13 September, 2007
Dassault Systèmes Announces Abaqus for CATIA V5 Version 2.5 from SIMULIA

Productivity and Ease-of-Use Enhancements Improve Realistic Product Behavior Simulation During the Design Phase
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30 August, 2007
Glass Service Improve BV Reduces Time and Cost of Bottle Blow Molding with Realistic Simulation Solutions from Dassault Systèmes

Innovative 3D Glass Forming Analysis Process Developed with SIMULIA Professional Services and Abaqus Unified FEA Software
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10 July, 2007
JP Kenny Simulates Realistic Performance of Offshore Pipelines with SIMULIA Solutions from Dassault Systèmes

Abaqus Unified FEA Reduces Time and Cost while Improving Pipeline Design and Routing for Offshore Oil & Gas Exploration
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21 June, 2007
Dassault Systèmes Announces CAA Software Partnership with CD-adapco

Capabilities to be Enhanced for Managing Flow and Thermal Simulations within Leading PLM Environment
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22 May, 2007
Airbus Selects Dassault Systèmes’ SIMULIA Realistic Simulation Solutions for Nonlinear Structural Analysis

Abaqus Finite Element Analysis Software Chosen as Preferred Solution for Nonlinear FEA of Aircraft Structures
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21 May, 2007
Dassault Systémes Announces New SIMULIA Multiphysics Platform

Direct Coupling Interface and New Fluid-Structure Interaction Technology Expands Realistic Simulation Offerings
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16 May, 2007
Dassault Systèmes Announces SIMULIA Solutions for Simulation Lifecycle Management

New Product Portfolio Manages Simulation Data, Processes, and Resulting Intellectual Property
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15 May, 2007
Dassault Systèmes Announces New Release for Unified Finite Element Analysis from SIMULIA

Version 6.7 of Abaqus FEA Software Delivers Enhanced Performance, Innovative Functionality, and Expanded Application Coverage
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13 April, 2007

Dassault Systèmes Announces Principal Sponsorship of 2007 NAFEMS World Congress

SIMULIA to present five papers on realistic simulation at international analysis and simulation conference
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13 March, 2007

Dassault Systèmes Announces 2007 Abaqus International Users’ Conference

Keynotes by Airbus and AVL to Share Experience in Deploying Realistic Simulation to Drive Innovation
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15 February, 2007

Dassault Systèmes Announces New Capability for Analyzing Fluid-Structure Interaction with Abaqus and STAR-CD

SIMULIA Collaborates with CD-adapco to Deliver State-of-the-Art Multiphysics Technology
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13 December, 2006

Robert L. Taylor Joins Dassault Systèmes As Corporate Fellow

Top Researcher Provides FEA Expertise to SIMULIA Brand
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12 December, 2006

Dassault Systèmes Announces Abaqus for CATIA V5 Version 2.4

New Features Expand Realistic Simulation Capabilities for CATIA Users

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10 October, 2006

Dassault Systèmes Introduces Abaqus Student Edition Version 6.6

Simulation Software Provides Real-World Engineering Experience to Students and Engineering Professionals

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07 August, 2006

Scott Berkey Joins Abaqus as Vice President, Worldwide Operations


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06 July, 2006

Dassault Systèmes Announces Abaqus for CATIA V5 Version 2.3

New Release Improves Enterprise Collaboration in Evaluating Product Performance

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12 April, 2006
Dassault Systèmes Announces Abaqus® Version 6.6 for Advanced Finite Element Analysis
Added performance, new analysis features, and usability improvements extend the value of Abaqus software for simulation across industries
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21 February, 2006
Dassault Systèmes Announces New SIMULIA Partner Program
SIMULIA ecosystem unites CAA V5 and Abaqus alliance programs
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21 February, 2006
LMS is First Company to Join Dassault Systèmes’ New SIMULIA Partner Program
Innovative engineering company embraces program that unites CAA V5 and Abaqus alliance programs
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16 November, 2005
Abaqus Announces 2006 Worldwide Users' Conference
Invited Lectures from Lockheed Martin and Dana Corporation combine with exceptional technical content to offer an informative, insightful event
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25 October, 2005
Abaqus Software Adopted by Major Automotive OEM for Crash Simulation
Four-year technical collaboration signals a major technology shift in automotive engineering
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20 September, 2005
Dassault Systèmes Completes the Acquisition of Abaqus Inc. and Introduces the SIMULIA Brand
SIMULIA to create next-generation solutions for realistic 3D simulation
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20 September, 2005
Engineering Student Wins NAFEMS Innovation Award for Abaqus Project
Paul Chester, from the University of Surrey, U.K., receives the 2005 NAFEMS Student Award for "Most Innovative Use of FEA"
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22 June, 2005
Abaqus Version 6.5 Student Edition Released
Enhanced GUI makes it easier for students and professionals to gain Abaqus expertise
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17 May, 2005
Abaqus agrees to be acquired by Dassault Systèmes
A landmark in the continued evolution of Finite Element Analysis
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10 May, 2005
VCCT for Abaqus Brings Boeing Composite Structures Design Technology to Market
Abaqus implementation of Virtual Crack Closure Technique (VCCT) now available worldwide to the engineering marketplace
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05 May, 2005
Abaqus Opens Direct Office in Australia
Leading provider of software for advanced finite element analysis responds to sales growth
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19 April, 2005
Abaqus Announces New DDAM Capability for Marine Design
Standard Naval Requirement Rounds Out Powerful Suite of Solutions for Marine Simulation and Design
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23 March, 2005
Abaqus for CATIA V5 Extends Leadership in Integrated Nonlinear Simulation for CATIA Users
New Version Broadens Support for Sophisticated Abaqus Capabilities in Materials and Assembly Connections
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04 March, 2005
Abaqus Inc. and Fluent Inc. Announce Availability of Fluid-Structure Interaction Capability
Respective leaders in FEA and CFD join forces to deliver an open approach solution to a wide range of multidisciplinary simulations
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25 January, 2005
New Abaqus® Version 6.5 Increases Analysis Power and Ease of Use
Combines new modeling, meshing and visualization performance with technology advances for an integrated and flexible FEA software suite
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17 November, 2004
Abaqus Announces Move to Rising Sun Mills Campus in Providence, R.I.
Continued growth drives expansion and relocation
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14 October, 2004
Abaqus Announces 2005 Worldwide Users' Conference
Invited Lectures from Nokia and Scania combine with exceptional technical content to offer an informative, insightful event
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04 May, 2004
Abaqus Expands Educational Program with Abaqus Student Edition
New version of FEA software makes it easier for students and professionals to gain Abaqus expertise
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26 April, 2004
Abaqus Announces the Release of Abaqus for CATIA V5
Proven technology for nonlinear finite element analysis now available from within Dassault Systèmes CATIA V5 PLM
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14 April, 2004
Abaqus Selected by Boeing to Commercialize Composite Structure Design Technology
Refined Implementation of Virtual Crack Closure Technique (VCCT) Developed and Proven by Boeing to be available from Abaqus later this year
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08 March, 2004
Abaqus Signs Agreement with FTSS for Development of Digital Models of Automotive Crash Test Dummies
A key component toward a new standard in crash simulation
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10 November, 2002
HKS Announces Name Change to Abaqus, Inc.
Change reflects unification of identity and reinforces the company's continuing focus on superior finite element analysis products
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03 October, 2002
Abaqus Announces New Agreement with Safe Technology
Will offer complete version of fe-safe software for fatigue prediction
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10 September, 2002
Abaqus, Inc., Launches New Abaqus® Version 6.3 Software for High-Performance Finite Element Analysis
Abaqus, Inc., expands the scope of its respected Abaqus technology to establish a new comprehensive platform for engineering analysis
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20 June, 2002
Abaqus and Altair Sign Joint Development Agreement
Altair® HyperMesh® and Abaqus, Inc., Abaqus® integration widened to support additional applications in ground vehicles, aerospace and consumer products.
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23 April, 2002
Abaqus and Elysium Announce Technology Licensing Agreement Providing Interoperability for Advanced Simulation
Robust technology for geometry exchange extends Abaqus/CAE capabilities.
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15 April, 2002
Abaqus Joins Dassault Systemes' Software Community Program as a CAA V5 Partner
Abaqus Integration with CATIA
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9 April, 2002
Ken Short joins Abaqus as Vice President of Marketing
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