April 12, 1999
SurfaceWorks Announces SurfaceWorks 2.0;
Latest Release Touts Tighter SolidWorks Look and Feel
SOUTHWEST HARBOR, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 1999-- SurfaceWorks, a division of
AeroHydro, Inc. and provider of SurfaceWorks, a powerful surface modeling program that
extends SolidWorks' (Nasdaq:DASTY) solid modeling functionality, announces SurfaceWorks
2.0. The latest version responds to customer requests and offers enhancements that make
the software more powerful, easier to use, and adapt more closely to the look and feel of
SolidWorks functionality. According to Michael Shook, SurfaceWorks chief operating
officer, "SurfaceWorks 2.0 offers users greater design flexibility. The significant
array of enhancements allows designers to work more dynamically between SolidWorks and
SurfaceWorks to create precise, esthetic models with greater ease-of-use. We believe that
SurfaceWorks 2.0 will help manufacturers address rigorous surfacing challenges and create
higher quality, more competitive products."
SurfaceWorks 2.0 interface enhancements include:
-- SurfaceWorks users can now work in shaded view. Transparencies for shaded surfaces can
be set from 0% to 100% transparency.
-- SurfaceWorks users can utilize SolidWorks edges and planar faces as parents for
SurfaceWorks geometry.
-- SurfaceWorks users can obtain SolidWorks-SurfaceWorks export/import information at a
glance.
-- Designers can export SurfaceWorks surfaces into standard IGES Nurbs surface entities
using B-spline approximations.
-- New graphics cursor displays entity icons align with the SolidWorks look and feel.
-- Unlimited undo capability means there are no limits to SurfaceWorks edits.
-- SurfaceWorks 2.0 provides the option to automatically display parametric orientation
marks while an entity is selected.
-- Several toolbar buttons have been updated to SolidWorks look and feel.
-- Data import via IGES has become significantly more robust providing stable transfers
from foreign systems.
Entity enhancements:
-- A new, more comprehensive tangent boundary surface includes G2 continuity and multiple
controls that allow users to push and pull entities to shape interior surfaces.
-- To facilitate mold cavity design, the ability to apply a draft angle is added.
-- Offset surfaces now reside in SurfaceWorks 2.0. There's no need to switch back and
forth between SolidWorks and SurfaceWorks several times.
-- Position X, Y, Z beads/rings using Cartesian coordinate values. Users don't have to use
parametrics.
-- When creating trimmed surfaces, simply select curves in each loop in sequential order.
-- Fewer entities and a simpler interface make SurfaceWorks 2.0 easier to use.
In addition, several functions have been rendered obsolete with SurfaceWorks 2.0 including
the tangent boundary surfaces and others.
For a complete list of obsolete functions, please contact SurfaceWorks at 207/244-4100 or
visit the web site at www.surfaceworks.com.
Customer testimonials
"SurfaceWorks 2.0 offers a lot of functionality that isn't available in many stand
alone CAD packages. Complex contours which were not possible before can be created in
minutes." Mary Vosse, Sr. Mechanical Designer, JBL Professional
"In the design of a small sounding rocket, I used SurfaceWorks 2.0 to design a
tube-wall chamber for the engine. The design called for the transitioning of different
profiles along the length of the tubes. I used SurfaceWorks to achieve this task --
something I could not quite
perfect using SolidWorks." Don Parker, Mechanical Design Technician, Space America
"SurfaceWorks 2.0 is certainly helping us create smooth, curved parting line geometry
and the sleek, aesthetic surfaces that are required of new devices for the home use
diagnostic medical field." Chuck Ray, Designer, TheraSense, Inc.
Product Availability and Pricing
SurfaceWorks 2.0 is immediately available and is priced at $2,995.
About SurfaceWorks
Established in 1997, SurfaceWorks is a division of parent company AeroHydro, Inc. (www.aerohydro.com). SurfaceWorks leverages AeroHydro's
25 years of innovation in developing CAD software for the marine industry. The combination
of SurfaceWorks' industrial strength surface modeling with SolidWorks results in an
unprecedented value for engineers seeking a mid-priced industrial design solution. This
combination will allow mid-priced modeling solutions to be used by a much wider audience
in a range of industries including industrial design, consumer goods, automotive,
aerospace, and industrial equipment. SurfaceWorks is sold primarily through SolidWorks'
value-added resellers throughout the US, Europe, and Asia.
AeroHydro, Inc. pioneered CAD software for designing ships and boats more
than 20 years ago and they continue to be a leader in the marine design industry. Its
products are based on their patented Relational Geometry engine that uniquely combines
relational modeling
constructs with freeform surface design. AeroHydro's other products include MultiSurf®,
an industry leading marine design CAD package. SurfaceWorks extends the company's product
offerings as well as its target audience.
Note to editors: MultiSurf is a registered trademark of AeroHydro and SurfaceWorks is a
trademark of AeroHydro. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
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February 16,
1999
SurfaceWorks Announces One World Pricing,
Limited-Time Discounts
For details and more information about the promotional
program, users should contact their SolidWorks/SurfaceWorks reseller, call SurfaceWorks at
207 244 4100 or visit the SurfaceWorks website at www.surfaceworks.com.
About SurfaceWorks
Established in 1997, SurfaceWorks is a division of parent
company AeroHydro, Inc. SurfaceWorks leverages AeroHydro's 25 years of innovation in
developing CAD software for the marine industry. The combination of SurfaceWorks'
industrial strength surface modeling with SolidWorks results in an unprecedented value for
engineers seeking a mid-priced industrial design solution. This combination will allow
mid-priced modeling solutions to be used by a much wider audience in a range of industries
including industrial design, consumer goods, automotive, aerospace, and industrial
equipment. SurfaceWorks is sold primarily through SolidWorks' value-added resellers
throughout the US, Europe, and Asia.
AeroHydro, Inc. pioneered CAD software for designing ships
and boats more than 20 years ago and they continue to be a leader in the marine design
industry. Its products are based on their patented Relational Geometry engine that
uniquely combines relational modeling constructs with freeform surface design. AeroHydro's
other products include MultiSurf®, an industry leading marine design CAD package.
SurfaceWorks extends the company's product offerings as well as its target audience. For
more information about SurfaceWorks call 207 244 4100 or visit its web site at www.surfaceworks.com. or info@surfaceworks.com.
Note to editors: MultiSurf is a registered trademark of
AeroHydro and SurfaceWorks is a trademark of AeroHydro. All other trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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September 29, 1998
SurfaceWorks Welcomes Earl Chadwick as Vice-President of
Sales and Marketing
SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME --September 29, 1998: SurfaceWorks, a
division of AeroHydro, Inc. and provider of SurfaceWorks, a powerful surface modeling
program that extends SolidWorks' (NASDAQ: DASTY) solid modeling functionality, announces
the addition of Earl Chadwick as its vice-president of sales and marketing. Chadwick is
responsible for North American sales and marketing of the company’s SurfaceWorks
product. Eastern and western regional sales teams report directly to Chadwick.
Prior to joining SurfaceWorks, Chadwick held sales and
marketing positions at CADSI, Cisigraph, Schlumberger Ltd., Applicon, and MDSI. Impressed
with his professional experience, Michael Shook, SurfaceWorks’ chief operating
officer, said, "We believe that Earl brings tremendous value to our organization.
Current SurfaceWorks sales at leading industrial design organizations as well as at design
departments at major manufacturers require strong management skills and industry
knowledge. Earl’s proven track record and leadership will help strengthen our sales
and marketing teams and heighten awareness that SurfaceWorks is the best advanced
surfacing technology for the SolidWorks user community."
SurfaceWorks is exhibiting its flagship product at Autofact
in SolidWorks’ partner booth # 813-18 during the September 28 through October 1, 1998
event. Michael Shook and Earl Chadwick will be available for comment and SurfaceWorks will
be demonstrated at the site.
About SurfaceWorks
Established in 1997, SurfaceWorks is a division of parent
company AeroHydro, Inc. SurfaceWorks leverages AeroHydro's 25 years of innovation in
developing CAD software for the marine industry. The combination of SurfaceWorks'
industrial strength surface modeling with SolidWorks results in an unprecedented value for
engineers seeking a mid-priced industrial design solution. This combination will allow
mid-priced modeling solutions to be used by a much wider audience in a range of industries
including industrial design, consumer goods, automotive, aerospace, and industrial
equipment. SurfaceWorks is located at AeroHydro's corporate headquarters in Southwest
Harbor, ME. The SurfaceWorks product will be sold primarily through SolidWorks'
value-added resellers throughout the US, Europe, and Asia.
AeroHydro, Inc. pioneered CAD software for designing ships
and boats more than 20 years ago and they continue to be a leader in the marine design
industry. Their products are based on their patented Relational Geometry engine, which
uniquely combines relational modeling constructs with freeform surface design. AeroHydro's
other products include MultiSurf®, an industry leading marine design CAD package.
SurfaceWorks extends the company's product offerings as well as its target audience. For
more information about SurfaceWorks call 207 244 4100 or send email to info@surfaceworks.com.
Note to editors: MultiSurf is a registered trademark and
SurfaceWorks is a trademark of AeroHydro. All other trademarks and registered trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
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July 20, 1998
SurfaceWorks Secures Impressive Distribution Channel
Training seminars attract dozens of customers and prospects.
Southwest Harbor, ME - July 20, 1998 --
SurfaceWorks, a division of AeroHydro, Inc. and provider of SurfaceWorks, a powerful
surface modeling program that extends SolidWorks' solid modeling functionality, announces
the establishment of its North American sales channel, which includes SolidWorks’ top
North American resellers. Establishing this well-respected sales and marketing channel
powerfully positions SurfaceWorks to serve the needs of design and manufacturing companies
throughout North America.
Michael Shook, SurfaceWorks' chief operating
officer, says, "Our partnership with 7 of SolidWorks’ top 10 resellers in North
America represents confidence that SurfaceWorks is state-of-the-art surfacing technology
that significantly enhances the SolidWorks solution. Since our June 10, 1998 product-ship
announcement, we have been very pleased with the enthusiastic response generated among
distributors, new customers, and the trade press."
Kevin Douglas, President of US CAD, SolidWorks'
(NASDAQ:DASTY) largest reseller in North America, says "SurfaceWorks is a product
USCAD and many of our current and future customers have waited a long time for. This
technology will help us satisfy the needs of engineers who once had to turn to expensive
Unix based design systems to get their job done. The combination of SurfaceWorks with
SolidWorks allows us to solve engineering design problems for an even greater
cross-section of the engineering community".
SurfaceWorks recently completed a week of reseller
training sessions and product seminars throughout Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
As a result, 31 distributor professionals obtained SurfaceWorks training. In addition
dozens of SolidWorks customers and prospects attended seminars to review the new
technology first-hand.
Robert Roberman, president of Computer Aided
Technology, Inc., SolidWorks' largest Midwest reseller, remarked of the events, "We
witnessed tremendous enthusiasm for SurfaceWorks. Our customers need to solve a variety of
free-form modeling design problems. SurfaceWorks gives us the ability to solve those
problems right within SolidWorks."
Other top SolidWorks resellers who have signed on
to distribute SurfaceWorks Design Automation, Inc.; Digital Dimensions, Inc.;
Fisher/Unitech, Inc.; Javelin Technologies, Inc.; Personal Workstations, Inc.; Progressive
Computing Corporation; and SolidVision, Inc.
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