ANSYS Chosen as CAE Software for Chinese Mechanical Design Engineer Qualification


New Exam Designed To Improve Skill Level of Manufacturing Sector

SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., Aug. 31 -- ANSYS, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software and technologies
designed to optimize product development processes, announced today that the
Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (CMES) and the Examination Center of
Ministry of Education have formally incorporated ANSYS® software into its
national Mechanical Design Engineer (MDE) qualification examination. MDE
certification was begun in China in April 2006. It is designed to improve the
skill level of professionals in the Chinese manufacturing sector, which also
widely uses ANSYS software for computer-aided engineering (CAE).

CMES is a professional society engaged in promoting the art and science of
mechanical engineering throughout its host nation. In 2005, the Mechanical
Design Institution (MDI) of CMES approached ANSYS China about using the
software in developing a standard examination to certify mechanical engineers.

"ANSYS is a world-renowned CAE tool, and we are enthusiastic about
incorporating it into our qualification examination," said Wei Sun, the
secretary-general of the CMES MDI. "We are grateful for the enormous support
that ANSYS has provided to us. The company's professionalism and attention to
detail have greatly impressed us. From the beginning of this project, a
dedicated ANSYS China staff member worked with us on all aspects of the exam -
contacting enterprises and universities for input on what should be included,
developing exam content and compiling teaching materials. ANSYS China was
active in promoting the qualification exam throughout the country. All of
these things have contributed to the success of the MDE project." The Chinese
government designated ANSYS technologies as the country's official software
for CAE training.

The first-ever MDE qualification examination was held in test centers
located in eight Chinese provinces, with 619 students from more than 20
renowned universities participating. More than 400 passed the exam and have
been awarded with the MDE qualification certificate.

"MDE qualification is a significant and long-term achievement for China,
and we are honored to be able to contribute to this project," said Zhang
Guoming, president of ANSYS China. "ANSYS was chosen as the formal software
for certification because of its proven ability to perform CAE-related tasks.
As a whole, ANSYS China staff is excited about our selection since MDE
certification will contribute to professionalism in engineering."

The second qualification examination is scheduled for November 2006. CMES
officials expect it to draw even more students than the first.
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About CMES
CMES, founded on May 21, 1936, is a learned national organization engaged
in the promotion of the art and science of mechanical engineering. CMES was
chartered as a legal entity at the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's
Republic of China. CMES' major function is to promote development of
mechanical engineering, organize technical exchange activities, carry out
training and continuing engineering education activities, publicize technical
information, provide inter-media service, organize technical and trade
exhibitions and encourage international exchange and cooperation. CMES
membership includes individual and corporate members; at present, there are
more than 180,000 individual members (including over 3,000 senior members) and
more than 4,000 corporate members throughout the world. The national
Mechanical Design Engineer qualification was authorized by the China
Association for Science and Technology. For more information, visit
cmes.org/cmes/index.jsp.

About ANSYS, Inc.
ANSYS, Inc., founded in 1970, develops and globally markets engineering
simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers and designers
across a broad spectrum of industries. The Company focuses on the development
of open and flexible solutions that enable users to analyze designs directly
on the desktop, providing a common platform for fast, efficient and cost-
conscious product development, from design concept to final-stage testing and
validation. The Company and its global network of channel partners provide
sales, support and training for customers. Headquartered in Canonsburg,
Pennsylvania, U.S.A., with more than 40 strategic sales locations throughout
the world, ANSYS, Inc. and its subsidiaries employ approximately 1,400 people
and distribute ANSYS products through a network of channel partners in over 40
countries. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.

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