Software promotes FEA process automation.

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ABAQUS® v6.4 includes ABAQUS GUI Toolkit and ABAQUS Scripting Interface, which work together to provide complete set of tools for automating finite-element analysis (FEA) methodologies. Companies can also use process automation tools to capture preferred FEA workflows. FEA process automation leverages analysis knowledge throughout product development, and Process Automation Portal enables collaboration through discussion forums.



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ABAQUS GUI Toolkit in New Version 6.4 Promotes FEA Process Automation



ABAQUS equips engineers with technology for capturing their own proven analysis methodologies, introduces the first portal for process automation

PAWTUCKET, R.I., October 14, 2003 - ABAQUS, Inc., the leading provider of software for advanced finite-element analysis (FEA), announced today that Version 6.4 of its ABAQUS(r) product suite will include the new ABAQUS GUI Toolkit for automating analysis methodology. The new version of ABAQUS, which contains over 90 major enhancements, is shipping to customers this month.

A major feature of the new software is the ABAQUS GUI Toolkit, which together with the currently available ABAQUS Scripting Interface provides a complete set of tools for automating sophisticated FEA methodologies. Companies can use the process automation tools in ABAQUS 6.4 to capture their preferred FEA workflows with reliability, thereby streamlining and accelerating overall analysis activities.

"The beauty of FEA process automation is that it leverages analysis knowledge throughout product development," says Ken Short, vice president of marketing for ABAQUS, Inc. "Our customers have made strategic investments in their engineering expertise and are looking for ways to widen access to analysis by packaging advanced workflows for use by less-frequent users, such as designers. They also want analysis to be as efficient as possible. With the process automation tools in our new release, they can shave hours off repetitive analysis tasks and easily package their own proven methodology so that occasional users can utilize advanced, company-defined FEA technology."

ABAQUS 6.4 provides the power and the openness to address any FEA process automation project, from creating input screens to customizing ABAQUS/CAE for analyzing structures. New in Version 6.4 is a complete GUI Toolkit for customizing the interface of the ABAQUS/CAE modeling and visualization environment. An extension of the platform independent, open source FOX toolkit (www.fox-toolkit.org), it offers a full set of professional looking widgets for dialog creation and an easy to use scripting language.

An innovative Process Automation Portal (abaqus.com/open-process), available in November 2003, provides a mechanism to the ABAQUS community for collaboration through discussion forums for GUI customization and scripting techniques. The Portal also offers the ability to upload, download, and share solutions and process automation components.

About ABAQUS, Inc.

Founded in 1978, ABAQUS, Inc., is the world's leading provider of software and services for advanced finite element analysis. The ABAQUS(r) software suite has an unsurpassed reputation for technology, quality and reliability. It has been adopted by major corporations across all engineering disciplines as an integral part of their design process. ABAQUS offers a powerful and complete solution for simple to complex linear and nonlinear engineering problems, using the finite element method. A wide range of structural, thermal, and coupled analyses is supported. The software delivers a unified finite element analysis environment without equal, presenting a compelling alternative to implementations involving multiple products and vendors. ABAQUS employs over 400 people worldwide, with 27 direct offices for technical support, sales and services, plus a network of technically advanced distributors in emerging markets. (www.abaqus.com)

ABAQUS(r) is a registered trademark or trademark of ABAQUS, Inc., in the United States and other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

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