Pelamis Wave Power Delivers Ocean Energy Generators with Realistic Simulation Solutions from Dassault Systemes’ SIMULIA Brand

14/11/2007

Abaqus Unified FEA from SIMULIA Evaluates the Precision and Reliability of Wave Power Converters for Clean, Renewable Energy

Paris, France, and Providence, R.I., USA, November 14, 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 Pelamis Wave Power Ltd (PWP), creators of an innovative wave energy converter, is performing rapid design evaluation and optimization of its power generators with Abaqus Unified Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software from SIMULIA.

To generate electric power, Pelamis Wave Energy Converters (PWEC) are linked together into a “wave farm” on the ocean’s surface. Hydraulic rams resist the motion of the waves and pump hydraulic fluid through electricity-producing generators. A wave farm of 40 Pelamis machines, covering a square kilometer of ocean surface, is capable of generating electric power for 20,000 homes.

“The PWEC is an extremely innovative machine for harnessing the ocean’s energy,” stated Jon Benzie, senior engineer at PWP. “Abaqus FEA software from SIMULIA is, by far, the best solution available to accelerate the evaluation and optimization of our product’s performance. It is a vital part of our development program as it enables us to perform highly focused, realistic performance studies on the sub-parts of our machines for stress, contact, and fatigue.”

“We are extremely pleased that our realistic simulation solutions are enabling the efficient development of clean, renewable energy,” stated Ken Short, vice president, SIMULIA strategy and marketing. “Abaqus Unified FEA provides robust real-world analysis capabilities that help innovative companies such as Pelamis Wave Power to create completely new products, while meeting the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.”

Pelamis Wave Power uses Abaqus FEA software for initial concept analysis, general design work, and detailed functional analysis of its Wave Energy Converters. Their engineers leverage the software’s extensive material modeling capabilities and incorporate data from hydraulic systems tests, electrical layouts and production assembly requirements, to make their Wave Energy Converters efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sound.

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Acerca de Pelamis Wave Power Ltd

Pelamis Wave Power headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland has received numerous awards including the British Renewable Energy Award for “Best Renewable Energy Company 2007”, the Paris Chamber of Commerce/HEC “Trophée de l'économie positive 2007” and 2 Pioneer Awards at Energy Ocean 200. The company, founded in 1998 to develop and commercialize the Pelamis wave energy converter concept, is a market leader in wave energy, both technically and commercially. Following an extensive development and testing phase the company is now beginning its commercial rollout, with the establishment of the world’s first wave farm in Portugal and others being developed with partners in Scotland, England, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, New Zealand, the South Pacific and the USA. The company currently employs 75 highly experienced and skilled personnel. For more information visit: http://www.pelamiswave.com/

Acerca de Dassault Systèmes

Como un líder mundial en soluciones para la gestión del ciclo de vida del producto  y 3D, Dassault Systèmes ofrecen sus soluciones a más de 100.000 clientes en 80 países diferentes. Pionero en el mercado de software de 3D desde 1981, Dassault Systèmes desarrolla y vende el software y los servicios PLM que apoyan a los procesos industriales proporcionando una visión 3D de todo el ciclo de vida del producto, desde la fase de creación hasta el mantenimiento.

La cartera de productos de la compañía está formada por CATIA para diseñar los productos virtuales; SolidWorks para el diseño mecánico en 3D; DELMIA para la producción virtual; SIMULIA para las pruebas virtuales; ENOVIA para la gestión global del ciclo de vida de producto; y 3DVIA, para las simulaciones 3D online. Además, también cuenta con los productos ENOVIA VPLM, ENOVIA MatrixOne y ENOVIA SmarTeam. Dassault Systèmes cotiza en Nasdaq y Euronext París. Para más información visite la web  http://www.3ds.com

CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA,  SolidWorks y 3D VIA son marcas registradas por  Dassault Systèmes o sus delegaciones en EEUU y/o en otros países.

Acerca de 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. www.simulia.com