Boeing Extends Deployment of Dassault Systèmes PLM Platform and Applications

Extends PLM Platform at Both Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Boeing Defense, Space & Security; Strengthens 25-Year Partnership with 3DS

CHICAGO & VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France – September 5, 2012 — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3D Experience Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that The Boeing Company has signed a five year contract to extend the use of Dassault Systèmes’ industry-leading applications at both Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Boeing Defense, Space & Security.  

Dassault Systèmes and Boeing’s “Working Together” partnership began over 25 years ago and has resulted in numerous breakthroughs in the development and early deployment of powerful technologies that make game-changing innovations possible. 

“Boeing and Dassault Systèmes have enjoyed a long working relationship, and we are pleased to extend our contract.  We look forward to continuing to collaborate with Dassault Systèmes to create and leverage new innovations that will enhance our product design and manufacturing capabilities,” said Nancy Bailey, Boeing vice president of IT Product Systems. “Dassault Systèmes continues to evolve and mature their solution portfolio to more completely address our needs across the entire product value stream.  The Dassault Systèmes PLM solution suite will continue helping us create additional business value for our company.”

“Boeing and Dassault Systèmes have enjoyed a unique partnership for over 25 years,” stated Bernard Charlès, president and CEO, Dassault Systèmes. “Both companies share a passion for innovation and for producing breakthrough experiences for our customers.  We have also shared a common vision of how we can evolve our applications and Boeing’s processes to fuel remarkable innovation.  Boeing has heavily influenced the evolution of Dassault Systèmes’ strategy, from 3D Design to DMU to PLM – and now to 3D Experience.  We look forward to our continued partnership.”