When you purchase SolidWorks products and services from Intercad, we become partners in the production of your product. In us, you have a resource you can turn to when something is not making sense. Yes, you could probably figure it out on your own through trial and error, but why? For over 23 years, “We’ve “been there and done that.” Use our resources and our experience to determine the most feasible and economical path to take in your design and manufacturing cycle. It all goes with the territory and we are eager to help!

Here at Intercad, SolidWorks training means Guaranteed Satisfaction for our customers. Yes, our Training courses conducted by our award winning SolidWorks instructors are that good…so good that we provide you with the Intercad Training Guarantee. So the next time when you take a course with us and for whatever reason face difficulties in applying the course material to your specific requirements you may retake the same course within a 12 month period at no extra charge to you. This allows you to focus on what matters most…to attain the ultimate in design efficiency, productivity and innovation.

This is the Intercad commitment to our customers…

About Intercad Pty Ltd
Intercad Pty Ltd is the leading distributor of SolidWorks in Australia and New Zealand. Intercad Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned company specialising in Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering, Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (MCAE/CAD/PDM/FEA) solutions. Established in 1987 with offices in each major state capital in Australia and in New Zealand, its core activities include software sales, technical support, training and consulting services. For more information please visit contact us or call Intercad at AUSTRALIA: 1300 CAD CAM (223 226) or NEW ZEALAND: 0508 CAD CAM (223 226)

San Diego, US (February 16, 2012) – Intercad swept the board with major achievements at the recently concluded SolidWorks World in San Diego.

Intercad won the following for the Rest of Asia Category for 2011
Best Reseller for SolidWorks
Best Reseller for SolidWorks Simulation
Best Reseller for 3DVIA
Best Reseller for SolidWorks ePDM
Best Reseller for SolidWorks Education
Best Reseller for Subscription Services

This is in recognition of the fact that Intercad is the preferred SolidWorks reseller for the 3D CAD industry in Australia and New Zealand. With continued efforts in providing more added value in ensuring Intercad customers are the most educated and highly supported SolidWorks users in Australia and New Zealand, Intercad is the difference between mere software and it’s customers successful use of that software in driving their business success.

With the largest team of certified SolidWorks Engineers in ANZ with 300 man years of CAD experience and the only Customer Care team supported by the IntercadDIRECT team in ANZ, with over 87% of support cases responded to within the hour, and with over 23 years of reliable service behind us, our motivation for success? Making our customers No.1

Industry-Recognized Achievement Provides Workers and Employers With Competitive Advantage

WALTHAM, Mass., USA, February 13, 2012 – Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. announced today that it awarded its 50,000^th certification in the acclaimed SolidWorks training certification program. Created more than 10 years ago, achieving certified status validates that SolidWorks^® software users have the tools and capability they need to ensure success with SolidWorks software. The benefits of focusing on key skills and concepts in SolidWorks have directly translated into more job opportunities and extended career growth for SolidWorks certified professionals. In addition, employers recognize the value of the SolidWorks certification as a powerful instrument that not only maximizes their investment in SolidWorks, but also gives them a productivity advantage against their competition.

Emma Katharine Singer, a mechanical engineering student from the University of Colorado, Boulder, helped to tip the scale to 50,000 certified users. Two years ago, Emma started using SolidWorks software during an internship at a lighting factory in Brooklyn. With the help of SolidWorks tutorials, Emma taught herself how to use the program in just a few days. Emma is now a Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) and is using that certification as a teaching assistant, helping other engineering students learn SolidWorks. 

For students, the SolidWorks certification serves as an industry-recognized achievement that can set a candidate apart from his/her peers when looking for a job. For professionals, passing the exam demonstrates the user has the skills to create high-quality designs using SolidWorks software, as well as add value to any organization.  Employers rely on the certification to make better hiring decisions as well as invest in their employees’ professional development.

The Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) and Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) certifications have not only enabled me to garner optimal job opportunities, but have allowed me to raise my salary as well,” said Bill Hamze of JL Audio Miramar, FL. “SolidWorks certification is serious business—it helps designers hone skills, prove proficiency, and generally become more effective and marketable. My next goal is to achieve every available SolidWorks certification.”

SolidWorks’ certification is tiered based on skill level, ranging from CSWA to CSWE for the most experienced professionals. There are also specialty designations such as surfacing and sheet metal. The program is specifically designed to meet the needs of engineers and designers in a multitude of industries. Exams are offered in several languages including, French, Portuguese, and Korean, making the certification recognizable worldwide.

“Our users are committed to continual learning and development to further career growth, and they are using our certification program to help support that,” said Jeremy Luchini, certification program manager for DS SolidWorks. “Training and learning are critical components of evolving design, and we take certification seriously—it has to be of value both to our users and to their employers. We’ve achieved that with the program to date, and are looking forward to the next milestone from our highly engaged and accomplished user base.”

For more information on SolidWorks certification, please visit: http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/mcad-certification-programs.htm.

To confirm a certification or to find a certified user in your area, please visit: https://www.virtualtester.com/solidworks/branding/user-portal/user-portal.html#

About Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systèmes S.A. subsidiary, is a world leader in 3D solutions that help millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. Our products deliver an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit our Web site (www.solidworks.com)  or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-781-810-5011).

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product – SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design – DELMIA for virtual production – SIMULIA for virtual testing – ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault Systèmes’ shares are listed on Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA). For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com/.

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation in the US and other countries. 3D VIA is a registered trademark and 3DVIA Composer is a trademark of Dassault Systèmes in the US and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2010 Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.

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San Diego, US (February 15, 2012) – Intercad was awarded the “Top Subscription for the Rest of Asia” recently at SolidWorks World in San Diego.

This is in recognition of the fact that Intercad customers have found the Intercad Subscription services provided added value and have therefore continued to renew their subscription services with Intercad.

Intercad Subscription Service customers, receive automatic upgrades to the latest versions of SolidWorks software, live technical support, as well as requested software enhancements. You also gain access to the SolidWorks Customer Portal—a web-based hub for SolidWorks resources and enjoy exclusive excess to the Intercad Designer’s Tool Kit as well as IntercadDIRECT – exclusive online and offline events. The Intercad Subscription Service Program enables you to focus on what matters most—designing better products by using 3D CAD.

With the largest team of certified SolidWorks Engineers and the only Customer Care team in ANZ, with over 87% of support cases responded to within the hour, and with over 23 years of reliable service behind us, our motivation for success? Making our customers No.1

– Crowdsourced video design series produces stroller that makes dads proud –

WALTHAM, Mass. – February 10, 2012 – Let’s Go Design Project 3 from Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. is a wrap!  Over the past several months, the Let’s Go Design team has worked with the SolidWorks community to design and prototype a “Hot Rod Baby Buggy” from the ground up. The buggy is now a reality with every element — except the bolts — designed using SolidWorks® software. The final episode, which went live in mid January, recaps the successes and challenges of the project and demonstrates the buggy in motion.

The buggy is a vehicle built for dads, incorporating tank treads, a windshield and an innovative steering solution. The product had to fit on the sidewalk, be all-terrain, motorized, cool and—of course—safe for babies. The verdict in the series’ final episode: mission accomplished!

“Crowdsourcing is growing as a design philosophy, and the ‘Hot Rod Baby Buggy’ is a great example of how to succeed with collaborative design,” says Jeremy Luchini, SolidWorks Certification Manager and Let’s Go Design team leader. “We got a lot of great ideas from our viewers, and tackled some big challenges together, such as adhering the tank treads to the buggy. We’ll be discussing crowdsourcing at this year’s SolidWorks World in February, and would love to hear opinions on the outcome of this project, as well as viewers’ plans for crowdsourcing projects, at the show.”

All episodes of Project 3, along with previous projects in the Let’s Go Design series, including the Ultimate CAD Chair and a Multisport Practice Cage, can be viewed online at http://letsgodesign.tv/. Project design files are also available for each project. The “Hot Rod Baby Buggy” will be on display at SolidWorks World 2012, February 12-15 in San Diego.

About Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systèmes S.A. subsidiary, is a world leader in 3D solutions that help millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. Our products deliver an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit our Web site (www.solidworks.com)  or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-781-810-5011).

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product – SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design – DELMIA for virtual production – SIMULIA for virtual testing – ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault Systèmes’ shares are listed on Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA). For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com/.

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation in the US and other countries. 3D VIA is a registered trademark and 3DVIA Composer is a trademark of Dassault Systèmes in the US and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2010 Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.

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Leading Event Showcasing “Love of Design” to Take Place February 12-15, 2012

WALTHAM, Mass., USA, January 20, 2012 – Just a few years ago, the iPod revolutionized personal electronics worldwide. Tony Fadell, the designer who spearheaded the team that brought the iPod to market, will keynote SolidWorks World 2012, the company’s annual summit of engineers and designers. Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.’s SolidWorks World event will take place February 12-15, 2012, in San Diego, and focus on the theme of “united by design.”

Known as the “Father of the iPod,” Fadell made his mark via his former positions as Apple’s senior vice president of the iPod division and adviser to Steve Jobs. Today, Fadell is changing the game again as founder and CEO of Nest, a hot startup that’s introduced the world’s first learning thermostat. The Nest Learning Thermostat™ learns about you and your home to automatically turn itself down when you’re away, guide you to energy-efficient temperatures when you’re home, and free you from programming hassles by creating a customized temperature schedule. Nest has been dubbed the “iPhone of thermostats” by Wired, and the New York Times describes it as “gorgeous, elegant and very, very smart.”

To create a game-changing product, function and design must go hand in hand,” said Fadell. “We certainly put that principle to work when developing the Nest Learning Thermostat, and I’m excited to share more about that experience with the thousands of passionate, designers and engineers who will attend this year’s SolidWorks World.”

To this end, crowdsourcing will be a hot topic on Day 2 of SolidWorks World. Social development is becoming increasingly important to product ideation and creation, and SolidWorks customers will showcase how it’s easier than ever to bring ideas to fruition. With an engineering-focused hive mindset, creativity and expertise come together in incredible products. Stay tuned for more ideas that will change the way you think about product development.

Day 3 of the event will bring the long-awaited What’s New session. Attendees will get a sneak peek of SolidWorks 2013, as well as a view of what’s on schedule for SolidWorks—and its users—this year.

Kevin Goosie, an engineering designer at SAIC, who tweets at @kgoosie, will be this year’s official Internet Correspondent. He will be blogging about SolidWorks World 2012 on the SolidWorks blog.

Users can connect with SolidWorks World 2012 online through the following vehicles:

• DS SolidWorks Forums
• DS SolidWorks Blog – SolidWorks World 2012 topics
• DS SolidWorks on Twitter
• SolidWorks World 2012 account on Twitter
• SolidWorks World 2012 hashtag (#SWW12)
• DS SolidWorks on Flickr
• SolidWorks World 2012 Flickr 
• DS SolidWorks on YouTube

A complete agenda is available online. Users can register for SolidWorks World 2012 at: https://registration.itnintl.com/sww12/regonline/RegLogin.aspx. Early Bird discounts end on January 20.

About Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systèmes S.A. subsidiary, is a world leader in 3D solutions that help millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. Our products deliver an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit our Web site (www.solidworks.com)  or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-781-810-5011).

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product – SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design – DELMIA for virtual production – SIMULIA for virtual testing – ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault Systèmes’ shares are listed on Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA). For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com/.

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation in the US and other countries. 3D VIA is a registered trademark and 3DVIA Composer is a trademark of Dassault Systèmes in the US and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2010 Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.

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World-Class Sports Car Manufacturer Reduces Number of Prototypes by Half for Newly Redesigned, Hand-crafted D8 GTO

WALTHAM, Mass., USA, January 4, 2012 – Different automotive brands stand for different values, such as efficiency, luxury, speed and performance. Donkervoort Automobielen BV, a Dutch automotive manufacturer, increasingly relies on SolidWorks^® advanced 3D design and simulation tools in its quest to produce the perfect sports car. This value was on display on December 17 when Donkervoort unveiled the newly designed model D8 GTO.

By incorporating SolidWorks Flow Simulation and SolidWorks Simulation Premium to its existing SolidWorks package, Donkervoort created a single CAD environment for the redesign of its D8 GTO model, ensuring total integration of the design and simulation process. Donkervoort focuses on sports cars that are hand built, lightweight, high performance and perform like Formula One racecars, even though they look like classic roadsters.

Redesigning the engine to develop power resulted in added weight in the D8 GTO, causing Donkervoort to rework the body. The company turned to SolidWorks 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and advanced structural simulation solutions to ensure performance while staying on budget and delivering the car on schedule.

Donkervoort tackled several different challenges during the redesign, including optimizing intake manifolds and engine airflow and resolving open-wheel aerodynamic challenges. The company created a hybrid carbon fiber-tubular steel chassis to add strength while minimizing weight that held up to simulated testing for force, stiffness, crash and impact. The design team added wings to the rear fenders to increase down force and traction.

“Donkervoort’s auto redesign shows the type of creativity and problem solving that SolidWorks is designed to empower engineers to achieve,” said Stephen Endersby, product manager, simulation at Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. “By using simulation to solve design challenges, Donkervoort’s design team circumvented costly and time-consuming steps on the path to unveiling the optimal product.”

The results speak for themselves. Using SolidWorks Simulation, Donkervoort was able to cut the number of prototypes required by 50 percent, increase product sophistication, improve aerodynamics and performance and introduce structural innovation in sports car design.

“We chose SolidWorks Simulation because it provided all of the analysis capabilities that we need in a single design environment,” said Jordi Wiersma, head of design and engineering for Donkervoort. “CAD integration is a must. We had experience working with outside consultants who used other analysis tools. We often spent more time integrating analysis results into our CAD system than we did applying those results to our designs. Working in a single environment enables us to more efficiently use simulation while we design and apply these insights to our design concepts in real time.”

Donkervoort relies on authorized SolidWorks reseller CADMES BV for ongoing software training, implementation and support.

About Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systèmes S.A. subsidiary, is a world leader in 3D solutions that help millions of engineers and designers succeed through innovation. Our products deliver an intuitive experience in product design, simulation, publishing, data management, and environmental impact assessment. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit our Web site (www.solidworks.com)  or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-781-810-5011).

About Dassault Systèmes

As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to more than 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to recycling. The Dassault Systèmes portfolio consists of CATIA for designing the virtual product – SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design – DELMIA for virtual production – SIMULIA for virtual testing – ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Dassault Systèmes’ shares are listed on Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA). For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com/.

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation in the US and other countries. 3D VIA is a registered trademark and 3DVIA Composer is a trademark of Dassault Systèmes in the US and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2010 Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.

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Sydney, Australia (December 21, 2011) – Australia and New Zealand’s leading supplier of SolidWorks solid modelling solutions, Intercad Pty Ltd has completed a management buyout and plans to introduce new services in 2012 as it further supports the manufacturing sectors in both countries.

“When you have confidence in something, you want to be a part of it.  That’s what we’ve done with Intercad,” said Max Piper, Chief Executive Officer, Intercad Pty Ltd.

Established 25 years ago, Intercad was sold by its founders to holding company Central Innovations Pty Ltd in 2006. That deal was backed by the ANZ Bank.

“The global financial crisis (GFC) has seen a drive in demand for solid modelling systems as designers and manufacturers sought to be more productive and competitive,” said Piper. “Intercad has focussed on providing increased implementation, technical services and training.  This strategic positioning has resulted in Intercad being able to maintain its position as the leading distributor of SolidWorks in the region and we continue to win market share from competitive products. For some time, we knew that the ANZ Bank planned to divest itself of its private equity holdings and when the opportunity arose to assume ownership of Intercad, we seized it.”

Piper said the ANZ Bank’s decision to divest at this point reflected its positive assessment of Intercad’s strong business position.  Intercad’s leadership of the 3D modelling software and services market as well as its robust and rapidly expanding client base were other key factors in the decision.

“If you look at our clients, you see a diverse range of outstanding names like Russell Mineral Equipment, Qantas, Fisher & Paykel and Triple 8 Racing Team Vodafone.  You also see strong growth as new clients are added in sectors like education with Monash University,” Piper said.

Intercad has seen significant growth in the education market with demand for SolidWorks-trained graduates being driven by commercial organisations.

“At one education institution for instance we’ve seen a doubling in demand for SolidWorks training in the last 12 months,” said Piper.

While Piper cited macro-economic factors such as the increased competition from low cost regions like China creating challenges for local manufacturers, the sector was also facing the additional pressure of the strength of the Australian dollar and global economic volatility. Companies were responding by seeking ways to increasingly improve their productivity by, for example, further automating their businesses.

“Part of the story is that local manufacturing continues to show resilience and those manufacturers that have invested or will invest to lift capability are going to find themselves well-positioned to grow over the next twelve months,” Piper said.

Piper also said SolidWorks’ position as a global leader in 3D modelling is complemented by Intercad’s role as a provider of choice for the industry and education sectors.

“Our role as a company is not merely to sell world-beating software,” Piper said. “Frankly, you don’t increase manufacturing competitiveness if you’re not there for your clients before, during and after the sale.  Intercad is thriving because software without access to best practice is only half the story, we are about enabling our customers and this means implementation, training, on-site support, online support, and remaining vigorous advocates of best practice adoption.

“Intercad stands at an inflection point,” Piper said. “Manufacturing might be challenged in our region but these very challenges offer great opportunities.  Essentially, our technology and the pre- and post- sales support we offer increase productivity and help automate as many processes as possible.  This means a healthier bottom line for our clients whatever the market conditions.”

Piper said Intercad was planning to roll out new services in 2012 in response to changing customer requirements as well as actively target new sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

About Intercad Pty Ltd

Intercad Pty Ltd is the leading distributor of SolidWorks in Australia and New Zealand. Intercad Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned company specialising in Mechanical Computer-Aided Engineering, Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (MCAE/CAD/PDM/FEA) solutions. Established in 1987 with offices in each major state capital in Australia and in New Zealand, its core activities include software sales, technical support, training and consulting services. For more information please visit www.intercad.com.au or call Intercad’s head office on 02 9454 4444.