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

Dassault Systèmes (NASDAQ:DASTY) (Paris:DSY) (DS), 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. About 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/ About 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. For more information, visit www.simulia.com About Dassault Systèmes: As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes (Nasdaq: DASTY; Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) 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 is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries in the US and/or other countries.