FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Sean Turner
Marketing Manager
Futura Industries
800-824-2049
sturner@futuraind.com
http://www.futuraind.com

SOLIDWORKS BASED TSLOTS DESIGNPRO™ MAKES DESIGNING WITH STRUCTURAL EXTRUSIONS SIGNIFICANTLY FASTER

Clearfield, UT - Futura Industries today released the newest generation of design software for the structural framing world. TSLOTS DesignPro™  is an add-in product to SolidWorks® software that makes designing with structural aluminum extrusions faster and easier than ever before. TSLOTS DesignPro™ reduces the time it takes to create drawings by more than 50% over manual methods. The software also creates an automatic bill of materials (BOM), provides real-time pricing, and allows engineers to send a request for quote (RFQ), place orders, or check the status of orders online.

TSLOTS DesignPro™  is available to users of SolidWorks 2003 and 2004. For those engineers using CAD systems other than SolidWorks, Futura Industries offers design assistance and can provide drawings using SolidWorks eDrawings™ software.

Sean Turner, marketing manager for Futura Industries said, "Partnering with SolidWorks to create TSLOTS DesignPro™ allowed us to provide our customers with the best possible design software for structural aluminum extrusions available. The power of designing in 3D and the ease of our software will save our customers valuable time and money."

TSLOTS makes the creation of assembly structures faster and easier than using welded steel. The only tools that an engineer needs to complete a structure are a t-nut, fastener, and an allen wrench. Applications include machine guarding, machine frames, workbenches, assembly stations, tool racks, test tables, and clean room structures.

"Futura Industries has created a powerful design tool for our machine design customers and is a great example of using the power of 3D to automate the design process," said Robert McGill, director of SolidWorks Manufacturing Network. "Futura's intelligent drag and drop environment is an ideal tool for any manufacturer offering engineering-to-order machines."

TSLOTS DesignPro™ software is available for free download at www.tslots.com in the Downloads section. Engineers and designers can also request a CD online, or call Futura Industries at
+1-800-824-2049.

About Futura Industries

Futura Industries manufactures custom and stock aluminum extrusions. Founded in 1934, Futura provides much more than aluminum extrusions. Our entire organization is committed to providing our customers with exactly what they need. If products call for aluminum components, we engineer, extrude, fabricate, and finish them to exacting specifications. To do the job right, we offer full-service capabilities and processing including: bending, miter cutting, milling, brite dipping, powder coat painting, special packaging, punching, machining, drilling, blanking, color or clear anodizing, countersinking, tapping, surface texturing, and assembly. Visit Futura Industries on the web at www.futuraind.com.

About SolidWorks Corporation

SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for mechanical design, analysis, and product data management. Founded in 1993, SolidWorks' mission is to unleash the power of 3D for everyone in product development and foster a collaborative user community. In eight years of delivering product, SolidWorks has shipped more than 300,000 total seats of software worldwide. SolidWorks has offices around the globe and sells, distributes, and supports its products through an international worldwide reseller network. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America, call +1-978-371-5000).