Liverpool John Moores University purchases 200 licenses of SolidWorks Education Edition
SolidWorks 3D mechanical design and COSMOS design analysis software prepare students for careers at global enterprises
CONCORD, Mass., Sept. 28, 2005 ? Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has purchased 200 licenses of SolidWorks® Education Edition software to prepare its students for engineering careers with some of the world's largest companies. SolidWorks 3D mechanical design and COSMOS® design analysis software will help students quickly learn the key fundamentals of product development and master skills they'll need at national and international organizations.
Founded in 1825 in one of the country's most significant commercial port cities, LJMU has more than 24,000 graduate and undergraduate students earning degrees in business, law, health and applied sciences, arts and social science, technology, education, and environmental studies. The LJMU School of Engineering is replacing Pro/ENGINEER® with SolidWorks and COSMOS software for all core engineering courses.
?With our previous CAD product, students spent way too much time learning how to use software, and not enough on learning how to design things,? said Glynn Rothwell, principal lecturer at LJMU. ?This fall, first-year students learning SolidWorks and COSMOS will quickly understand the basics so they can hone the design and analysis skills they'll need to embark on successful careers. SolidWorks has become widely adopted in many of the companies our graduates join, and incorporating it in our curriculum will improve students' job prospects.?
The SolidWorks Education Edition provides LJMU the intuitive interface and powerful design and analysis capabilities that will enable students to explore new ways to design Formula One race cars, wind turbines, and the marine propulsion systems that fuel Liverpool 's port industry. ?The tight integration between SolidWorks and COSMOS means students focus on the relationship between design and analysis and how to create solid models that work,? said Rothwell. ?Previously, they had to focus on the many different steps just to bring a design into the analysis program and run simulations.?
Aside from the marine and energy industries, LJMU students also create designs for the sports industry. They have applied their engineering skills to developing new running shoes, tennis rackets, and other gear, and could use SolidWorks and COSMOS to design the next generation of golf clubs for the PGA .
?The Liverpool John Moores University 's relationship with the manufacturing community gives it first-hand knowledge of what students need to pursue meaningful careers,? said SolidWorks Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Rainer Gawlick. ?SolidWorks is an industrial standard, and its user base continues to grow rapidly. Introducing students to the power of the SolidWorks community while they are pursuing their education gives them a significant advantage in a competitive job market.?
Liverpool John Moores University relies on SolidWorks reseller NT CADCAM for ongoing software training, implementation, and support.
About Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University is the 10 th largest university in the U.K. with a community of over 27,000 people working and studying in locations around the city of Liverpool and in partner colleges across the globe. The University has an annual turnover of £110m and injects over £200m into the local economy every year making a major contribution to the renaissance of the city of Liverpool which has culminated in the city being named as European Capital of Culture for 2008.
Further information on the University can be accessed at: www.ljmu.ac.uk.
About NT CADCAM
NT CADCAM has offices in five locations across the U.K. and Ireland , and has in-house expertise in the fields of FEA, CAM , PDM , ERP, and the integration of all these disciplines. A SolidWorks Solution Partner, NT CADCAM provides complete end-to-end design and manufacturing solutions by offering SolidWorks software. Supporting a wide range of SolidWorks Gold Partner and Solution Partner products, NT CADCAM provides organizations with a total solution, including support, training, consulting services, and API programming. For more information, visit the Web site at www.ntcadcam.co.uk.
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/.
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