Knoxville, TN (November 2, 2009) – ModernTech Mechanical announced Monday that applications engineers, Jeremiah Davis, Tim Paris and Tom Young, were awarded the Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corporation Elite Applications Engineer Award.

This one-time honor is awarded to application engineers who have passed a set amount of certification examinations outlined by the Elite AE Program. A recommendation by a SolidWorks Technical Manager must also be received in order to gain eligibility. The award additionally recognizes success in making a difference within the SolidWorks’ user communities, including participation in local user groups and special events.

The certifications considered for award eligibility in 2009 include the following: CSWP version 1 or CSWP version2 (Core) only, CSWST 2009, CSWI, CSPST 2009, CSAST 2009, CFSST 2009, CFSST 2009, CSWSI, CWPDM any year, CSPDM any year, CPDMP any year and C3DCP 2009.

About ModernTech Mechanical
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, ModernTech Mechanical provides engineers and designers with 3D technology and training for the entire product development lifecycle —Design, Analysis, Data Management, Tech Publishing, 3D Prototyping and Scanning. We represent solution partners including SolidWorks, Z Corporation Our solutions help engineers and designers in any industry meet the demand for innovative, high-quality products —in less time and at lower cost. Visit ModernTech Mechanical’s Web site at www.moderntechmech.com or call 877-553-9001.

About SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for design, analysis, and product data management. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit the company’s Web site at www.solidworks.com or call 1-800-693-9000.