AVL Selects Simmetrix Tools for Tetrahedral Meshing

CLIFTON PARK, NY, March 12, 2008 -- Simmetrix Inc., the leading provider of component software for simulation-based design and CAD/CAE integration, today announced that AVL, the world largest privately owned and independent company for the development of powertrain systems with combustion engines as well as instrumentation and test systems, has selected Simmetrix tools for its tetrahedral meshing requirements.

AVL develops and improves powertrain systems and is a competent partner to the engine and automotive industry. In addition AVL develops and markets the simulation methods which are necessary for the development work. AVL is committed to turning pioneering achievements into world class products and processes.

“CFD analysis of powertrain systems requires robust meshing of extremely complex geometries” says Maik Suffa, Product Manager for AVL FIRE at AVL LIST GmbH, http://www.avl.com. “After an extensive evaluation of tetrahedral meshing technologies, AVL was impressed with the MeshSim functionality and robustness and selected MeshSim from Simmetrix for tetrahedral meshing.”

About Simmetrix Inc.

Simmetrix Inc. is a leading provider of OEM component technology, software tools, and services for CAD/CAE integration. Simmetrix’ customers include simulation modeling software developers that provide a broad range of analysis applications including mechanical, electro-magnetic, fluids (CFD), and MEMS simulation. Simmetrix’ products include the Simulation Modeling Suite and the Simulation Application Suite, comprehensive software tools to support Simulation Modeling directly from solid models providing problem definition, attribute management, CAE results management, and automatic mesh generation with support of mesh curving, mesh adaptivity, and anisotropic boundary layer mesh generation. The Simmetrix tools enable automated creation and management of simulation data suitable for finite element, finite volume, and boundary element analysis directly from design data. Simmetrix, founded in 1997, has offices in Clifton Park, NY, and Clarkesville, GA. For more information, visit the Simmetrix web site at http://www.simmetrix.com.