SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, announced today that the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (CMES) and the Examination Center of Ministry of Education have formally incorporated ANSYS(R) software into its national Mechanical Design Engineer (MDE) qualification examination. MDE certification was begun in China in April 2006. It is designed to improve the skill level of professionals in the Chinese manufacturing sector, which also widely uses ANSYS software for computer-aided engineering (CAE).

CMES is a professional society engaged in promoting the art and science of mechanical engineering throughout its host nation. In 2005, the Mechanical Design Institution (MDI) of CMES approached ANSYS China about using the software in developing a standard examination to certify mechanical engineers.

"ANSYS is a world-renowned CAE tool, and we are enthusiastic about incorporating it into our qualification examination," said Wei Sun, the secretary-general of the CMES MDI. "We are grateful for the enormous support that ANSYS has provided to us. The company's professionalism and attention to detail have greatly impressed us. From the beginning of this project, a dedicated ANSYS China staff member worked with us on all aspects of the exam - contacting enterprises and universities for input on what should be included, developing exam content and compiling teaching materials. ANSYS China was active in promoting the qualification exam throughout the country. All of these things have contributed to the success of the MDE project." The Chinese government designated ANSYS technologies as the country's official software for CAE training.

The first-ever MDE qualification examination was held in test centers located in eight Chinese provinces, with 619 students from more than 20 renowned universities participating. More than 400 passed the exam and have been awarded with the MDE qualification certificate.

"MDE qualification is a significant and long-term achievement for China, and we are honored to be able to contribute to this project," said Zhang Guoming, president of ANSYS China. "ANSYS was chosen as the formal software for certification because of its proven ability to perform CAE-related tasks. As a whole, ANSYS China staff is excited about our selection since MDE certification will contribute to professionalism in engineering."

The second qualification examination is scheduled for November 2006. CMES officials expect it to draw even more students than the first.

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CMES, founded on May 21, 1936, is a learned national organization engaged in the promotion of the art and science of mechanical engineering. CMES was chartered as a legal entity at the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China. CMES' major function is to promote development of mechanical engineering, organize technical exchange activities, carry out training and continuing engineering education activities, publicize technical information, provide inter-media service, organize technical and trade exhibitions and encourage international exchange and cooperation. CMES membership includes individual and corporate members; at present, there are more than 180,000 individual members (including over 3,000 senior members) and more than 4,000 corporate members throughout the world. The national Mechanical Design Engineer qualification was authorized by the China Association for Science and Technology. For more information, visit http://www.cmes.org/cmes/index.jsp.

About ANSYS, Inc.

ANSYS, Inc., founded in 1970, develops and globally markets engineering simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers and designers across a broad spectrum of industries. The Company focuses on the development of open and flexible solutions that enable users to analyze designs directly on the desktop, providing a common platform for fast, efficient and cost- conscious product development, from design concept to final-stage testing and validation. The Company and its global network of channel partners provide sales, support and training for customers. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., with more than 40 strategic sales locations throughout the world, ANSYS, Inc. and its subsidiaries employ approximately 1,400 people and distribute ANSYS products through a network of channel partners in over 40 countries. Visit http://www.ansys.com/ for more information.

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