SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Report on Form 6-K dated August 1, 2003
Commission File No. 0-28578
DASSAULT SYSTEMES S.A.
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(Name of Registrant)
9, Quai Marcel Dassault, B.P. 310, 92156 Suresnes Cedex, France
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___________
ENCLOSURES:
Dassault Systemes S.A. (the "Company") is furnishing under cover of Form 6-K
three press releases dated July 31, 2003, the first announcing that the Company
and Avatech Solutions have finalized a SMARTEAM PLM Solutions Distribution
Agreement, the second announcing that Delmia Corp., a subsidiary of the Company,
announced that Bosch invested in DELMIA process planning solutions to meet the
requirements outlined for DaimlerChrysler's "Digital Factory" initiative and the
third announcing the signing of a contract for Product Lifecycle Management
(PLM) solutions with Evernham Motorsports LLC.
[DASSAULT SYSTEMES LOGO] [AVATECH SOLUTIONS LOGO]
Dassault Systemes and Avatech Solutions Finalize
SMARTEAM PLM Solutions Distribution Agreement
Paris, France and Baltimore, Maryland - July 31, 2003 - Dassault Systemes
(Nasdaq: DASTY; Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), and Avatech Solutions, Inc.,
(OTCBB: AVSO.OB) today announced the signing of a distribution agreement under
which Avatech will significantly expand its marketing, sales and services in
North America with integrated SMARTEAM Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
solutions from Dassault Systemes.
As a Dassault Systemes Business Partner, Avatech will bring the SMARTEAM PLM
solution to its existing 18,000-customer base. Dassault Systemes will provide an
initial investment to enable Avatech to ramp up its practice and will benefit
from Avatech's focus on the small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) space - the
fastest growing segment of the PLM market.
"We are very pleased about our partnership with Avatech. The creation of
Avatech's PLM Practice centered around Dassault Systemes PLM solutions will
bring tremendous value to Avatech's customers and Dassault Systemes," said
Philippe Forestier, executive vice president Alliances, Marketing and
Communications, Dassault Systemes. "Our partnership will allow us to better
reach out to the mid-market in North America, especially in the Building Design
Industry, and consequently to increase our market share in this segment."
Leveraging Digital Design Assets
Dassault Systemes PLM solutions help organizations innovate, improve quality,
and reduce both costs and product development times. They also help companies
collaborate internally, across geographic boundaries and with suppliers and
customers. Avatech's PLM practice will enable the delivery of complete PLM
solutions to companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing,
building design, facilities management, homeland security, pharmaceuticals and
petro-chemicals - allowing these organizations to capitalize on their digital
design assets while having their needs met from a single-source provider.
"This agreement represents a strategic step in establishing Avatech as a premier
player in the PLM space and introducing it to multiple key markets," said Scotty
Walsh, CEO of Avatech Solutions. "Our customers want a market-proven PLM
solution with multi-CAD platform support. SMARTEAM fits that profile and will
play a key role in diversifying and rounding out our solutions offerings."
Dedicated PLM Team
Avatech's go-to-market strategy includes the formation of a sales and technical
team dedicated to the PLM practice. This team of highly skilled,
industry-experienced individuals will work in conjunction with the existing
national sales and service organization, ensuring that customers' broad range of
product and service needs are met.
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About SmarTeam Corporation Ltd.
SmarTeam Corporation Ltd. develops, markets, and supports rapidly implemented,
yet totally customizable, product lifecycle collaboration solutions that drive
efficiency, quality and responsiveness for customer centric organizations and
their value chains. Founded in 1995, SmarTeam is one of the fastest-growing
companies in the PLM market with over 2,500 customers worldwide, and a broad
solutions portfolio that enables manufacturing organizations and their supply
chains to efficiently manage and collaborate on product information from concept
through realization. SmarTeam's solutions help companies gain improvements in
product quality, reduce costs, expedite project turnaround, comply with industry
standards, and shorten time-to-market. SMARTEAM products are marketed through
the IBM global organization and other leading resellers on every continent.
Information about SmarTeam is available at http://www.smarteam.com
About Dassault Systemes
As world leader in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions, the Dassault
Systemes group brings value to more than 65,000 customers in 80 countries. A
pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and
markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes
and provide a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from conception to
retirement. Its offering includes integrated PLM solutions for product
development (CATIA, ENOVIA, DELMIA, SMARTEAM), general-use 3D solutions
(SolidWorks), and 3D components (SPATIAL). Dassault Systemes is listed on the
Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more
information, visit http://www.3ds.com
About Avatech Solutions
Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AVSO.OB) is a leading provider of design
automation and PLM solutions for the manufacturing, building design, engineering
markets. Headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland, the company specializes in
software development, technical support, training and consulting aimed at
improving design and documentation efficiencies and the seamless integration of
workflow processes.
Avatech is one the largest integrators of Autodesk software worldwide and a
leading provider of engineering document management solutions. The company
serves 18,000 clients worldwide including the industry leaders from Fortune 500
and Engineering News Record's Top 100 companies. Visit
http://www.avatechsolutions.com for more information.
Avatech Press Contact: Dassault Systemes Press Dassault Systemes Investor
Melody Craigmyle Contacts: Contacts:
410-581-8080 Derek Lane (Americas) Emma Rutherford, Harriet Keen
MCraigmyle@avatechsolutions.com 818-673-2243 Financial Dynamics
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This press release contains forward-looking statements about the expectations,
beliefs, plans, intentions and strategies of Avatech Solutions, Inc. There are a
number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those anticipated by any forward-looking information. A description of
risks and uncertainties attendant to Avatech and its industry, and other factors
that could affect Avatech's financial results, are included in Avatech's
Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the
annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2001 of PlanetCAD,
Inc. (now Avatech Solutions, Inc.), quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB for the
quarters ended March 31 and September 30, 2002, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus
included in PlanetCAD's registration statement on Form S-4 relating to the
PlanetCAD-Avatech merger, the current report on Form 8-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on January 30, 2003 and the quarterly report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. Investors and shareholders
may obtain a free copy of the documents filed by Avatech Solutions, Inc. with
the Commission at the Commission's web site at www.sec.gov. The documents also
may be obtained for free by directing a request to Melody Craigmyle, Director of
Corporate Communications at 410-581-8080 or email
MCraigmyle@avatechsolutions.com.
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SMARTEAM is a registered trademark of Dassault Systemes. All other brand names,
product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
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[DASSAULT SYSTEMES DELMIA LOGO]
Bosch Targets "Quantum Leap in Production
Planning" with DELMIA Process Engineer
Automotive supplier adopts digital factory solution to align
systems with auto manufacturer DaimlerChrysler
Fellbach, Germany, and Auburn Hills Mich., USA - July 31, 2003 - Delmia Corp., a
Dassault Systemes company (Nasdaq: DASTY: Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), today
announced that Bosch, a major automotive supplier, has invested in DELMIA
process planning solutions to meet the requirements outlined for
DaimlerChrysler's "Digital Factory" initiative. Bosch celebrated the
introduction of its Cooperative Engineering program (COPE), with
DELMIA(TM)Process Engineer at its core, as a "quantum leap in production
planning". The COPE program offers computer-aided production planning in
parallel with product development.
Benefits of simulated production planning include the identification and
elimination of potential problems in a virtual environment, before they become
real and incur damage and costs. DELMIA Process Engineer is compliant with the
essential principles of the Bosch Production System. Standardized planning has
proven to help identify weaknesses in the concept and design of production
manufacturing facilities early in the process, saving both time and money.
Early results of DaimlerChrysler's efforts toward the Digital Factory have shown
cost reductions of up to 30 percent in some areas of vehicle planning.
DaimlerChrysler recognizes the value of DELMIA's role and is intent on
developing its supplier base to pursue this initiative. The true potential of
all cost reduction opportunities will be realized only when the entire process
chain and all involved partners are integrated into the system.
"Involvement in all product lifecycle processes at an early stage with
guaranteed global data exchange will increasingly affect the quality of planning
and production processes," said Raimund Menges, CEO, Delmia GmbH. "There is no
doubt that tools such as COPE and DELMIA Process Engineer will become firmly
entrenched as key technologies - particularly in the automotive industry - on
the way to a comprehensive Digital Factory. Suppliers aiming to remain
competitive will have to prepare to handle this issue."
DELMIA Process Engineer provides individual methods for production planning
through seamless sharing of information via a single integrated data model
referred to as the DELMIA PPR Hub for Manufacturing. Product design, logistics
planning, cost estimates during product development, workplace design, time
management and flow simulation are all accessible and updated in real time in
the PPR Hub.
As processes become more complex with product variety and the number of model
variants increasing, it is critical that all links in the product lifecycle
chain - starting with the very first idea - be of one accord. All sequences must
be digitally reproduced in CAD with the common data then used to virtually
simulate production concurrently with product development, prior to any real
part being produced.
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DELMIA's series of successes with automotive manufacturers such as
DaimlerChrysler, Toyota, and General Motors, is now followed by numerous
projects with suppliers such as Bosch. The close connection between CATIA(R) --
the CAD world market leader - and DELMIA -- with its extensive experience in
assembly optimization, has made the software an ideal choice for many companies.
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About Bosch
Bosch is a worldwide name in a large number of areas. These include, for
example, electrical and electronic automotive technology, power tools,
thermotechnology, household appliances, security systems and broadband networks
as well as automation technology and packaging technology.
The small "workshop for precision mechanics and electrical engineering" which
Robert Bosch founded in Stuttgart in 1886, and which soon specialized in
ignition systems for motor vehicles and engines of all kinds, has now become the
Bosch group, which is active worldwide and is one of the largest companies in
the Federal Republic of Germany in terms of turnover, which amounted to (euro)
35 billion in 2002.
The international orientation of Bosch started at the end of the 19th century.
The first agencies were set up abroad at that time. At the beginning of 2003,
the Bosch Group had approx. 224,000 employees, more than half of which were
outside Germany. The company has around 250 subsidiaries and associated
companies in over 50 countries. A total of 236 manufacturing sites, 179 of which
are located outside Germany, support the international activities. A key part
here is played by the efficient sales and customer service organization with
9,000 Bosch Service centers with approximately 60,000 employees in 130
countries.
About Delmia Corp.
Delmia Corp. is the leading provider of lean digital manufacturing solutions,
focused mainly on software that can be used to streamline manufacturing
processes. DELMIA serves industries where the optimization of manufacturing
processes is critical, including automotive, aerospace, fabrication and
assembly, electrical and electronics, consumer goods, plant, and shipbuilding
sectors. Information about Delmia Corp. is available at http://www.delmia.com.
About Dassault Systemes
As world leader in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions, the Dassault
Systemes group brings value to more than 65,000 customers in 80 countries. A
pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and
markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes
and provide a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from conception to
retirement. Its offering includes integrated PLM solutions for product
development (CATIA, ENOVIA, DELMIA, SMARTEAM), general-use 3D solutions
(SolidWorks), and 3D components (SPATIAL). Dassault Systemes is listed on the
Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. Information
about Dassault Systemes is available at http://www.3ds.com.
Delmia Press Contact Germany: Delmia Corp. Press Contact - US: Dassault Systemes Press
Martina Wagner Nancy Lesinski Contact:
+49 (0)711-27300-231/-234 French & Rogers (for Delmia Corp.) Anthony Marechal (EMEA)
martina_wagner@delmia.com +1 248 641 0044 + 33 1 55 49 84 21
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Derek Lane (Americas)
+1 818 673 2243
Derek_Lane@ds-us.com
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Evernham Motorsports Takes the Checkered Flag
with Product Lifecycle Management Solutions
from IBM and Dassault Systemes
Leading NASCAR team will use PLM to accelerate design,
construction and maintenance of faster race cars
Statesville, North Carolina and Paris, France - July 31st, 2003 - IBM and
Dassault Systemes (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) today
announced the signing of a contract for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
solutions with Evernham Motorsports LLC, a leading NASCAR Winston Cup Series
race team.
IBM PLM Solutions, with CATIA(R) V5 for collaborative product development and
SMARTEAM(R) for collaborative lifecycle management from Dassault Systemes, will
allow Evernham Motorsports to develop high performance race cars through virtual
testing rather than building costly, full-scale physical prototypes.
Additionally, Evernham Motorsports will integrate the new PLM platform with its
own inventory and maintenance programs. By linking with PLM Solutions from IBM
and Dassault Systemes, Evernham engineers will make design modifications while
accessing car building-material information, field usage statistics, and
inventory all in one streamlined view, saving precious hours between races. This
will allow Evernham Motorsports to gain efficiencies and focus more time on
innovative ways to build faster, safer competition vehicles.
"With 38 races per season and constant changes and revisions to our race cars,
our down time has to be undetectable," said Dr. Eric Warren, Technical Director,
Evernham Motorsports. "We want to streamline our approach and coordinate
everything from manufacturing to maintenance. IBM PLM Solutions with Dassault
Systemes software have given us the tools to organize the entire flow of product
data."
"Each season, NASCAR teams must develop new, complex parts and assemblies, all
the while complying with strict stock car racing technical and regulatory
specifications," said Marcelo Lemos, President, Dassault Systemes of America.
"CATIA's exceptional collaborative product definition capabilities coupled with
SMARTEAM's leading-edge data management features will give Evernham Motorsports
the accelerated advantage required to build innovative, winning race cars."
The hardware platform chosen for the new PLM system is comprised of IBM M Pro
and Z Pro IntelliStations and an IBM X Series eServer.
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About Evernham Motorsports
Evernham Motorsports is a professional race team fielding two cars, the No. 9
and the No. 19 Dodge Intrepids, in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. Evernham
Motorsports is committed to building championship race teams through dedication,
teamwork and technology. For more information about Evernham Motorsports, log on
to www.evernhammotorsports.com.
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About IBM
IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with 80 years of
leadership in helping businesses innovate. IBM Sales & Distribution, which
supports more than a dozen key industries worldwide, works with companies of all
sizes around the world to deploy the full range of IBM technologies. The fastest
way to get more information about IBM is through the IBM home page at
http://www.ibm.com
About Dassault Systemes
As world leader in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions, the Dassault
Systemes group brings value to more than 65,000 customers in 80 countries. A
pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and
markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes
and provide a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from conception to
retirement. Its offering includes integrated PLM solutions for product
development (CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SMARTEAM), general-use 3D solutions
(SolidWorks), and 3D components (SPATIAL). Dassault Systemes is listed on the
Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more
information, visit http://www.3ds.com
Evernhman Motorports Press IBM Press Contact Dassault Systemes Press Dassault Systemes
Contact Chris Sciacca Contacts: Investor Contacts:
Kristine Curley +1 212 745 4732 Derek lane (Americas) Emma Rutherford, Harriet
+1 704 978 2376 csciacca@us.ibm.com +1 818 673 2243 Keen
kcurley@golinharris.com ------------------- Derek_Lane@ds-us.com Financial Dynamics
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Jennifer Feller
+33 1 41 88 61 89
jennyfeller@fr.ibm.com
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DASSAULT SYSTEMES S.A.
Date: August 1, 2003 By: /s/ Thibault de Tersant
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Name: Thibault de Tersant
Title: Executive Vice President,
Finance and Administration
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