Siemens PLM Software Announces Femap 10.1

PLANO, Texas, July 14, 2009 - Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced the latest release of Femap® software which provides new finite element (FE) modeling and visualization tools for increased productivity.

Femap is a PC-based CAE modeling solution and the finite element analysis (FEA) component of the Velocity Series™ portfolio.

“Femap is known in the industry as a functionally rich finite element application,” said Bill McClure, vice president, Velocity Series, Siemens PLM Software. “This new release significantly enhances the usability of Femap in many areas, including visualization, modeling and analysis management, results processing, including increased program performance.”

Femap Version 10.1 enhancements add new functionality in model visualization and post processing, as well as NX™ Nastran® software integration and support, including:

• Multi-group display
• Model display and visualization
• Load/constraint set and analysis management
• Global ply composite post-processing
• Improved efficiency of graphics database storage
• 2D tensor force and stress plots
• NX Nastran analysis and job submittal management

Femap version 10.1 ships in August. For more information, visit the Femap website.

About Siemens PLM Software

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with nearly six million licensed seats and 56,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software works collaboratively with companies to deliver open solutions that help them turn more ideas into successful products. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.

About Siemens Industry Automation Division

The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, low-voltage switchgear and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industries to solutions for whole industrial sectors that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers – from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services. With around 42,900 employees worldwide Siemens Industry Automation achieved in fiscal year 2008 total sales of EUR8.7 billion.

Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Femap, NX and Velocity Series are trademarks or registered trademarks of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. NASTRAN is a registered trademark of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.