Software Cradle Joins Altair HyperWorks Partner Solutions Program

OSAKA, JAPAN, May 23, 2008/ - Software Cradle Co. Ltd. (Osaka, Japan) has joined the Altair Engineering, Inc. (Troy, MI.) HyperWorks Partner Solutions Program. The HyperWorks Partner Solutions Program provides HyperWorks users with on-demand access to third-party software applications. It offers increased versatility and flexibility by making a multitude of complementary, high level software products easily available to program participants for a fraction of the cost of individual licenses.

SC/Tetra is a leading multi-purpose Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software product developed by Software Cradle that will be available within the HyperWorks Partner Solution program in August 2008. SC/Tetra is well known for its powerful pre-processor with integrated mesh diagnostic and repair capabilities, efficient memory allocation that enables standard PC users to run large complex models, and professional quality post-processing animation capabilities. HyperWorks users will have access to SC/Tetra by using their existing token system provided by Altair under the HyperWorks licensing system at no additional cost or risk. Within the HyperWorks Partner Solutions Program, SC/Tetra V7 for Windows will be available worldwide (except in Korea) for 5,000 HyperWorks GWU (Global World Units).

About Altair

Altair empowers client innovation and decision-making through technology that optimizes the analysis, management and visualization of information. Privately held with more than 1,400 employees, Altair has offices throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. With a 20-year-plus track record of profitable growth and innovation, Altair consistently delivers a competitive advantage to customers in a broad range of industries. To learn more, please visit http://www.altair.com

About Software Cradle

Software Cradle was established in 1984 and specializes in development of thermal-fluid analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software including SC/Tetra (unstructured mesh), STREAM (Cartesian mesh), and HEAT Designer (Cartesian mesh) for electronics design. Software Cradle is a leading provider of CFD software and related engineering services in Japan and is growing it’s presence in Asia, North America, Europe, and worldwide. To learn more, please visit http://www.cradle.co.jp/en

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