ENGINEERING

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- MathSoft, a leading provider of interactive math, science, engineering and educational software, content and Web services, today announced Mathcad(R) 2001i, an enhanced version of the industry-standard solution for applying math. New and enhanced features improve how users create, communicate and collaborate on engineering documents and designs. Mathcad 2001i also delivers full support for Windows XP, improvements in usability, more data acquisition choices, enhanced security with the introduction of advanced encrypted security to protect Mathcad documents, streamlined Web publishing, expanded problem solving functions and a broader range of customization options. For more than 10 years, MathSoft has contributed to technical innovation in engineering throughout a broad range of markets and industries, including defense and aerospace, telecommunications, electronics and electrical equipment, civil engineering and construction, engineering services, government, and higher education. With over 1.5 million users, Mathcad is the most widely used solution for applying mathematics and provides a technical calculation environment that is optimized for both engineering efficiency and innovation. "Mathcad makes it easy for us to model complex RF systems, predict their performance and analyze the resultant data," said Albert Pergande, Senior RF Engineer for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Radar. "By combining capabilities for all of these tasks into one application, Mathcad 2001i definitely saves time and helps me and my organization to be more productive. The textbook-like interface, ease of making professional charts with the output and the ability to make changes and see the results allows us to quickly, efficiently and clearly perform tasks that otherwise would require a great deal of time and programming skill." Through its patented technology and use of real math notation, Mathcad offers unmatched simplicity for performing even the most complex calculations and designs. Mathcad's unique graphical interface and self-documenting environment enable users to calculate, model, illustrate and present their work in one integrated environment, making it the ideal tool for managing, documenting and communicating technical work. Mathcad 2001i further enhances these core capabilities by facilitating standards compliance within organizations through seamless integration with other common applications used by engineers, including spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, Visio(R), AutoCAD(R) and MATLAB(R). Mathcad 2001i also improves how users communicate engineering and math-related content with colleagues and clients. Last year, Mathcad was the first technical calculation package to fully support both the presentation and content forms of MathML (an XML standard for publishing math on the Web approved by the World Wide Web Consortium), making it possible for users to create and publish interactive math expressions on the Internet. Mathcad 2001i ships with a fully integrated version of IBM techexplorer(TM) Professional Edition, an industry-leading MathML renderer. Mathcad 2001i streamlines how users publish technical documents on the Web or corporate intranet using unrivaled bi-directional translation of MathML along with new useful Web templates. In addition, organizations licensing Mathcad 2001i and Mathcad Client, the recently announced, low-cost distribution solution for Mathcad interactive content, can communicate work efficiently and more cost-effectively. "MathSoft knows that engineers and scientists are critical innovators in today's knowledge-based economy, and we are committed to helping them by providing a tool that harnesses the latest innovations in PC- and Web-based technologies," said Chris Randles, chairman and CEO of MathSoft Engineering and Education, Inc. "The improvements in Mathcad 2001i announced today enhance the productivity that engineering organizations enjoy with Mathcad by further merging the traditional engineering design, collaboration and review processes."