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CONCORD, MA -- Lockheed Martin Information Systems in Orlando, Florida has purchased and implemented 55 licenses of SolidWorks(R) three-dimensional computer-aided design (3D CAD) software to develop diagnostic equipment that tests avionics components in the U.S. Navy's Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Test Program Set (TPS) Offload Program. The Lockheed Martin TPS Offload Program uses SolidWorks software as the basis for 3D CAD for all hardware supporting the TPS functionality. Combining eDrawings and SolidWorks accelerates the process of designing and reviewing these hardware models. Through the TPS Offload Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure, all participating program functions, as well as the Navy customer, can have electronic access to the models for in-process and iterative review of the design. SolidWorks provides a more effective and productive design review process, significantly reducing the time it takes to formally review, edit, and communicate designs by hard copy, fax, or other traditional means. "The Navy needs to ensure that every system on a plane is maintained in accordance with rigorous testing standards," said Dave Corcoran, executive vice president of research and development for SolidWorks Corporation. "Lockheed Martin is developing the sophisticated diagnostic equipment that ensures every system operates within its specifications when tested on the standardized CASS Automatic Test Equipment during its maintenance or repair cycle. SolidWorks and eDrawings' powerful 3D modeling capabilities help Lockheed Martin and the Navy communicate test equipment designs quickly and efficiently in real-time as they are being developed." CADD Centers of Florida, a SolidWorks reseller, provides Lockheed Martin Information Systems with software training and support. For more information visit www.solidworks.com