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MasterGraphics Specialists to Present at Upcoming Autodesk University

October 23, 2007 - Madison, Wis. - Four specialists from MasterGraphics have been invited to present at Autodesk® University, the nation's largest training seminar for software design professionals in the manufacturing, construction and media & entertainment industries, Nov. 27 - 30, 2007 in Las Vegas.

"Our technical staff is the foundation of our business," said Michael Wilkes, MasterGraphics president.  "Their commitment to excellence is exemplified by their dedication to ongoing training and leadership at key industry forums such as Autodesk University."

The presenters include:

Dan Banach, Director of Professional Learning
Dan Banach is a recognized expert and author in the field of mechanical computer animated design (CAD) and author of twelve design processing books.  Based out of MasterGraphics' Waukesha, Wis., office, he has been providing CAD solutions to clients for more than 14 years.  Banach has been teaching classes at Autodesk University for eleven years and will be leading two classes at Autodesk University this year.

Colleen Klein, Training Manager
Colleen Klein has been teaching at Autodesk University for eight years.  This year, she has been selected to teach at the University's prestigious Advanced PowerTrack sessions, where some of the industry's most well-known speakers in the country will be presenting.  Klein has been teaching 2D and 3D CAD software seminars for more than 12 years and has been working with MasterGraphics, in Appleton, Wis., since 1997.

Mark Hechel, Senior Consultant, Professional Services Group
As senior consultant with MasterGraphics' Professional Services Group  based in Appleton, Wis., Mark Hechel brings more than 17 years of experience in CAD implementation and project management, including practical, hands-on experience as a designer and CAD manager.   In 1998, he became an Autodesk certified instructor and a CompTIA certified technical trainer and currently serves on the ITT Technical Institute's School of Design & Drafting's Advisory Board.  He will be teaching one class this year, his inaugural year teaching at Autodesk University.

Darren Young, Application Engineer
Darren Young will be leading four classes this year, his fourth year instructing at Autodesk University.  Based in Minnesota, Young has held a variety of positions during his 20-year career, including CAD/CAM engineer, CAD administrator and CAD/CAM systems developer.  The founder of Minnesota CADWorks, a consulting and development business, Young has been a technical editor for the "AutoCAD Bible" and has been a regular contributing author for "Inside AutoCAD" since 2001.

About MasterGraphics Inc.

MasterGraphics is an Autodesk® PSP (Premier Service Provider) for the manufacturing, architecture and education communities and is also an Autodesk® Authorized Training Center (ATC®).  Headquartered in Madison, Wis., with offices in Milwaukee, Wis., Appleton, Wis., Chicago and Minneapolis, MasterGraphics serves as an advisor to the manufacturing, architecture and education industries, aiding in process improvement and problem-solving in areas such as streamlining the flow of mechanical and building-design data through an integrated mix of software, hardware, training, education and digital imaging and distribution offerings.  For more information, please visit www.masterg.com.

About Autodesk®

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.