Eight Avatech Solutions Staff Members Achieve Autodesk Inventor Certified Expert Status

Gruelling Certification Program Demonstrates Strong Aptitude for Autodesk Inventor Software; Two score 100%

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND � March 17, 2005 � Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AVSO.OB), the recognized leader in design and engineering technology for the manufacturing, building design and engineering markets, announced that eight of its technical application engineers have successfully passed the rigorous standards established by Autodesk to become official Autodesk Inventor� 9 Certified Experts. Jason Lane, Gray Carlson, Jerry Berns, Scott Hale, Jason White, Rusty Belcher, John Hackney and Carl Smith demonstrated a full breadth of knowledge of Autodesk Inventor software during the thorough, four-hour hands-on and written examination tests. Gray Carlson and Jerry Berns obtained scores of 100%; they are the only two people in the world to achieve this coveted perfect score out of the hundreds that have taken the exam. These certifications underline Avatech�s strong expertise in the manufacturing space.

�We are very proud to acknowledge the dedication, hard work and extensive proficiency that our technical staff has demonstrated in achieving these highly coveted designations,� said Scotty Walsh, CEO at Avatech Solutions. �We�ve always said that we have unparalleled expertise and these certifications are qualitative proof of that. Our manufacturing customers can be assured that they are continuing to get the most technically sound advice and highest levels of service possible.�

Robert Kross, vice president of the Manufacturing Solutions Division at Autodesk added, �We are pleased to see partners like Avatech supporting and encouraging their staff to obtain certification for Autodesk Inventor. This certification ensures that Avatech can continue to provide a high level of technical expertise in the marketplace.�

Avatech technical experts passed a gruelling exam consisting of 100 questions, covering all aspects of Autodesk Inventor including adaptivity and project management. The exam is aimed at users with typically more than 500 hours of experience with Autodesk Inventor. Those who pass the exam are considered Certified Experts for the current version of Autodesk Inventor. Certification must be renewed with each new software release. A shorter renewal exam focuses on new features and functionality of the latest version of Autodesk Inventor software. Avatech�s team join an elite group of Autodesk Inventor Certified Experts worldwide.

Avatech has been designated as an authorized proctoring center for the Autodesk Inventor Certified Expert Program. The course will be offered at any of Avatech�s national training centers, or any remote location that could have connection to the Internet.

About Avatech Solutions

Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AVSO.OB) is the recognized leader in design and engineering technology with unparalleled expertise in CAD software, data management and process optimization for the manufacturing, engineering, building design and facilities management industries. Headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland, the company specializes in software integration, standards development and deployment, education and technical support. Avatech is one the largest integrators of Autodesk software worldwide and a leading provider of SMARTEAM PLM solutions. The company serves 18,000 clients worldwide including the industry leaders from Fortune 500 and Engineering News Record's Top 100 companies.

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