Avatech Solutions Hosts CAD Camps in Omaha and Baltimore

Autodesk User Group International and Avatech Solutions Team Up to Provide Product Insights and Training for Designers

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - February 2, 2006 - Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: AVSO.OB), the recognized leader in design and engineering, product lifecycle management, and facilities management solutions, announced today it will host two of the now famed CAD Camp training events together with Autodesk User Group International (AUGI), which represents more than 60,000 Autodesk product users worldwide. Avatech Solutions technical experts will host and present at the Omaha, NE and Baltimore, MD CAD Camps.

"Avatech's certified training and services professionals are uber-users of Autodesk products," said Scott Harris, President and CEO of Avatech Solutions. "They know all the tricks, plus they know how to share their knowledge in an entertaining and informative way. As part of our ongoing commitment to improving the design process through education, we're pleased to host AUGI CAD Camps."

"Our members have told us that they want face-to-face learning and networking. In response, AUGI is hosting AUGI CAD Camps in many cities across North America this year," said Rich Uphus, AUGI Global Community Manager. "Avatech Solutions continually demonstrates a strong commitment to education within the Autodesk community, so AUGI is pleased to have Avatech Solutions as an Official Host for AUGI CAD Camps this year."

Avatech CAD Campers Share Industry Experience and Expertise Avatech-hosted AUGI CAD Camps will be held February 21 in Omaha, NE and April 25 in Baltimore, MD. Avatech certified training professionals and CAD gurus Matt Murphy, Joe Hedrick, Beau Turner and Robert Green will reveal how best to leverage new features and will also share productivity tips for Autodesk's industry-specific family of products.

Participants can choose from 15 Autodesk product-focused sessions as well as three management classes. The product-oriented classes focus down to the granular level and are designed to give attendees productivity-boosting tips and techniques that they can apply immediately. Participants earn one AIA credit for each approved AUGI CAD Camp class attended.

Attendees can select sessions with topics such as: - AutoCAD: The Do's and Don'ts of Dynamic Blocks Revealed! - Architectural Desktop/Building Systems: Get a Better View - The Magic of Display Manager - Get the Details in RevitR - Creating and Using Autodesk InventorR iParts and iMates - Migrating Your Data and Transitioning to Autodesk Civil 3DR - Redlines Got You Down? Have no Fear - DWFT is Here! - And many more.

Registration Information Complete CAD Camp details, session options, and online registration are available at www.cadcamp.com. Registration is open for six weeks prior to each event. The price includes breakfast, lunch and all course materials.

About Avatech Solutions 

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

www.avatech.com

About AUGI 

AUGI is the Autodesk User Group International, officially recognized by Autodesk as representing the Autodesk user community. AUGI has two prime directives. The first is to assist its members by presenting programs and information that will enhance their use of Autodesk products. The second is to deliver the voice of the user community to Autodesk, thus assisting Autodesk in product development and giving users a say in the process. 

www.AUGI.com

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