FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Geomagic, Inc.Wins Second Computer Graphics World Innovation Award
Champaign, I.L., December 10, 1998 - Geomagic, Inc.'s flagship product, Geomagic Wrap, wins the 1998 Computer Graphics World Innovation Award. This award is presented by the editors of Computer Graphics World in recognition of new products that extend the frontiers of computer graphics technology. According to Phil LoPiccolo, CGW's editor-in-chief, and a panel of experts, Wrap "demonstrates true innovation and helps users gain a distinct competitive advantage in their professions." The award announcement will appear in the January 1999 issue of Computer Graphics World.
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Jon Fjeld, president and CEO of Geomagic, Inc., says of the award, "At Geomagic, we strive to automate and simplify the process of creating computer models of complex shapes. It is very gratifying to have the company's efforts rewarded by this award."
"We are truly honored to receive this award," says Ping Fu, chief technology officer of Geomagic, Inc. "Our technical team worked very hard on the problem of automatic surface reconstruction. I am delighted that this innovation is recognized by Computer Graphics World and the experts in the 3D graphics field."
About Geomagic Wrap
Geomagic Wrap sets a new standard in 3D modeling. First released in April of 1997, Wrap is a software industry first. This revolutionary tool -- for animators, industrial designers, design engineers, and others -- automatically converts arbitrary point cloud data into highly accurate 3D computer models, and enables complex operations to be performed with a single mouse click. The resulting surface is triangulated and guaranteed to be topologically consistent, without cracks or improper intersections. Combined with virtually any 3D scanner or digitizer, Wrap significantly simplifies and accelerates the 3D model creation process. Wrap runs on Windows NT, Windows 95/98, and Silicon Graphics workstations.
Three strengths distinguish Wrap from its competition:
Automation - Wrap automates surface reconstruction and enables the production of digital models with little human intervention. The benefits: increased productivity and reduced costs.
Precision - In the medical and industrial design fields, where accuracy is a crucial factor, Wrap excels. The benefits: quality product and customer confidence.
Ease of Use - Learn in an hour, master in a day. You don't have to be a pro to create 3D models with Geomagic Wrap. The benefits: lower training cost and higher throughput.
List price for Wrap software is $3,495. Add-on modules: GeoSpline $1,995; and GeoShell $2,495.
About Geomagic, Inc.
Geomagic, Inc. is a software company dedicated to providing the most technologically advanced and cost-effective solutions for geometric modeling of 3D objects. The company is founded by the world's foremost experts and eminent software designers in the field of computational geometry and topology.
Geomagic's flagship product is Geomagic Wrap. This software automatically converts point cloud data into highly accurate 3D computer models and enables complex operations to be performed with a single mouse click. Geomagic Decimate, Geomagic's newest software product, is a stand-alone polygon reduction tool (also available as a plug-in to 3D Studio Max). Geomagic also provides several value-added services to customers: express model service, technical consulting, and customized software development.
Today, Geomagic's technology is having an impact on a wide range of industries and applications in markets including computer graphics, game development, art reproduction, consumer product development, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, grid generation, medical imaging, computerized dentistry, and high-end customized consumer products.
Geomagic expects its future technology and product development to revolutionize the way people work with 3D shapes.
Note: Since this press release, the product name has been changed to Geomagic Decimate.
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