SIGGRAPH, LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- UGS, (NYSE: UGS), whose
VisConcept(TM) software allows human-scale visualization of high-resolution,
realistic, 3D designs, today announced the launch of VisConcept 2.0 for the
SGI(TM) (NYSE: SGI) IRIX(R) operating system.
VisConcept, originally introduced last year, replaces physical prototypes
with realistic, interactive, one-to-one-scale virtual prototypes in such
immersive environments as visualization rooms, visualization wall displays and
desks. A scalable virtual prototyping solution, it enables manufacturing teams
to experience, evaluate and explore product designs for formal or ad hoc
reviews, dramatically reducing product design time and the need for physical
prototypes.
VisConcept 2.0 features new texture mapping and editing functionality,
enhanced light and material editors, dynamic retessellation and lightweight
mirroring. These features, combined with the unparalleled graphics power of
the SGI(TM) Onyx(R) 3000 series visualization systems, results in one of the
most powerful digital prototyping solutions currently available.
"SGI values its relationship with UGS and is particularly proud to be
associated with such a strong design package for manufacturing environments,"
said Elizabeth Lippitt, senior marketing director, manufacturing industries,
SGI.
"SGI hardware provides the power and high-end rendering capabilities
VisConcept customers demand in the manufacturing market," added Joe Lindwall,
VisConcept marketing manager for UGS. "We are pleased to have SGI as an
important part of the VisConcept Version 2.0 rollout, and we look forward to
our continued collaboration."
VisConcept features three key modules:
-- VisConcept Layout is a graphical user interface (GUI)-based tool for
creating interactive virtual prototypes on desktop workstations that
can be viewed on the desktop or at a 1:1 immersive scale
-- VisConcept Presenter provides immersive interfaces for scene
interaction. Complex environments with multiple pipes and processors,
stereoscopic displays, interaction devices and head tracking are all
supported
-- VisConcept Conference enables collaborative interaction with multiple
VisConcept sites, so geographically dispersed sites can participate and
interact with VisConcept virtual prototypes
With VisConcept, designers can create compelling visuals in real time by
compositing video, 2D data and/or 3D data. Photo-realistic, 3D images of
product designs can be placed on top of static 2D photographs to create
believable compositions of a real-life scene. An integrated, GUI-based
behavior system brings these composited images to life as doors open, wheels
pivot and colors change at the click of a button.
VisConcept features realistic emulation of painted surfaces based on SGI
ClearCoat(TM) 360 technology, providing discerning stylists with the ultimate
in real-time emulation of painted surfaces for human-scale (1:1)
visualization.
For details about VisConcept, visit
http://www.ugs.com/products/eai/products/visconcept/visconcept_product_info.shtml.
For further information about applications of SGI visualization systems in
manufacturing environments, visit http://www.sgi.com/manufacturing and
http://www.sgi.com/manufacturing/cad/.
About SGI
SGI, formerly known as Silicon Graphics, Inc., is a technology solutions
provider with a broad range of high-performance computing, advanced graphics
and consulting services that enable its technical and creative customers to
maintain a competitive advantage in their core businesses. Whether being used
to design and build safer cars and airplanes, discover new medications and oil
reserves, help us understand and better predict the weather, or entertain us
with thrilling movie special effects, SGI systems and expertise are empowering
a world of innovation and discovery. The company, located on the Web at
http://www.sgi.com, is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., and has offices
worldwide.
About UGS
UGS is one of the world's fastest growing and most successful software and
services companies, dedicated to helping manufacturers optimize their product
life-cycle process. UGS's rich heritage and financial strength have been
established by consistently providing the industry's best product development
applications for over 25 years. Today, UGS is distinguished as the leading
supplier of Internet-based product life-cycle collaboration solutions and as
the company that is creating the de facto industry standards for the digital
product. With offices in more than 30 countries around the globe, UGS is the
vendor of choice for open solutions that seamlessly weave into any environment
and create unprecedented value for the world's most demanding customers. In
addition, UGS is the first company in its industry to earn the ISO 9001/TickIT
certification. For more information, contact UGS at 800-498-5351 or via
http://www.ugs.com.
NOTE: Silicon Graphics, Onyx and IRIX are registered trademarks, and SGI,
ClearCoat and the SGI logo are trademarks of Silicon Graphics, Inc. VisConcept
is a trademark of UGS. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property
of their respective owners.
CONTACT: John Watson of SGI, +1-650-933-1652, or jwatson@sgi.com.
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