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Stockholm, Sweden (November 05, 2007)
State-of-the-Art 3D Mesh Optimization in Demicron's
WireFusion 5 with Simplygon
Stockholm, Sweden - November 05, 2007 - The
Swedish software companies Demicron® and Donya Research®
today announced their strategic partnership around 3D
visualization. Both companies also announced updated
versions of their 3D visualization tools WireFusion
and Simplygon. With the new releases Donya Research's
3D mesh optimization tool Simplygon can be integrated
with Demicron's real-time 3D visualization tool WireFusion,
giving WireFusion users a state-of-the-art tool for
optimizing and repairing 3D models and CAD files, before
importing them to WireFusion. The updated versions are
available immediately and are free upgrades for existing
customers.
"Simplygon is a perfect complement to WireFusion
and its users," commented Stefano de Carolis, Demicron
CEO. "To reduce and repair 3D models and CAD files
before importing to WireFusion is a feature that has
been requested by our users for a long time. We are
very pleased with the collaboration with the innovative
Donya Research team, which has many new great innovations
in the pipe."
"We are still in an early phase with our 3D optimization
tools, but it is very pleasing and nice to see how Simplygon
can enhance a great tool like WireFusion, taking it
to a another level", says Martin Ekdal, Donya Research
CEO. "We expect to see an increased demand for
our technologies in the near future, especially for
those we have in our labs."
About WireFusion
WireFusion is a powerful and affordable solution targeted
to small and mid-sized industrial design, architecture
and manufacturing companies wanting to speed up and
improve the decision processes during a product lifecycle.
WireFusion is typically used for creating interactive
concept design visualizations, digital prototypes, interactive
training, and sales and marketing presentations. Companies
using the WireFusion technology includes Sony, Motorola,
Sony Ericsson, Philips, Siemens, Canon, Epson, Casio,
Whirlpool, Mitsubishi, Fiat, Corvette, OMEGA, Swatch,
NEC, AT&T, Bang & Olufsen, Vodafone, T-Mobile,
NASA, US Army, US Coast Guard, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.
More information on WireFusion: www.demicron.com/wirefusion/
About Simplygon
Simplygon is a powerful and precise polygon repair and
reduction tool. Simplygon can reduce and repair 3D models
while at the same time preserving visual quality. Simplygon
is usually used in pre-processing models for simulation,
real-time visualization and distribution. Companies
using the Simplygon technology today includes Crytek,
Sony, Paradox Entertainment and GungHo Online Entertainment.
More information on Simplygon: www.donyaresearch.com/products_simplygon.asp
Pricing and availability
WireFusion 5 is available as boxed version for the Windows
platform in three different editions; Enterprise ($2995),
Professional ($1495) and Educational ($495). There are
also network versions with floating licenses. Downloadable
trials are available from the Demicron web site.
Simplygon is available as a Standalone ($299) version,
or as a plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max ($299) and Maya
($299).
About Demicron
Demicron is a privately held Swedish company, dedicated
to developing state-of-the-art 3D visualization tools.
The company was founded in 1996 and has ever since focused
on rich media. Demicron is a global leader of interactive
rich media, and is known for its expertise, high quality
standards and leading edge technology development. The
company distributes its products and technology to more
than 40 countries around the world. The company is headquartered
in Stockholm, Sweden.
About Donya Research
Donya Research is a privately held Swedish company,
dedicated to developing innovative and creative tools
for optimizing 3D graphics production. The company was
founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Norrköping,
Sweden.
Contact Information
Demicron
Stefano de Carolis
Phone: +46 8 564 869 52 (Sweden, Central European Time)
Fax: +46 8 564 869 51 (Sweden)
E-mail: stefano.decarolis (at) demicron.com or news
(at) demicron.com
Web: www.demicron.com
Demicron AB
Svetsarvägen 15
171 41 Solna
SWEDEN
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Donya Research
Martin Ekdal
Phone: +46 733 14 94 00 (Sweden, Central European Time)
Fax: +46 11 26 41 97 (Sweden)
E-mail: martin (at) donyaresearch.com
Web: www.donyaresearch.com
Donya Research AB
S:t Persgatan 19
SE-601 86 Norrköping
SWEDEN
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