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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Stephanie Groswirt MultiGen-Paradigm Unveils Virtual Reality Exhibit at The Franklin Institute Science Museum San Jose, Calif. February 1, 2000 – MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc., a pioneer in the field of urban simulation and industry leader in 3D realtime visual simulation, and the Philadelphia Virtual Reality Center, LLC will unveil the Virtual Reality Exhibit at the Franklin Institute Science Museum, open February 1 through June 30, 2000. The exhibit will include hands-on 3D demonstrations and interactive displays utilizing MultiGen-Paradigm's SmartSceneŠ technology. SmartScene is the world's first commercial operator-in-the-loop realtime 3D virtual prototyping and training technology, using first-person viewpoint movement. This exhibit will allow visitors to experience SmartScene's intuitive, two-handed interface in such virtual reality environments as urban planning, urban visualization, virtual prototyping, and other related uses including the development of future spaceports for NASA. The technology includes unrestricted manipulation of objects with unlimited viewpoints. "We are excited to bring this technology to the public in such a unique and educational manner," said Brian Bartel, vice president of marketing, MultiGen-Paradigm. "Individuals who visit the exhibit will encounter how virtual reality will revolutionize the urban planning process. It is our hope that they will walk away with a whole new perspective of the endless possibilities for this technology and its significant role in the business marketplace." "This virtual reality exhibit showcases business applications for advanced visualization technology and will tickle the imagination of museum visitors of all ages as to what the future of the Internet might look like," said Mike Rosen, CEO, Philadelphia Virtual Reality Center. "As a leader in urban simulation, MultiGen-Paradigm's participation enables the Institute's visitors to experience innovative solutions for improving business, life and play." Additional sponsors to The Virtual Reality Exhibit include Bentley Systems, The Art Institute of Philadelphia and Real 3D. MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc., which has its headquarters in San Jose, CA, is the leading supplier of realtime 3D software for visual simulation, urban simulation, entertainment, and simulation-based training applications. MultiGen-Paradigm's suite of modeling tools, including MultiGen® II Pro and MultiGen Creator are used to create 3D objects and scenes for use in realtime applications. The company defines and supports OpenFlight®, the industry-standard realtime 3D scene description database format. MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc. is also a world leader in visual and audio simulation, sensor and IR solutions, dome-based simulation, and virtual reality products for use on SGI's IRIX® and Windows NT® workstations. Vega and AudioWorks2 are recognized as the premier software for development of these applications. MultiGen-Paradigm's Services Groups develop custom large area databases, realtime applications, and turnkey image generator systems. MultiGen-Paradigm's customers include Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, the Air Force Research Laboratory, Bergmann Associates, Bechtel Engineering, Krauss Maffei, the Israeli Air Force, British Aerospace, Disney Imagineering, Full Sail, LEGO A/S, Nintendo Company Ltd. and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Further information about MultiGen-Paradigm and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.multigen-paradigm.com.
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