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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Stephanie Groswirt MultiGen-Paradigm Expands Visual Simulation Solutions ORLANDO, Fla. - November 30, 19993 - MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc. today announced at I/ITSEC in Orlando FlightIG, a software architecture that enables high-end graphics workstations to perform as image generators. With the introduction of FlightIG, MultiGen-Paradigm is offering the premier solution for Fast Jet and helicopter IG applications in both dome and flat-panel displays for SGI systems. FlightIG currently runs on SGI's Onyx 2 Infinite Reality 2 workstations. Evolving features are targeted for low/slow flight simulation for helicopters and tilt rotor aircraft. MultiGen-Paradigm developed FlightIG based on the company's flagship product Vega™, designed specifically for high frame rates while rendering complex large-area databases. FlightIG is also designed to provide flexibility in tailoring to the requirements of specific applications through modifications to the interface and additions to the functionality. With the introduction of FlightIG, MultiGen-Paradigm offers a turnkey solution to its customers based on COTS software, with a competitively priced, maintainable solution. The versatility of FlightIG allows it to provide a variety of image generation configurations. For example, users are able to drive one display at very high resolution, or drive two displays for two different simulators, each with a completely different database. "We feel that the combination of SGI hardware, Flight IG, and MultiGen-Paradigm's service team is a powerhouse for image generator customers," said John Burwell, director, Global Government Programs, SGI. Because FlightIG is built on the company's own standard commercial software products, it benefits from all research and development efforts to continually add and enhance features and performance. This synergy works to the benefit of all MultiGen-Paradigm customers. MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc., which has its headquarters in San Jose, CA, is the leading supplier of realtime 3D software for visual simulation, entertainment, urban simulation, 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. Editor's Note: Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
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