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Mechdyne Announces World's First Commercially Available Rear-Projected Curved Display System Marshalltown, IA - March 29, 2000 - Mechdyne Corporation, of Marshalltown, Iowa, announced today the development of the world's first commercially available rear-projected curved screen visualization system. This new technology pushes the envelope of large-scale visualization and will represent a dramatic improvement for immersive applications such as oil and gas exploration. The rear-projected technology will allow explorers and researchers full immersion without casting a shadow on the projected image or data. In the past, rear-projection technology has not been available with curved-screen solutions due to the large geometric corrections required for this type of configuration. Special electronics were developed to accommodate the high demand this type of projection places on the projection system. "This is a technology that geoscientists have been waiting for. The curved screen configuration is popular among explorationists because of its wrap-around immersion, but the shadows cast on the image have caused problems when researchers walk in front of the image," said Chris Clover, President & CEO of Mechdyne Corporation. In addition to its value for geoscientists, the technology is also particularly useful for the development of simulators. Rear-projection will allow the development of more immersive simulation environments. Mechdyne designed the system as part of its ongoing new product research and development efforts. The Company plans to sell the system as part of its expanding line of off-the-shelf solutions. Custom configurations are also available. "We are thrilled with the collaborative, innovative efforts of our engineering team," said James Gruening, Vice President. "This technology is one of many recent developments by our staff and it underscores Mechdyne's position as the premier provider of largescale visualization solutions." Mechdyne Corporation specializes in one-to-one, large-scale, and multi-screen virtual reality systems, as well as high-fidelity simulators, haptics, robotics, engineering consulting, and dynamic reconstruction. In addition to Mechdyne systems on five continents, the Company has designed, installed, and serviced systems for several Fortune 500 companies with applications ranging from aerospace to automotive design and simulation to oil and gas exploration. Mechdyne clients use visualization systems for a variety of applications, including engineering design review, virtual prototyping, manufacturing process simulation and review, factory layouts, multivariate analysis, product flow, and marketing. The systems also shorten "time to insight" and allow a collaborative environment for sharing ideas. Mechdyne's relationships and alliances with respected equipment and software suppliers allow the Company to serve as a single-source or "turn-key" provider of engineering, installation, integration, service, and support for all visual and audio systems. Mechdyne offers several copyrighted software programs, expertise in melding the many components of large-scale visualization systems, in-house fabrication and design proofing, and unparalleled responsiveness to client requests. The company has forged a number of advancements in the technology used in visualization and simulation systems, and has developed a client base covering North America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. ### About Mechdyne Corporation Mechdyne Corporation is the world’s largest company dedicated to consulting and development of immersive, networked and collaborative visualization systems. The company addresses complex projects where an in-depth understanding of user requirements leads to the development of products and customized solutions involving elements of visual, software and support systems. Mechdyne’s product divisions provide advanced display technology, audio/visual systems design, and implementation services, as well as immersive and interactive software development and support. Headquartered in Marshalltown, Iowa, Mechdyne’s customers include leading government laboratories, military research programs, energy companies and a variety of ‘edutainment,’ manufacturing, and other users of visualization technology. More information is available at www.mechdyne.com. Mechdyne Press Contact Jeff Brum Matt Schmidt |
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