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Mechdyne and SGI Complete Interactive Visualization System for University of Colorado MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa - July 22, 2002 - Mechdyne Corporation, of Marshalltown, Iowa – along with SGI (NYSE: SGI), of Mountain View, California – has completed a large-scale visualization system for the University of Colorado. Located in the University's Discovery Learning Center, the flat-screen MD Wall™ system will be used primarily by the Engineering department for educational presentations and demonstrations. The system is powered by an SGI® Onyx2® visualization supercomputer that sends high-fidelity imagery to the system's three color-matched LCD projectors, which then rear-project the imagery onto the rigid 15-foot by 6-foot screen. Rear projection allows users to approach and interact with the projected imagery without casting shadows. The unique "marker-friendly" screen surface allows the system to function also as a dry-erase whiteboard. "We needed a robust system that could serve as both an interactive presentation tool and a traditional write-on display surface," said James Avery, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. "Mechdyne was able to deliver exactly what we needed, and we are very pleased with the finished product." This is the second visualization system Mechdyne has completed for the University of Colorado. In cooperation with SGI, Mechdyne also designed, engineered, and integrated a reconfigurable visualization system (MD Flex™) that serves as the cornerstone of the University's new BP Center for Visualization. ### 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. About SGI Celebrating its 20th year, SGI, also known as Silicon Graphics, Inc., is the world’s leader in high-performance computing, visualization and the management of complex data. SGI® products, services and solutions enable its technical and creative customers to gain strategic and competitive advantages in their core businesses. Whether being used to design and build safer cars and airplanes, discover new medications and oil reserves, predict the weather, entertain us with thrilling movie special effects or provide missioncritical support for government and defense, SGI systems and expertise are empowering a world of innovation and discovery. The company, located on the Web at www.sgi.com, is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., and has offices worldwide. Mechdyne Press Contact Jeff Brum Matt Schmidt |
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