Mechdyne and SGI to Provide Second Visualization Solution for John Deere
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa - October 9, 2002 - Mechdyne Corporation, of Marshalltown, Iowa – in alliance with SGI (NYSE: SGI), of Mountain View, California – has won a contract to build an immersive visualization system for John Deere (Deere & Company, NYSE: DE). As the second Mechdyne and SGI® visualization solution for Deere, the system will be used primarily for design analysis and virtual prototyping applications.
A unique design developed and marketed by Mechdyne as an MD Flex™, the system will consist of three large vertical screens and a central floor surface. One person can easily reconfigure the system as one giant flat screen, an interactive theater with angled side panels, or a “U-shaped” immersive room. The system will feature several of Mechdyne’s exclusive technological advancements, including a low-maintenance DuraFloor™ projection surface and industry-leading Seamless Corners™ for optimal image fidelity.
The system will be powered by an SGI® Onyx® 3000 series supercomputer with InfiniteReality3™ graphics technology. Additional system features will include a multichannel audio system and a tracking device to adjust projected images to correspond with a user’s movement and point of view.
“We have seen success using the Mechdyne system at the Technology Center, as well as other virtual reality equipment in Waterloo, in our engineering and manufacturing departments,” said Mike Ryken, Lead Engineer for Virtual Reality. “The Mechdyne system being installed at the Product Engineering Center will provide fast, efficient design-sharing between engineering and manufacturing.”
“We are pleased to offer the many benefits of industry-leading immersive visualization to the world's leading producer of agricultural equipment,” said John Bethel, Mechdyne’s Director of Business Development. “We are confident the advantages offered through the use of this Mechdyne solution will help John Deere enjoy continued competitive success.”
“John Deere is an excellent example of how companies are realizing true immersive collaboration between departments and across the enterprise,” said Knut Korsell, vice president of industry marketing, SGI. “We’re pleased to team with Mechdyne to bring a second advanced visualization system powered by SGI InfiniteReality series technology to this valued customer.”
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About Mechdyne Corporation
Mechdyne Corporation is the world’s largest company dedicated to consulting and development of immersive, networked and collaborative visualization solutions. 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.
About John Deere
Deere & Company, founded in 1837, grew from a one-man blacksmith shop into a worldwide corporation that today does business in more than 160 countries and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. As the world’s leading producer of equipment for agriculture and forestry, Deere & Company creates smart and innovative solutions, in the form of advanced machines, services and concepts, for customers on the farmsite, worksite and homesite worldwide.
Mechdyne Press Contact
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Mechdyne Corporation
519-664-0036, ext. 221
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