Here is the official news release on SolidView 2.0.
You can find out more about SolidView and download a FREE
copy of SolidPlayer at http://www.solidconcepts.com
Tom Vorgitch
Solid Concepts
Unique Publishing Feature And Network Licensing Capability Are
Designed To Facilitate 3D Communications Over The Internet And
Company Intranets
VALENCIA, CA: October 1, 1996-Solid Concepts Inc. announced today
that Version 2.0 of their SolidView software is now available. SolidView
2.0 includes many enhancements designed to facilitate the communication
of 3D mechanical designs.
Originally developed by Solid Concepts to assist in their rapid prototyping
and manufacturing operations, SolidView has quickly become the standard
for the communication and high-performance visualization of 3D
mechanical designs. Since SolidView uses industry standard STL
(stereolithography) files, which are easily generated from all popular CAD
systems, SolidView makes it possible to view 3D designs on a Windows
PC, regardless of their source.
SolidView's ability to display and measure designs from a wide range of
CAD systems, coupled with a very simple user interface and high
performance graphics, has caused many companies to expand its use
outside of the rapid prototyping arena. For example, Systems Group of
Texas Instruments has purchased over 100 copies of SolidView for use
throughout their enterprise and to assist in communicating with their
suppliers. "When we use SolidView to communicate with a supplier, they
can usually have a quote back to us within two working days, and
sometimes it's back in the same day," said James Phelan of TI's Integrated
Manufacturing Services. "Without SolidView, it typically took about
seven working days for us to receive a quote. All the time saved by
shortening quoting process translates directly into shorter product
development cycles."
SolidView 2.0's unique 3D publishing capability will expand its use
as a communications tool, according to Ray Bradford, vice president of
Software Engineering for Solid Concepts. "With SolidView's publishing
capability, anyone can take an existing design from virtually any CAD
system, add their own measurements and notes, and then 'publish' the file,
along with a no-cost player, to anyone with a Windows based PC," said
Bradford. "This way, companies can always use SolidView to
communicate with suppliers and other outside organizations, even if they
are not sure the other party has a copy of SolidView." According to
Bradford, SolidView files can be published over the Internet, a private
intranet or over any other digital communications media such as floppy
disks.
Other new features of SolidView 2.0 include network licensing, smooth
shading, customizable colors, red-lining capability, and many other
annotations enhancements. In addition to reading STL files, SolidView
2.0 also reads DXF and OBJ files. IGES input is available as an option.
The software runs on any 486 or Pentium PC with 8Mb or more RAM and
Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT. The basic SolidView 2.0
system for viewing, measuring and publishing 3D information is available
in North America for $495. Optional IGES input is an additional $495.
Other options that provide the ability to modify STL files, prepare STL
files for rapid prototyping, and automatically create support structures for
rapid prototyping are also available.
Solid Concepts Inc. is the world's leading supplier of third-party software
for the rapid prototyping industry and is a recognized leader in rapid
prototyping and manufacturing. Founded in 1991, the Company has
enjoyed tremendous growth, fueled by a commitment to service and
constant technical innovation. Solid Concepts Inc. is a privately held
corporation headquarted in Valencia, California.
Contact:
Tom Vorgitch
Solid Concepts Inc.
805-257-9300
tom@solidconcepts.com
Vicki Fendlason
Texas Instruments
214-462-6501
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SolidView is a trademark of Solid Concepts Inc.
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