Alias/Wavefront and Wacom Technology Announce Special Offer on DesignStudio and Cintiq Tablet Combo
Software/Hardware Bundle Brings True Gesture-Based 3D Conceptual Design to Industrial Designers
TORONTO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2002-- Alias/Wavefront(TM), an SGI (NYSE:SGI - News) company, announced today that it has joined with Wacom Technology to offer a limited time promotion of a special DesignStudio® software/Cintiq® tablet combination package for industrial designers.
The software/hardware pairing makes it possible to conceptualize designs electronically, with nearly the same freedom and ease as drawing ideas on paper, while employing all the power and accuracy of 3D modeling at the same time.
The offer runs until December 27, 2002, and includes one seat of the leading 3D design tool, DesignStudio, and one Cintiq 18sx LCD pen display. During the promotion, the two products are listed for sale together for the same price normally charged for DesignStudio alone.
Made For Each Other
"We've put this special package together so that design studios everywhere can apply the superior power of Alias technology to their most challenging projects in the most natural way possible. We worked closely with Wacom on development of the new tablet, and we believe DesignStudio and Cintiq are a perfect fit, offering the industrial designer a professional solution like no other," said Thomas Heermann, Product Manager, Design Products, Alias/Wavefront.
"DesignStudio and Cintiq 18sx are a great combination. Alias® DesignStudio takes full advantage of the pressure-sensitivity of the Cintiq and working directly on screen with the Cintiq Grip Pen is the most natural way to sketch, paint and navigate the marking menus. As an integrated solution, DesignStudio and Cintiq 18sx give designers an unprecedented level of control, comfort and productivity," says Michael Marcum, Cintiq Product Manager, Wacom Technology.
Top Quality CAID
As the CAID (Computer Aided Industrial Design) tool of choice by top designers throughout the world, DesignStudio is packed with features that make it faster and simpler to develop concepts, communicate ideas and create sophisticated forms. DesignStudio 10, just released in June 2002, includes a new set of integrated paint tools for sketching within a 3D design system; a modeling toolset for quickly creating 3D models from design concepts and sketches; animation and rendering for effective design presentation; integration with standard digital tools; and an intuitive user interface to speed workflow, with patented menu-marking technology.
Control & Comfort
The new Wacom Cintiq 18sx enables a designer to take advantage of traditional hand-eye coordination in order to work quickly and intuitively. It features extremely high display resolution of 1280x1024 and an 18.1" screen that rotates, inclines and can even be used on a lap, all to accommodate a natural sketching position. To further enhance comfort, the cushioned Grip Pen may be used directly on the screen.
Limited Time Offer
The combination package, valid until December 27th, is listed for $7500 USD and applies to the Windows® version of DesignStudio only. In addition, current owners of DesignStudio may upgrade to Studio(TM). Upgrade prices during the promotion start at $16,500 USD and include one of the following: a Cintiq 18sx tablet, the Advanced Modeling module for Studio software or the Studio Advanced Diagnostic module.
Both offers are available in the USA, Canada, Mexico and participating countries in Europe and Asia-Pacific. International pricing may vary.
Details are available at aliaswavefront.com and wacom.com.
Contact Information
For more information on Alias/Wavefront and DesignStudio, please visit the company's website at www.aliaswavefront.com or call 1-800-447-2542 in North America. International contact numbers include: Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa, +44 (0) 1494 441273; Germany, East & Southeast Europe, 0049 89 31 70 20; France, Spain and Portugal, +33 1 44 92 81 60; Italy, 39 039 6340011; Japan, 0120 764 088; and other parts of Asia Pacific, 81 3 3470 8282.
About Alias/Wavefront
As the world's leading innovator of 3D graphics technology, Alias/Wavefront develops software for the industrial design, technical surfacing and visualization markets, and for film and video, games and interactive media. Alias/Wavefront's design customers include AT&T, BMW, Boeing, Fiat, Fisher-Price, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Italdesign, Kodak, Mattel, Rollerblade, Trek Bicycle, Teague and Timex. Alias/Wavefront is a wholly owned, independent software company of SGI®. To visit Alias/Wavefront, go to www.aliaswavefront.com.
About Wacom Technology
Wacom, the world's leading maker of graphics tablets, introduced the first cordless, batteryless, pressure-sensitive pen more than 10 years ago. Wacom introduced the world's first interactive pen display in 1992. Wacom graphics tablets are now owned by more than 2,000,000 photographers, artists and other computer users worldwide. Wacom Technology Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wacom Co., Ltd. in Japan and is headquartered in Vancouver, WA. Additional information may be obtained from Michael Marcum, Wacom Technology Corp., 1311 SE Cardinal Court, Vancouver, WA 98683; 1-800-922-6613 x175. Wacom's web site is: wacom.com.
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Alias, DesignStudio and the Alias/Wavefront logo are registered trademarks and Alias/Wavefront, the StudioTools logo and Studio are trademarks of Alias/Wavefront, a division of Silicon Graphics Limited. SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Wacom and Cintiq are registered trademarks of Wacom Company, Ltd. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other products, companies or institutions mentioned are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Alias/Wavefront, 210 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5A 1J7, Tel: 416/362-9181, FAX: 416/369-6140.
SOURCE: Alias/Wavefront
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