3Dlabs Wildcat Integrated into the SAS Cube -- the New Affordable Interactive Visual System.

Business Editors, Technology Writers

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 2001

Close Ongoing Relationship Between Z-A, Barco and Clarte Results in

the New Virtual Reality Full-emissive Room

3Dlabs(R), (Nasdaq:TDDD), the Workstation Graphics Authority, today announced that the Wildcat(TM) technology has been adopted by Z-A, Barco and Clarte as part of a new innovative design collaboration resulting in the SAS3 (pronounced SAS Cube) fully immersive, true-to-life visualization system.

With the SAS3 system the user stands inside a cube structure formed of four 3m x 3m screens. Stereoscopic images are generated by the Wildcat 4210 cards and projected into the screens, thus fully immersing the user into a 3D environment. The movement and perspectives of the environment change according to the user's position and navigation. The SAS3 allows maximum range of movement and the ability to interact with the virtual environment using natural gestures. The new design offers a portable lightweight system at a fraction of the cost compared to other systems on the market.

"One of the primary objectives of Z-A's collaboration with Barco and Clarte was to create an affordable interactive visual system. The graphical element was crucial to our success and plays an integrated part in the set up of the SAS3. The Wildcat technology has an extensive feature set notably the genlock mechanism, and combined with its pure performance, it offered the best PC solution in the market today," said David Nahon, R&D Manager of Z-A.

Jerry Peterson, executive vice president and general manager of the Wildcat division commented, "When companies such as Z-A need to work interactively, particularly in the visual or simulation market, the Wildcat technology is the leader within the workstation graphics space. We are proud to have been involved in this innovative project, and we are positive that the Wildcat II technology will continue to perform beyond their expectations."

About Z-A

Founded in 1987, Z-A (aka ZA Production) is a Parisian production company, specialised in creating and directing 3D computer graphics and special effects. Z-A has made a name for itself in producing the Quarxs series, the first animated series created in 3D, 35mm and HD. Z-A Production also creates and realises TV Credit titles, advertising, industrial films, special effects, television series and documentaries for French and international productions.

Since 1994, the company has focused on the interactive area, by designing, directing and producing several interactive installations including virtual reality and navigation interfaces for exhibition and multimedia. Z-A is now also focusing into Virtual Reality hardware and software development. For more information visit http://www.z-a.net/index.en.html.

About 3Dlabs

3Dlabs is the workstation graphics authority, supplying graphics accelerator solutions for professionals in Computer Aided Design (CAD), Digital Content Creation (DCC), and visual simulation markets. 3Dlabs shipped more 3D workstation-class graphics controllers in 2000 than any other company. Its award-winning Oxygen and Wildcat graphics are available in the industry's top OEM workstations, to the channel through an international distributor/reseller network, and directly to end-users at 3Dlabs' online store. For more information on 3Dlabs, visit www.3dlabs.com.

Forward Looking Statement

Various matters set forth in this press release, such as statements relating to the availability and market position of the Wildcat 4210 or Wildcat technology, and the availability and compatibility of Z-A SAS3 products are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the ability of 3Dlabs and its manufacturing partners to deliver Wildcat graphics accelerators in a commercially-viable manner; the ability of Z-A and its partners to deliver its products in a commercially-viable manner, compatibility of individual system configurations equipped with the Wildcat technology and Z-A technology, and other risks detailed from time-to-time in 3Dlabs' SEC reports.

Wildcat is a trademark, and 3Dlabs and Oxygen are registered trademarks of 3Dlabs, Ltd., 3Dlabs Inc. Ltd., or 3Dlabs Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.