AccelGraphics' AccelSTAR II Selected By Intergraph Computer Systems for Its New CAD PCs and Entry-Level Workstation.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 1998-- Permedia 2-based AccelSTAR II Offered As Entry-Level 3D Option In TD-PCs and TDZ TDZ The Dead Zone (movie) TDZ Touchdown Zone TDZ Temperature Danger Zone (food safety) TDZ Tvornica Duhana Zagreb (Croatian tobacco factory) TDZ thiazolidinediones 2000 GL Series ViZual Workstations AccelGraphics, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ACCL ACCL American Canadian Caribbean Line ACCL Acceleration ACCL American College of Construction Lawyers ACCL Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology (Allied Health Certification Program) ACCL Amway China Co Limited ) today announced that it has been selected as a provider of its 2D/3D graphics subsystem for Intergraph Computer Systems' (NASDAQ:INGR) new TD-PC, and new entry-level workstations, the TDZ 2000 GL Series ViZual Workstations. The TD-PC, targeted to CAD drafters and mechanical designers using MicroStation or AutoCAD-based applications, is now available with the AccelSTAR II card and a free bundle of AccelVIEW software for viewing and editing AutoCAD applications. Creative and technical professionals using entry-level animation, entry-level mechanical and traditional CAD applications, such as AEC AEC US Atomic Energy Commission Noun 1. AEC - a former executive agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States Atomic Energy Commission , and GIS, now benefit from the cost-effective combination of the entry-level 3D graphics subsystem, AccelSTAR II, and the TDZ 2000 GL Series ViZual Workstations. The AccelSTAR II card, powered by the Permedia 2 graphics chip from 3Dlabs, Inc. (NASDAQ:TDDDF), delivers professional 3D performance, including strong OpenGL acceleration, without compromising 2D performance. This combination of 2D and 3D coupled with strong ISV (Independent Software Vendor) A person or company that develops software. It implies an organization that specializes in software only and is not part of a computer systems or hardware manufacturer. support makes AccelSTAR II ideal for entry-level 2D/3D on Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) platforms. AccelSTAR II comes standard with 8MB of memory and provides 24 bit true color (1) Specifically, refers to 16,777,216 colors (24-bit color). See high color. (2) Generically, refers to photo-realistic color (typically requires 24-bit color as a minimum). , resolutions of up to 1920x1200, and hardware support for Z buffering, shading, transparency and texture mapping In computer graphics, the application of a type of surface to a 3D image. A texture can be uniform, such as a brick wall, or irregular, such as wood grain or marble. The common method is to create a 2D bitmapped image of the texture, called a "texture map," which is then "wrapped around" . "We're pleased to add the AccelSTAR II 3D graphics subsystem as an entry-level 3D graphics option to Intergraph's current mid-range and high-end 3D graphics offerings available in our TD-PC and TDZ 2000 GL Series ViZual Workstations," said Rob Esterling, executive director, PCs and Workstations, Intergraph Computer Systems. "The combination of AccelSTAR II with our PCs and workstations allows us to offer outstanding price/performance for AutoCAD and MicroStation users migrating from 2D to 3D applications and users working with entry-level 3D applications." Jeffery Dunn, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AccelGraphics added, "The continuing success of the AccelSTAR II product is something we are very excited about. As a pioneer and leading provider of 2D/3D NT workstations, Intergraph clearly knows what to look for in a graphics product. We are pleased that they selected us to round out their 2D/3D offerings with AccelSTAR II." Product Information Intergraph Computer Systems' new TD-PC configured with AccelSTAR II is available May 30. The TDZ 2000 GL1ViZual Workstation with the AccelSTAR II graphics card is available immediately with an estimated street price starting at $2385. Intergraph Computer Systems Intergraph Computer Systems (Huntsville, AL) is the world leader in 3D graphics technology, products, and services for Windows NT. Intergraph develops, manufactures, sells, and supports computer systems and advanced graphics accelerators for the creative and technical desktop in markets such as traditional CAD, MCAD MCAD Microsoft Certified Application Developer MCAD Mechanical Computer Aided Design MCAD Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (inherited metabolic disease) MCAD Minneapolis College of Art and Design , animation, content creation, publishing and prepress, and digital media. Intergraph's server and networking and interoperability products for the IT environment deliver workgroup to enterprise performance for internet, intranet, and extranet, as well as thin client applications. Hardware products include Pentium/Pentium Pro/Pentium II processors/Windows/Windows NT-based graphics workstations, graphics accelerators, and servers. Intergraph Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ:INGR). For more information about Intergraph Computer Systems, call 800-763-0242, or visit the company's Web site at www.intergraph.com/ics/. AccelGraphics Inc. AccelGraphics, Inc., headquartered in Milpitas, California, is a leading provider of high-performance, cost-effective, 3D graphics subsystems, software accelerators and application utility software products for the professional Windows NT and Windows 95 markets. AccelGraphics maintains strong relationships with strategic ISVs, including Autodesk, EDS/Unigraphics, NewTek, Parametric Technology, SDRC (company) SDRC - The company behind VGX. http://sdrc.com/. , Softimage/Microsoft, and SolidWorks, to enable the company to enhance and optimize 3D application performance on its 3D graphics subsystems. For more information, visit AccelGraphics' website at http://www.accelgraphics.com. -0- Note to Editors: AccelGraphics and AccelSTAR are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of AccelGraphics, Inc. Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intergraph and TD and TDZ are registered trademarks of Intergraph Computer Systems. Permedia 2 is a registered trademark of 3Dlabs, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective trademark owners. Forward Looking Statement Please note: The statements contained in this release include forward-looking statements that may involve risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those discussed. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, inability to ship the AccelSTAR II card to Intergraph Computer Systems, risks associated with dependence on the relationship with Intergraph Computer Systems and other third-party relationships, new product development, product maturity, new technology, international operations, unforeseen operational problems, higher than expected operating expense Operating Expense The essential things that a company must purchase in order to maintain business. Notes: For example, the payment of employees wages are an operating expense. Also known as OPEX. and other risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year-ended December 31, 1997 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONTACT: AccelGraphics, Inc. Niraj Swarup, 408/546-2100 niraj@ag3d.com or Tsantes & Associates Nancy Sheffield 408/369-1500 nsheffield@tsantes.com |
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