Alias Offers New Learning Tool for Latest Version of StudioTools.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 2003 Explores Integrated 2D/3D Sketch and Modeling Enhancements in Alias Best of Class Computer-Aided Industrial Design Computer-aided industrial design (CAID) is a subset of computer-aided design (CAD) that includes software that directly helps in product development. Within CAID programs designers have the freedom of creativity, but typically follow a simple design methodology: Alias Systems, a Silicon Graphics, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SGI (SGI, Sunnyvale, CA, www.sgi.com) A manufacturer of workstations and servers, founded in 1982 by Jim Clark. The company was founded as Silicon Graphics, Inc., but changed to its acronym in 1999. ) company, announced today the release of another powerful learning tool in its popular education series. StudioTools Techniques(TM)/Exploring StudioTools examines the integrated sketching and modeling features and many other design workflow enhancements found in the company's latest release of its computer-aided industrial design (CAID CAID Computer-Aided Industrial Design CAID Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf CAID Clear Accountability In Design CAID Canadian Association for Information Science ) software, Alias(R) StudioTools(R) 11. The self-paced DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. program sells for $129.99 US(i) and is now available at www.alias.com/learningtools. It includes clear, concise instruction on how to quickly convert raw ideas into fully realized digital concepts using the curve warp, color replacement and sketch projection tools. The new tool also explains how to model edge finish details, show parting lines on concept models and add details before putting time into creating final geometry. "The StudioTools Techniques Exploring/StudioTools learning tool is an ideal resource for exploring the wide array of innovative improvements Alias has made to the StudioTools family of software," explains Marcus Tateishi, Alias Learning Tools and Training Services Manager. "This tool will help designers take full advantage of StudioTools technology, enabling them to more rapidly create sophisticated organic and freeform free·form adj. 1. Having or characterized by a usually flowing asymmetrical shape or outline: freeform sculpture. 2. concepts." About Alias As the world's leading innovator of 3D graphics technology, Alias develops award-winning software, custom development and training solutions for the automotive, industrial design and visualization markets and film and video, games, web, interactive media and education markets. Alias also offers a powerful range of services for new to advanced users in the most demanding environments. Learning Tools and training, support, and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. help meet rigorous production deadlines. The company's design customers include AT&T, BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. , Boeing, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Italdesign, Kodak, Kwikset, Mattel, Price Pfister Price Pfister is an American manufacturer of faucets and other plumbing products since 1915. It is known most by its odd name, and its advertisements which make note of its "pfaucet with a pfunny name". , Renault, Rollerblade, Sharp, Trek Bicycle, Teague and Timex. In 1997, John Gibson John Gibson is a common name, shared by:
Alias is a wholly owned, independent software company of SGI(R) with headquarters in Toronto and Custom Development Center in Toronto. Please visit the Alias website at www.alias.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; Italy, 39 039 6340011, France, Spain and Portugal, +33 1 44 92 81 60; Japan and other parts of Asia Pacific, 81 3 5797 3500 and Latin America, 770 393 1881. (i) International pricing may vary (C)2003 Alias Systems, a division of Silicon Graphics Limited. All rights reserved. Alias and StudioTools are registered trademarks and the swirl and StudioTools logos, StudioTools Techniques and Power Animator are trademarks of Alias Systems, a division of Silicon Graphics Limited in the United States and/or other countries worldwide. SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries worldwide. All other products, companies or institutions mentioned are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Alias, 210 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5A 1J7, Tel: 416-362-9181, Fax: 416-369-6140. |
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