Cosmic Blobs Cited as 'Breakthrough Product'.PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- Software earns recognition from parents' organizations Cosmic Blobs(TM), the most powerful 3D graphics software ever invented for kids, is rapidly gaining approval of prominent organizations that ensure the quality of children's toys, games, and educational products, Dassault Systemes Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systèmes S.A.) (Pronounced - Dasoh) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext: 13065) is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. (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 : DASTY; Euronext Paris Euronext Paris is France's securities market, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, which merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in September 2000 to form Euronext NV, which is the second largest exchange in Europe behind the London Stock Exchange. : #13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA) announced today. "The creative potential is huge," said a recent Children's Technology Review article of Cosmic Blobs - Lab Rat Edition. "As a new way to let children create, and better understand 3D design, this is a breakthrough product." The publication gave the software a 4.5 rating out of a possible 5.0 applying these criteria: ease of use, childproof child·proof adj. 1. Designed to resist tampering by young children: a childproof aspirin bottle. 2. , educational, entertaining, design features, and value. Cosmic Blobs - Lab Rat Edition is also a 2005 Parents' Choice Recommended Award winner. Announced March 17, the award places Cosmic Blobs in elite company: Fewer than 15 percent of products submitted to the Parents' Choice Foundation receive any level of commendation. "It's all pretty cool and unlike anything else on the market," the foundation said in its spring 2005 review. Established in 1978, Parents' Choice Foundation is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's media. The guide serves as a trusted and independent source for educators, librarians, and journalists, as well as families searching for children's media and toys. Cosmic Blobs is also a winner of Dr. Toy's Smart Play/Smart Toy Children's Products for 2005, sponsored by the non-profit Institute for Childhood Resources. Reviewers lauded the product's "exciting graphics" and intuitive 3D manipulation processes. "This is the first 3D graphics software for children that will keep them entertained in a futuristic environment. In minutes, your child can create Play-Doh-like objects from their imagination," said Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., better known as Dr. Toy. "It's terrific to hear the experts saying the same things our customers and their parents tell us every day," said Scott Harris Several notable people have the name Scott Harris, including:
With Cosmic Blobs, digital modeling clay for children, kids ages 7 to 14 can quickly design and animate 3D creations that are on par with today's leading computer-generated movies and cartoons. Cosmic Blobs software can be purchased for $44.99 at www.cosmicblobs.com and Amazon.com. It requires a Windows PC running Windows 98SE or later, a Pentium 1.0 Ghz processor or equivalent, 256 MB RAM, and a 3D graphics video card with 16MB RAM or more. About the Cosmic Blobs Team Cosmic Blobs is the result of sustained efforts to unleash the power of 3D computer graphics for everyone, including children. The Cosmic Blobs team is a dedicated group of programmers, mathematicians, artists, and visionaries - all kids at heart. For more information, visit www.cosmicblobs.com. About Dassault Systemes As world leader in 3D and PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions, the Dassault Systemes group brings value to more than 80,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from conception to maintenance. Its offering includes integrated PLM solutions for product development (CATIA A family of 2D and 3D CAD programs from IBM. CATIA was one of the first CAD programs to provide 3D solid modeling. The program was developed by Dassault Systems, a French aerospace company. (R), DELMIA DELMIA Digital Enterprise Lean Manufacturing Interactive Application (R), ENOVIA(R), SMARTEAM(R)), mainstream 3D design tools (SolidWorks(R)), and 3D components (Spatial/ACIS(R)). Dassault Systemes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com |
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