StereoGraphics and Tripos Partner to Deliver Advanced 3D Visualization Solutions to Molecular Modeling and Computational Chemistry Markets; Partnership to Sponsor Education and Awareness Programs for Scientists and Researchers on the Benefits of Stereoscopic 3D Visualization of Molecular and Chemical Models.SAN RAFAEL San Rafael (săn rəfĕl`), residential city (1990 pop. 48,404), seat of Marin co., W Calif., a suburb of San Francisco on the northern shore of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1913. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 1997-- StereoGraphics, the world's leading developer of 3D viewing peripherals, and Tripos Inc. today announced a partnership to jointly deliver high-performance 3D visualization products to scientists and researchers. Based on StereoGraphics CrystalEyes technology and Tripos' Sybyl suite of molecular modeling software products, the companies will use a number of marketing vehicles to educate scientific professionals on the benefits of stereoscopic stereoscopic /ster·eo·scop·ic/ (ster?e-o-skop´ik) having the effect of a stereoscope; giving objects a solid or three-dimensional appearance. ster·e·o·scop·ic n. 1. 3D visualization in research environments. As part of the partnership, StereoGraphics and Tripos will launch a direct marketing campaign targeted at the companies' installed base, customers of Qualix Direct, and members of several professional organizations, such as the American Chemical Society The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a learned society (professional association) based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has over 160,000 members at all degree-levels and in , focused on computational chemistry Computational chemistry is a branch of chemistry that uses computers to assist in solving chemical problems. It uses the results of theoretical chemistry, incorporated into efficient computer programs, to calculate the structures and properties of molecules and solids. and molecular modeling specialists. The campaign will communicate the significant improvements in technical proficiency offered by stereoscopic viewing for users of scientific and technical applications. In addition, the companies will develop and publish a series of user case-studies and white-papers that discuss the implementation and benefit of 3D viewing for scientific and technical professionals. Forthcoming case studies will profile several users who have long benefited from CrystalEyes support in Tripos software. The first customer case study will profile Parke-Davis' molecular modeling research center in Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as , Mich. The center has 15 scientists using CrystalEyes and Tripos' Sybyl software on Silicon Graphics workstations. Regularly, the research group convenes in its specially configured conference room to view stereoscopic molecular models shown by a high-resolution NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. projector. In this environment, scientists can use CrystalEyes to collaborate on complex molecular interactions in real-time, dramatically enhancing the overall drug development process. "Developing more powerful treatments for deadly diseases has always been an urgent requirement for independent researchers and university labs worldwide," said Bob Seltzer, director of marketing for StereoGraphics Corp. "Although the technology used to create new cures is more complicated than ever, StereoGraphics CrystalEyes and Tripos' software solutions are helping scientists in a wide variety of scientific fields make more sense of visual data." "StereoGraphics CrystalEyes has added significant value to many of our customers for quite some time, speeding their research process and providing them with technical proficiency unavailable without stereoscopic 3D technology," said Malcom Cline, senior marketing scientist with Tripos Inc. "We look forward to working with StereoGraphics on an ongoing basis to continue delivering the best visualization technology available to our customers." StereoGraphics CrystalEyes is a lightweight, wireless eyewear system that delivers high-definition, stereoscopic 3D images in conjunction with compatible software and standard workstation displays. CrystalEyes allows professionals dealing with multi- dimensional data dimensional data see dimensional data. to visualize problems and analyze information more quickly and effectively. With StereoGraphics' CrystalEyes and Tripos Sybyl software suite, scientific professionals can easily visualize the interaction of molecular entities in a natural 3D environment. The foundation of a powerful molecular modeling environment, Tripos' Sybyl software suite provides essential molecular mechanics The term molecular mechanics refers to the use of Newtonian mechanics to model molecular systems. The potential energy of all systems in molecular mechanics is calculated using force fields. tools to ensure users' ability to completely harness and utilize results. The suite includes tools for structure building, docking, superpositioning, and geometry optimization. These are augmented by Tripos' Molecular Spreadsheet, allowing users to organize and visualize results in a spreadsheet format. The Sybyl Programming Language (SPL (1) (Systems Programming Language) The assembly language for the HP 3000 series. See assembly language for an SPL program example. (2) (Structured Programming Language) See structured programming. 1. ) and Tripos' Force Field Engine allow users to customize their research environment to include any algorithm or force field necessary. Price and Availability StereoGraphics CrystalEyes carries a suggested list price of $995 including infrared emitter. The product is available from Qualix Direct at 800/455-9273. For additional information on CrystalEyes or to receive the customer case studies, contact StereoGraphics at 800/783-2660 or visit http://www.stereographics.com . For additional information on Tripos products, call Tripos Inc. at 800/323-2960 or visit http://www.tripos.com . Tripos Inc., founded in 1979, pioneered the use of computers in molecular design, visualization, and analysis. Tripos delivers discovery informatics products and services for new compound research in life science applications worldwide. The company is the recognized leading supplier of drug discovery services See service discovery. , chemical compounds, and scientific software to facilitate the discovery of new therapeutic and bioactive bi·o·ac·tive adj. Of or relating to a substance that has an effect on living tissue. bioactive having an effect on or eliciting a response from living tissue. compounds in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical and agrochemical agrochemical Any chemical used in agriculture, including chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides. Most are mixtures of two or more chemicals; active ingredients provide the desired effects, and inert ingredients stabilize or preserve the active ingredients or aid industries. StereoGraphics Corp. was founded in 1980 to provide a variety of products that enable the realistic viewing of three-dimensional video and computer images. StereoGraphics products utilize stereoscopic human depth-perception to deliver natural looking 3D in high- resolution for a variety of professional workstation and consumer applications. CrystalEyes, StereoGraphics' flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , has an installed base of over 50,000 users in scientific visualization scientific visualization Process of graphically displaying real or simulated scientific data. It is a vital procedure in the creative realization of scientific ideas, particularly in computer science. , GIS/mapping, molecular modeling, CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. , and commercial presentation. With SimulEyes, StereoGraphics offers affordable 3D eyewear for the PC gaming and multimedia markets. StereoGraphics' address is 2171 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901. -0- Note to Editors: StereoGraphics and CrystalEyes are registered trademarks, and SimulEyes VR is a trademark of StereoGraphics Corporation. All other names are registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: StereoGraphics Andy Ramm, 415/459-4500 (Editorial) aramm@crystaleye.com or Sterling Communications Kevin Pedraja, 408/441-4100 (Product) kmp@sterlingpr.com |
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