Press Release

Vortex 2.3 release addresses rigors of VIS-SIM industry

New features help developers build more demanding simulation environments and accelerate delivery deadlines.

June 7, 2004 – Montreal, Quebec — CMLabs, developers of Vortex, the most widely used physics engine for the visualization and simulation community, is pleased to announce the availability of Vortex 2.3. Vortex is a general-purpose dynamics engine used to simulate high-fidelity motion models and interactive behaviors for real-time applications involving ground vehicles, articulated machinery and robotic equipment.

Vortex continues to gain momentum and has been adopted by more than 80 industrial, government and educational institutions. This latest release includes performance upgrades and feature requests from the quickly expanding customer base.

Vortex 2.3 delivers superior performance while expanding the feature set required to accurately simulate a range of vehicles and machinery including armoured vehicles, EOD robots, and general br / construction equipment. New functionality includes tighter integration with runtime graphics software, advanced motion blending and extended dynamics features, all targeted to br / accelerate simulator delivery cycles. With the latest release, applications developers are able to simulate ever more demanding environments with a high degree of physical realism.

Vortex remains the physics solution of choice for high-fidelity training and visualization applications. “This latest release emphasizes CMLabs’ commitment to delivering a robust solution that addresses the rigors of vehicle and machine simulation for the vis-sim market,” says Robert Weldon, CEO CMLabs. “By listening to our customers and anticipating market trends, we are able to deliver a stronger product with each new release. Version 2.3 is no exception.”

Pricing and Availability

Vortex 2.3 is currently available for Microsoft^® Windows^®, SGI^® IRIX^® and Linux. For pricing and upgrade information, contact your sales representative or distributor or visit www.cm-labs.com for further information.

About CMLabs

CMLabs is the leading service provider specializing in physics-based behavior modeling for 3D simulations. The core development tool, Vortex, is a comprehensive COTS simulation engine used to model accurate motion and interactive behaviors for real-time applications involving heavy vehicles, industrial equipment, robotics and more.

For more information, visit www.cm-labs.com or contact Heather Black by phone: 514-569-3236 or by email: heather.black@cm-labs.com.