Alias Announces DirectConnect for PTC Pro/ENGINEER design software and Alias ImageStudio

New data transfer product integrates Alias ImageStudio visualization software with PTC Pro/ENGINEER

TORONTO - June 23, 2005 - Alias announced its DirectConnect for Pro/ENGINEER release which allows users to efficiently visualize and share their data in high-quality, photo-realistic quality for design evaluation, presentation and promotion.

Alias ImageStudio is an easy to learn, cost-effective software tool for creating professional quality rendered images from 3D data. A designer can create finished, realistic rendered images within hours of installing ImageStudio. The extensive library of materials and rendering environments available with the software puts years of rendering experience at their fingertips.

Alias DirectConnect for Pro/ENGINEER is built on the PTC GRANITE� Interoperability Kernel, enabling Alias ImageStudio to directly import native 3D models from Pro/ENGINEER. This allows Alias ImageStudio to be easily integrated into companies using Pro/ENGINEER in their product development process.

"Support for Pro/ENGINEER data is an important part of our commitment to industry-wide compatibility", stated Paul Dyck, product marketing manager of design, Alias. "Alias DirectConnect for Pro/ENGINEER makes Alias visualization solutions available to the large world-wide Pro/ENGINEER user community."

"The PTC GRANITE Interoperability Kernel enables the transfer of design information between Alias and Pro/ENGINEER applications with high quality and no known information loss," said Carsten Hochmuth, director of partner programs, PTC. "Alias industrial design software solutions are a natural complement to Pro/ENGINEER for product development, and we are pleased that Alias has chosen to extend the use of GRANITE within its product suite. "

Alias DirectConnect for Pro/ENGINEER will be available on June 15, 2005, for Alias ImageStudio. 

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 help meet rigorous production deadlines.

The company's design customers include AT&T, BMW, Boeing, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Italdesign, Kodak, Kwikset, Mattel, Price Pfister, Renault, Rollerblade, Sharp, Trek Bicycle, Teague and Timex.

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