Lattice3D Awarded in START Magazine's "Hottest Companies" Issue

START Magazine Names Lattice3D an Up-and-Coming Company

LOS ALTOS, CA, July 6, 2005 - Lattice3D, the leader in 3D publishing and communications, today announced that START magazine, "The Voice of The Manufacturing Executive" and one of the industry's most widely read publications, named Lattice3D, as an "Up and Coming" company in the Hottest Companies 2005 issue.

The Hottest Companies issue focuses on software and technology companies who have developed innovative applications or products improving the manufacturing process. As grounds for the award editors consider a company's value proposition, growth record, and differentiation; they recognized Lattice3D's:

- Novel and ground-breaking technology

- Leadership in a new market

- Recognition by industry thought leaders

- Revenue Growth and success with major user and OEM customers

"START magazine is pleased to recognize Lattice3D, which is quickly proving itself to be a leader in a very fast-growing market," said Peggy Smedley, editorial director, START magazine.

"We are very appreciative of this recognition from a prestigious publication," said Alex Garcia-Tobar, CEO, Lattice3D. "It recognizes that our team and technology are working effectively to solve our customers' problems and create ground-breaking 3D Publishing solutions for their increased success."

Lattice3D is the leader in 3D publishing and communications: a market that is quickly taking hold in manufacturing, defense and transportation. Lattice3D develops and markets leading 3D Communication and Publishing applications on a robust platform to enable the rapid use of 3D data assets downstream of design. 3D CAD models and designs can be used directly in print and online user and employee manuals, parts lists, maintenance instructions, assembly instructions, and more. Lattice 3D's XVL technology allows companies to save time and money through the immediate reuse of 3D data in online and print documents such as user manuals, IETMs, maintenance instructions and so on.

"The market for 3D publishing is approximately $1 billion and growing rapidly," said Dave Burdick, President, Collaborative Visions. "No dominant player has yet emerged, but Lattice3D is leading with a comprehensive vision and robust solutions."

About START Magazine

START, the voice of the manufacturing executive, provides executives with a balance between the technology issues and the greater business management issues facing executives today. Start magazine focuses on the greater business issues that can be solved for manufacturing executives. Top executives have come to rely on Start for sound technological advice coupled with solid coverage of the financial, political, and management.

About Lattice3D

With over 250,000 users at over 2,000 companies, Lattice3D's applications enable our customers to use existing 2D and 3D data beyond engineering--throughout the extended enterprise. The company's 3D software easily creates interactive 3D documents directly from CAD drawings, while its unmatched compression enable uses ranging from technical illustrations and electronic training manuals (IETM) to 3D sales presentations and assembly instructions.

Lattice3D's award-winning solutions increase efficiency, lower costs, and improve product and service quality. Lattice3D is a privately held company founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Silicon Valley and Tokyo. The company has offices worldwide and works with resellers in 91 countries.

www.lattice3D.com