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OpenWorlds
Chosen by Tpresence
DRaW
Computing Changes Company Name
DRaW
Computing Announces New CEO
Investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners Press Release December
7, 2000
OpenWorlds
Announces Investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners for Its
PHILADELPHIA- -Dec. 07, 2000-- Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) has invested in OpenWorlds to fuel the company's continued product development and commercialization. OpenWorlds' leading-edge 3D graphics and Virtual Reality Internet applications will play a key role in building the next generation Internet. OpenWorldsTM advanced technology is an open system which extends new and legacy applications with 3D graphics, animation, and virtual reality (VR) simulation capabilities, and also shares 3D worlds across the Web. OpenWorlds brings 3D graphics and VR into any application. Industries such as E-learning, Computer Aided Design, Architecture, and Medicine are dramatically enhancing the value of their Internet offerings by incorporating OpenWorlds unique features. "The first phase of the Internet has been primarily two dimensional and not visually dynamic," notes Rick Nelson OpenWorlds CEO, "our technology allows applications to be dramatically enriched with highly interactive 3D capabilities. These advances represent a greater order of magnitude than the jump from radio to TV". This project is supported by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development through the statewide Ben Franklin Partnership. Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) invest in the development and application of new products, technologies, and ideas among entrepreneurs and established companies. "We feel that BFTP/SEP's inclusion of OpenWorlds for their portfolio after their selective process further demonstrates the commercial potential of our technology," states Founder and CTO, Dr. Paul Diefenbach. "From OpenWorlds beginnings developing Space Station simulations where we were deemed a `NASA Success Story' to Ben Franklin's selection, OpenWorlds continues to be recognized for its innovative 3D Web technology." OpenWorlds customers and partners include SGI, ATI, NASA and Mitsubishi. In NASA's publication of Spinoff, NASA distinguished OpenWorlds technology as "powerful software." OpenWorlds technology brings 3D graphics and Virtual Reality into any application, and will play a significant part in providing software solutions to help advance the Internet to the next level. |
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| OpenWorlds
Chosen by Tpresence
Press Release November
13, 2000
OpenWorlds
Internet 3D Technology is Chosen for Tpresence Distributed Engine for the
Philadelphia--Nov. 13, 2000--OpenWorlds, Inc., formerly DRaW Computing Associates, Inc., and Tpresence, Inc., have entered into a long-term agreement to adapt OpenWorldsTM rendering technology into the Tpresence Distributed Web Engine, a software application that unleashes the power of desktop computers to deliver a Next Generation Web experience. "We believe that OpenWorlds represents the state-of-the-art when it comes to VRML rendering," said R. Craig Coulter, President & CEO, Tpresence, Inc. "We're excited to be able to offer this additional capability to our clients." "OpenWorlds 3D engine is ideally suited for the immersive, interactive 3D world that is the future of the Internet" states Richard Nelson, OpenWorlds' CEO. CTO and founder, Dr. Paul J. Diefenbach, states "OpenWorlds origin from high-end networked Virtual Reality simulations for NASA and its advanced rendering capabilities make it the perfect choice for Tpresence's cutting-edge, next-generation Web platform." About OpenWorlds: OpenWorlds provides sophisticated 3D graphics and Virtual Reality application development kits for Web-enabled graphics. A developer partner of major 3D hardware companies, OpenWorlds has strong involvement in development of next-generation Web-graphics standards including X3D. Founded in 1991 by CTO Dr. Paul Diefenbach, a pioneer in hardware-based multi-pass rendering, OpenWorlds is led by an experienced management team including CEO Richard Nelson, former principal of SCI, and Executive VP, William Culp III, former CEO of CommercialWare. About Tpresence: Tpresence, Inc. brings the value of distributed processing systems to online businesses. A launch partner for the Pentium 4 and an Intel Software Developer, the company's clients are the developers and professional service firms supplying content to existing and future Internet market segments. Founded in 1997 by scientists from the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. |
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| DRaW
Computing Changes Company Name
Press Release October
31, 2000
2ND GENERATION INTERNET TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ADOPTS A NEW NAME, OPENWORLDS
OpenWorldsTM Inc., formerly known as DRaW Computing Associates Inc., brings 3D, sound, and simulation to the flat Internet world. "Our new name 'OpenWorlds' reflects the company's open technology architecture and mirrors the company mission to be a leading platform for highly interactive 3D Worlds on the Internet", states Richard Nelson, CEO. "OpenWorlds creates an open software library accessible by all, open to platforms, open to scripting languages, and open to change. Because OpenWorlds technology is versatile, the company is well positioned to drive 3D and Virtual Reality applications on the 2nd generation Internet," according to CTO, Dr. Paul Diefenbach. Now utilized in many commercial applications, OpenWorlds technology was originally designed for NASA to create virtual worlds to help prepare astronauts to work aboard the International Space Station. In NASA's publication of Spinoff, NASA deemed DRaW's OpenWorlds technology as "powerful software" that will facilitate in the training of future astronauts. OpenWorlds develops technology to power Web-based virtual reality and 3D applications utilized in numerous capacities such as E-learning, Design and Architecture, Healthcare, E-Training and Entertainment. OpenWorlds, when it was formerly known as DRaW Computing Associates, was selected as one of only 7 companies nationwide to present at the 1998 NASA Technology Commercialization Review. As noted on NASA's Success Stories Website, OpenWorlds' "products hold various competitive strengths . . . OpenWorlds . . . brings VRML and 3D graphics and simulation capabilities into any software system, i.e., CAD packages, games, training packages, etc. The technology delivers open rendering and is supported by Sun, SGI, and Windows." OpenWorlds fills the niche market of providing web-based 3D graphics integration for software developers because of its performance, features, ease of integration, the number of platforms it supports, and because of the savings realized versus in-house development. OpenWorlds
allows for rapid software development, and will continue to develop strategic
alliances with companies who are interested in building commercially marketable
applications for end users, using OpenWorlds' libraries. OpenWorlds' goal
is to play a key role in shaping the Internet of the future.
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Computing Announces New CEO
Press Release October
12, 2000
DRaW
COMPUTING ASSOCIATES, INC., A 2nd GENERATION INTERNET TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
ANNOUNCES
DRaW Computing Associate's founder Dr. Paul Diefenbach upgraded DRaW's management team with the appointment of Richard J. Nelson as the Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Nelson brings high-powered commercialization capability to DRaW and allows Dr Diefenbach to shift his focus to Chief Technology Officer where he will concentrate on the continual development of Web 3D technology. DRaW Computing Associates, Inc. develops technology to power Web based Virtual Reality and 3D applications. As CEO of DRaW Computing - OpenWorldsTM, Mr. Nelson will build the company's commercial and organizational capabilities, which include DRaW's market position, customer base, investor partnerships, commercial partnerships and management team. Mr. Nelson states "our goal is for OpenWorlds to become the standard engine driving 3D and Virtual Reality applications on the 2nd generation Internet." "Rick's appointment signals a new chapter for DRaW," states CTO Dr. Diefenbach. "His business knowledge and experience in growing markets is the perfect marriage with our leading-edge technology. The emergence of the 2nd Generation Internet, the explosion of high-performance 3D hardware, and the dozens of man-years spent on OpenWorlds' development make it the perfect time to expand our organization." OpenWorlds was originally developed for NASA to provide advanced simulations of the International Space Station. OpenWorlds technology is gaining rapid commercial acceptance through clients and partners such as Silicon Graphics Inc, Microsoft, Mitsubishi, NTT, and Searle. "Through Rick's expertise in exploring and expanding markets, OpenWorlds is now poised to be a leader in the emerging web-3D market." Mr. Nelson's business experience spans 20 years. He is recognized as an expert in market expansion. In 1997, Mr. Nelson received The Greater Philadelphia First Consultant of the Year Award. His previous positions include Vice President of Sales and Business Operations at InnaPhase Corporation, Co-Managing Director, of the Science Center International, Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Automatic Data Processing. |
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