VX CAD/CAM UNVEILS NETWORK OF RIBS TOOL.

VX Corporation, Palm Bay, Fla., the pioneering developer of advanced, integrated CAD/CAM solutions for engineers and industrial designers, has unveiled the new network of ribs tool that dramatically speeds up the task of adding stiffener/support ribs to 3D models.

Time Saver for 3D Moldings/Castings Design The network of ribs tool speeds up the laborious but essential task of defining stiffening and support ribs on 3D models. The new tool compliments existing functionality and gives VX(r) users a rich choice of methods to apply. The user input has been minimized to make creation of ribs quick and simple.

Using the new tool could not be easier. Users sketch 2D lines representing the position and pitch of the required ribs. The command then automatically fleshes-out this sparse data to produce a rib structure joined to the model. Bob Fischer, VX vice president, sales and marketing said "The material thickness and draft allowance angle are user-controlled and may be adjusted at any time. The ribs can be resized or totally redefined quickly and easily should surrounding features be parametrically modified. All in all, another excellent VX time saver."

About VX Corporation

VX Corporation is a pioneering developer of advanced, integrated CAD/CAM solutions for engineers and industrial designers. Using VX' design-through-manufacturing solutions, companies can speed time-to-market, increase profitability and gain a sustainable competitive advantage - made possible by new breakthroughs in technology, price and performance. Unlike conventional CAD/CAM systems, VX technology is built on an exclusive, high-performance VX engine that delivers sophisticated 3D hybrid modeling capabilities and provides interoperability with emerging process management and engineering tools. Some of the world's leading manufacturers rely on VX software to power the design, engineering and manufacturing of innovative products.

For more information, visit http://www.vx.com or call 321/309-1008.