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Integrated Systems Will Market FreeForm Modeling System from SensAble

30 September 1999

Integrated Systems Technologies, Inc. (IST) Will Market FreeForm(TM) Modeling System from SensAble Technologies, Inc. SENSABLE TECHNOLOGIES FREEFORM SYSTEM The FreeForm system from SensAble Technologies, Inc. combines the ease of use and intuitiveness of clay or foam with the power of digital tools. Alien by Michael DeFeo, Blue Sky Studios. (PRNewsFoto)[HD] NOVI, MI USA 09/30/1999    

       Nation's Leading Reseller of CAD Software and Hardware Products
                Will Widen Market with 3D Touch(TM) Technology

    NOVI, Mich., Sept. 30 -- Integrated Systems Technologies,
Inc. (IST), the nation's leading reseller of Autodesk(R), CATIA(R) and SDRC
I-Deas(R) software to the automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries,
today announced it has become a marketing partner for the FreeForm(TM)
modeling system from SensAble Technologies, Inc.
    (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990930/HSTH021 )
    "FreeForm is a quantum leap for designers, engineers and artists," said
Ulrich Herter, CEO of IST.  "It allows designers to model on the computer
using their sense of touch, blending the intuitiveness and expressiveness of
physical modeling with the power and productivity of digital modeling.  We
expect existing customers -- particularly in the field of design and animation
-- to embrace this excellent product, and also anticipate additional
opportunities because of our expertise with FreeForm."
    FreeForm tools use familiar, physical metaphors, such as sculpting and
wire cutting, that work in a direct and obvious manner.  Controlling these
tools through touch gives users an unprecedented connection to their model.
"Intent" flows directly into the digital form, and any type of nuance or
gesture can be faithfully captured.  In addition to delivering the flexibility
and expressiveness of clay, direct model interaction and familiar tools help
eliminate the months-long learning curve typically needed to master 3D
modeling software.  As a result, the well-known productivity benefits of
digital modeling can now be applied to a variety of modeling challenges
previously beyond the capabilities of computer software.
    "We are delighted to have the nation's leading provider of CAD/CAM/CAE
solutions behind our product," said Bill Aulet, president of SensAble.  "We
believe IST can provide an exceptional level of support and that the FreeForm
modeling system will enable IST to serve their customers more completely."
    Additional information about the companies and their products and services
can be found on their web sites at http://www.istweb.com and
http://www.sensable.com .

    About IST
    Since its inception in 1989, IST has grown to be one of the leading
systems integrators in the industry, with offices and affiliates throughout
North America.  IST provides true end-to-end integration including CAD/CAM/CAE
software, hardware, LAN and WAN solutions, enterprise servers and storage,
product data management, training and technical support services.
    IST is a leading reseller of Autodesk(R), CATIA(R) and SDRC
I-Deas(R) software to the automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries.
The company also markets and supports workstations based on Intel(TM)
processors and the Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) NT operating system including
those manufactured by IBM, SGI, Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard.

    About SensAble
    SensAble Technologies, the industry leader in 3D Touch(TM) force feedback
technology, is redefining the way professional computer users interact with
their 3D data.  SensAble and its products, including the PHANTOM(TM) family of
hardware interfaces and the GHOST(R) software development platform, have won
numerous awards and have been featured in many publications worldwide,
including The Wall Street Journal, Business Week and Fortune.  The company has
over 200 customers in more than 25 countries, including General Electric,
DaimlerChrysler, Boeing, Honda, France Telecom, Shell, Sandia National
Laboratories, Mayo Clinic, and leading universities.

    SensAble, PHANTOM, FreeForm and 3D Touch are trademarks, and GHOST is a
registered trademark of SensAble Technologies, Inc.  Windows and Windows NT
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  Intel and Pentium are
registered trademarks, and Pentium II Xeon is a trademark, of Intel
Corporation.  CATIA is a registered trademark of Dassault Systemes S.A.
I-Deas is a registered trademark of SDRC.  IBM is a registered trademark of
International Business Machines Corporation.  Autodesk is a registered
trademark of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries.  All other
products mentioned herein are property of their respective owners and are
either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.  The
names of all companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of
their respective owners.

    NOTE:  Readers can see FreeForm(R) in the IBM booth at the TechniFair at
the CATIA(R) Operators Exchange, 1999 Fall Conference at Disney's Coronado
Springs Resort on October 5 & 6.