September 06, 2006 -- SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq:IMMR), a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, announces that its MicroScribe(R) family of portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) has been integrated with Verisurf Software's Common Inspection Platform software suite. Immersion is introducing this solution in Chicago at the IMTS show, September 6 - 13, booth #D-4289. The combined solution supports native import and editing of all major CAD file types. It also enables real-time high-accuracy measurement and analysis for efficient parts inspection and reverse engineering projects.
The solution includes capabilities to support traditional blueprint part inspection. The model-based definition software automatically imports CAD model specifications including full geometric dimensioning and tolerancing descriptions. Users can quickly validate geometries simply by taking measurements with the MicroScribe portable CMM. These inspection points are displayed on the computer screen and tagged in red (out of tolerance) or green (within tolerance). The solution also provides automatic feature recognition, which helps ensure that a complete inspection is performed efficiently. An inspection report is automatically produced for each entity inspected.
"The Verisurf/MicroScribe software/hardware solution will let users improve measurement quality and speed, which leads to improved manufacturing productivity," said Mike Zuckerman, senior vice president and general manager, Immersion's 3D Products business group. "The software stands out in the market as delivering model-based definition and comprehensive reporting with a very clear and intuitive user interface. The MicroScribe portable CMM also contributes ease of use, as well as accuracies up to 0.002-inch. In addition, the total solution comes at a very competitive price."
"The Verisurf and MicroScribe solution supplies tremendous power for many manufacturing businesses at a new price point," said Ernie Husted, president, Verisurf Software. "The automation, accuracy, and productivity advantages can provide a major process improvement for businesses that thought this level of quality was out of their reach."
About Verisurf (www.verisurf.com)
Verisurf Software, Inc. is a privately held software development company based in Anaheim, California. The company produces products that are pioneering the field of metrology while developing cutting-edge applications in computer-aided inspection, manufacturing assembly, and reverse engineering. Verisurf's proven technology is relied upon at leading aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturers and their suppliers. The software is sold and supported by original equipment manufacturers and resellers around the world.
About Immersion 3D Products Group (www.immersion.com)
Immersion Corporation develops hardware and software technologies that improve the way people interact with electronic devices. Immersion MicroScribe products are a fast, flexible way to capture 3D measurements from a physical model. The MicroScribe MX portable measurement system offers flexibility and metrology-level accuracy at the right price for many reverse engineering and inspection projects. The MicroScribe G2 digitizer is the ideal choice for rapid prototyping, tube measuring, and many reverse engineering projects. Nearly 8,000 MicroScribe systems have been sold worldwide.
About Immersion (www.immersion.com)
Founded in 1993, Immersion Corporation is a recognized leader in developing, licensing, and marketing digital touch technology and products. Using Immersion's advanced touch feedback technology, electronic user interfaces can be made more productive, compelling, entertaining, or safer. Immersion's technology is deployed across automotive, entertainment, industrial controls, medical training, mobility, and three-dimensional simulation markets. Immersion's patent portfolio includes over 600 issued or pending patents in the U.S. and other countries.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of Immersion Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
All statements, other than the statements of historical fact, are statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements, including any projections of earnings, revenues, or other financial matters; any statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning market acceptance of and new markets for the MicroScribe family of portable CMMs and related products; proposed products or services; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; statements of belief; and any statement or assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Immersion's actual results might differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties associated with Immersion's business which include, but are not limited to, delay in or failure to achieve commercial demand for Immersion's products or a delay in or failure to achieve the acceptance of force feedback as a critical user experience.
For a more detailed discussion of these factors, and other factors that could cause Immersion's actual results to vary materially, interested parties should review the risk factors listed in Immersion's most current Form 10-Q, which are on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release reflect Immersion's beliefs and predictions as of the date of this release. Immersion disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of financial, business, or any other developments occurring after the date of this release.
Immersion and MicroScribe are trademarks of Immersion Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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