Entelegence Software Solutions - the sister company to IMS that specializes in development of all forms of engineering software including VIrtual DMIS, made the following announcement of interest to all Virtual DMIS users:

Entelegence Software Solutions announces

Active Matrix™ v2.5

New Product provides bi-directional link for all standard CAD formats

Milan, Italy, Oct 21, 2003 –Entelegence Software Solutions Inc., producers of the highly acclaimed Virtual DMIS metrology suite, announced today that it has released version 2.5 of its’ new Active Matrix™ CAD interface. Active Matrix allows Virtual DMIS users to directly import CAD models from all major CAD systems including CATIA, Pro/E, Unigraphics as well as all ACIS and Parasolids based systems. Industry standard formats such as IGES, STEP and VDA are also supported.

"We have included a number of new features that are based on direct input from our users," said Dr. Jun Hu, vice president of research and development for Entelegence. "In addition to the ability to directly read all the major CAD formats, we have designed this new program to include a CAD viewer/editor, allowing users to repurpose the CAD model to the needs of metrology and production. Features not needed for metrology or production can be interactively deleted from the model, improving system performance."

"Another key request from our users is to install this module on an independent computer," commented Ken Sheehan, vice president of marketing. "This allows CAD model preparation to be done away from the measuring device – letting users deploy the software in ways that match their existing workflow model, rather than forcing users to change their current practices. The ability to export a prepared model in virtually all industry standard formats expands the scope of Active Matrix to CAM and PDM applications."

About Virtual DMIS –

With users on 6 continents in 12 languages, Virtual DMIS is the leading DMIS based Enterprise Metrology Software Solution. Development continues on Virtual DMIS and in addition to the Coordinate Measuring Machine, applications are now available for other measuring devices such as Vision, Multi Sensor, Articulated Arm, Laser Tracker and Machine Tools. These applications utilize the same innovative user interface techniques, including the patented "Iconized DMIS", providing a seamless transition from one measurement device to another.

About Entelegence Software Solutions -

Entelegence Software Solutions Inc., developer of the highly acclaimed Metrology Software Virtual DMIS, is headquartered in Orange, CA with additional offices in Detroit, MI and Swindon, UK with a global distribution network including 6 metrology OEMs. Key objectives of the company’s strategy are to provide customers with a common platform for all of their Metrology applications and innovative eSolve.NET software suite, a Web based collaborative Supply Chain Manufacturing Data Management solution. The development team comprises expertise in Metrology, Web technologies, and leading edge User Interface development.

For more information contact:
Kenneth L. Sheehan, VP of Marketing
Entelegence Software Solutions Inc.

Tel/Fax: (401) 667-0109

kensheehan@entelegence.com