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CMLabs to develop Vortex-based tower crane training simulator

OETIO training institute selects CMLabs to deliver physics-based operator training simulator.

November 9, 2005 – Montreal, Canada — CMLabs Simulations Inc., the leading supplier of real-time physics-based simulation software and services has been selected to develop a tower crane training simulator for the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO).

CMLabs’ Vortex physics engine will be the basis of the heavy equipment simulator to be delivered in spring of 2006. This contract follows the successful delivery of a mobile crane training simulator to OETIO in September of 2005

CMLabs long-standing success in providing physics simulation development toolkits and specialized engineering services was key to OETIO selecting CMLabs’ Vortex-based solution. The construction equipment training market now has access to high-fidelity, physically-realistic simulation at a price point that was not previously achievable.

Founded in 1982, OETIO is an internationally recognized leader in crane and heavy equipment operator training. The OETIO trains personnel for Ontario’s construction industry and provides quality training materials and processes for crane and heavy equipment operators around the world. The partnership with CMLabs means that OETIO can train more efficiently and on a more cost-effective basis than previously possible.

“CMLabs plans to build on the success of the initial simulator delivery.” says Robert Weldon, CEO of CMLabs, “The follow up contract from OETIO is a testament to the efficiency of our development team and the quality of our high-fidelity simulations.”

About CMLabs:
CMLabs provides specialized physics-based behavior modeling for real time simulation. CMLab’ combination of professional services and innovative software tools enable developers to create high-fidelity interactive applications. CMLabs’ commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) product Vortex is the leading development platform for physics-based modeling of vehicles, machines and robots. Vortex is used by application developers to build physically-accurate motion models and interactive behaviors for demanding industrial applications such as training, virtual reality, robotics and general visualization. For more information, please visit CMLabs on the web at www.cm-labs.com or email info@cm-labs.com.

About OETIO:
Founded in 1982 as a labour/management initiative, OETIO is now internationally recognized as a first-class training facility for crane and heavy equipment operators. The OETIO’s primary mandate is to provide safety, operator, and maintenance training for Ontario’s construction industry. The OETIO provides courses on mobile, tower, and overhead cranes, a wide variety of heavy earth-moving equipment, truck transport, concrete pumps and industrial lifting equipment. Courses are delivered through a combination of distance-learning, classroom, computer-based (CD-ROM), and virtual-reality simulator, labs, and hands-on practical training. Accidents, injuries and repair costs in the industry have been significantly reduced as a result of the comprehensive OETIO training programs. For more information, please contact Tina Gasser by phone at +1-613-543-2911 or by email at tgasser@oetio.com. Visit OETIO on the web at www.oetio.com.

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