Press Release

GibbsCAM Users Take Control with 3Dconnexion Devices
December 15, 2003 Partner Release

MOORPARK, CA - December 16, 2003 - Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for programming computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, announced today that GibbsCAM 2004 includes support for 3Dconnexion's award-winning line of motion controllers allowing easier and more natural manipulation and visual inspection of models and manufacturing processes.

"GibbsCAM is recognized as the CAM industry's ease-of-use leader," states Bill Gibbs, president and founder of Gibbs and Associates. "Integrating 3Dconnexion's 3D motion controllers further enhances GibbsCAM's usability, making the users' interaction with 3D parts and processes even more efficient."

"We are very pleased that GibbsCAM users can now take advantage of our industry-standard motion controllers, allowing them to work in a natural, intuitive way, sharing the work load between both hands and cutting down on mouse movement ," says Jan Larsson, Director of Partner Marketing at 3Dconnexion.

With the motion controller in one hand, and the mouse in the other, the user uses both hands to interact with the GibbsCAM software, dramatically reducing time and mouse movement compared to using just the mouse and keyboard. A built-in control panel enables users to map commonly used functions to buttons on the 3D motion controller further enhancing interaction efficiency.

GibbsCAM 2004 is now shipping to customers worldwide. Maintenance subscribers can also download the version from the company's web site, www.GibbsCAM.com. It supports 3Dconnexion's - SpaceBall®, SpaceMouse®, and SpaceTraveler™ motion controllers. More information about these products is available at www.3dconnexion.com.

About Gibbs and Associates and GibbsCAM
Since its founding in 1984, Gibbs and Associates has been a leader in providing cutting edge CAD/CAM technology, while maintaining its signature ease-of-use and productivity. Powerfully Simple, Simply Powerful is the guiding philosophy at Gibbs. Gibbs believes in empowering the NC programmer, machinist, and manufacturing engineer, not eliminating them. Gibbs' goal is to introduce manufacturers to new technologies and new ways of working that makes their machining easier and their businesses more profitable. To achieve this goal, Gibbs creates tools that are naturally intuitive, graphically interactive, extremely visual, associative, and just plain enjoyable to use. Gibbs provides a total quality solution with the service and support successful customers require.

The current GibbsCAM product line supports 2- through 5-axis milling, turning, mill/turning, multi-task simultaneous machining and wire-EDM. GibbsCAM also provides fully integrated manufacturing modeling capabilities that include 2D, 2.5D, 3D wireframe, surface, and solid modeling. GibbsCAM has received Microsoft's "Designed for Windows XP/2000" certification. GibbsCAM's data exchange capabilities are able to access the broadest range of native and industry standard CAD data formats. GibbsCAM is certified under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Application Program, is a Solid Edge Certified Select application, and is offered under the SolidWorks Solutions Partner program. GibbsCAM is either offered or endorsed by a number of leading worldwide control and machine tool manufacturers, including GE Fanuc, Siemens, Fadal, and Mitsubishi. Gibbs and Associates distributes its products worldwide through a network of international Resellers. For more information about Gibbs and Associates and its CAM software packages, call 1-800-654-9399, or visit the company on-line at www.GibbsCAM.com.

The Gibbs logo, GibbsCAM, GibbsCAM logo, Virtual Gibbs, Gibbs SFP, SolidSurfacer, MTM and "Powerfully Simple. Simply Powerful." are either trademark(s) or registered trademark(s) of Gibbs and Associates in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

About 3Dconnexion

3Dconnexion, a Logitech Company (SWX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI), is the leading provider of 3D input devices that enhance the user interface for professional 3D applications in markets such as product design (CAD/CAM/CAE), modeling and animation (digital content creation). More than 350,000 designers, animators, and artists use 3Dconnexion's award-winning line of motion controllers, including SpacePilot ™, SpaceBall®, SpaceMouse® and SpaceTraveler™.

3Dconnexion is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with offices in Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Munich, Paris, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Wroclaw.

For more information, visit http://www.3Dconnexion.com

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