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ARTVPS builds on mental images partnership with new rendering solution
Following its recent partnership with mental images, ARTVPS, an industry leader in advanced rendering technology and 3D visualisation expertise, announces the launch of the ARTVPS RenderServer, an advanced dual processor rendering solution.

Incorporating leading-edge technologies from ARTVPS and mental images, the ARTVPS RenderServer provides users with a world leading rendering solution and a fast, flexible and robust platform for high resolution, photorealistic visualisation of 3D data.

Designed to cater for the growing demand in product marketing, design, architecture and the automotive industry, the ARTVPS RenderServer can be used independently or as part of a dedicated render farm. With a 64-bit version of mental ray standalone software and the advanced RenderPipe material library, the ARTVPS RenderServer integrates seamlessly with Autodesk's 3ds Max and Maya.

A network rendering solution, with a built-in, custom GUI front-end, the ARTVPS RenderServer can organise and manage rendering tasks on a network enabling users to scehule and control simultaneous rendering jobs.

Rolf Herken, CEO and CTO of mental images, said: "This is an exciting time for the advancement of rendering technology. The combination of technology and knowledge from ARTVPS and mental images in the ARTVPS RenderServer allows users to benefit from the very best rendering software supported by dedicated hardware. We look forward to continuing our partnership with ARTVPS and to developing new specialised and interactive ray-tracing technologies to help further improve rendering quality and performance."

Brian Tyler, CEO at ARTVPS, said: "The ARTVPS RenderServer forms the hub of ARTVPS' latest range of rendering solutions and signals the next phase of our partnership with mental images. Combining ARTVPS and mental images technologies in one rendering solution, means users can create truly photorealistic images at faster speeds. The launch of the ARTVPS RenderServer is an exciting time for ARTVPS. Everyone involved in the rendering industry should watch this space for further product developments and launches throughout the year."

Posted by ARTVPS Monday, August 14, 2006 (15:29:50)