May 9 - Metris to Offer Rapidform for 3D Scanning

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Metris to Offer Rapidform for 3D Scanning

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SUNNYVALE, CA and BRIGHTON, MI, May 9, 2008 - Rapidform, Inc., and Metris USA announce that they have entered into an agreement wherein Metris will offer Rapidform 3D scanning software with Metris' range of 3D scanning systems. Metris is offering Rapidform XOR, XOS and XOV software tools for creating CAD models from 3D scan data and performing dimensional inspection based on scan and probing data, enhancing Metris' position as a world-class metrology solutions provider.

Martin Chader, Rapidform's Vice President of Business Development stated, "We are delighted that a solutions provider with Metris' stature sees the value in the Rapidform product line. For example, many Metris customers want to create editable CAD models from scan data. Rapidform XOR, our 3rd generation reverse engineering software, is uniquely suited to create SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, UG NX, Parasolid, STEP and IGES CAD models directly from scan data. Metris' customers are already experiencing one of the promises of 3rd generation CAD modeling: time savings. XOR creates parametric CAD models directly from scan data, avoiding the labor-intensive steps of creating a water-tight mesh, and then a NURBS model before any CAD modeling can even be started." Chader added "Of course, if the customer only needs a mesh or surface model, Rapidform offers XOS at a value point that the competition has been unable to match."

Jim Clark, Vice President of Strategic Marketing for Metris USA added "We are glad to offer Rapidform software to our customers. Our laser scanner data is an open system for any 3rd party software but we anticipate that XOR will be a strong addition, offering the optimal solution for building CAD models from scan data. Metris' broad data-collection capabilities ranging from industrial CT to 3D scanners to touch probes fit well with Rapidform's strengths. The CAD Correct function within XOR will be of particular use to our customers engaged in sheet metal stamping and tooling." CAD Correct is an innovative tool to quickly adjust an original CAD model to correspond with 3D scan data of the tool after hand-working.

About Metris

Metris (Euronext - MTRS) designs, develops and markets a unique range of 3D hardware and software inspection systems servicing design and manufacturing industries. The company's reliable and innovative metrology solutions cover the full range of measurement volumes required by automotive and aerospace customers, in both fixed and portable configurations and with optical and touch sensors. Metris Headquarters are based in Leuven, Belgium, with additional production and development centers in Belgium, UK, Italy, US, China, India and Bulgaria. Metris provides a worldwide network of sales and support offices located in Europe, Asia, and the US.

For more information visit www.metris.com.

About Rapidform, Inc. and INUS Technology, Inc.

INUS Technology develops the world's most advanced 3D scan data processing software. Rapidform Inc. is the exclusive licensor of INUS Technology's Rapidform product line for North and South America. Established in 2002 as the U.S. operations of INUS Technology, Rapidform Inc. was incorporated as an independent business entity in 2005. Rapidform, Inc. is responsible for sales, support and service of the fast growing Rapidform customer base. The company's software solutions are the most widely-used products for reverse engineering and inspection of 3D scan data worldwide.

Rapidform makes 3D scanning an extremely powerful tool for a variety of applications and is used in manufacturing, R&D, quality inspection, medical research and civil engineering. Leading companies, including Audi, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Hitachi, Panasonic, Oakley, Samsung, Sony, Lufthansa, Alcoa, and Benteler, use Rapidform's advanced technology to innovate throughout their research, design, manufacturing and quality control processes.

For more information visit www.rapidform.com.

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