World Wise Releases Internet Ready Robcon-2000Online/Offline Robot Control and Simulation...

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MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2000

(CANADIAN DEALING NETWORK:WWTI.)

World Wise Technologies Inc. ("World Wise") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, General Cybernetics Inc. ("GCI"), has released

General Cybernetics Inc. has released its ROBCON-2000 software platform on the Windows 2000(TM) Operating system in order to take full advantage of the new innovations and connectivity of the Microsoft(TM) product such as USB and FIREWIRE(TM) and Plug and Play capabilities. ROBCON-2000 software platform is online/offline simulation and control software that can either operate stand alone or seamlessly with GCI's PC based controllers and Smart products using the USB and FIREWIRE(TM) bus systems. ROBCON-2000 differentiates itself from other simulation and control solutions through its ease of use, flexibility and integration with other application software. Currently ROBCON-2000 is integrated with an Offline Welding Planner (OLP), Online weld monitoring software and various third party products. This product is designed to maximize productivity within the robot welding world, as well as other industrial process systems. ROBCON-2000, a ROBSIM product, is the platform software for the Internet driven, Totally Integrated Manufacturing System ("TIMS") concept leading to "Lights Off Factory" concept.

World Wise will unveil an all encompassing marketing strategy incorporating both traditional and on-line sales for the ROBSIM family of products and services in the second week of March.

GCI is a world leader in the design and integration of fast, accurate machine and robotic control systems for use in advanced manufacturing applications. The products combine the Company's open-architecture PC-based control system with advanced human-machine interfaces, integrated manufacturing systems, and other third party applications.

Our fuzzy-driven-technology allows for unprecedented speed and positional accuracy to penetrate new robotic applications including in-process gauging, inspection, 100% quality control and printed circuit board manufacturing. PC-based control architecture allows us to increase productivity, reducing costs, integrate with third party applications and meet new industry requirements. GCI has strategic partnerships and relationships with a number of major companies, including, Yaskawa/Motoman Robotics, International Metrology Systems, Amet, Native American Technologies Company, Image Processing Systems Inc., University of Calgary, Dana Corporation and General Dynamics Corporation.

World Wise Technologies Inc. is a public company operating three distinct, but related, business units, specializing in the development and marketing of fuzzy-driven Application Specific technology for the purpose of maximizing productivity, energy saving and cost efficiency. World Wise is in the process of establishing two new divisions within the Company. Both of these business units specialize in system solutions that will complement World Wise business strategy. World Wise will make a formal announcement in the next few weeks in regards to both business units. General Cybernetics Inc. focuses on the design, integration and marketing of Robotics and Advanced Computing Products.