E&S Unleashes the Beast -- RenderBeast Brings New Brawn to Design Visualization.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CeBIT 2003

HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2003

Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. (E&S(R)) (NASDAQ: ESCC)--Evans & Sutherland unveiled the newest addition to its PC-powered product lineup, RenderBeast(TM),

today at CeBIT 2003, Hall 6, Stand F11. The first product designed especially for collaborative engineering environments, RenderBeast combines the muscle of E&S' simFUSION(R) PC-based image generator with specially developed software, unleashing a powerful new tool for design centers, immersive engineering environments, and virtual reality applications.

Already delivered to several major automotive manufacturers, RenderBeast revolutionizes the design process by transforming computer-aided design input into realistic, 3D visualizations. Key features include:

-- Increased productivity -- multiple users can conduct large-scale visualizations concurrently.

-- Scalability -- any number of E&S simENGINE(TM) graphics card outputs can be configured to meet customer requirements.

-- Support for visualization of complex datasets -- large memory configurations -- from 512MB upward -- are available.

-- User-selectable image quality -- RenderBEAST features antialiasing configurations supporting up to 24 samples per simENGINE graphics card.

-- Technical support for immersive displays -- user-configurable video timings allow connection to legacy and customized displays.

"The power of RenderBeast takes high-end design visualization to a new plateau," said E&S Simulation Systems Vice President and General Manager Nick Gibbs. "RenderBeast is already in use in both the automotive and aerospace markets, and with the public release of this breakthrough product, we expect demand to grow very quickly."

According to James Oyler, E&S president and CEO, "Our focus on combining the value of COTS PCs and with E&S enhancements has enabled us to deliver an exceptionally strong product to users who need both high-performance computing and excellent graphics at an attractive price."

About Evans & Sutherland

Evans & Sutherland produces professional hardware and software to create highly realistic visual images for simulation, training, engineering, and other applications throughout the world. E&S visual systems are used in both military and commercial systems, as well as planetariums and interactive theaters. Visit the E&S Web site at http://www.es.com.

E&S, RenderBeast, simFUSION, and simENGINE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp., Salt Lake City. All other trade names or marks are the properties of their respective owners.