Strengthens management team that's extending global 3D software brand

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., August 12, 2010- Geomagic has named Rachael Dalton-Taggart as director of marketing communications, further strengthening a management team that is developing the 3D software company into a global brand.

Rachael brings to Geomagic more than 20 years of experience in public relations, editorial, marketing, sales lead generation, and video and web content creation for 3D CAD companies such as Lattice Technology, Spatial, and Bentley Systems. She also headed up her own PR and marketing company for eight years, managing accounts for 3D software vendors from around the world.

"Rachael brings key marketing and positioning skills that will help us expand our market leadership in 3D scanning and processing software", says Tom Kurke, Geomagic's chief operating officer. "She's also an integral part of an agile team that will enable Geomagic to uncover new markets for our products."

"I have watched Geomagic develop into a worldwide leader through the vision of co-founder and CEO Ping Fu and the expert execution of her team", says Rachael. "I am excited to be a part of what I know will be an amazingly bright future."

About Geomagic

Geomagic (www.geomagic.com) is a global company dedicated to advancing and applying 3D technology for the benefit of humanity. Geomagic’s scanning and design software solutions are used to capture and model 3D content from physical objects, organically sculpt complex shapes, and prepare products for manufacturing. In addition, the company produces powerful 3D metrology and inspection software that verifies dimensional quality by comparing as-built products to master designs. Geomagic’s Sensable Phantom haptic devices simulate the sense of touch in a digital environment. 

Geomagic’s software and hardware are utilized by world-class customers in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, consumer products, toys, collectibles, coindesign, jewelry, fine art, heritage restoration, research, education, mold making, entertainment, training and surgical simulation. In fact, some of the world’s leading companies and research organizationsuse Geomagic software, including Ford, BMW,Boeing, Harley DavidsonTimberland, Mattel/Fisher Price, Lego, Pratt & WhitneyNASA, Schneider Electronic, 3M, Danaher and Invisalign. Geomagic is based in Research Triangle Park, N.C., USA, with an office in Boston, subsidiaries in Europe and Asia, and channel partners worldwide.

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Geomagic, Inc.
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