IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3D video technology was showcased at the 2009 Most Innovative New Product Awards produced by CONNECT.org and Passage Productions on December 11, 2009.
With more than 800 regional executives in attendance, the MIP Awards presented winners in eight categories at the La Jolla Torrey Pines Hotel in San Diego, California, for the region’s most successful emerging technologies. 3D video glasses were distributed to the show’s attendees to experience the opening segment, which included scenes throughout San Diego county.
Passage Productions, San Diego’s leader in 3D video presentations, produced the segment using a proprietary process that allows regional businesses access to presentation technology not often affordable to those outside of Hollywood.
Having produced the MIP awards for the past six years, Passage attributes the marked success of 2009 show to the unique 3D experience not normally presented to an audience of entrepreneurs and academics.
- WATCH MIP 2009 AWARDS IN 3D VIDEO HERE -
The 2009 MIP award winners are:
Action and Sport Technologies
Neptunic Technologies for Neptech Protective Material
Neptech Protective Material is a light weight and clothing-like protective textile used in the manufacturing and design of specialized gear for the action sports and defense industries.
Clean Technology
ecoATM for ecoATM
ecoATM is an eCycling Station that automates trade-in and recycling programs for consumer electronics and mobile phone retailers by automatically inspecting used electronics, evaluating the condition and enabling the immediate buy back directly from consumers.
Aerospace and Security Technologies
Intevac Photonics, Inc. for Night Port
Night Port is a digital night vision viewer which offers extremely low light sensitivity, compact size, low weight and increased power performance for government and surveillance applications.
Life Science – Diagnostics and Research Tools
Naviscan for the Stereo Navigator Breast Biopsy Accessory
Stereo Navigator Breast Biopsy Accessory is a Positron Emission Tomography (or PET) guided biopsy tool that enables physicians to guide compatible interventional devices toward abnormalities in the breast.
Life Science – Medical Products
SynergEyes for ClearKone
ClearKone is a hybrid contact lens specifically designed for patients with moderate to advanced stages of keratoconus, a degenerative eye disease, that delivers a significant healthy amount of oxygen to the eye while maintaining a strong bond between the rigid and soft materials.
Software
Verance Corporation for Cinavia
A technology platform that employs Verance’s proprietary audio watermarking techniques to enable the enactment of use policies for audiovisual content across a broad range of distribution channels and devices.
Hardware and General Technology
Cymer for XLR 600ix
XLR 600ix is a flexible power excimer laser light source for semiconductor lithography, addressing the market demand for electronic devices requiring smaller and more powerful computer chips.
Communications & IT
Nextivity for Cel-Fi
Indoor cellular coverage technology that is network safe, mass deployable, self installable and provides a measurable difference coverage and data throughput.
Along with the eight technology categories, MIP presented three awards of distinction for local and global contributions:
William W. Otterson Award
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. for the Predator
The Predator is the most successful unmanned aircraft surveillance program that has ever been made to support all the U.S. armed forces in combat. The Predator provides tactical and strategic intelligence to operational commanders worldwide.
Distinguished Contribution Award for Life Science
Catherine Mackey, Senior Vice President, PGRD & Director of Pfizer Inc.
Distinguished Contribution Award for Technology
Todd Gutschow, Chairman of Classroom of the Future Foundation
About Passage Productions.com
Passage Productions is a San Diego based video production company that specializes in web videos, television commercials, 3D videos and corporate messaging through motion graphics. Leading the video marketing segment in the Southern California region, Passage Productions has produced numerous corporate programs including web videos, corporate archiving, advanced Keynote and Powerpoint presentations, live video presentations, award presentations, tribute functions, and trade show media.
Passage Productions Contact:
(619) 667-0007
Gulliver Parascandolo: gulliver@passageproductions.com
Michael Romero: michael@passageproductions.com
For further information, see www.passageproductions.com
About CONNECT
CONNECT is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining the growth of innovative technology and life science businesses in San Diego. Each year CONNECT delivers more than 300 programs and services that benefit more than 2,000 CEOs and companies.
CONNECT is widely regarded as the nation’s most successful regional program linking inventors and entrepreneurs with the resources they need for success. Its programs include: Springboard, Venture Round Table, Frontiers in Science and Technology, FrameWorks, CEO Strategy Forum and Connect with CONNECT; affiliate programs including The Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology (CCAT), Tech Coast Angels (TCA), and MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF); and its awards and recognition programs, Hall of Fame, and The Most Innovative Product (MIP) Awards. For further information, see www.connect.org.
CONNECT.org Contact:
(858) 964-1315
Nancy van Dillen: nvandillen@connect.org
For further informations, see www.connect.org
