Over 850 people attended CSIA's first-ever DEMOGala at the Colorado Convention Center on October 20th. The event proved to be CSIA's largest attended event throughout the organization's 10 year history.

CSIA's DEMOGala Technology Showcase featured demonstrations and exhibits by twenty-eight (28) of Colorado�s top technology companies, whose inventions and discoveries are impacting the success of industries around the globe. The selection process for DEMOGala Technology Showcase involved an exhaustive review of more than 150 nominations received over a four month period.

This first-ever event, held on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at the Colorado Convention Center, showcased Colorado-based companies that are striving to modernize, improve, originate and create the technologies, systems, applications and machines that are advancing business and human culture around the world.

Companies chosen to participate in DEMOGala come from across a broad spectrum of advanced technologies including Nanotechnology, Photonics, Robotics, RFID, GPS, Storage, Aviation, Energy, Animation, Software, Internet, Bioscience, Medical Devices and more. All invited companies are either developing their technology in Colorado or have their corporate offices based in Colorado.

Meg Whitman, President and CEO of Internet mega-auction site eBay, saluted Colorado�s advanced technology companies during remarks as the keynote speaker at CSIA's inaugural DEMOGala event. CEO and President of eBay heralded the Internet for continuing to revolutionize the world and empowering billions of people to start independent businesses. Meg Whitman's address followed engaging, hands-on interaction between event attendees and the invited companies� technologies.

 

AccuCode/Soft360 (Denver) is revolutionizing Mobile Device Management (MDM) by removing the need to install expensive and complex server software by offering subscription-based services and delivering enterprise-class software to mobile users helping reduce the total cost of ownership of device management. DEMO: "The Age of Mobility" featuring technologies and applications focused on mobile computing, wireless networking, automated data collection and resource tracking.

ADA Technologies (Littleton) develops and commercializes technology that focuses on industrial mercury control technologies; developing early stage instrument and sensors technologies into commercial products to address market needs in atmospheric and environmental sciences; water treatment products related to the detection and removal of contaminants from wastewater and drinking water; and PhysioNetics advanced prosthetic and orthotic devices.
DEMO: To Be Announced

Alcohol Monitoring Systems (Highlands Ranch) manufactures the world�s only noninvasive alcohol-detection system that automatically tests for alcohol every hour, 24 hours a day, regardless of the individual�s location. SCRAM (the Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor) fully automates the alcohol testing and reporting process, providing community corrections agencies and treatment organizations nationwide with the ability to assess compliance with sentencing requirements and treatment guidelines.
DEMO: SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor). It's the world�s only alcohol monitoring ankle bracelet worn by repeat DUI offenders that automatically tests for alcohol every hour, 24 hours a day, regardless of an individual�s location, providing court systems with an alternative to jail.

ALD NanoSolutions (Broomfield) proprietary technology is based on atomic layer deposition (ALD) coating chemistry and fluidized bed processing methods for depositing ultrathin films on particulate and polymeric surfaces. The company is focused on commercializing its nanocoating processes, called Particle ALD and Polymer ALD. Particle ALD has been named one of R & D magazine's top 100 innovations for 2004.
DEMO: Nanocoating processes named Particle ALDTM and Polymer ALDTM. This proprietary technology based, on atomic layer deposition (ALD) coating chemistry and fluidized bed processing methods, was developed for depositing ultra thin films on particulate and polymeric surfaces.

Anark (Boulder) has a long-standing tradition of developing award-winning interactive multimedia software products including their Gameface package that dramatically improves workflow in creating interactive 3D user interfaces for video games; Advanced Product Lifecycle Management tools for reuse with existing Computer Animated Design files; product visualization and maintenance training; plus 3D applications for interactive high resolution product visualization deployable across a wide variety of channels including web, PC and kiosks.
DEMO: "Gameface" software development package; Advanced Product Lifecycle Management tools; plus 3D applications for interactive high resolution product visualization.

Aviation Technology Group (Englewood) is the innovator and builder of a high speed, high performing, military looking jet called the Javelin. The Javelin represents an unrivaled approach to the very light jet market (VLJ) in general aviation, owing its sleek looks and efficient handling to breakthrough avionics systems, lightweight turbofan engines and ergonomic two-seater jet design.
DEMO: Mockup of the Javelin high performing, military style personal jet.

Colorado University Digital Animation Center (Denver) is committed to providing quality instruction in 3D multimedia theory and design preparing its students to be prepared to excel in a multitude of industries including feature film, broadcast, scientific visualization, medical imaging and engineering.
DEMO: To Be Announced

DigitalGlobe (Longmont) is the leader in the global commercial Earth imagery and geospatial information market. DigitalGlobe�s QuickBird satellite is the world�s highest resolution commercial imaging satellite. DigitalGlobe plans to launch its next-generation WorldView I and WorldView II satellites in 2006 and 2008. Their Image Library contains over one hundred million square kilometers of global imagery for countless mapping and planning needs.
DEMO: DigitalGlobe's Satellite Imaging. It's the new mapping standard for Google Earth and was used in news reports for Hurricane Katrina.

University of Denver Video/Film/Gaming Department (Denver) provides courses in art and design; 3D; animation; video and audio; interactive media; games; HCI design; and web and network development. Program graduates are applying their digital skills in communication, journalism, business and design fields.
DEMO: Games and art created by students and faculty.

eBags (Greenwood Village) is the world's leading online provider of fashion and functional handbags, luggage, business cases, backpacks and accessories for all lifestyles. eBags features over 200 brands and 12,000 products from well-known names including Samsonite, Kate Spade, Victorinox, JanSport, and Nike.
DEMO: 6pm Accessorizer making highly relevant, personalized, fashion recommendations to consumers for up to 6 perfect matches for any fashion product they are interested in. eBags 6pm Accessorizer allows consumers to also share fashion advice with others and to make recommendations regarding matching and/or coordinating fashion accessories.

Groople (Centennial) Groople is the world�s leading domestic and international group travel company offering the best, hassle-free deals on hotel rooms, airlines, rental cars and event planning for military groups, family reunions, religious organizations and leisure group customers. Groople�s automated group booking system gives travel planners the ability to plan, book and manage all aspects of group travel online.
DEMO: Automated group travel bookings that allows enterprises to increase the productivity and profitability of their group travel sales.

GroupSystems Corporation (Broomfield) is the premier global provider of team collaboration services and solutions. Their market leading Windows products including GS 1 WorkGroup, GS II WorkGroup Internet collaboration software and Meeting Room are the most full featured team collaboration products for face-to-face meetings on the market today.
DEMO: GS II WorkGroup Team collaboration and group decision-making software.

ITN Energy Systems (Littleton) provides research and product development in Space, Energy and Environmental related technologies such as Fuel Cells, Ceramic Membranes, Flexible Thin Film Batteries, Nanotechnology, Solar Cells, Sensors and Controls. DEMO: Thin film batteries and Nanotechnology.

Logisens (Ft. Collins) makes products that allow for normal workflow and mobility while obtaining real-time information about the body's stress level. Feedback and training helps people to learn new skills and bring more balance, control, and success to work and leisure activities. Their stress management training software is used for stress management, peak performance, wellness, mental training, next generation video games, plus emotional preparation for learning and exam preparation.
DEMO: Optimal Office. A bio-sensor driven office stress management and productivity improvement training software that offers mobile and real-time monitoring of stress and emotional reactions under current work conditions.

Medtronic (Louisville) is the world leader in medical technologies providing lifelong solutions for people with chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease, neurological disorders and vascular illnesses. Medtronics markets medical device products including pacemakers; defibrillators; heart valves; auto transfusion equipment, coronary, peripheral and neurovascular stents; plus internal and external glucose monitors and insulin pumps.
DEMO: Simulated Surgical Tools for navigation during surgery on the human brain and spine.

NAVSYS (Colorado Springs) provides technical products and services including hardware design, systems engineering, systems analysis and software design for advanced Global Positioning Systems, Inertial Navigation Systems and Communication Systems to both governmental and commercial customers.
DEMO: Global Positioning Systems and Inertial Navigation Systems, and Communication Systems.

NewsGator Technologies (Denver) is the leading RSS (Really Simple Syndication) platform company that offers subscription-based products and services that retrieve RSS feeds, organizes them with summaries and full news stories that can be viewed in Microsoft Outlook, on the web, on mobile phones and through a rich array of other devices, anytime, anywhere.
DEMO: RSS (Really Simple Syndication) platforms for consumer, business and enterprise customers.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory - US Dept. of Energy (Golden) partners with international, environmental and government agencies to apply renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions. The Laboratory also works with industry to transform NREL expertise and technology into commercially viable products to promote commercialization of clean, efficient, and sustainable energy options including solar; wind; geothermal; hydrogen and fuel cells; plus hybrid vehicles and alternative fuels. DEMO: 3D visualization tools used in advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development, solar hydrogen production and fuel cell models plus renewable energy and energy efficiency products.

Omnitech Robotics (Englewood) develops and manufactures robotic components, controls, and systems for converting ground vehicles to be remote controlled, teleoperated controlled or semi-autonomous controlled. Omnitech Robotics has earned international recognition for robotic vehicle controls operating in high-risk environments such as minefield clearing in Bosnia and Kosovo.
DEMO: Standardized Teleoperation System modular components for converting any vehicle to remote control, teleoperated control or semi-autonomous control; Toughbot. A unique low-cost rugged robot that can survive a two-story drop.

The University of Colorado Cancer Center (Denver) located at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center in the Rocky Mountain Region. Its four-part mission includes cancer treatment, research, education and prevention.
DEMO: Oncolight Medical Device that optically detects cancer.

PercepTek (Littleton) is a leader in the field of Intelligent Robotics including integration, perception, planning and control for the robotics, surveillance and autonomous vehicle markets. PercepTek works with government sponsored research programs; collaborates with key university and research institutions; and develops strategic long-term relationships with industrial partners to assist in broadening its product lines and licensing of its automation technologies.
DEMO: Three fully autonomous vehicles, including robotic Ford F-250 Desert Challenge competition truck, helicopter and military logistics vehicle.

Research Systems, Inc. (Boulder) provides high-performance software solutions that help scientists, engineers, researchers and medical professionals turn complex data into useful information. RSI's 150,000 customers from over 80 countries use RSI technology to visualize and analyze large, complex sets of data and develop, deploy and manage imaging applications. The company's solutions are used in diverse industries including remote sensing, engineering, earth sciences, aerospace and defense, medical imaging, oil and gas exploration and biotechnology.
DEMO: ENVI. A leading software package for the visualization, analysis, and presentation of all types of complex digital imagery.

RxKinetix (Louisville) is a specialty pharmaceutical company that uses its proprietary drug delivery technologies to develop new medicinal products including therapeutic antibodies, vaccines and growth factor formulations. The company�s proprietary drug delivery technologies have the potential to substantially improve or enable existing compounds or products by enhancing efficacy, creating sustained release and reduced dosing.
DEMO: New drug development for oncology care.

Seagate Technology (Longmont and Colorado Springs) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of hard disc drives, providing products for a wide-range of Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, and Consumer Electronics applications. Seagate's specialized CE hard drives and unique CE services provide storage for the new world of digital entertainment including digital video recorders, video game consoles, audio jukeboxes, home media centers and networked entertainment systems.
DEMO: Automotive hard drive; Digital Video Recorder hard drive; Cell Phone hard drive; with full disk encryption.

Syncroness (Westminster) provides strategic outsourced engineering services for product design and development. Syncroness has contributed to numerous patents at companies like Ford, Honeywell, Valeo, Nexus, Nu-Photonics and KRONE Gmbh. Syncroness has been chosen by the United States Air Force to develop and demonstrate a high altitude chamber that would fully enclose the USAF�s 10-mile-long High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.
DEMO: Variable pressure chamber and vaporizing barriers used by the US Air Force High Speed Test Track.

The Children's Hospital Center for Gait and Movement Analysis (Denver) is a private, not-for-profit pediatric health-care network with a main campus, five community based after-hour care sites and eight specialty-care centers. The Children'ts Hospital has again been recognized as one of the top 10 children's hospitals in America by US News and World Report. This year, Children's Hospital ranked seventh, jumping from eighth place last year, as surveyed by board-certified pediatricians across the country. With 1,130 pediatric specialists and more than 2,300 full-time employees, Children's Hospital is at the forefront of research into childhood diseases and receives more than $30 million in grants each year from the National Institute of Health and other governmental agencies. The use of and development of technology for healthcare is one of the world's best.
DEMO: To Be Announced.

ThoughtEquity (Denver) is a leading provider of video management and licensing solutions. The company�s core products include stock footage and production-ready commercials. Cable companies, networks, media companies and holders of large motion libraries use the Thought Equity�s products and solutions to reduce production time and costs, accelerate their online distribution strategies and ensure maximum value and revenue potential of motion footage assets.
DEMO: Digital Asset Management, a real-time search, preview and delivery of video-based digital assets including motion film footage, cable programming and broadcast content.

Touch of Life Technologies (Aurora) is the developer of the VH Dissector that provides access to 3D renderings of photographic anatomy from the Visible Human Project. This virtual cadaver includes over 2000 identified anatomic structures and the cross-sections from which they were derived. The program can be used as a free-form reference or navigated with user-created lesson plans. This unique program provides the ability to approach the human body from any combination of traditional views, including cross-sectional, systemic, clinical, surface, regional and surgical anatomy.
DEMO: The Visible Human Dissector.

Hurricane Katrina Relief
10% of net proceeds from DEMOGala are going to help our technology colleagues in Louisiana. CSIA is already working with the Louisiana Tech Council to assist their members, staff and volunteers affected by Hurricane Katrina, and we're specifically focusing on funding technology initiates to help people and businesses get back on their feet.

Colorado Tech Week - October 17-21, 2005
DEMOGala is part of Colorado Tech Week, October 17-21, 2005, a statewide celebration showcasing the state�s technology economy, coordinated by the Office of Economic Development and International Trade. An updated list of Colorado Tech Week events is available at the Office of Economic Development and International Trade website.
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