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New BrainWave® MultiMax™
World's first practical, adaptive, Multivariable Process controller

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2002
Richmond, BC, Canada

Universal Dynamics Technologies Inc., the developer of BrainWave software announces the release of BrainWave version 8.0 with the all-new MultiMax control software. BrainWave - industry's most widely used advanced process controller - is known for being quick to install and adaptable while controlling industry's most difficult processes.

The new MultiMax version 8.0 permits the control of large coupled processes. Users can rapidly deploy advanced controls on the most complex applications such as distillation columns, paper machines, multi-unit batch reactors, and other complex processes where an actuator affects a multitude of process variables or where the user is trying to achieve multiple objectives simultaneously. BrainWave MultiMax automatically finds the best solution or most economical point of operation and can be set to automatically update itself to keep the process running optimally. This drastically reduces the start-up times and maintenance times to fractions of what other advanced control solutions require. BrainWave provides huge cost savings or profit improvements compared with conventional technology.

A recent application of BrainWave MultiMax in an oil refinery blending application showed a 70% reduction in variability and a 3-month payback on investment.

Universal Dynamics' BrainWave software has been adopted by many of the world's leading Chemical, Petroleum, Food, Beverage, Glass, and Pulp and Paper manufacturers. BrainWave's powerful, advanced control technology reduces costs and improves manufacturing efficiencies using existing plant control system infrastructure. Product variability is reduced and processes are shifted to the most efficient operating point. The MultiMax version expands BrainWave's capability to cover virtually all manufacturing process applications.

BrainWave has received numerous industry awards such as ISA's most innovative product award, NSERC's Synergy award and others for the unique and powerful technology.

Universal Dynamics is a unique combination of Engineers, Scientists and Programmers, with the in-depth knowledge required for industrial productivity improvement. The courage to innovate is demonstrated by Universal Dynamics many technical awards and patented technologies. Founded in 1965, Universal Dynamics' track record and resources assure the continued success of its customer's manufacturing operations. Its international reputation has been earned by exceeding customer expectations.

For more information - Contact:

Bill Gough at 604-214-3456
or
Stephen Crotty at 404-875-2436