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Orlando, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2006) --- Michael
F. Siemer, P.E., founder and chief executive officer of Mydea Technologies
Corp., is one of 81 inventive young engineers selected to participate
in the National Academy of Engineering’s 12th Annual Frontiers
of Engineering symposium at the Ford Research and Innovation Center
in Dearborn, Mich. Sept. 21-23.
The majority of selected symposium participants work at prestigious
institutes such as Sandia National Laboratories, Bell Laboratories,
major universities or corporations such as Microsoft Research. Siemer
is one of only 10 entrepreneurs among the distinguished group of
America’s “best and brightest” engineers aged
30-45 invited to participate in the Symposium.
Mydea Technologies Corp., which opened in 2003 in the University
of Central Florida Technology Incubator, produces rapid prototypes — one-of-a-kind
physical objects made of a variety of materials to exacting specifications.
Siemer developed and configured highly sophisticated computer and
tool systems that measure and calibrate engineering specifications
and then produce prototype objects quickly and efficiently — sometimes
in less than a day.
The objects are then used in prototype systems that demonstrate
a wide range of engineering, mechanical and materials technologies — from
critical aircraft engine or weapons systems parts to components
for simulator training equipment.
Siemer developed many of his prototyping skills and technologies
as an engineer working on Disney World rides and shows..
Siemer said he was honored to be selected. “This year’s
Frontiers of Engineering group includes some of the best and brightest
engineers my generation has produced,” Siemer said.
“The symposium is a chance to share practical skills and perspectives
in an open, collaborative setting. I’m honored to be part of it, and
I hope to learn a great deal,” Siemer said.
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For more information, please contact:
Michael Siemer, President and CEO, Mydea Technologies Corporation,
407-737-1991
Tom O’Neal or Carol Ann Dykes, UCF Technology Incubator,
407-882-0202
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
About Mydea Technologies
Mydea Technologies was incorporated in July 2003 with a mission
to assist companies and individuals in all aspects of product
development including design and engineering, 3D modeling, rapid
prototyping and production. The company is committed to researching
and utilizing the newest innovations and technology for rapid
product development. Mydea Technologies is located in Orlando,
Florida in the Central Florida Research Park. For more information,
visit http://www.mydeatechnologies.com.
About the UCF Technology Incubator
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Technology Incubator has helped
more than 80 emerging technology companies create over $200 million
in annual revenue and nearly 700 new jobs with an average salary
of $59,000. The UCF Technology Incubator was named the 2004
Technology Incubator of the Year by the National Business Incubation
Association. Headquartered in Research Park near the University,
the Incubator is a collaboration in economic development between
UCF, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the Florida
High Tech Corridor Council and the Metro Orlando Economic Development
Commission. For more information, please visit http://www.incubator.ucf.edu.
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