mental images, a global leader in the fast-growing market for high-end 3D visualization software, today announced the appointment of Peter Mehlstaeubler as Vice President of Business Development for Design Solutions and 3D Web Services. In his new capacity, Mr. Mehlstaeubler will be responsible for positioning mental images's new RealityServer software platform in several markets with a focus on product design and marketing. RealityServer enables 3D Web Services and applications that permit very large numbers of users to simultaneously access and remotely interact with original 3D content regardless of its complexity from any network enabled device. Mehlstaeubler joins mental images in Berlin after a distinguished 22-year career in software development and marketing, with a special focus on 3D design. Most recently, Peter was Vice President of Product Development at Alias Systems in Toronto, a position he held from 2001 until March 2006. In his last position at Alias, he led customer-driven product development of the company's Academy Award winning Maya software as well as Alias Studio and related products while maintaining key account relationships at a senior level, especially in the global automotive, aerospace and entertainment industries. He also helped oversee the recent acquisition of Alias Systems by Autodesk, Inc. "We are excited to have Peter join mental images," said Rolf Herken, the CEO and CTO of mental images. "Peter's vast experience in the 3D design industry will serve us and our customers well as we are beginning to introduce the RealityServer platform on a larger scale for the development and deployment of 3D Web Services and applications in a wide range of markets." "I am delighted to join mental images in this exciting period of growth," said Peter Mehlstaeubler. "My many years in development and marketing of 3D design software gave me a strong appreciation for innovative technologies and the business growth they enable. RealityServer is a unique platform with tremendous potential for tangible benefits to a wide range of industries where it can help unlock the value of their 3D assets. I am very pleased to become part of such an innovative and well respected team." Mr. Mehlstaeubler will take up his new position in September. Prior to joining Alias in 1997, Mehlstaeubler worked at Control Data and ICEM Systems. He holds a Masters degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Munich (Dipl.-Ing. Univ.).