FORUM8 Co., Ltd. (2-15-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo. President Yuji Ito. URL: http://www.forum8.co.jp/english/) has taken over Shade3D Co., Ltd. (4F Kimura Building, 5-5-5 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo. CEO Masanao Sasabuchi) from New Horizon Capital Co., Ltd. (HQ: Minato-ku, Tokyo. CEO Yasushi Ando).

Forum8 is aiming at further expanding of 3D VR business by merging Shade3D that is mainly handling domestic 3DCG software "Shade3D" series. Based on the many existing users of Shade3D and 3D VR simulation software VR Design Studio "UC-win/Road", we will enhance the international development.
Forum8 will progress the technology development of the 3D VR software further and expand the 3D VR business to various industry by developing original new features and new systems.

FORUM8 Co., Ltd. CEO Yuji Ito (left), Shade3D Co., Ltd. CEO Masanao Sasabuchi (right)