This year’s red dot awards will be presented at the annual red dot gala on 1 July 2013 at Essen’s opera house, the Aalto theatre. The SpaceMouse Pro will then be exhibited in Essen's red dot design museum from 2-28 July, where visitors can learn about the latest product design trends and experience prize-winning products first-hand.

The SpaceMouse Pro design was jointly developed by 3Dconnexion and Design Partners, 3Dconnexion’s product design agency, in close cooperation with users. Its stylish, functional and ergonomic design is tailored to the needs of CAD professionals that work with 3D models on a daily basis. For example:

• The 3Dconnexion Controller Cap, allows users to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate 3D objects, offering smooth and intuitive navigation.

• The full size hand rest ensures the optimum hand position, allowing users to operate the 3D mouse comfortably, even during the longest working sessions.

• All fifteen ergonomically shaped buttons programmable and positioned for fingertip access.

 As a winning design this year, the SpaceMouse Pro is following in the footsteps of the original 3Dconnexion 3D mouse model, the SpaceMouse Plus, which won the red dot award back in 1995.

“We are very proud to receive this award for the second time, as it acknowledges the effort we invest in our design work,” says Antonio Pascucci, vice president, products at 3Dconnexion. “We strive on a daily basis to retain a competitive edge by continuously improving products to optimise our customers’ design processes. SpaceMouse Pro is a perfect example of this. Its ergonomically optimised design, intelligent control, and intuitive operation meet all requirements of the most sophisticated 3D workflows.”

Prof. Dr. Peter Zec, founder and CEO of red dot, believes that design competency and economic success go hand in hand: “The winners of this year's red dot award: product design are pioneers of a cutting-edge design culture and industry. It is becoming increasingly difficult to differentiate between products that are both well developed and well designed. Often, their unique qualities are only discernable in the details. However, it is precisely those products that excel when examined by the critical eyes of our jury that will stand out from the crowd in the global marketplace.”

About 3Dconnexion

3Dconnexion makes 3D mice that revolutionize the way people interact with 3D applications, providing a more natural and intuitive way to interact with digital 3D content. By gently manipulating the controller cap, 3D mouse users can simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate their 3D models or camera position while using the standard mouse or tablet to select, create and edit.

It’s an intuitive, balanced and cooperative work style that results in increased productivity, improvements in creativity and enhanced comfort.

Supported by today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications, 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by engineers, designers, architects and artists across the globe. 

3Dconnexion’s North American headquarters are in Boston, Mass., with offices worldwide. Stay up-to-date with all the latest company and industry news via Facebook and Twitter.

Unleash the Power of Rhino

A 3D mouse provides Rhino 5 users an incomparable level of design interaction, making it a rewarding and time-saving tool. With the latest version of Rhino, users of 3Dconnexion 3D mice will see improvements in the following feature areas:

• Intelligent 3D Navigation—Whether working with larger models or focusing on intricate details, the 3D mouse automatically follows a point of interest to continuously determine the optimal center of rotation. Alternatively, users can easily choose to rotate around a selected item.
• Enhanced Camera Navigation—The 3Dconnexion controller cap allows users to manipulate models comfortably in any of three navigation modes: Camera, Target Camera or Helicopter.
• Customizable Buttons—With Rhino 5’s new 3D mouse button mapping editor, it’s quick and easy to assign commonly-used commands to the 3D mouse function keys, saving time, and reducing keyboard and standard mouse use.

“Rhino 5 includes a significantly improved 3Dconnexion 3D mouse integration making 3D navigation a much richer experience.” says Carlos Perez Alba, EMEA Sales & Marketing Manager at McNeel Europe. “Users who integrate Rhino 5 with a 3Dconnexion mouse can take advantage of the updated navigation features, allowing them to design, view and position their digital content faster than ever."

View a quick video to learn more about how to enhance Rhino 5 using a 3D mouse.

Rhino 5 is compatible with the entire 3Dconnexion product line, including the SpacePilot Pro, SpaceMouse Pro, SpaceNavigator and SpaceNavigator for Notebooks.

About 3Dconnexion

3Dconnexion makes 3D mice that revolutionize the way people interact with 3D applications, providing a more natural and intuitive way to interact with digital 3D content. By gently manipulating the controller cap, 3D mouse users can simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate their 3D models or camera position while using the standard mouse or tablet to select, create and edit.

It’s an intuitive, balanced and cooperative work style that results in increased productivity, improvements in creativity and enhanced comfort.

Supported by today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications, 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by engineers, designers, architects and artists across the globe.

3Dconnexion’s North American headquarters are in Boston, Mass., with offices worldwide. Stay up-to-date with all the latest company and industry news via Facebook and Twitter.

• Autodesk 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design, Maya and Softimage
• Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks
• Siemens PLM Software NX and Solid Edge, and
• Adobe Photoshop

In addition, the updated driver enables advanced button configuration in Sketch mode in NX.

AutoCAD 2013 Hotfix

On the subject of enhancements: AutoDesk recently released a hotfix for AutoCAD 2013 to correct problems that some 3Dconnexion mouse users were experiencing within the software, including zoom speed variations and pivot point positioning. Download the update here.

View a quick video to learn more about how to enhance work with 2D content in AutoCAD 2013 using a 3D mouse.

About 3Dconnexion

3Dconnexion makes 3D mice that revolutionize the way people interact with 3D applications, providing a more natural and intuitive way to interact with digital 3D content. By gently manipulating the controller cap, 3D mouse users can simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate their 3D models or camera position while using the standard mouse or tablet to select, create and edit.

It’s an intuitive, balanced and cooperative work style that results in increased productivity, improvements in creativity and enhanced comfort.  Supported by today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications, 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by engineers, designers, architects and artists across the globe.3Dconnexion’s North American headquarters are in Boston, Mass., with offices worldwide. Stay up-to-date with all the latest company and industry news via Facebook and Twitter.

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“We are extremely excited to see the continued expansion of 3Dconnexion support in Autodesk’s applications,” said Antonio Pascucci, vice president of products, 3Dconnexion. “As demand skyrockets for increasingly sophisticated 3D digital artwork, 3Dconnexion 3D mouse support across the majority of Autodesk’s products ensures a consistent 3D navigation experience and, ultimately, better results in less time.”

3Dconnexion 3D mice augment the robust feature set and high-performance Autodesk Mudbox 2013 environment. With a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse in one hand, users can precisely position and visualize their 3D content while using a regular mouse or tablet in the other to simultaneously paint and sculpt. This natural two-handed work style helps to immerse users in the design, boosting creativity and the delivery of exceptional results.

3Dconnexion will be demonstrating 3D mouse support in Autodesk MudBox 2013 in booth #1013 at SIGGRAPH 2012 in Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 7-9.  

About 3Dconnexion 3D Mice
3Dconnexion 3D mice revolutionize the way users work with 3D applications by providing a more natural and intuitive way to interact with digital 3D content. By gently manipulating the controller cap, users can simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate their 3D models or camera position while using the standard mouse or tablet to select, create and edit. It’s an intuitive, balanced and cooperative work style that results in increased productivity, improvements in creativity and enhanced comfort.

Compatibility
The entire 3Dconnexion product line is compatible with Autodesk Mudbox 2013, including the Professional Series with the SpacePilot™ Pro (MSRP $399), SpaceMouse™ Pro (MSRP $299) and SpaceExplorer™ (MSRP $299), and the Standard Series with the SpaceNavigator™ (MSRP $99) and SpaceNavigator for Notebooks (MSRP $129).

About 3Dconnexion
3Dconnexion is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization professionals. Supported by today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications, 3Dconnexion 3D mice offer a more intuitive and natural way to interact with digital 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by engineers, designers, architects and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion’s North American headquarters are in Boston, Mass. and offices worldwide. To keep up-to-date with all the latest news, connect with 3Dconnexion on Facebook and Twitter .

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Developed by Crytek, a Frankfurt-based company at the forefront of the interactive entertainment industry, CryENGINE is available to anyone without charge for non-commercial use. It is also licensed by leading game developers around the world and has been the development engine for scores of popular games from industry leaders.

"Creating the next blockbuster game requires a combination of incredibly talented minds armed with the best development tools available," said Antonio Pascucci, vice president of products, 3Dconnexion. "The introduction of 3Dconnexion 3D mouse support to the CryENGINE community provides greater control over complex 3D environments to enthusiasts, hobbyists and major developers alike, making it easier to create stunning results and gauge how the end result will look for players."

3Dconnexion 3D mice augment the high-performance capabilities of CryENGINE, including its near-photorealism indoor and wide-open outdoor environments, and extraordinary special effects. Until now, navigating a scene in the CryENGINE development mode could only be accomplished with a traditional mouse and keyboard. Now, with a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse in one hand, CryENGINE users can navigate in 3D, flying smoothly and naturally through the most complex virtual environments while simultaneously using a regular mouse and tablet in the other to select, create and edit. The result is a natural two-handed work style that enables the designer to develop a better understanding of the end-user experience, and can dramatically increase development speed, comfort and creativity.

"We are very excited that 3Dconnexion will be showcasing the 3D mouse integration at SIGGRAPH this year," said Carl Jones, director of global business development, CryENGINE. "We are committed to giving developers a complete game development system, and the integration of 3D mice complements that effort, giving users the ultimate level of 3D control in an already powerful all-in-one development platform."

The 3Dconnexion 3D mouse integration in CryENGINE 3 offers the game development community a range of design features and extra touches, including the ability to customize function keys, sensitivity settings and editor camera speeds. In addition, the 3D mouse controller cap can be twisted to adjust the time of day or to perform linear animation scrub.

3Dconnexion will be demonstrating 3D mouse integration in CryENGINE 3 in booth #1013 at SIGGRAPH 2012 in Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 7-9.

About 3Dconnexion 3D Mice
3Dconnexion 3D mice revolutionize the way users work with 3D applications by providing a more natural and intuitive way to interact with digital 3D content. By gently manipulating the controller cap, users can simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate their 3D models or camera position while using the standard mouse or tablet to select, create and edit. Itfs an intuitive, balanced and cooperative work style that results in increased productivity, improvements in creativity and enhanced comfort.

Compatibility
The entire 3Dconnexion product line is compatible with CryENGINE 3, including the Professional Series with the SpacePilot™ Pro (MSRP $399), SpaceMouse™ Pro (MSRP $299) and SpaceExplorer™ (MSRP $299), and the Standard Series with the SpaceNavigator™ (MSRP $99) and SpaceNavigator for Notebooks (MSRP $129).

About 3Dconnexion
3Dconnexion is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization professionals. Supported by today's most popular and powerful 3D applications, 3Dconnexion 3D mice offer a more intuitive and natural way to interact with digital 3D content. 3Dconnexion's award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by engineers, designers, architects and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion's North American headquarters are in Boston, Mass. and offices worldwide. To keep up-to-date with all the latest news, connect with 3Dconnexion on Facebook and Twitter.

About Crytek
Crytek GmbH ("Crytek") is an independent company at the forefront of the interactive entertainment industry, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming by creating standout experiences for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, mobile devices and games-as-service using their cutting-edge 3D-Game-Technology, CryENGINE®.

The company's headquarters are in Frankfurt (Germany). Crytek also has studios in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea), Nottingham (UK) and Shanghai (China). Since its foundation in 1999, Crytek has consistently been recognized for excellence in its field, earning accolades such as the 2011 Develop Award for Best Independent Studio and 2010 Red Dot Design Award. Its multi-award winning games include Far Cry®, Crysis® (awarded best PC Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers Choice Awards), Crysis Warhead® (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best of 2008 Awards) and Crysis 2 (awarded Best Shooter of E3 2010 and Gamescom 2010).
For more information, please visit www.crytek.com and www.mycryengine.com.
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“3D mice revolutionize the way people interact with digital 3D content,” said Antonio Pascucci, vice president of products, 3Dconnexion. “We are committed to developing products that meet the needs of 3D users. SpaceMouse Pro provides a professional 3D navigation experience, enabling users to better understand their 3D content, while its new advanced ergonomic design ensures a comfortable working experience.”

The SpaceMouse Pro 3D mouse is an easy-to-use, professional solution with advanced features, including:

-       Professional Navigation: The patented six-degrees-of-freedom sensor provides intuitive 3D navigation while five QuickView keys offer one-touch access to 12 view combinations – top, right, front, and 90-degree rotation.

-       Advanced Ergonomic Design: SpaceMouse Pro ensures a balanced and comfortable workflow with full-size, soft-coated hand rest and fifteen large, tactile and easy-to-locate buttons.

-       Application Control: Four large, fully customizable Intelligent Function Keys provide fingertip access to frequently used application commands while the new On-screen Display provides visual feedback on function key assignment. In addition, SpaceMouse Pro’s Keyboard Modifiers provide convenient access to Control, Shift, Alt, Esc functions.

3Dconnexion will be demonstrating the SpaceMouse Pro in booth #136 at Autodesk University 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1.

About 3Dconnexion 3D Mice

3Dconnexion 3D mice revolutionize the way users work with 3D applications by providing a more natural and intuitive way to interact with digital 3D content. By gently manipulating the controller cap, users can simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate their 3D models or camera position while using the standard mouse to select, create and edit. It’s an intuitive, balanced and cooperative work style that results in increased productivity, improvements in design quality and enhanced comfort.

Compatibility, Pricing and Availability

The SpaceMouse Pro is backed by a three-year warranty, and is currently available at a suggested retail price of $299. The SpaceMouse Pro is supported by Windows 7, Vista^®, XP, Mac OS 10.4.6 or later, Sun Solaris 8 (SPARC), Sun Solaris 10 (x86/x64), and Linux^® (Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4, SuSE 9.3 or later).

The entire 3Dconnexion product line, including the Professional Series with the SpacePilot™ Pro (MSRP $399), SpaceMouse Pro and SpaceExplorer (MSRP $299), and the Standard Series with the SpaceNavigator (MSRP $99) and SpaceNavigator for Notebooks (MSRP $129), are available from professional CAD resellers and major online resellers including CDW, Insight, PC Connection, and PC Mall. For additional information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com.

About 3Dconnexion
3Dconnexion is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization professionals. Supported by today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications, 3Dconnexion 3D mice offer a more intuitive and natural way to interact with digital 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by engineers, designers, architects and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Munich, Germany with North American headquarters in Boston, Mass. and offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com. You may also connect with 3Dconnexion on Facebook (www.facebook.com/3Dconnexion) and Twitter (twitter.com/3Dconnexion).

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Contact:

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mantonio@walt.com

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