3Dx: Press Room

3Dconnexion Brings Intelligent 3D Navigation to Autodesk 3ds Max Artists and Designers

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:57:00 +0200

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – July 27, 2010 – 3Dconnexion's newest driver update for Autodesk® 3ds Max® brings intelligent 3D navigation to the design process, delivering the ultimate level of control to game developers, visual effects artists and graphic designers.

Whether working with larger models or focusing on intricate details in a 3D environment, 3Dconnexion’s intelligent 3D navigation feature automatically follows the point of interest to continuously determine the optimal center of rotation. In addition, the center of rotation can be seen at all times through an icon to give designers a reference point when controlling spin, tilt, and roll motion, resulting in an extremely intuitive 3D navigation experience.

“Our innovative intelligent 3D navigation feature provides a new level of control over the point of interest in 3D designs” said Dieter Neujahr, president of 3Dconnexion. “By automatically establishing and displaying the optimal center of rotation, designers are free to focus more on the creative elements of their designs without having to think about navigating or positioning their model."

To meet a range of design needs, there are two modes of setting the center of rotation. The new Auto Rotation Center sets the center of rotation to a point on the model that is nearest to the display screen center, which is particularly useful for use at higher zoom levels. For additional control, designers can also easily pick a new center of rotation point on the 3D model to suit their individual design task.

In addition to intelligent 3D navigation, the latest driver update also streamlines the 3Dconnexion 3D mouse user interface within 3ds Max. By using the Menu or Panel button on the 3D mouse, a pop-up menu is activated to centralize all 3D mouse related options into one location. The new pop-up menu simplifies the interface by grouping functions and hiding details the designer may not be interested in. The new menu also minimizes screen clutter and provides designers with a clearer view of their design.

3Dconnexion will be demonstrating the new intelligent navigation feature in Booth 1147 at SIGGRAPH 2010 in Los Angeles, Calif., July 27–29.

Availability
These new features are available now in a free 3DxWare software update, and support Autodesk 3ds Max 2009 to 2011 on Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, and Windows 7 across the entire product line. The 3Dconnexion product line includes the Professional Series with the SpacePilot PRO (MSRP $399) and SpaceExplorer™ (MSRP $299), and the Standard Series with the SpaceNavigator (MSRP $99) and SpaceNavigator for Notebooks (MSRP $129).

About 3Dconnexion, a Logitech Company
3Dconnexion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI), is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization. 3Dconnexion devices support today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications by offering users a more intuitive and natural way to interact with computer-generated 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by 3D designers, animators and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. with European headquarters in Munich, Germany and offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com. You may also connect with 3Dconnexion on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/3Dconnexion) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/3Dconnexion).

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3Dconnexion 3D Mice Help Digital Artists Advance Designs in Autodesk Maya 2011, SoftImage 2011 and Adobe Photoshop CS5

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:28:00 +0200

Fremont, Calif. – July 26, 2010 – 3Dconnexion’s full line of 3D mice is supported by three new media and entertainment applications – Autodesk® Maya® 2011 and SoftImage® 2011, and Adobe® Photoshop® CS5, bringing advanced 3D navigation and control to a range of digital artists and designers. 3Dconnexion 3D mice allow creative professionals to visualize and interact with their character animations, scenes and environments as if they were holding models in their hand or flying through the 3D environment, providing a more immersive and rewarding design experience.

3Dconnexion 3D mice allow digital artists to control camera views or navigate around scenes while simultaneously selecting, creating and editing a design. Whether tumbling, tracking and dollying in one fluid motion in Maya 2011, controlling brush size in CS5, or navigating a character rig creation in SoftImage, 3D mice provide a level of control that is unattainable with a traditional mouse and keyboard. Additional benefits include:

Superior Navigation: Allows artists to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate as if they are holding the model or camera in their hand
Precise Control: Capable of detecting input as small as four micrometers, giving a level of control that is unattainable with a traditional mouse
Improved Efficiency: Programmable buttons provide quick access to commonly used application commands, enabling users to better focus on their models
Increased Performance: Enables increased focus on characters, visual effects and models to aid in the detection of critical issues earlier in the design process, reducing change cycles and cost

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

3Dconnexion will be demonstrating 3D mice capabilities in these new applications in Booth 1147 at SIGGRAPH 2010 in Los Angeles, Calif., July 27 –29.

About 3Dconnexion, A Logitech Company
3Dconnexion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI), is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization. 3Dconnexion devices support today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications by offering users a more intuitive and natural way to interact with computer-generated 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by 3D designers, animators and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. with European headquarters in Munich, Germany and offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com. You may also connect with 3Dconnexion on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/3Dconnexion) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/3Dconnexion).

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3Dconnexion 3D Mouse Support in Medical Applications Turns a Design “Lifesaver” into a Tool That Can Enhance Lives

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:39:00 +0200

Fremont, Calif. – June 29, 2010 – From designing cutting edge products to flying through virtual worlds, 3Dconnexion 3D mice are the design tool of choice for professionals in need of precise control of 3D models and environments. And now, 3Dconnexion’s full line of 3D mice is supported by five new medical applications, advancing the role and value of the 3D mouse into this critical field.

3Dconnexion 3D mice give medical professionals working in OsiriX Imaging Software, Cyfex AG Secret Ear Designer®, and 3Shape’s Hearing Instrument System, Dental System™ and Ortho System, a level of control that is unattainable with a traditional mouse and keyboard. Whether visualizing the multidimensional images of a Cardiac-CT or modeling anatomical crowns and bridges, precise control of imagery or models is vital to performance.

3Dconnexion 3D mice give medical professionals a range of benefits, including:

Superior Navigation: 3Dconnexion 3D mice allow medical professionals to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate as if they are holding the imagery or model in their hand.
Precise Control: 3Dconnexion 3D mice are capable of detecting input as small as four micrometers, giving a level of control that is simply unattainable with a traditional mouse.
Improved Efficiency: Programmable buttons on 3Dconnexion 3D mice provide quick access to commonly used application commands, enabling them to focus more on the medical imagery and models they are working with.
Increased Performance: Enables medical professionals to focus more on visualizing their imagery or models to aid in the detection of critical issues.

© 2010 3Dconnexion. All rights reserved. 3Dconnexion, the 3Dconnexion logo, and other 3Dconnexion marks are owned by 3Dconnexion and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

3Dconnexion Advances to PTC® Platinum Tier Partner

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:12:00 +0200

Fremont, Calif. - June 6, 2010 – 3Dconnexion, the leading provider of 3D mice for design professionals, today announced it has advanced from a Gold Tier Partner to a Platinum Tier Partner within PTC’s PartnerAdvantage™ Program. Platinum tier partnership status is characterized by the highest level of joint go-to-market support, including product promotions, active participation in program activities, and visibility to PTC customers, prospects and channels.

The promotion from Gold to Platinum tier was driven by 3Dconnexion’s commitment to delivering the highest levels of 3D interaction and control to PTC Pro/ENGINEER® users and its plans for even stronger collaboration in the future. Andy Barlow, PTC’s Senior Director of Business Development, stated, “We are pleased to grant Platinum tier partner status to 3Dconnexion and we are looking forward to an even closer relationship to further enhance the value 3Dconnexion 3D mice bring to Pro/ENGINEER users.”

“3Dconnexion 3D mice represent the industry benchmark for design performance with respect to 3D control and productivity,” said Dieter Neujahr, president of 3Dconnexion. “Advancing within PTC’s PartnerAdvantage Program extends the benefits delivered by 3Dconnexion 3D mice to even more Pro/ENGINEER users.”

Using 3Dconnexion 3D mice with Pro/ENGINEER helps design engineers quickly deliver high-quality and accurate digital models. From concept, to sketch, to part, to assembly and drawing, 3Dconnexion 3D mice enable a level of design interaction that is unattainable with a traditional mouse and keyboard. Using a 3D mouse, Pro/ENGINEER users are able to design more intuitively and with such precise control they feel as though they are holding their digital models in their hand.

About 3Dconnexion, a Logitech Company
3Dconnexion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI), is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization. 3Dconnexion devices support today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications by offering users a more intuitive and natural way to interact with computer-generated 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by 3D designers, animators and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. with European headquarters in Munich, Germany and offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com.

© 2010 3Dconnexion. All rights reserved. 3Dconnexion, the 3Dconnexion logo, and other 3Dconnexion marks are owned by 3Dconnexion and may be registered. PTC, Pro/ENGINEER and PartnerAdvantage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Parametric Technology Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

i GET IT Offers Free Training Videos for Using 3Dconnexion 3D Mice in SolidWorks and CATIA

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:17:00 +0200

Fremont, Calif. – April 19, 2010 – 3Dconnexion today announced that i GET IT, the engineering knowledge management portal designed by Tata Technologies, has added two series of videos with tutorials on using 3D mice in SolidWorks and CATIA.

Design engineers can visit www.myigetit.com to sign up for a free account to access online eLearning training videos offering helpful tips about integrating the 3Dconnexion SpacePilot™ PRO 3D mouse into their SolidWorks and CATIA design environments. The new i GET IT courses are a helpful resource for professionals using 3Dconnexion 3D mice, offering insight on increased design power and productivity benefits:

Improved Control and Navigation allows design engineers to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate models or simulations without stopping to select commands.

Greater Productivity with customizable programmable buttons that provide quick access to commonly used commands.

Advanced Design Performance by aiding in the detection of design flaws and enhancing design review, verification and presentation.

3Dconnexion 3D mice deliver a level of design interaction that is unattainable with a traditional mouse and keyboard. Using a 3D mouse, design engineers are able to design more intuitively and with precise control, allowing them to feel as though they are manipulating their digital models by holding them in their hand. For additional information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com.

About 3Dconnexion, A Logitech Company
3Dconnexion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI), is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization. 3Dconnexion devices support today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications by offering users a more intuitive and natural way to interact with computer-generated 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by 3D designers, animators and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. with European headquarters in Munich, Germany and offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com.

© 2010 3Dconnexion. All rights reserved. 3Dconnexion, the 3Dconnexion logo, and other 3Dconnexion marks are owned by 3Dconnexion and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

3Dconnexion 3D Mice Now Supported by Autodesk Inventor 2011

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:18:00 +0200

Fremont, Calif. – April 15, 2010 – 3Dconnexion’s line of 3D mice is now supported by Autodesk Inventor 2011 software, giving design engineers more intuitive control over their 3D models and the overall digital prototyping process.
Providing a level of design interaction that is unattainable with a traditional mouse and keyboard, 3Dconnexion 3D mice complement the enhanced design capabilities and specialized tools offered in the latest Inventor software suite. Conceptual design, engineering, and manufacturing professionals working in Inventor 2011 can navigate designs with a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse, allowing them to validate the form, fit, and function of a design before it is built, as if they were holding the digital model in their hand. This added control helps professionals accelerate design times and identify potential design flaws with greater ease.

3Dconnexion’s 3D mice offer product development teams a range of design performance and productivity benefits for 3D mechanical design, product simulation, tooling creation, and design communication, including:

Improved Control and Navigation allows users to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate models or simulations without stopping to select commands.

Greater Productivity with customizable programmable buttons that provide quick access to commonly used commands.

Advanced Design Performance by aiding in the detection of design flaws and enhancing design review, verification and presentation.

Increased Comfort with traditional mouse clicks reduced by up to 50 percent.

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

About 3Dconnexion, A Logitech Company
3Dconnexion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI), is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization. 3Dconnexion devices support today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications by offering users a more intuitive and natural way to interact with computer-generated 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by 3D designers, animators and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. with European headquarters in Munich, Germany and offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com.

© 2010 3Dconnexion. All rights reserved. 3Dconnexion, the 3Dconnexion logo, and other 3Dconnexion marks are owned by 3Dconnexion and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

3Dconnexion Expands 3D Mice Support to Three New Applications for CAD and GIS Professionals

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:48:00 +0200

Fremont, Calif. – April 7, 2010 – 3Dconnexion’s full line of 3D mice now supports three new applications – CadFaster|QuickStep, a viewer tool for 3D professionals, Bluebeam PDF Revu, a PDF editor for design and construction professionals, and TrueGage TrueMap v5, a surface topography and analytic software.

3Dconnexion 3D mice provide professionals working in these applications with a level of design interaction that is unattainable with a traditional mouse and keyboard. Using a 3D mouse, design engineers are able to design more intuitively and with precise control.

3Dconnexion’s 3D mice provide users with a range of design performance and productivity benefits when working in Bluebeam PDF Revu, CadFaster|QuickStep and TrueGage TrueMap v5, including:

Improved Control and Navigation allows users to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate models or simulations without stopping to select commands.

Greater Productivity with customizable programmable buttons that provide quick access to commonly used commands.

Advanced Design Performance by aiding in the detection of design flaws and enhancing design review, verification and presentation.

Increased Comfort with traditional mouse clicks reduced by up to 50 percent.

3Dconnexion Powers North American Bid to Break Land Speed Record

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0100

Fremont, Calif. – Feb. 16, 2010 – 3Dconnexion today announced it has become an official sponsor of the North American Eagle™ Land Speed program. Project designers will be using the 3Dconnexion SpacePilot™ PRO 3D mouse in conjunction with Lenovo ThinkStations and ThinkPads, and Dassault Systèmes CATIA V5 and Geomagic Software to design parts and assemblies for the 56-foot long Eagle car. The goal of the North American Eagle program is to break the current world land speed record of 763 mph (1,228 kmh), set on October 15, 1997, by reaching 800 mph (1,287 kmh).

“Designing an earth-bound vehicle that can travel at supersonic speeds demands an extraordinary team of designers equipped with the ultimate tools, and the 3Dconnexion SpacePilot PRO is powering the design team to new levels of performance and productivity,” said Keith Zanghi, co-owner and director of operations, North American Eagle. “The superior 3D navigation and application control it makes possible, makes it a crucial part of our goal to set a new world land speed record.”

“The ability to perform multiple functions at once and the ease of manipulation allows me to spend more time designing," says Don Mitchell, chief designer and programmer, North American Eagle. "Frankly, I have been using 3Dconnexion products so long I would be lost without it."

3Dconnexion 3D mice deliver a level of control that is not possible with a traditional mouse and keyboard. Users engage both hands in a balanced and cooperative work style with one hand using the 3D mouse to position the model, while the other hand simultaneously uses the traditional mouse to select, create or edit. By spreading the workload across both hands, users experience productivity increases of more than 20% as well as a more comfortable working experience by reducing traditional mouse clicks by up to 50%.

“Being part of the North American Eagle’s quest to break the world land speed record is thrilling,” said Dieter Neujahr, president of 3Dconnexion. “SpacePilot PRO is the most advanced 3D mouse ever, and it will enable the team to design the fastest and safest land vehicle in the fastest amount of time.”

About the North American Eagle Land Speed Program
The purpose of the North American Eagle™ Land Speed Program is to test the capability of a land based vehicle to safely transition through supersonic speed. The by-products of this challenge have the potential to impact high-speed rail, ground effects of high-speed aircraft in the landing configuration as well as deceleration methods utilized by high-speed vehicles.
For additional information about the North American Eagle land speed project, please visit www.landspeed.com.

About 3Dconnexion, A Logitech Company
3Dconnexion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI), is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization. 3Dconnexion devices support today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications by offering users a more intuitive and natural way to interact with computer-generated 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by 3D designers, animators and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. with European headquarters in Seefeld, Germany and offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com.

© 2010 3Dconnexion. All rights reserved. 3Dconnexion, the 3Dconnexion logo, and other 3Dconnexion marks are owned by 3Dconnexion and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

3Dconnexion Announces the Next Step in Intelligent 3D Navigation for SolidWorks Users

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:48:00 +0100

ANAHEIM, Calif. (SolidWorks World, Booth 201) – Feb. 1, 2010 – 3Dconnexion today announced new 3D mouse capabilities for SolidWorks, bringing increased navigation intelligence to the design process. With this new feature, 3Dconnexion 3D mice can now automatically follow a designer’s point of interest and continuously determine the optimal center of rotation, enabling an easier and more intuitive exploration of the largest models and the smallest details. In addition, the center of rotation can now be seen at all times via an icon, further enhancing the navigation experience.

3Dconnexion will be demonstrating the new intelligent navigation feature in Booth 201 at SolidWorks World in Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 31 – Feb. 3, 2010.

“Previously, SolidWorks users had to zoom in fairly close and manually select a new center of rotation. We have listened to the feedback of our customers to provide designers with total control over the point of interest,” said Dieter Neujahr, president of 3Dconnexion. “By automatically establishing and displaying the optimal center of rotation, designers are now free to focus on design creativity and flexibility when using 3D mice in SolidWorks.”

When using the new update, two modes of setting the center of rotation are available. The new Auto Rotation Center sets the center of rotation to a point on the model that is nearest to the display screen center, particularly useful for use at higher zoom levels. For additional control, users can easily pick a new center of rotation point on the 3D model to suit the design task.

Availability
The new feature will be available in late February via a free 3DxWare software update, and will support SolidWorks 2005 – 2010 on Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, and Windows 7 across the entire product line. The 3Dconnexion product line includes the Professional Series with the new SpacePilot PRO (MSRP $399), SpacePilot™ (MSRP $299 with promotion) and SpaceExplorer™ (MSRP $299), and the Standard Series with the SpaceNavigator (MSRP $99) and SpaceNavigator for Notebooks (MSRP $129). For additional information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com

About 3D Mice
 3Dconnexion 3D mice deliver a level of comfort and control that is not possible with a traditional mouse and keyboard. Users engage both hands in a balanced and cooperative work style with one hand using the 3D mouse to position the model, while the other hand simultaneously uses the traditional mouse to select, create or edit. By spreading the workload across both hands, users experience productivity increases of more than 20 percent as well as a more comfortable working experience by reducing traditional mouse clicks by up to 50 percent.

About 3Dconnexion, a Logitech Company 
3Dconnexion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI), is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization. 3Dconnexion devices support today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications by offering users a more intuitive and natural way to interact with computer-generated 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by 3D designers, animators and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. with European headquarters in Seefeld, Germany and offices worldwide.

For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com

3Dconnexion 3D Mice Offer Advanced Design Control in Missler TopSolid 7

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:41:00 +0100

Fremont, Calif. – Jan. 20, 2010 – 3Dconnexion’s full line of 3D mice now supports Missler TopSolid 7 integrated CAD/CAM software solution.

3Dconnexion’s 3D mice give TopSolid 7 engineers increased productivity and a more intuitive and natural way to interact with their 3D designs for modeling, simulation and production.

3Dconnexion’s 3D mice provide TopSolid 7 professionals with a range of design performance and productivity benefits, including:

o   Improved Control and Navigation allows users to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate models or simulations without stopping to select commands.

o   Greater Productivity with customizable programmable buttons that provide quick access to commonly used TopSolid 7 commands.

o   Advanced Design Performance by aiding in the detection of design flaws and enhancing design review, verification and presentation.

o   Increased Comfort with traditional mouse clicks reduced by up to 50 percent .

TopSolid 7 is compatible with the entire 3Dconnexion product line, including the Professional Series with the SpacePilot PRO (MSRP $399), SpacePilot (MSRP $299 with promotion) and SpaceExplorer™ (MSRP $299), and the Standard Series with the SpaceNavigator (MSRP $99) and SpaceNavigator for Notebooks (MSRP $129).

About 3Dconnexion, A Logitech Company
3Dconnexion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI), is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization. 3Dconnexion devices support today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications by offering users a more intuitive and natural way to interact with computer-generated 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by 3D designers, animators and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Fremont, Calif. with European headquarters in Seefeld, Germany and offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com.

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© 2010 3Dconnexion. All rights reserved. 3Dconnexion, the 3Dconnexion logo, and other 3Dconnexion marks are owned by 3Dconnexion and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.