ICEM's software suite supports 3Dconnexion's Motion Controllers
February, 27, 2004 Partner Release
The leading developer of surface modelling, analysis and visualisation software, announced today that with the latest release of its software, ICEM Surf 4.4, it is providing support within the Microsoft Windows environment, as well as the UNIX and Linux environments, for the award-winning line of 3D motion controllers from 3Dconnexion.
“Our customers all work in 3D as they develop their vehicle bodies and interiors,” said Lee Cureton, chief executive, ICEM Ltd. “The inclusion within our software of support for 3Dconnexion’s line of motion controllers now offers these users a far more intuitive and productive way of working with complex 3D geometry.”
“The support for 3Dconnexion motion controllers in ICEM Surf 4.4 introduces powerful new capabilities that allow designs to be created in less time and with greater comfort,” said Jan Larsson, European director, partner marketing at 3Dconnexion. “Using both hands while interacting with ICEM Surf provides a natural way to work, meaning designers become proficient within a short time and quickly begin to realise benefits.”
Two-Handed Power™
3Dconnexion’s motion controllers, which include the SpaceBall, SpaceMouse and SpaceTraveller, operate together with a traditional mouse to deliver a more efficient and intuitive way of working with 3D geometry, such as ICEM Surf digital surface models. They enable the user to simultaneously pan, zoom or rotate 3D models with the controller in one hand while the other hand selects, inspects or edits the model with the mouse.
3Dconnexion’s motion controllers can provide up to a 30% increase in productivity and eliminate as many as half the mouse movements required.
About 3Dconnexion
3Dconnexion, a Logitech Company (SWX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI), is the leading provider of 3D input devices that enhance the user interface for professional 3D applications in markets such as product design (CAD/CAM/CAE), modeling and animation (digital content creation). More than 350,000 designers, animators, and artists use 3Dconnexion's award-winning line of motion controllers, including SpacePilot ™, SpaceBall®, SpaceMouse® and SpaceTraveler™.
3Dconnexion is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with offices in Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Munich, Paris, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Wroclaw.
For more information, visit http://www.3Dconnexion.com
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About ICEM Ltd.
With its headquarters in the UK, ICEM Ltd. is the leading worldwide developer and supplier of advanced, surface-based modelling software for use in the design and development of automotive vehicle bodies and interiors and consumer durable products. The company has a worldwide network of sales and support offices and specialist distributors covering continental Europe, the USA, Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
ICEM’s principal market sector is the worldwide automotive industry, where it includes most of the leading manufacturers among its customers, including the Ford Motor Company, DaimlerChrysler Group, Volkswagen Audi Group, Porsche, BMW, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Nissan, Subaru and Harley Davidson among others, as well as leading automotive industry companies such as Volke, EDAG, Pininfarina, Bertone and Bertrandt, among many others. The company also has a significant presence in the consumer durable products design market.
