3Dconnexion Releases SpacePilot PRO 3D Mouse
Suggested retail price $499
 FREMONT,
CA, Apr 16, 2009 - To meet the rigorous demands of design engineers working in
powerful 3D applications, 3Dconnexion today announced the new SpacePilot PRO.
The company’s flagship 3D mouse is designed to deliver advanced control of 3D
models, easier access to the power of professional 3D applications, fewer
interruptions in the design workflow, and superior comfort. Specifically, the
SpacePilot PRO features a new color LCD Workflow Assistant, second-generation
QuickView Navigation technology, Intelligent Function keys, and an improved
design for enhanced comfort and control.
SpacePilot PRO
“3Dconnexion’s 3D mice have rewritten the rules on the way design engineers
and professionals interact with 3D environments,” said Dieter Neujahr, president
of 3Dconnexion. “Our new SpacePilot PRO builds on our market-leading industry
experience, delivering the most powerful 3D mouse we’ve ever made. It enables
increased performance that ultimately results in better designs, created in less
time.”
The SpacePilot PRO 3D mouse provides the highest level of performance
features ever available from 3Dconnexion, including:
LCD Workflow Assistant:
The color LCD lists function-key assignments and provides at-a-glance access to
Microsoft Outlook e-mail, calendar and task lists, allowing professionals to
access important information for a fully integrated design experience with fewer
distractions. Through 3Dconnexion’s open software architecture, the workflow
assistant can be further customized to meet the needs of individuals, companies
and software vendors.
Advanced MCAD Navigation:
Five new dual-function QuickView Navigation keys improve error detection, design
review, and design presentation by providing one-touch access to the following
views: top and bottom, right and left, front and back, two isometric views, and
90-degree view rotation of any view either clockwise or counter-clockwise – for
a total of 32 views. A short press activates a key’s primary view command, while
pressing and holding a key activates a secondary view command. In addition, new
Navigation Setting keys offer simplified and customizable control, allowing
professionals to turn pan-and-zoom, rotation and one-axis control on or off,
making it easier to define navigation settings for certain work modes.
Intelligent Function Keys:
Five new fully customizable, dual-function keys offer immediate, one-touch
access to 10 frequently used commands within any supported 3D application. The
SpacePilot PRO automatically detects the active application and assigns
appropriate function keys – whether default or customized. The color LCD denotes
the function key assignments and application mode so engineers can easily
identify commands and design states.
Superior Comfort:
The SpacePilot PRO has a new sculpted, soft-coated wrist rest that positions
the hand in relation to the controller cap to support a balanced workflow. The
micro-precision six-degrees-of-freedom sensor allows for fingertip control with
minimal effort from the arm, wrist and hand, while frequently used commands are
conveniently positioned at your fingertips. The intuitive and symmetrical layout
of the function keys makes the device usable with either hand.
About 3Dconnexion 3D Mice
Unlike traditional mice confined to motion on one flat plane, 3Dconnexion 3D
mice enable design engineers to move in all three dimensions simultaneously,
using six-degrees–of-freedom sensor technology. By gently lifting, pressing and
turning the controller cap, design engineers can easily pan, zoom and rotate
without stopping to select commands. Using a 3D mouse together with a
traditional mouse engages both hands into a balanced and cooperative work style.
3Dconnexion provides advanced and affordable 3D mice that are supported by
more than 130 of today’s leading and powerful 3D applications, including
Autodesk InventorTM, SolidWorksTM, CATIATM, Pro/ENGINEERTM, NXTM and Solid
EdgeTM. For a complete list of applications supported by 3Dconnexion, visit
www.3dconnexion.com/solutions.
Compatibility, Pricing and Availability
The SpacePilot PRO is backed by a three-year warranty, and is currently
available at a suggested retail price of $499. The SpacePilot PRO is supported
by Windows XP, Windows Vista, Sun Solaris 8 (SPARC), Sun Solaris 10 (x86), and
Linux (Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4, SuSE 9.3 or later). Linux and Solaris
support workflow assistant function key assignments only.
The entire 3Dconnexion product line, including the Professional Series with
the SpacePilot (MSRP $399) 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 a complete list of
resellers or to buy directly, 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 Seefeld, Germany
and offices worldwide.
For more information, visit
www.3Dconnexion.com.
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