SpaceClaim Shows Multi-Touch Interface
 CONCORD,
MA, Jul 21, 2009 - SpaceClaim, provider of the world’s fastest and most
innovative 3D direct modeling solutions, today announced the company will
enable engineers and industrial designers to leverage Windows Touch to
create and edit precise solid models. SpaceClaim marked the news by
releasing a highly entertaining and instructive video that demonstrates how
multi-touch with SpaceClaim 3D direct modeling solutions will impact design
and engineering.
SpaceClaim Multi-Touch
(click to see the video)
Recently, SpaceClaim announced that the company was chosen by Microsoft
as one of a few select Independent Software Vendors (ISV’s) in support of
the launch of Windows 7 and by N-trig to support DuoSense dual-mode
technology, which allows multi-touch in conjunction with a stylus.
“Engineering design represents one of the earliest and most compelling
uses of multi-touch technology as it further enhances the ability to employ
3D direct modeling for conceptual design, engineering simulation and
analysis, and product styling,” said Chris Randles, President and CEO of
SpaceClaim. “Touch technology lets anyone create, edit, and visualize 3D
models with their fingers. SpaceClaim’s software was designed to give
engineers and industrial designers the ultimate freedom and flexibility to
solve complex design challenges. Our support of multi-touch is another
example of our leadership in providing the most innovative 3D direct
modeling solutions.”
Multi-touch – enabling on-screen objects to be manipulated using multiple
fingers – is becoming mainstream through the launch of Windows 7 from
Microsoft. While multi-touch is expected to become common on PC hardware,
SpaceClaim is ensuring that 3D design will be one of the earliest and most
compelling uses of the technology. SpaceClaim will support any multi-touch
hardware that uses Windows 7, including those from 3M, N-trig, HP, Dell, and
Lenovo.
Windows Touch provides SpaceClaim customers with the most flexibility by
augmenting the mouse and keyboard as a new way to interact with solid
models.
The engineering benefits of touch in 3D direct modeling include:
- User interface controls are always close to a finger, so less mouse
movement is required;
- 3D interaction, such as view panning and rotation, becomes much more
intuitive than using a mouse with control keys or requiring separate
tools;
- Selection becomes much simpler with conveniences such as select by
painting or four-finger box select;
- Modeling becomes more hands-on, so the user experience feels more
like working on a real part than a virtual one;
- Real-time, interactive design reviews are enabled by large-format
multi touch displays.
SpaceClaim’s 3D direct modeling solutions include SpaceClaim Engineer and
SpaceClaim Style and represent the most significant advancement in 3D
engineering in more than 10 years. These direct modelers enable engineers to
work in 3D and engage in conceptual design, engineering analysis, and
simulation-driven design.
Earlier this year SpaceClaim announced the fourth release of the
company’s solutions and, marking an aggressive development cycle, recently
announced additional new enhancements through Service Packs. Multi-touch
technology will be enabled in the next major release of SpaceClaim, which is
due later this year.
SpaceClaim Engineer is a fast, simple, and powerful 3D direct modeler for
top-down design, 3D layout, conceptual engineering, and model preparation
for simulation and analysis. SpaceClaim Engineer pricing starts at $1,995
per seat. SpaceClaim Style brings 3D solid modeling to industrial designers
and product stylists, delivering rapid model creation and versatile editing
capabilities that accelerate product ideation and ease interaction with
customers and the development team. SpaceClaim Style pricing starts at $895
per seat.
About SpaceClaim Corporation
SpaceClaim provides the world’s fastest and most innovative 3D Direct
Modeling solutions. SpaceClaim has created a quantum leap in engineering
productivity, enabling 3D solid modeling that is accessible to everyone from
power users and engineers to part-time designers. Global customers include
Nokia Siemens Networks, BorgWarner, Medtronic, Lotus Cars, Sharp, K2 Medical
Systems, FuelCell Energy, Emhart Glass, GE Aviation, General Dynamics, and
the U.S. Navy. SpaceClaim is privately held and backed by Borealis Ventures,
Kodiak Venture Partners, and North Bridge Venture Partners.
For more information, visit
www.spaceclaim.com.
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Additional News
Nov 17 - SpaceClaim 2009+ Creates 3D Models for Simulation
Sep 09 - ANSYS to Offer SpaceClaim Modeling with v12.0
Jul 21 - SpaceClaim Shows Multi-Touch Interface
Jul 14 - SpaceClaim Announces Direct Modeling Challenge
Mar 31 - SpaceClaim Gets Additional $7M Funding
Feb 17 - SpaceClaim Advances 3D Direct Modeling for Product Design
Sep 30 - Chris Randles Replaces Michael Payne as SpaceClaim CEO
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