3Dconnexion's 3D Mice Now Supported by SolidWorks 2008
3Dconnexion's Award-Winning SpaceExplorer 3D Mouse
Accelerates Workflow in Popular 3D CAD Software
San Jose, Calif. - Oct. 2, 2007 - 3Dconnexion, a Logitech company, today announced its line of 3D mice is supported by SolidWorks® 2008, continuing 3Dconnexion's ongoing support and certification of the leading 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software. 3Dconnexion's 3D mice enable seamless control and navigation of 3D objects in SolidWorks 2008 for a streamlined mechanical design experience. 3Dconnexion's 3D mice are also compatible with eDrawings® 2008, the free viewing and publishing application for sharing 2D drawings and 3D models, simplifying the review and annotation process with quick navigation.
3Dconnexion's SpaceExplorer(TM) 3D mouse, the premier tool for SolidWorks, enables CAD designers to effortlessly navigate advanced functions, quickly view designs and execute favorite commands with one-touch access using the programmable speed keys for critical functions and keyboard modifiers.
"Hardware innovation is becoming increasingly important to the user interface," said Jon Hirschtick, founder, group executive and board member, SolidWorks. "The Wii is a great example of that, and 3Dconnexion's 3D mouse is another  it allows you to see what you want faster."
"3Dconnexion continues to collaborate with SolidWorks to provide tools to ease the design effort and help designers communicate and review products, ultimately bringing them to market faster," said Ziva Nissan, 3Dconnexion's director of product marketing. "SolidWorks users working with SpaceExplorer do not have to move their hand from the ergonomically styled 3D mouse to manipulate 3D designs, which leads to increased productivity and a streamlined workflow."
The SpaceExplorer 3D mouse features an easy-to-use controller cap that can be pushed, pulled, tilted, or twisted to simultaneously pan, zoom and rotate 3D objects and environments with greater ease and more control than can be achieved with a traditional computer mouse alone. Pressure-sensing technology and intuitive software allow designers to easily accelerate or decelerate actions by varying the amount of pressure on the cap.
3Dconnexion continues to expand its products' compatibility with leading 3D applications in the CAD market, providing advanced and affordable tools to enhance the 3D design experience. The 3Dconnexion product line is supported by more than 100 of today's most popular 3D applications, including Autodesk® Maya®, Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Adobe® Photoshop® CS3 Extended, Cinema 4D, formoZ, and all of the top-tier 3D CAD applications.
Pricing and Availability
SolidWorks 2008 supports 3Dconnexion's product line on Windows® 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista(TM). SpaceNavigator(TM) Personal Edition (MSRP $59), SpaceNavigator Standard Edition (MSRP $99), SpaceTraveler(TM) (MSRP $199), SpaceExplorer (MSRP $299), and SpacePilot(TM) (MSRP $399) are available from major online resellers including Amazon, CDW, Dell and PC Mall as well as directly at www.3Dconnexion.com.
About 3Dconnexion, a Logitech Company
3Dconnexion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Logitech (SWX: 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 San Jose, Calif., with European headquarters in Seefeld, Germany and offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com.
