Efficient Designing With 3Dconnexion

Steve Colletti

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Supplier to the World’s Largest Companies The leader in 3D navigation technology for more than 15 years, with over 1 million 3D mice sold.

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Supported by Leading Software Vendors Supported in more than 200 applications.

Partner to Global Hardware Brands Supported by extensive workstation and reseller network.

Company History 1980’s: Scientists at the DLR (German Space Agency) develop the “Control Ball”, a hollow ball with integrated 6-degrees-of-freedom force / torque sensor for controlling robotic arms. 1990’s: The Control Ball is used for the first time on NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia. Various companies including LogiCAD 3D and Labtec license the Control Ball technology and introduce commercial products.

2000’s: 3Dconnexion® is formed by a merger of Labtec and LogiCAD 3D. 2005: SpacePilot® is launched, establishing a new benchmark for professional 3D navigation solutions. 2006: SpaceExplorer® and SpaceNavigator® (the first sub £/$100 € 3D mouse) are launched, leading to a rapid acceleration of 3D mouse penetration. 2009: SpacePilot Pro is introduced, a new flagship product featuring the most advanced set of features ever. 2011: 3Dconnexion announces the shipment of its 1 millionth 3D mouse and introduces SpaceMouse® Pro, setting a new standard for professional features ease-of-use and comfort. 2013: 3Dconnexion announces SpaceMouse Wireless, the world’s first wireless 3D mouse.

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Superior 3D Navigation Without a 3D mouse, users rely on their 2D mouse & keyboard to position digital content. While doing this, the 2D mouse cannot do anything else, such as picking menu items or parts of the model. This “stop-start” way of working is inefficient and unnecessary.

The “stop-start” workflow of a non-3D mouse user

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Two Hands are better than one! Take the water bottle challenge!

Faster, More Comfortable Design • A 3D mouse is used together with a traditional mouse engaging both hands into a balanced and cooperative work style. •

One hand engages the 3D mouse to position the model.

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The other hand uses the traditional mouse to edit the model or select menu items.

• It’s a more efficient and comfortable way to work.

“Our experience is that people are surprised how much more they can achieve with their CAD software when using a 3D mouse”. Petr Rešl Head of Process and System Integration – Product Development Skoda Auto

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What is a 3D mouse? A 3D Mouse =Two Hands!! (Used in 2D and 3D) Pan, Zoom, Rotate Keyboard Commands

Select, Edit, Draw Menu Commands 50% Less

Improve Error Detection 21% Faster Design Time

Mouse movement 1. Reduce trips to the keyboard 2. Provide single click access to powerful commands buried deep inside menus

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Reducing the Risk of RSI 77% of CAD users surveyed reported mild to severe pain when using CAD software1

Non-3D mouse users have been recorded to perform >5,000 mouse 2D mouse clicks per day and move the 2D mouse up to 1km per week! This can place too much strain on one hand, leading to a risk of repetitive strain injuries (RSI).

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Reducing Discomfort and Pain Among 3D Computer Users, VSI Risk Management and Ergonomics

Enhanced Comfort Using a 3D mouse results typically results in a 50% reduction in 2D mouse clicks and mouse movement.

97% of people surveyed reported decreased pain while using a 3D mouse

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Source: Reducing Discomfort and Pain Among 3D Computer Users, VSI Risk Management and Ergonomics

It’s Like Holding The Model In Your Hand. Improved Product Design No Improvement

More than 84% of CAD design engineers see improvements in their product designs and their ability to detect errors when using a 3D mouse.

Significant Improvement

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Noticeable Improvement

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Source: The Economic Payback of 3D Mice for CAD Users Whitepaper, Technology Assessment Group

The Result • Productivity gains of more than 20% • Improved error detection • Increased comfort • High ROI -

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Reduced time to market

Reduction in costly design errors

Up to 50% less mouse clicks/movement

Payback period typically less than one month

“A 3D mouse gives you a direct link to your model and this accelerates the design process from concept to delivering a product to market”. Chris Flynn Owner Flynn Product Design

* The Economic Payback of 3D Mice for CAD Design Engineers – Technology Assessment Group, May 2008 ** Reducing Physical Discomfort and Pain Among 3D Computer Users - VSI Risk Management and Ergonomics ©2005

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Professional Series Product Range

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SpaceMouse® Pro

Superior 3D Navigation for Professionals.

Intelligent Function Keys: SpaceMouse Pro automatically recognizes your application environment and assigns appropriate commands to four large, soft-touch Function Keys. On-Screen-Display: Press and hold any of the four Intelligent Function Keys to activate a convenient visual reminder of the assigned commands. Keyboard Modifiers: Fingertip access to Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Esc keys saves time by reducing the need to move your hand between mouse and keyboard. QuickView Keys: One-touch access to 12 views makes it easier to detect errors, explore alternatives and present your work more effectively for review. Advanced Ergonomic Design: The full-size, soft-coated hand rest positions the hand comfortably, and 15 large, soft-touch, function keys allow quick access to frequently used commands. 15

SpacePilot® Pro

Ultimate 3D Navigation for Power Users. Dual Function Intelligent Function Keys: Five buttons with short press / long press functionality providing easy access to 10 application commands for an optimized workflow.

LCD Workflow Assistant: Visual reminder of function key assignment and access to Microsoft Outlook inbox, tasks, calendar and more equals less interruptions and increased focus on the main screen. Keyboard Modifiers: Fingertip access to Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Esc keys saves time by reducing the need to move your hand between mouse and keyboard. QuickView Keys: One-touch access to 32 views makes it easier to detect errors, explore alternatives and present your work more effectively for review. Navigation Settings Keys: Easily adjust speed and toggle Rotation, Pan/Zoom, Dominant Advanced Ergonomic Design: The full-size, soft-coated hand rest positions the hand comfortably, and 15 large, soft-touch, function keys allow quick access to frequently used commands.

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SpacePilot Pro

The Ultimate Professional 3D Mouse

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Personal Series Product Range

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SpaceMouse Wireless

The World’s First Wireless 3D Mouse

• Superior 3D Navigation – Intuitively and precisely navigate digital models or viewports in 3D space. • Wireless Freedom – 3Dconnexion 2.4GHz Wireless technology ensures a reliable, real-time connection to your 3D content. • Flexible Recharging - supplied micro-USB cable handles recharging and data at the same time. • Stylish Design - small footprint, elegant brushed steel base, two buttons. • Easy to Use – Each SpaceMouse Wireless button opens its own radial menu providing convenient mouse-click access to four application commands.

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Radial Menus Assign four section radial menus to any of the 3D mouse1 buttons.

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SpaceNavigator

Intuitive 3D Navigation For Everyone

SpaceNavigator®

SpaceNavigator® for Notebooks

• Superior 3D Navigation – Intuitively and precisely navigate digital models or viewports in 3D space. • Stylish Design - small footprint, elegant brushed steel base, two buttons. • SpaceNavigator for Notebooks is two thirds the size and half the weight of the SpaceNavigator and includes a protective case. 21

3D Mouse Home Desktop access to trainer, properties and more.

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Virtual Numpad Input numerical data into your application using the 2D mouse.

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Product Comparison

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SpacePilot® Pro

SpaceMouse® Pro

SpaceMouse® Wireless

SpaceNavigator®

SpaceNavigator® for Notebooks

£299 / 399 € / $399

£249 / 299 € / $299

£109 / 129 € / $129

£99 / 99 € / $99

£79 / 99 € / $99

3Dconnexion 6DoF Technology

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Compact Controller Cap

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10 keys (32 Views)

4 keys (12 Views)

Speed, Rotation, Pan/Zoom, Dominant

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Intelligent Function Keys

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Total Programmable Keys

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Full Color LCD

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Advanced Hand Rest

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Keyboard Modifiers (Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Esc)

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QuickView Keys Navigation Settings Keys PERFORMANCE

Visual Support Radial Menu COMFORT

3Dconnexion Wireless

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Summary 3Dconnexion 3D mice provide 3D software users with: • A fast, comfortable and more enjoyable way of working. • A feeling of being more closely connected to the model resulting in a better understanding of the design, easier detection of errors and improvements in design quality. • A consistent 3D navigation experience between applications (more than 200 include 3D mouse support) so users don’t have to adjust as much as they change from one to another. Companies that equip their users with 3D mice benefit experience: • Shortened design cycles and faster product development. • Reduced employee downtime / absence caused by RSI related issues. • A quick return on investment, typically one – two months. Try the payback calculator. 26

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