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3Dconnexion has just launched their newest 6DOF input device at the Autodesk University event in Las Vegas.  The new SpaceMouse pro combines their usual 6DOF sensors and ergonomics with a nice on-screen display and a nice arrangement of quick-keys (15 buttons, 5 quickview keys, 4 function keys, and 4 keyboard modifiers) all from 1 hand.

“3D mice revolutionize the way people interact with digital 3D content,” said Antonio Pascucci, vice president of products, 3Dconnexion. “We are committed to developing products that meet the needs of 3D users. SpaceMouse Pro provides a professional 3D navigation experience, enabling users to better understand their 3D content, while its new advanced ergonomic design ensures a comfortable working experience.”

It’s available now for $299 for pretty much every OS in mainstream use.  Get the full details after the break.

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Hardware 3dconnexion

3Dconnexion, manufacturers of the impressive SpacePilot 3D mouse and other interesting multi-DOF input devices, is running a contest right now for a big free trip to the upcoming Autodesk University in Las Vegas next month.

Register now to enter to win:

• One full-conference pass to Autodesk University 2011 in Las Vegas, NV
• Nov 29 through Dec 1, 2011
• Airfare and hotel accommodations for 3 nights
• A SpacePilot PRO – The Ultimate Professional 3D Mouse

Available only in the US, unfortunately.

via 3Dconnexion : Win a Trip to AU.

Graphics 3dconnexion, autodesk, contest

3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator owners can now use their precious little magic knobs with 3dsMax, thanks to a new driver update that brings intelligent 3D navigation to the Autodesk Classic.

“Our innovative intelligent 3D navigation feature provides a new level of control over the point of interest in 3D designs” said Dieter Neujahr, president of 3Dconnexion.  “By automatically establishing and displaying the optimal center of rotation, designers are free to focus more on the creative elements of their designs without having to think about navigating or positioning their model.”

It actually supports 2 different modes of navigation, one that simply navigates about the center of the screen (useful for wide zooms) and another that allows you to assign an arbitrary rotation point.

Full release after the break.

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Hardware 3dconnexion, 3dsmax

Visual Technology Services has just announced a new version of SpaceXform, bringing 3DConnexion’s SpaceExplorer device support into AVS/Express on Windows and Linux.

The module and 3D mouse devices are supported through USB interfaces on Linux/Windows platforms. Support is currently for Visual Studio 2005 (VC++ 8) and AVS/Express 7.2, Visualization Edition, Developer Edition and RHEL3, Gcc 3.2, RHEL5 (32-bit), and RHEL5 (64-bit). The current VRPN version is 7.22 plus local patches and bug fixes in 3DConnexion driver.

It functions as an implementation of the Virtual Reality Peripheral Network (VRPN), so many other devices are available as well.

via SpaceXform Major Update enables 3D Mouse within 64-bit Visualization Projects.

Hardware, Science 3dconnexion, avs

e-on software has partnered with Maxon, Pixologic, 3D Total, 3Dconnexion, Cornucopia3D and 3D World Magazine to announce the 4th annual Vue 3D Environment competition.

Any version of Vue – including the Pioneer and the Personal Learning Edition (PLE) which are available at no charge- can be used to enter the competition (standalone or in combination with any other 3D application).

Judging will be based solely on the quality, realism and artistic merit of the entries, not on the version of Vue used to create them.

Winners will be announced at SIGGRAPH2009 and recieve part of an $11,000 collection of software.

The winner of the “Vue 3D Environment Competition 2009″ will receive a complete 3D arsenal worth over $6,500 including: Maxon Cinema4D XL Bundle ($2,495), Vue 7.5 xStream ($1,495), a 3D Total Mega Bundle (worth over $1,300), Pixologic ZBrush 3.1 – with free upgrade to ZBrush 4 ($595), 1 3Dconnexion SpaceExplorer ($299), 1 year subscription to 3D World magazine ($150), $100 voucher for Cornucopia3D content, and a 1 year subscription to 3D Creative and 2D Artist magazines ($81.2).

via Vue 3D Environment Competition 2009.

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