COSMOS Offers Free 3Dconnexion SpaceTraveler with Purchase of Each Multi-Capability Seat of COSMOSDesignSTAR Version 4.5.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- COSMOS(TM) today announced that in celebration of the release of COSMOSDesignSTAR(TM) 4.5 and its support of 3Dconnexion's popular motion controllers, COSMOS will give away a $599 3Dconnexion(R) SpaceTraveler(TM) motion controller with each seat of COSMOSDesignSTAR - Structural Bundle and more advanced bundles - purchased between October 1 and December 31, 2004. 3Dconnexion's controllers, CadMan(R), SpaceBall(R), SpaceMouse(R), and SpaceTraveler(TM), operate together with a traditional mouse to provide a very efficient and intuitive way to work with 3D geometry. Instead of using a "normal" mouse with one hand as an input device for all activities - including zoom, pan, rotate, select, and click on icons and menus - users of 3Dconnexion's motion controllers can use one hand to move and rotate the part or assembly, and see CAD models and analysis results from all sides and angles, while using the other hand to perform all the normal selection tasks with the mouse. In particular, the SpaceTraveler fits easily into a briefcase or computer bag, and its small size makes it ideal for desktop work where space is limited. "Interacting with both hands in COSMOSDesignSTAR provides for a natural and powerful way to work," said Jan Larsson, 3Dconnexion's director of Partner Marketing. "The ability to move and rotate parts and assemblies with the motion controller, while at the same time being able to apply loads and boundary conditions with the mouse, speeds up analysis, adds to the product knowledge derived from the model, and eliminates up to half the mouse movements when compared to using only a mouse." "In addition to productivity improvements, many design engineers enjoy using 3Dconnexion's motion controllers for design--and they now can perform analysis in the same environment," said Ramesh Ramalingam, product manager for COSMOS. Recently released COSMOSDesignSTAR Version 4.5 adds nonlinear contact analysis capabilities, making it possible for engineers to solve problems that require analysis of material nonlinearity coupled with contact - such as an O-ring seal simulation - within the COSMOSDesignSTAR interface. For example, users can now simulate the hyper-elastic behavior of an O-ring as it becomes compressed upon contact with bearing surfaces. COSMOSDesignSTAR helps design engineers and expert analysts alike detect potential design problems quickly and correct them before beginning prototype production, saving companies the time and expense of post-production fixes. By conducting multiple "what if" studies, design engineers can determine the reliability of their designs quickly, shorten design review cycles, and reduce the number of physical prototypes that need to be tested. COSMOSDesignSTAR is currently in use in some 2,000 companies. COSMOSDesignSTAR now supports Solid Edge Versions 15 and 16, Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Inventor is the 3D parametric solid modeling package produced by U.S.-based software company Autodesk. It competes with other CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, and Solid Edge. Versions 8 and 9, SolidWorks(R) 2005, CATIA A family of 2D and 3D CAD programs from IBM. CATIA was one of the first CAD programs to provide 3D solid modeling. The program was developed by Dassault Systems, a French aerospace company. (R) V5, Rev. 2-13 (*.CATProduct and *.CATPart). COSMOSDesignSTAR also supports Parasolid(R) up to version 16, ACIS(R) up to Rev. 13, and other CAD formats via STEP and IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) An ANSI file format that is system independent and also intended for human interpretation. Evolving out of the U.S. . About 3Dconnexion 3Dconnexion, a Logitech Company, is the worldwide market leader in 3D input devices for the growing field of 3D motion control, used in the CAD, PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design (Product Lifecycle Management), DCC (1) (Direct Cable Connection) A Windows 95/98 feature that allows PCs to be cabled together for data transfer. DCC actually sets up a network connection between the two machines. (Digital Content Creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. ), and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) markets. Over 250,000 professionals use 3Dconnexion controllers, including its industry-leading SpaceBall, SpaceMouse, CadMan, and SpaceTraveler. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with offices in Detroit, Los Angeles, London, Munich, Paris, Stockholm, Wroclaw, and Tokyo. Visit the company's website (www.3dconnexion.com). About COSMOS COSMOS solutions have been chosen by over 12,000 companies worldwide, believed to make COSMOS the most widely used finite element analysis Finite element analysis (FEA) is a computer simulation technique used in engineering analysis. It uses a numerical technique called the finite element method (FEM). There are many finite element software packages, both free and proprietary. (FEA (Finite Element Analysis) A mathematical technique for analyzing stress, which breaks down a physical structure into substructures called "finite elements." The finite elements and their interrelationships are converted into equation form and solved mathematically. ) software in the world. The company, formerly known as Structural Research & Analysis Corporation, is an affiliate of Dassault Systemes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY)(Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA). COSMOS software offers computer aided engineering (application) Computer Aided Engineering - (CAE) Use of computers to help with all phases of engineering design work. Like computer aided design, but also involving the conceptual and analytical design steps. (CAE (1) (Computer-Aided Engineering) Software that analyzes designs which have been created in the computer or that have been created elsewhere and entered into the computer. ) solutions ranging from simple stress and displacement tests to more complex analyses including impact testing, nonlinear, dynamic response, and fatigue simulation. COSMOS has been a leading developer and innovator of FEA, optimization, and simulation software products since 1982. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.cosmosm.com) or call +1-310-207-2800. COSMOS and COSMOSDesignSTAR are trademarks of Structural Research and Analysis Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2004 COSMOS. |
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