FreeForm Concept v2.1

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FreeForm Concept v2.1 - Product enhancements improve modeling capabilities and compatibility with CAD and other design packages

SensAble Technologies, Inc. announced today that version 2.1 of the FreeForm® Concept™ software is now shipping. The FreeForm Concept system enables designers to use their sense of touch to rapidly transform their ideas for highly detailed, organic shapes into 3D concepts and models. Using virtual clay and digital sculpting tools, designers can quickly rough out models, combine parts, and then apply paint, images, and other details. The FreeForm Concept v2.1 software includes several new curve-based and clay modeling tools that enable designers to create models faster, and enhanced import/export that improves compatibility with CAD and other design packages. With the v2.1 software, users can now import models or components from CAD as STL or 3D IGES curves, then use as a reference or convert to virtual clay-either in total or selected parts-to add organic shapes, details, and textures. Then use the new curve tools and export IGES curves for use in downstream processes.

FreeForm Concept version 2.1 new features and functionality include:

New Clay Modeling Tools
• Attract Clay - interactively add clay toward the center of the tool to create raised areas
• Spike Clay - interactively add clay toward the center of the tool to create spikes
• Interactive Mirror - mirror the entire model to create symmetrical models and view changes

New Clay Sculpting Tools
• Corn Dog - bevel an edge with the wave of a wand
• Scraper - remove thin selections of clay

Additional Curve Tools
• Split Curves
• Join Curves
• Mirror Curves
• Slice Clay - create a set of connected curves by slicing clay with a plane

New Position and Select Tool
• Select with Ball enables user to select by painting on clay; then cut/copy/paste selected clay to new or existing piece

Enhanced Import Capabilities
• Import multiple STL files simultaneously
• Import STL models and use as a reference or convert to virtual clay—either in total or selected parts.
• Import 3D IGES Curves

New Export Formats
• Export 3D IGES Curves - rebuild models in other design packages

Availability
The version 2.1 software for the FreeForm Concept system is now shipping. FreeForm Concept customers with active maintenance contracts will automatically receive the v2.1 software at no charge. The FreeForm Concept system includes the PHANTOM® Omni™ haptic device and runs on Windows® XP and Windows 2000. For more information or to purchase the FreeForm Concept system, please contact info@sensable.com or +1-781-937-8315 or contact an authorized FreeForm Reseller.

About SensAble Technologies
With 3,000 systems installed worldwide, SensAble Technologies, Inc.® is a leading provider of 3D touch-enabled digital solutions for product design, digital content creation, commercial software development, and academic and commercial research. At the core of SensAble™ products is the PHANTOM® line of haptic devices, which makes it possible for users to touch and manipulate virtual objects. Along with the FreeForm Concept system, SensAble offers the FreeForm® Modeling™ and Modeling Plus™ systems and ClayTools system for Rhino™ for product design, the ClayTools system for 3ds max® for digital content creation, and haptic devices and toolkits for software application development. SensAble maintains headquarters in the United States and sales offices in Europe, Japan, and China. SensAble products are available through direct and reseller channels. Product and corporate information: www.sensable.com.

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