Logitech RumblePad 2 Review
Posted On: June 5th, 2008 by Andy
If you develop or rely on computer simulations in your business, you may be under the impression that a standard PC mouse provides adequate feedback. And so was I, until I used the Logitech RumblePad 2. In particular, the addition of vibration or a “rumbling” sensation when colliding with physical objects, like the ground or an aircraft exterior, adds another level of reinforcement that enhances realism.
Although using the RumblePad can be less intuitive for many PC users, it will be very familiar to video game enthusiasts, and this model connects directly into your USB port with multiple configuration options. If you or your client is open to using a device beyond the standard mouse, the RumblePad can allow you to deliver a higher quality product for a small additional cost.
-Andy
From the Manufacturer
Still using a standard gamepad? Then you’re missing out on a whole extra dimension in gaming: vibration feedback. Grab the Logitech RumblePad 2 Vibration Feedback Gamepad and feel what you’ve been missing. It uses not one but two vibration feedback motors, weighted differently and spinning
independently, to let you experience every turn, bump, dip, and crash. And it feels great in your hands with its familiar button layout and all the controls you need to dominate.
Features and Benefits
* Game controller with vibration feedback
* Textured rubber grips
* Familiar button layout
* Analog control
* One-year limited warranty
Popularity: 13% [?]
Alternativa Flash 3D Platform Launches
Posted On: June 1st, 2008 by Andy
A promising 3D browser platform from Alternativa Game, Ltd. in Russia has just been officially launched. From the few examples I have seen, Alternativa shows real promise for deploying realistic 3D scenes within the Adobe
Flash 10 player. I will be interested to see how this engine responds to extremely dense and complex aircraft CAD when I get a chance to develop a proof-of-concept (or a paid project: always better 
). Some further information about Alternativa from their About us page:
“Alternativa” creates and supports innovative solutions for multiuser browser projects developers. We had a great team experience as “GRTOV Studio”, making websites, internet-systems and multimedia presentations.
At the moment we’re working on:
- Alternativa3D — an engine providing 3D-graphics in browsers;
- AlternativaGUI — window-based interface for interactive browser projects;
- AlternativaCore — server solution for gaming and entertainment multiuser media.
We’re planning to launch intergated AlternativaPlatform for customers that wish to get all-in-one solution. Platform will provide all availiable technologies in simple and useful for different projects format.
Platform consists of server core (data store and exchange, synchronizing, managing hardware load), clients part (3D-engine, GUI and other client apps), administrating part (integrated payment services, through user registration, statistics), documentation (”how to create and to manage projects” guide, public classes and methods description etc.), support system (developers portal, forum, FAQs etc.), and the applications made on a platform themself.
Alternativa Platform — simple and useful integrated development tools, world editors, free to use resources (game objects logic modules, textures, sounds etc.). Platform takes care of data storing and user data synchronizations, gives development methodology and hosting, shares its community, supports projects at all their stages.
We aim to give talents an opportunity to develop, to give developers tools to create great projects, to let business to market their goods and services through their own innovative personalized multiuser media.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Anark to Showcase 3D CAD Transformation Platform
Posted On: May 28th, 2008 by Andy
The following press release from Anark Corporation outlines the introduction of the latest release of their 3D CAD transformation platform. PTC/User World has traditionally been an excellent venue for new CAD product introductions. I will look forward to learning about first impressions from my industry contacts in attendance.
–Andy
Boulder, CO. May 28, 2008: Anark Corporation, leading provider of automated 3D CAD transformation and visualization solutions, today announced it will exhibit at the annual PTC/User World, taking place in Long Beach, California. The company will demonstrate its easy-to-use, automated 3D CAD preparation and transformation platform, Anark Core.
The revolutionary Anark Core Platform dramatically reduces repetitive CAD file conversion and preparation tasks by providing automated tools that enable efficient and secure interoperability between producers and consumers of 3D CAD data for OEM-Supplier data exchange, technical illustrations, and visual simulations.
At the event, Anark will demonstrate the current platform, Anark Core version 1.1. This version provides users with automated design-feature removal capabilities (parts, holes, filets), then exports high-precision BREP and lightweight mesh file formats including CATIA V4/V5, Parasolid, STEP, NX (formerly Unigraphics), IGES, Collada, DWF, X3D, and VRML.
“With Anark Core, we’re providing manufacturing companies with the power to easily and cost-effectively transform and share relevant product data internally and throughout the OEM supply chain - a repetitive task that can take hours of engineers’ time every day,” commented Stephen Collins, President and CEO of Anark Corporation. “We are particularly excited to demonstrate its capabilities to show attendees, as it is a powerful complement to many of PTC’s leading products and solutions.”
The Anark Core Platform will be on display at the annual PTC/User event at the Long Beach Convention Center, booth 419, on June 1-4, 2008. To schedule a demonstration prior to the show please contact Anark directly at solutions@anark.com.
About Anark: Anark Corporation provides powerful enterprise software and solutions to manufacturing organizations that need to cost-effectively utilize their 3D CAD data and other graphics assets for visualization, simulation, CAE, and supply-chain data exchange.
Anark helps market leaders such as Boeing, Cessna, Pratt & Whitney, Lockheed Martin, and Nvidia unlock the potential of their 3D data assets to save money, accelerate product development, and to collaborate and communicate more effectively and securely.
For more information please visit: www.anark.com
About Anark Core: The Anark CoreTM Platform is an innovative software platform that automates the transformation of 3D product design data for use throughout the design, engineering and support organizations.
Popularity: 3% [?]
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