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CadMouse
family expands
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3Dconnexion has expanded its range of peripherals
designed to meet the needs of professional users.
The completed and refined CadMouse range of
products now includes a compact form factor, a
compact wireless, and the ultimate Pro model for
power users.
These new introductions cater to specific and
exacting user requirements, ranging from hand size
and grip type preferences to specialist application
functionality, extensive programmability, and
mobility features for users on the move.
3Dconnexion has met several major design
challenges with the introduction
of these three new products:
with CadMouse Compact,
3Dconnexion has
introduced a
dedicated middle
mouse button
despite the compact
size, to minimize
the strain of
repetitive clicks
and movements,
New products for use in Li-ion batteries
by reducing
actuation
force. The
lightweight
cabled mouse
is designed for
those who frequently switch environments, requiring
faster and more agile movement.
The 3Dconnexion CadMouse Compact Wireless
is developed for top-level wireless performance in a
conveniently compact body. Lightweight and agile,
it is especially suited for design and engineering
professionals who prefer to use a compact form
factor and want devices that are particularly
suitable for mobile workstyles.
The CadMouse Pro, a full-size wired mouse
specifically designed for power users requiring
supremely comfortable use over long working
sessions, demonstrates 3Dconnexion’s exceptional
precision technology thanks to a button design
breakthrough and ultimate precision.
They all feature advanced ergonomics and
precise calibration, offering superior comfort and
ideal sensitivity, reactivity, and precise control
which guarantee a seamless CAD experience.
Engineered with the best and most durable
materials and components, the new products also
demonstrate the latest update to its Smart Mouse
Wheel 2 capability, guaranteeing refined control
and adaptable navigation. The Smart Scroll
capability offers several advanced scrolling modes
based on activity, which alter scroll behaviour
to adapt to the software and when necessary, to
apply more precise control.
“The Tick-to-Tick function, specific to
CAD applications, allows users to zoom in and
out of models and drawings with exceptional
seamlessness. For other environments,
specifically in browsing or document viewing,
the Smooth Scroll function offers a reliable
scroll after each first flick, which gives, for
example, consistency in the number of pages a
user usually skips,” said Antonio Pascucci, CEO of
3Dconnexion.
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Goodfellow has announced the addition of six
chemical compounds for use in Li-ion batteries.
Each of these materials offers something
different in terms of the variables associated with
Li-ion batteries, such as energy density, potential
safety, cost, recharging time, cycle life, scalability,
etc. Customers are encouraged to contact a
member of the Goodfellow technical team to
discuss specific
Cathode materials*
LiCoO2 Lithium Cobalt Oxide
As one of the most common oxide cathode
materials for traditional Li-ion batteries, LiCoO2
(LCO) is also under consideration for use in all
solid-state batteries.
LiMn2O4 Lithium Manganese Oxide
The spinel lithium manganese
oxide (LiMn2O4 or LMO) is an
exceptional cathode material
for aqueous and organic lithiumion
batteries due to its low cost,
environmental friendliness and suitable
potential capabilities.
LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 Lithium Nickel Manganese
Oxide (LNMO)
Lithium nickel manganese oxides are
promising, being nontoxic while having high
thermal stability. They currently are attracting
attention as alternative cathode electrode
materials to the commercial LiCoO2 electrode.
Anode materials*
Li4Ti5O12 Lithium Titanium Oxide
LTO (Li4Ti5O12) has been highlighted as anode
material for next-generation lithium ion secondary
batteries due to advantages such as a high
rate capability, excellent cyclic
performance, and safety.
Solid electrolytes*
Li7La3Zr2O12 Lithium Lanthanum Zirconium
Oxide (LLZO)
Solid-state electrolyte lithium lanthanum
zirconium oxide garnet (LLZO) has attracted
a great deal of attention due to its high room
temperature conductivity of lithium ions and
stability against lithium metal electrodes.
Li4SiO4 Lithium Orthosilicate
This is a solid-state electrolyte for lithium-ion
batteries and specifically for the production of
solid-state thin film batteries (TFB).
Other products available from
Goodfellow which can be used in lithium
batteries
Li3PO4 Lithium Phosphate – a
thin film solid electrolyte
material known as LiPON
used in thin film lithium
batteries (TFB).
Copper foils (as current
collectors), nickel foils, cobalt
foils, aluminium foils (battery slurry)
Graphite – for negative electrodes
Silicone elastomer in any form
PVDF films – used as binders, depending on
the battery
*Available as sputtering targets, or in powder
form upon request.
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