Wacom, the Japan based company, has been dedicated to their vision of a more creative world for decades. Their smart digital pens and tablets, as well as their graphic input technology has attracted talented artists from various industries including animation, films, sculptural art and other design-related fields.
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As a pioneer in digital pen tablet and display technologies, Wacom’s constant innovation has led them to a new level, the 3D world. Intuos 3D, the first-ever complete and affordable 3D solution that provides all the necessary tools to create print-ready three dimensional designs on a PC or Mac computer is coming to the market very soon.
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Along with its corresponding software and online training courses, anyone who has a desire in 3D creation could get started easily.
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“While 3D design and DIY printing has become extremely popular, Wacom determined an opportunity existed to improve the front-end of the creative design process and deliver a complete solution designed specifically for 3D enthusiasts, particularly those just getting started.” (Jeff Mandell, Executive Vice President of Wacom’s Branded Business)
“Wacom’s holistic approach delivers a complete customer experience, from ideation to visual creation to physical creation. For years, top creative professionals in industrial, product, fashion and game design have used our award-winning products for their 3D work, and we felt it was about time that we shared our knowhow with those interested in getting started with 3D.”(Jaime Labelle, Chief Operating Officer for Pixologic, Inc.)
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Wacom has been collaborating with Pixologic, Shapeways and Sketchfab to develop this new tool, which enables it to be compatible with ZBrushCore’s software. The tool is made up of a pressure-sensitive pen with pre-defined ExpressKeys and a tablet. Cordless and battery-free like Wacom’s previous products, it gives the same feeling as using a paintbrush or marker.
“Through our collaboration with Wacom, we were able to develop an industry-leading 3D design software optimized for the Intuos tablet that is sure to delight 3D enthusiasts. We look forward to seeing all the great work that this partnership helps develop.” (Jaime Labelle, Chief Operating Officer for Pixologic, Inc.)
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Priced at 199.95 USD, the Intuos 3D package includes the following:
Intuos 3D tablet
Accompanying pen
Downloadable Pixologic ZBrushCore software
Special offers from Shapeways and Sketchfab
It is said that Intuos 3D will be distributed globally to retailers and online resellers, including Amazon and the Wacom eStore, and available for sale beginning in late October.
Have to ask. How is this any different to an intuos.