Better Ergonomics and Efficiency at Your CAD Workplace
THE 3D MOUSE ALLEVIATES ONE-SIDED WRIST STRAIN
A ‘normal’ computer mouse is an important part of any CAD workstation. It is light, compact and easy to operate. However, it poses one major disadvantage from an ergonomic point of view, in that you always have to operate it using the same hand. When a mouse is used intensively with repetitive patterns of movement, this can result in pain and functional impairments, also known as RSI syndrome or ‘mouse arm’.
Using a 3D mouse can prevent these symptoms, while making your CAD workflow considerably more efficient and healthier. This was proven by an experiment carried out by the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO). You can download this scientific study from our website for free.
28.6% fewer finger movements per hour
You always use the same finger to click or operate the mouse wheel when using a conventional mouse. A 3D mouse takes on the tasks that you previously carried out with your dominant hand. The strain is spread across both hands, rather than just being focused on one. This reduces finger movements by 28.6%.
Strain on your hand musculature falls from a dangerous level of over 1,800 movements per hour to an acceptable level of 1,336 movements per hour.
Ergonomically healthy sitting posture
Working with two hands – with a 3D mouse in your left hand and a conventional mouse in your right hand – helps you to maintain an upright posture while seated. Both arms lie on the desk in parallel. The ergonomically shaped hand rest of the 3D mouse also ensures that your wrist remains straight. After a short period of getting used to this way of working, your hand will enjoy a comfortable and cramp-free position. This prevents you from having to overly contort your hand or arm.
Precise and effortless typing
Both keyboard and numpad have ergonomically shaped concave keycaps that fit the fingertips. With matte-coated surfaces and rounded edges, they provide a pleasant feel as well as accuracy regardless of where you strike the key. Thanks to advanced scissor technology, the keys offer stability coupled with minimal resistance. The keycaps are laser-etched, ensuring that the printing does not wear off.
Advanced wrist support
With a full-sized palm rest, the 3Dconnexion Keyboard Pro provides the support you need for reduced wrist fatigue. Its design allows you to position the keyboard flat on the desk for a relaxed and easy typing. Foldout feet enable you to adjust the keyboard to an angle of 4.3 degrees, according to your preference.
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The ultimate solution for an ergonomic CAD workstation
The SpaceMouse Enterprise Kit offers professional engineers the tools they need for an ergonomic and efficient two-handed way of working.
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SpaceMouse® Enterprise
Its ergonomic shape supports a natural, healthy position for your hand, and it is the right choice for you if you spend all day working in CAD applications. It offers 31 freely programmable keys in total, whose layout and feel make them simple to operate.
CadMouse Pro Wireless
The ergonomic full-size design fits perfectly in the palm of your hand if you are right-handed. PTFE feet and the high precision optical sensor make the mouse simple to move and prevent additional strain on your wrist. The mouse offers seven keys in total, including three mouse keys.
CadMouse Pad
The low-friction surface developed for CadMouse sensors ensures that your hand movements are detected precisely for an exact translation into cursor movements. The compact middle layer guarantees a high degree of stability. The silicone base prevents accidental slipping while you work.
Download the study for free
You can download the study undertaken by the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) for free.
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