SensAble Technologies announced the availability of FreeForm V4.0 touch-based modeling system. Version 4.0 includes over 60 new features, enhancements and improvements. Check out the gallery at Sensable.com to see some very nice 3D models created with FreeForm.

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Version 4.0 features, enhancements and improvements:

   -- An enhanced sketching capability which increases flexibility
   while providing more control over the shape of the curve

   -- The addition of 3D curves, which allow creation and precise
   control over more sophisticated shapes

   -- A new offset function, designed to assist with the creation of
   "shell" models

   -- A complete new suite of modeling tools allow users to
   interactively modify designs into functional products

   -- The capability to "deform" shapes and perform global changes
   on either all or part of a model without losing detail

   Touch-based modeling is simple, leveraging the way we interact with the real world. It provides direct
   interaction that speeds translation of ideas directly into 3D models by removing UI bottlenecks and
   allows the fine continuous control only possible with touch.

   FreeForm 4.0 is available immediately through direct and reseller channels with list prices starting at
   $15,000 USD. The system runs on Windows NT and Windows 2000. SensAble Technologies will
   demonstrate FreeForm Version 4.0 at the upcoming IDSA National Conference to be held in Boston,
   August 15 - 18. The system can also be seen at the 3D Systems booth (#1267) at Siggraph in Los
   Angeles, August 14 - 16. Visit Sensable.com for more information.