A1 Technologies can supply a first class, usable package - Chameleon - which combines 3D modelling software with a touch-enabling (haptic) device. The Chameleon package means that anyone - of any age - is able be creative and can easily model and construct 3D objects, particularly free-form shapes, within the software. When complete the models can be directly 3D printed.

Chameleon incorporates Anarkik3D's Cloud9 software, which is a 3D sketch/modelling software suite that enables easy and fluid conceptualisation and visualisation of ideas. The software is easy to learn and fully interactive. Moreover, while there are many 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software suites available on the market, the Cloud9 software will appeal to experienced and non-experienced CAD users, as well as anyone who does not like traditional 3D CAD or who finds 3D CAD restrictive. What sets Chameleon apart further is that it uses new touch-enabling technology, which replaces the traditional 2D mouse. This haptic device is Novint's Falcon, which provides users with a more natural interaction within three-dimensional virtual space and allows significantly more intuitive working. For anyone that is looking for a way to achieve more creative designs or anyone who is looking for an intuitive way of creating 3D designs, particularly those that are artistically inclined, the Chameleon package will prove enlightening. Every single design produced on Chameleon will be unique due to its haptic nature, and once models are complete on the computer, they can be directly printed on A1's RapMan 3D printer.

The reason why this product offering is so intuitive, easy to learn and fun to use is that our sense of touch conveys rich and detailed information about objects and their surroundings. When combined with other senses, such as sight, the quality and integrity of information sent to the brain for processing is dramatically increased. This increase in quality information helps aid learning and reduces both errors and the time taken to complete a task.

The entire package is highly affordable making it accessible to anyone and everyone at just £350 [US$553]. A1 Technologies is becoming renowned within the advanced manufacturing sector as a company that supplies quality products at real entry-level prices that open up many options for any company, particularly those considering adopting the technology for the first time. The full range of products offered by A1 Techologies including the RapMan 3D printer and the 3D David Laser Scanner, can be viewed at the company's website: www.a1-tech.co.uk.

About A1 Technologies Limited
Established in 2009, A1 Technologies supplies highly affordable, entry-level 3D technologies to educational and industrial organisations in the UK. The company has a strong background in advanced technologies for design, engineering and manufacturing and a philosophy of promoting these technologies at the earliest opportunity in school curriculums to encourage understanding and uptake by tomorrow's engineers.

About Anarkik3D Limited
Anarkik3D specialises in developing leading-edge haptic (virtual touch) software applications which provide more a intuitive interface for interacting in 3D. In 2007 the Company spun out of research at Edinburgh College of Art carried out in collaboration with The University of Edinburgh. The focus for development is creating affordable haptic applications that are a joy to work with. Products are designed to use a range of off-the-shelf affordable haptic devices to enable greater access to the benefits of 3D touch for working, learning and interacting more effectively.

For more information contact:
Martin Stevens
A1 Technologies Limited
info@rap-man.com

www.rap-man.com