An indispensable part of computer-aided design (CAD) work is a computer with a cathode ray tube screen. Products ranging from shoes to sophisticated engineering marvels such as spacecraft are visually assessed and technically developed on screen.

But there can be inherent problems caused by working with this type of monitor for long periods, such as eye strain, headaches and fatigue. Now, Cadman Visual Systems, of the UK, has improved conditions for computer users with its launch of Xtravision, a new monitor developed with a flat liquid crystal display and opto-reflective technology designed to display high-resolution data and graphics.

The Xtravision 1000e offers a very large diagonal viewing area of 1016 mm which is about the size of four conventional 530 mm personal computer monitors - the largest size on offer with most computer packages.

This generous viewing space enables the computer to display A1 size drawings when used with CAD operations to show a true resolution of 1280 times 1024 and a stunning 24 bit colour pallet of 16,8 million colours. The user is able to see clearly all the necessary details of the product being designed in full size without having to magnify specific areas.

Another special feature of the Xtravision monitor is that it is easily moved around and can be shared as a group productivity resource or used to improve the effectiveness of group project meetings, training and conference presentations. Its motorised tilt facility allows for a range of comfortable viewing angles from zero to 15° when used by several people.

Cadman, which was formed only two years ago, completed the design of this first product towards the end of last year and launched it on the market early this year.

Cadman Visual Systems

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