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Archive for April, 2010
HP Extends Workstation Portfolio Three Ways
Apr. 27 | HP this week introduced new workstation products that include its first small form factor workstation, six-core CPU updates to its market-leading line of workstations, and a mobile workstation with DreamColor display technology. March 26, 2010—At a...
THE CAMBASHI VIEW: The Software Challenge for 21st Century Networks
Apr. 27 | Pent-up demand for enterprise manufacturing software is causing a rise in budgets, says Mike Evans. But the challenge for the project sponsor has changed, from automating one division or function to creating business value that extends far beyond the...
ASGVIS V-Ray Users Turn Bits Into Ice
Apr. 27 | ASGVIS, the maker of the V-Ray rendering add-in for Rhino and SketchUp, recently sponsored a contest with a simple theme—ice. The winner (left), is Kitchen Scene, from Dario Cavaliere, using Rhino, T-Splines and V-Ray. Runner-up Pablo Ramirez created...
New Licensing Plan Forces AspenTech Second Quarter Loss
Apr. 27 | The short-term hit to revenue is in the company’s best interest, as it continues to fix the mess left by previous leadership. The company also announced a return to NASDAQ listing. March 19, 2010–Process industry software provider Aspen Technology...
Time to Welcome the Desktop Supercomputer
Apr. 26 | Nehalem-based workstations offer a strategic advantage we haven’t seen in years, and now—yes, now—is the time to ramp up. By Randall S. Newton Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2010–Here we are in the middle of a big fat recession, and the most empowering...
Solving the Twists and Turns of Race-Car Brakes
Apr. 26 | Pratt & Miller Engineering uses sophisticated fatigue analysis software to solve a brake pedal issue in a world-class race car. Various products from ANSYS, Safe Technologies, and Siemens PLM were used in tandem. By Gary Latham Pratt & Miller...
3D Systems Up 4% in 4Q; Down 19% For All of 2009
Apr. 26 | Sequential trends are positive, as the manufacturer of Rapid Manufacturing and 3D Printing machines reversed its net loss from 2008. 3D Systems stock is trading near its 52-week high. March 19, 2010–3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) revenue...
Lenovo Introduces New Entry-Level Workstation
Apr. 26 | The ThinkStation E20, made from 50% recycled plastic content, is intended for CAD and digital content creation professionals on a limited budget. Lenovo ThinkStation E20 March 15, 2010–Lenovo introduces the ThinkStation E20, a new workstation...
Luxion Reclaims Hypershot Technology
Apr. 26 | The advanced rendering software formerly known as Bunkspeed HyperShot is now—more or less—Luxion KeyShot. HyperShot is now Shot, but not shipping. mental images is involved, too. We sort it all out. Design for a new tool, rendered with Luxion technology. March...
