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CadFaster adds any-browser viewing to MyCadbox

CadFaster adds any-browser viewing to MyCadbox

May. 1 | Web 3D Glimpse does not use WebGL, allowing it to work on any browser without a plug-in.   MyCadbox web viewer. CadFaster has upgraded its online CAD viewer MyCadbox with support for any browser on any platform. Most web-based CAD file viewers use...

3D Systems acquires 3D printing services group PRDG

3D Systems acquires 3D printing services group PRDG

May. 1 | The new capabilities will expand the QuickParts division. 3D Systems raises its financial guidance for 2013.   Rapid Product Development Group provides on-demand manufacturing services including 3D printing from locations in four countries. (Source:...

3D Systems revenue rises 31% on strong printer sales

3D Systems revenue rises 31% on strong printer sales

Apr. 30 | A variety of new products in the quarter stimulated demand. Healthcare sales now account for 13% of revenue. 3D printing ecosystem vendor 3D Systems (DDD: NYSE) reported a 31% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2013, based on strong growth in...

Rightware releases Basemark benchmark app for Apple and Android

Rightware releases Basemark benchmark app for Apple and Android

Apr. 29 | The app enables objective cross-platform comparisons of gaming performance. A Windows 8 version is coming soon. With the recent arrival of Basemark in iTunes, utility software developer Rightware now has its new smartphone benchmark software on both the...

Autodesk puts ForceEffect engineering app on Chrome desktop

Autodesk puts ForceEffect engineering app on Chrome desktop

Apr. 26 | The fourth Autodesk app on Chrome runs on Windows and Mac but not yet Chromebook. Autodesk’s popular free mechanical engineering app ForceEffect is now available as a web-based application for desktop and notebook computers using the Chrome browser...

Organovo creates first 3D bio-printed human liver

Organovo creates first 3D bio-printed human liver

Apr. 26 | Moving beyond single arrays allows complex medical research. 3D bio-printing research firm Organovo announced this week it has crafted an in vitro three-dimensional human liver using its bio-printing technology. Organovo CEO Keith Murphy made the announcement...

PTC posts modest gains but warns of downturn

PTC posts modest gains but warns of downturn

Apr. 25 | Commercial aviation, life sciences, and electronics are doing well for PTC, but defense is weak. PTC today reported second quarter revenue results showing modest gains in most regions and product lines, but warned of weakening markets across much of the...

Dassault reports modest first quarter

Dassault reports modest first quarter

Apr. 25 | Simulation software was the only area to report double-digit growth. Dassault Systèmes reported a modest first quarter, reflecting continuing macroeconomic malaise in the manufacturing segment. Total revenue was €485.3 million, ($630.9 million) up...

Online collaboration site Sunglass adds product data management to 3D distributed design cloud platform

Online collaboration site Sunglass adds product data management to 3D distributed design cloud platform

Apr. 23 | $20 per month buys core PDM elements linked to collaborative cloud access.   Today Sunglass expanded its web-based product development collaboration platform to include a data management and version control system. Sunglass is currently free for teams...

Design innovators explore the future of design in Coventry

Design innovators explore the future of design in Coventry

Apr. 23 | Develop 3D Live conference attracts 1,400 enthusiasts to discuss the present state of design technology.   A truism has arisen over the years in the computer industry: “Innovation happens elsewhere.” The quote is from Sun Microsystems co-founder...