Autodesk reveals pricing for Fusion 360 modeler

Apr. 16 | CEO Carl Bass says the subscription-only pricing is based on access and experience, not ownership. Autodesk today announced the pricing structure for its new mechanical modeler, Fusion 360. As detailed by CEO Carl Bass, the next-generation modeler will...

Volvo racing team integrates analysis and simulation into design optimization

Apr. 16 | Polestar Racing uses Mode Frontier to study the interrelationships of weight, aerodynamics and braking. Polestar Racing, the official Volvo racing team, leveraged its use of advanced simulation technology to claim first prize in the 2012 Touring Car Team...

Dassault Systèmes extends experience portfolio to high tech electronic enclosures

Apr. 14 | HT Body combines elements from various Dassault technologies. Selling solutions instead of products allows DS to pitch higher in the organization. Dassault Systèmes has introduced another in its new series of “industry solutions” which combine elements...

Reinventing the wheel for a racing motorcycle

Apr. 12 | KTM used Creo to replace the familiar five-spoke design with a lighter configuration. Simulation during design was a key to success.   Olaf Seger, an engineer at KTM, just reinvented the wheel. To be more specific, he designed a new wheel for the 2013...

Hoops Exchange update improves 3D PDF import/export

Apr. 10 | Other additions include surface sewing and new or improved support for Rhino, OS X, JT, Parasolid, and ACIS. Tech Soft 3D has updated Hoops Exchange, its library of CAD translation utilities available for licensing by CAD vendors and users. New features...

Salts Techstep boosts orthotics production

Apr. 5 | Delcam software allows urgent cases to be delivered in as little as one hour instead of a three-day wait. Custom orthotic insole maker Salts Techstep has used CAD/CAM automation to dramatically increase the number of devices it can produce. In the past...

Nvidia announces Grid visual computing appliance

Mar. 19 | 3D CAD and digital content creation are among targeted users. SolidWorks was part of the main stage presentation at Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference for the reveal.  Nvidia today made good on past promises, announcing its new Nvidia Grid Visual...

SPECapc releases all-new SolidWorks 2013 benchmark

Mar. 14 | New two-tier price structure introduced, separating non-commercial and commercial uses of the test. SPEC.org has introduced a new performance evaluation for computers based on SolidWorks 2013. The latest edition of SPECapc for SolidWorks includes 10 new...

LMS SoundBrush brings real time 3D visualization to acoustics

Mar. 13 | The first technology ever to visualize sound fields in 3D while measuring sound propagation. LMS International has released new software for acoustic troubleshooting for manufacturing and design. LMS SoundBrush enables engineers to map sound propagation...

Sunglass and DIYRockets launch 3D printed rocket engine design competition

Mar. 8 | Teams will be rewarded for open design innovations. Dean Kamen is among the prestigious judging panel. Challenging orthodoxy is heady work. Two small ambitious companies are sponsoring a competition for new designs for 3D printed rocket engines. DIYRockets...