Month: May 2011

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COMSOL introduces microfluidics simulation module

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Randall Newton

The new module provides an integrated environment for modeling microfluidic and rarefied flows, including many effects in passive electronic display ...

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Sensable Freeform3D wins by a nose

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Randall Newton

Voxels, not topology, allow the software to create smooth organic shapes from a CT scan. Design software capable of modeling ...

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Intel coaxing workstation buyers to consider Sandy Bridge

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Randall Newton

The role of integrated graphics in workstations is very limited today, but it will inevitably grow over time. Commentary by ...

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Technical trivia from Kung Fu Panda 2

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Randall Newton

DreamWorks Animation SKG uses HP Z800 workstations and physics simulation tools for maximum impact. One scene took more than 7 ...

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Nvidia extends reach into mobile computing with Icera acquisition

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Jon Peddie

Icera’s programmable radio technology is a real coup. Nvidia is poised to be a major player in mobile computing on ...

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Qube update speeds render farm management

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Randall Newton

The popular tool for managing large rendering projects offers increased control, more detailed performance metrics, and better integration with several ...

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Bentley joins the iPad bandwagon

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Randall Newton

New mobile apps will connect to ProjectWise collaboration and Navigator model viewing products. Bentley Systems will extend its ProjectWise V8i ...

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New Bentley apps opens AEC data to broader business use

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Randall Newton

An ODBC driver opens AEC data to Excel, Crystal Reports, and other products. Other apps extend AEC data beyond design ...

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CPU developers pushing Moore’s Law

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Randall Newton

A roundup of news from CPU manufacturers, courtesy of the Jon Peddie Research newsletter TechWatch. [Editor’s Note: This is a ...

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Icona secures £550K investment to expand Aesthetica support

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Randall Newton

The British maker of the unique visualization tool will build a new consulting office in Northeast England. Icona Solutions, developer ...

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