Month: November 2012

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Nuke 7 update focuses on power tools

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Randall Newton

A variety of GPU-accelerated modes are now at the compositer’s fingertips. The Foundry has released an update of its popular ...

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Three big trends impacting designers today

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GfxS staff

Chris Bradshaw walked attendees of Autodesk University Germany through the challenges and opportunities facing design professionals today in digital fabrication, ...

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Siemens releases Solid Edge edition for high school teachers

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Randall Newton

The new software complements an existing version for students. Siemens sees the short-term revenue cost as inconsequential compared to the ...

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Rhythm & Hues pushes GPU technology to visualize Life of Pi

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GfxS staff

Creating real-time stereo 3D HDRI skies that impacted scene lighting was one of many challenges the global VFX firm faced. ...

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Nvidia market share gains in shrinking graphics chip market

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GfxS staff

Third quarter results from Jon Peddie Research show Nvidia gaining in both desktop and notebook graphics. Nvidia saw its share ...

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Casting a wide net for graphics industry pioneers at Siggraph Asia 2012

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GfxS staff

The annual reception for those with 20 or more years in CG fields is headed to Singapore November 30. The ...

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Panelists ready for Democratization of 3D Panel at JPR Siggraph Asia Press Luncheon

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GfxS staff

Four accomplished graphics industry veterans will explore how 3D is becoming the people’s technology. An accomplished quartet of graphics industry ...

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Plastics contractor Lakowa builds business around ZW3D

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GfxS staff

Custom automotive interiors for business and medicine are among the many products Lakowa designs or modifies in ZW3D. Lakowa is ...

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VTS wins patent for 3D PDF geospatial reporting

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Randall Newton

New technology makes it easier to distribute large 3D maps. UK software house Visual Technology Services (VTS) has been awarded ...

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Student engineers design, build and fly 3D printed airplane

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GfxS staff

Two third-year students successfully built only the third 3D printed aircraft to successfully fly. By Fariss Samarrai When University of ...