The concept of local processing power may eventually lose its meaning as full software streaming becomes reality. Google recently conducted a closed-beta test of its latest streaming service codenamed Project Stream. While most companies have focused on video streaming services to date, the objective of Project Stream instead lies in high fidelity video game streaming. This … [Read more...] about Google’s Project Stream showcases realtime software streaming
Imerso’s browser-based 3D scanner and BIM management tool
Imerso allows for the scanning and monitoring of a building site through your web browser. Imerso recently revealed new details regarding its namesake BIM (building information modeling) and 3D capture software. The Oslo-based company is focused on developing digital solutions for the construction industry. Its product (Imerso) provides analytics and real-time … [Read more...] about Imerso’s browser-based 3D scanner and BIM management tool
Apple purchases holographic AR lens startup
The acquisition of Akonia Holographics is fueling Apple “glass” rumors. Apple recently confirmed its purchase of Akonia Holographics, a Colorado-based startup specializing in holographic storage and the development of AR (augmented reality) lenses that can be used in AR headsets, glasses, or other wearables. The company confirmed the purchase to Reuters, but didn’t … [Read more...] about Apple purchases holographic AR lens startup
Altair announces software licensing model for solidThinking
The new unit licensing model allows for customized access to the entire solidThinking software suite. Altair has recently revealed a new software licensing model for its solidThinking design and engineering software package. The new single license model (sTU licensing) allows access to the entire solidThinking library both locally and through the cloud. The model shares … [Read more...] about Altair announces software licensing model for solidThinking
Khronos launches conformance test suite for SYCL 1.2.1
The SYCL Adopters Package provides an extensive testing suite to potential SYCL implementers. The Khronos Group, a non-profit open industry consortium dedicated to the creation of APIs, file formats, and other industry standards, has announced the launch of the SYCL Adopters Package, a program allowing SYCL 1.2.1 users to access an extensive new testing environment and upload … [Read more...] about Khronos launches conformance test suite for SYCL 1.2.1
Bentley acquires Synchro Software
The London-based company adds its 4D construction modeling expertise to Bentley’s ProjectWise construction offerings. Bentley Systems has recently been expanding its construction offerings through the acquisition of third-party software companies, the most recent Bentley purchase coming in the form of Synchro Software. Synchro Software offers 4D construction modelling … [Read more...] about Bentley acquires Synchro Software
Siemens makes Teamcenter 12 cost-effective, provides flexible PLM
The latest version of the company’s flagship PLM offering sees several quality of life improvements. Siemens recently announced the latest addition to its signature PLM (product lifecycle management) software in the form of Teamcenter 12. Touting itself as “the world’s most widely used PLM software,” Teamcenter 12 attempts to further refine its PLM functionalities while also … [Read more...] about Siemens makes Teamcenter 12 cost-effective, provides flexible PLM
Onshape Enterprise brings new management tools to cloud-based CAD
Realtime analytics capabilities help easily track the activities of all users from multiple devices. The fully cloud-based CAD offerings from Onshape recently received yet another expansion in the form of Onshape Enterprise. The latest offering enters the ring as a “premium edition” of Onshape that allows large companies or those with widely dispersed staff to securely use … [Read more...] about Onshape Enterprise brings new management tools to cloud-based CAD
Solid Edge 2019 has arrived
Siemens recently unveiled the newest member in its longstanding ‘Solid Edge’ family of CAD products. Earlier this month, Siemens announced the latest release of its signature CAD software in the form of Solid Edge 2019 (SE 2019). A mainstay in the industry for some time now, Solid Edge has built a reputation as a capable yet easy-to-use CAD/CAE offering. The latest … [Read more...] about Solid Edge 2019 has arrived
HPI demonstrates new AR/MR haptic feedback technology with Microsoft’s HoloLens
New research shows how haptic feedback can be achieved in augmented and mixed reality. Last month we reported on new VR-based haptic feedback technology that may become a central part of future virtual reality (VR) packages. Now, a project run by the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) from the University of Potsdam is attempting to bring similar functionalities to augmented (AR) … [Read more...] about HPI demonstrates new AR/MR haptic feedback technology with Microsoft’s HoloLens