Support for 3MF with GrabCAD in the middle; industrial designers turn out prototypes with multiple colors and textures in a day In July 2020, Stratasys added the J55 compact to its line of J series multijet printers, which can now print multiple colors, textures, and materials, all in the same run. Stratasys has been actively building a pipeline for its printers through the … [Read more...] about KeyShot and Stratasys shorten the trip to print
Luxion celebrates KeyShot 10
The latest release offers powerful new power over the content within and new. Luxion rolls out Keyshot 10 with advanced support for 3D printing, new options for animation, content creation, more control over lighting, and even support for materials and geometry. The company says the update for KeyShot number 10 includes features and improvements within four areas: model and … [Read more...] about Luxion celebrates KeyShot 10
Shapr3D: the little iPad product with plans to be a CAD contender
Shapr3D is a startup founded in 2015 in Budapest, Hungary. The company builds a CAD modeler originally introduced for iPads and Apple Pencil and has been optimized for the new Macs with the M1 processor. It’s causing a stir. Shapr3D has the distinction of being a Mac-native direct modeler for CAD that is very fast on an iPad, but what it getting attention is the rapid pace … [Read more...] about Shapr3D: the little iPad product with plans to be a CAD contender
Trends in workstations
Fujitsu has been in the workstation business for 30 years. The Fujitsu workstation group has a rich and long-standing history. It has developed powerful, reliable leading-edge systems for over 30 years. Fujitsu and Siemens began in 1923. In 1990, Siemens and Nixdorf formed Siemens Nixdorf Computers AG. Siemens Nixdorf started its workstation business in 1991. Those workstations … [Read more...] about Trends in workstations
Blackmagic Design’s upcoming Davinci Resolve 17.1 Beta will support M1 powered Macs
How are you liking the new DaVinci Resolve 17 so far? Well watch out, there’s a new one coming right behind. No sooner had we finished writing up the new DaVinci 17 than a rock came through the window with a note telling us an update is on the way which will add Universal app support for M1 powered Macs. Universal support means applications will run on Intel-based Macs as … [Read more...] about Blackmagic Design’s upcoming Davinci Resolve 17.1 Beta will support M1 powered Macs
DaVinci’s tools get major update
Blackmagic Design marries hardware and software to enhance editing and compositing tasks. Blackmagic Design is not the kind of company to let a worldwide pandemic and recession go to waste. The company kept a low (for them) profile throughout the NAB time frame and now arrives with a revamped DaVinci Resolve with new tools and companion hardware. In the demo available on … [Read more...] about DaVinci’s tools get major update
EditShare adds cloud-based workflows to DaVinci Resolve 17
Flow Panel for DaVinci Resolve Studio for media management. EditShare has been developed for fast turnaround content production. The company can do it all with tools for collaboration, editing, content management in a secure environment. The system also supports external tools through its open API. Just up, EditShare announced the availability of its Flow Panel for DaVinci … [Read more...] about EditShare adds cloud-based workflows to DaVinci Resolve 17
Trimble chalks up good quarter; holds its cards close
Making big machines roll: Trimble connects the real world to the digital world and makes the wheels go round. Trimble’s fiscal third-quarter report for 2020 reveals a company that’s managing a transition to subscription and building new business in several segments. The pandemic did not come at an ideal time for the company and the company has responded by taking a pass on … [Read more...] about Trimble chalks up good quarter; holds its cards close
3D Systems sells Cimatron Ltd. and its subsidiaries
Now they’re all about the additive company. 3D Systems is paring down some more and getting back to its core business, additive manufacture. The company has been restructuring and refocusing after its acquisitive years between 2003 and 2005. The company acquired Cimatron Ltd. for $97 million, towards the end of its buying spree. It is selling the company to San Francisco … [Read more...] about 3D Systems sells Cimatron Ltd. and its subsidiaries
PTC reports end-of-year results
Revenues climb. PTC had a good fourth quarter and a not-bad year considering. PTC’s revenues are up year over year, quarter over quarter and the company says the pipeline into 2021 is looking pretty good. All this while the world struggles with a virus that just won’t go away. PTC’s revenue was $391 million in Q4, a 17% increase over Q4 2019 when it was $335 million. The … [Read more...] about PTC reports end-of-year results