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Snopes weighs in on ‘unbelieveable’ 3D printing video

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Rumor-busting website confirms 3D printing exists. Z Corp reaps a PR bonanza with the help of National Geographic Channel. A ...

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LightWave 10 supports 3Dconnexion 3D mice

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One more reason to take the GraphicSpeak survey and win a SpacePilot Pro. NewTek has integrated 3Dconnexion 3D mouse support ...

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Autodesk does about-face on PLM

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Instead of cracking jokes about “only three companies with a PLM problem,” Autodesk will bring to market this year cloud-based ...

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Autodesk 123D update adds 2D sheets, more 3D primitives

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The fifth update in only two months also adds DWG support, tweaks the user interface, and more. Autodesk has refreshed ...

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SolidCAM claims new Technology Wizard reduces cutting time up to 70%

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The Wizard, part of its new iMachining module, is now available in SolidCAM 2011. The company is a Gold-certified SolidWorks ...

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Lufthansa Technik uses multi-physics simulation to predict aircraft engine wear

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Ansys software makes condition-based maintenance of jet turbines more reliable by adding a predictive element. Lufthansa Technik AG, one of ...

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SPECapc releases new 3ds Max 2011 benchmark

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For the first time, SPEC is charging for two separate versions, professional and personal. A new version of the popular ...

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Spatial releases Catia 3D geometry kernel for commercial use

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CGM release gives Dassault Systèmes a direct competitor to Parasolid. Spatial also releases an update to its 3D InterOp translator ...

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Trimble clears final hurdle in Tekla acquisition

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Stockholders vote overwhelmingly for Trimble bid. Autodesk, Bentley, and Nemetschek now have a stronger competitor in structural engineering. Trimble has ...

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Open Design Alliance adds raster library, Android support to Teigha update

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The raster support comes from an open source library used by 90 products. The Android support is an API in ...