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Colbert Report discovers 3D printing

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During a visit from MakerBot co-founder Bre Pettis, Colbert gets the essential vision: ‘So, we no longer have to rely ...

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Luxion releases KeyShot 2 for PTC Creo 1.0

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The first third-party rendering solution for Creo comes in both a stand-alone version and a plug-in to Creo Parametric. Rendering ...

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Free TurboViewer is first 3D DWG viewer on iPad

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IMSI/Design claims TurboViewer is faster than AutoCAD WS at loading and navigating drawings. The developer of TurboCAD has released TurboViewer, ...

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2007: Anark Core offers new approach to sharing CAD data while protecting intellectual property

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Core uses a ‘recipe’ methodology to transform 3D data so that a user can select exactly what information—no more and ...

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Luxology releases second Studio Environment Set kit

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SES 2 includes a wide variety of high dynamic range images for Modo 501, MicroStation, and SolidWorks 2011 users. Luxology ...

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Sydney high-rise designed in ArchiCAD rakes in the awards

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Ark-Coca-Cola Place is the first commercial tower in Australia completely designed, constructed, and managed from a BIM model. Australia’s first ...

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Solid Edge ST4 improves sheet metal simulation, 2D drafting, and more

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Other new features include new support for JT and 3D PDF, and new synchronous technology capabilities for working with assemblies. ...

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New Edgewise Plant find pipes within massive 3D scans

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The software automatically extracts pipe geometry from 3D point cloud data, reducing pipe modeling time 50% or more. ClearEdge3D (Warrenton, ...

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Part Solutions sees rise in ‘purchineering’ as key to lowering product design cost

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Adding 3D part catalogs to PLM allows faster access to previously approved products. [Editor’s Note: The following email interview with ...

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Lattice releases update to XVL Studio

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Lattice is known for its speed in displaying and manipulating very large manufacturing assemblies. Included in this release is new ...