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Technical trivia from Kung Fu Panda 2

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DreamWorks Animation SKG uses HP Z800 workstations and physics simulation tools for maximum impact. One scene took more than 7 ...

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Qube update speeds render farm management

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The popular tool for managing large rendering projects offers increased control, more detailed performance metrics, and better integration with several ...

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Bentley joins the iPad bandwagon

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New mobile apps will connect to ProjectWise collaboration and Navigator model viewing products. Bentley Systems will extend its ProjectWise V8i ...

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New Bentley apps opens AEC data to broader business use

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An ODBC driver opens AEC data to Excel, Crystal Reports, and other products. Other apps extend AEC data beyond design ...

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CPU developers pushing Moore’s Law

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A roundup of news from CPU manufacturers, courtesy of the Jon Peddie Research newsletter TechWatch. [Editor’s Note: This is a ...

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Icona secures £550K investment to expand Aesthetica support

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The British maker of the unique visualization tool will build a new consulting office in Northeast England. Icona Solutions, developer ...

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Autodesk net income up 170% in first quarter

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Revenue might have been higher if not for the late-quarter introduction of 2012 suites. Autodesk makes sweeping changes in how ...

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Six 3D scanner makers adopt Geomagic Wrap

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The six manufacturers sell at various price points to various applications within the larger 3D scanning market. Six manufacturers of ...

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Autodesk believes the revolution will be printed in 3D

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New 123D is 3D product design software for people who just want to print something in 3D, not do engineering. ...

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Bringing robots to their senses

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With the release this week of a new robotics operating system, Microsoft and Google have yet one more free-vs-free field ...