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Thinkbox Deadline 7 offers flexible cloud support

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Render local, in the cloud, or both using the new Cloud Wizard.  Thinkbox Software has released an update to Deadline, ...

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Graebert offers Android tablet and CAD free with desktop CAD purchase

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$799 gets you DWG-compatible CAD for Windows, Mac, or Linux; the late beta version of Ares Commander Touch; and a ...

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Autodesk wants to bring its “disruptive” commodity approach to CAM

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Recent acquisitions have been digested; now Autodesk wants to extend its reach into computer-aided manufacturing’s three phases of Plan, Program, ...

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Autodesk Spark and Ember poised to enter 3D printing wars

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Autodesk wants to do for 3D printing what Google did for mobile devices: give away an operating system to encourage ...

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3D Systems to acquire Cimatron for $97 million

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Software from the CAM, mold, and tool-and-die software expert will be adapted for 3D printing. 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems ...

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Strong AEC results propel Autodesk third quarter

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Revenue was $618 million, up 11% but net income dropped 81% on increased spending.   Autodesk today reported a strong ...

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Ansys revenue up 10% in third quarter

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North America sales helped overcome soft results in Europe. Ansys continues to buy back its stock. Ansys has reported a ...

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Ansys releases its first update to SpaceClaim

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New features will appeal to both designers and those preparing models for analysis or 3D printing. Ansys today released the ...

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Autodesk acquires Lagoa for cloud visualization platform

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For the second time Autodesk has turned to Brazilian Thiago Costa to jumpstart its visualization. Autodesk is acquiring Lagoa, maker ...

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Webinar to explore workstation mobilization with virtualization

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JPR’s Alex Herrera to moderate free webinar on how virtualization can empower high-performance visual computing. Jon Peddie Research Senior Analyst ...