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Faceware Live enhancements include new animation workflows

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Producing facial animation in real time allows digital characters to interact with live audiences. Faceware Technologies has made a significant ...

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PTC and ANSYS deliver Industrial Internet of Things simulation connections

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The digital twin can now be used for predictive maintenance. PTC and Ansys are working together to deliver connection technology ...

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ODA Teigha to introduce version history to .dwg

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The Open Design Alliance returns to Prague for a third straight year to introduce new technology to its member companies.  ...

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Hexagon acquisition points to autonomous driving strategy

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Vires makes simulation software that will aid in developing the Hexagon “autonomous X vision.” For years, Hexagon has been acquiring ...

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FinalCAD construction mobile solutions finding favor in South Asia

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The Paris-based AEC software vendor’s product now has been used in 15,000 projects in 35 countries. By many, standards construction ...

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KeyShot adds support for X-Rite Appearance Exchange Format

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The vendor neutral format is based on the famed Pantone color charts. Leading CAD 3D rendering specialist Luxion Keyshot has ...

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3D Systems bundles 3DXpert with direct metal printers

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The process of going from art to part with 3D printing is still cumbersome. 3D Systems today said it will ...

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ArchiCAD 21 adds algorithmic stair creation

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Predictive Design Technology calculates design standards and ergonomics on the fly. The latest update to Graphisoft ArchiCAD BIM software for ...

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Datakit updates add Creo Parametric 4.0 support

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Other improvements include better handling of PMI and other metadata. Updates in the latest version of multi-CAD translator Datakit include ...

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New online library offers CAD models for 40 million electronics components

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Online parts libraries are win-win. Engineering saves time and money; vendors have access to a wider marketplace.   For years EMA ...