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Autodesk manufacturing acquires HSMWorks to fill CAM “missing link”
Current SolidWorks products will continue to be sold. But for how long? [Editor’s Note: This article was updated October 2, ...
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MSC Software acquires e-Xstream for composite material simulation
Testing a new material in manufacturing can cost millions; e-Xstream can blur the boundaries between materials and structural engineering. MSC ...
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Vectorworks and Maxon select rendering competition winners
A monochromatic category was added to this year’s contest, adding new variety. Nemetschek Vectorworks and Maxon Computer, divisions of Nemetschek, ...
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Building a better kayak starts with better mold design
Utah’s Lifetime Products became Delcam’s 40,000th customer when it selected PowerMill as its new CAM software. Lifetime Products is a ...
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GstarCAD release free version of tablet CAD viewer
The viewer can now read DWG drawings directly, eliminating need for a desktop conversion. Beijing-based CAD developer GstarCAD has release ...
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HP extends cloud-based large-format printing to entry level
Two new ePrinters aimed at AEC freelancers, small studios, and students who are out of the office half the time ...
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Lightmap’s HDR Light Studio 4 offers point-and-light intuitive control
The lighting specialist works with a variety of 3D products. This release adds Linux and OS X versions. Precision lighting ...
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Autodesk Jitterbit alliance offers “no-coding” connections from PLM 360 to ERP and CRM
New Autodesk PLM 360 Connect offers business application data integration. Jitterbit has backed away from its open source roots. Autodesk has ...
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Kenesto snaps up Autodesk PLM VP
Stephen Bodnar led the recent launch of Autodesk PLM 360. Current Kenesto CEO Michael Payne never stays in the captain’s ...
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Southpaw releases Tactic production asset management as open source
Southpaw follows in the footsteps of Blender, Acquia, and Aras by giving away the software and making money on support ...