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Autodesk to launch new stock repurchase plan; why?
The answer may be about next year’s earnings per share. Autodesk has announced a new program to repurchase up to ...
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Flame extension improves interoperability, adds physically based rendering
FBX export has also been improved, along with workflows with Maya and Lustre. The most recent update to Autodesk Flame ...
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Boris FX acquires GenArts for Sapphire video effects
Boris Yamnitsky is building a VFX plug-in conglomerate using close partnerships and strategic acquisitions. Two leaders in plug-in technology for ...
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Maxon and Nvidia sign technical collaboration deal
The agreement facilitates scalable, intuitive, physically based rendering for 3D artists and designers. 3D modeling and rendering software specialist Maxon ...
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GE buys European 3D printing companies
Design and Manufactured become inextricably linked as a new round of consolidation combine manufacturing and design companies. We’ve been talking ...
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Vectorworks 2017 update adds broad set of new features
The complete line, now available in English, includes separate products for BIM/AEC, Landscape, and Entertainment design. Other languages to come. ...
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CADfix adds new features for advanced MCAD feature editing
Facet control, better STL conversion, and tighter mesh control are also included in this update. CADfix version 11, just released ...
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Open Design Alliance previews first independent translation of Revit models
Autodesk competitors see strong market demand for access to Revit data. The Open Design Alliance (ODA) today announced direct read/write ...
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Demand for desktop CAD hardware expected to decline
Use of mobile and virtual workstation use of CAD tools will increase, according to new research survey. A recent survey ...
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Stratasys to show next-generation 3D printing technologies at IMTS
Stratasys will show two new prototype systems at the IMTS show in Chicago this fall. The InfiniteBuild 3D printer builds prints on a vertical axis for long parts and the Robotic Composite 3D printer builds composite machine parts using a robot arm on site.
