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Encoded puppets for 3D animation modeling

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Jon Peddie

The Interactive Geometry Lab at ETH Zurich designs a new way to move and post virtual characters. By Jon Peddie ...

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Dassault adds Simpack to its Simulia line of tools

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Kathleen Maher

With the acquisition of Simpack Dassault adds better integration of hardware and software for vehicle design.

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Siggraph 2014 Art Gallery explores Acting in Translation

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Randall Newton

This year’s show curates an exchange of ideas between media and domains in art, science, and technology. As part of ...

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Minko + Oculus + Leap = Everyman as Tony Stark

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Randall Newton

Aerys debuts its 3D world editor and supporting 3D engine, and shows off applications in both engineering and game development. ...

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Matterport brings 3D cloud tools to the masses soon

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Kathleen Maher

Cloud-based point cloud camera to shrink in size and price. As the Matterport Pro 3D camera gently spins, it captures ...

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Geomerics to target movies with real-time rendering

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Randall Newton

The ARM subsidiary gets a £1 million grant from the UK government. Real-time graphics rendering will come to movies if ...

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Hexagon acquires CAM consolidator Vero Software

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Randall Newton

The goal is to tie metrology more closely to machining and manufacturing planning. Swedish software conglomerate Hexagon AB has acquired ...

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Siggraph teams up with indie game showcase The MIX

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Randall Newton

Successful indie game developers will be available to discuss cutting-edge graphics and gameplay technology. Siggraph 2014 has teamed up with ...

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Open Design Alliance to hold Developer Conference in Prague

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Randall Newton

The conference will be the first led by new president Neil Peterson, the long-time CTO. The Open Design Alliance (ODA) ...

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PC gaming market holds lead over consoles

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GfxS staff

Consoles can’t keep up with high-end gaming PCs running 4K resolution at acceptable frame rates, says new report from Jon ...