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PTC joins the ranks of companies enabling virtualization

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Kathleen Maher

The virtualization trend is exploding as standards are set in place. PTC certifies first virtualization platform with Citrix, IBM, and ...

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Playing with JT2Go on an 82” screen powered by Microsoft Surface

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Randall Newton

The new Perceptive Pixel touch screen is more fun than a cave for product review and a whole lot cheaper. ...

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New link allows Keyshot direct access to GrabCAD models for rendering

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Randall Newton

3D renderings can be posted to GrabCAD, or models from GrabCAD may be imported to Keyshot. Luxion’s KeyShot renderer now ...

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Graebert adds ArcGIS Online Maps plug-in to DraftSight

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Randall Newton

Because ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based service, DraftSight can automatically update maps whenever a CAD file is opened. DraftSight users ...

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3D Systems to acquire Phenix for direct metal printing

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Randall Newton

The buyout will take place in stages, and could cost up to $15.7 million for an initial 80 percent stake. ...

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GE launches crowdsourcing design challenges with $130,000 jackpot

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Randall Newton

Along with engineering community GrabCAD and social innovation platform Nine Sigma, GE intends to push the boundaries of advanced manufacturing ...

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PipelineFX adds business-side tracking to Qube render farm management

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Randall Newton

Detailed cost tracking works across multiple projects and clients. PipelineFX has updated its Qube render farm management software with new ...

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New Mac Pro keeps Apple in the workstation market

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Randall Newton

The new workstation embeds Intel Xeon CPUs and AMD FirePro GPUs inside a futuristic black cylinder. But not every Apple ...

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Vectorworks Architect 2013 certified for IFC Coordination View 2.0

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Randall Newton

Of the 26 programs working on IFC certification only six have achieved export certification. Nemetschek today says Vectorworks Architect software ...

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Staying synchronous key to success at Siemens PLM Software

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Randall Newton

“Synchronous” is not just a CAD technology but the guiding philosophy at the PLM leader and its soft-spoken CEO. It ...