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Femap update speeds analysis, graphic performance

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Randall Newton

Superelement support and extended Nastran integration provide increased opportunities for structural analysis. Siemens PLM says its new release of Femap software for ...

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8Tree delivers single-purpose FastCheck 3D scanner

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Jon Peddie

3D scanning is combined with augmented reality to provide instant analysis of fuselage rivets. Started just a year ago by ...

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Sunglass updates interface, adds 3D web embedding

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Randall Newton

The well-funded start-up continues to build out its browser-based design collaboration site. Browser-based 3D design collaboration site Sunglass is rolling ...

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nPower brings Sub-D surfacing to SolidWorks

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Randall Newton

Power Surfacing uses a hybrid modeling kernel to bridge the gap between freeform modeling and CAD’s geometric precision. The latest ...

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Dassault Systèmes tops €2 billion revenue in 2012

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Randall Newton

It was a good quarter and year by all measurements. SolidWorks seat sales set a quarterly record.  Dassault Systèmes (Euronext ...

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Designing a wood-fired stove for the 21st Century

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GfxS staff

Specht uses PTC Creo to re-invent wood heat, with a two-chamber design that raises efficiency and lowers emissions. In many ...

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Southpaw launches open source Tactic Team for Mac

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Randall Newton

Every feature in the Windows version of this digital production asset management system is included.  Southpaw Technology has released a ...

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3D Systems declares a stock split

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Randall Newton

The high-flying 3D printer manufacturer wants to make it easier for investors to buy the stock. Could the split be ...

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LightWave update introduces modular rigging system

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Randall Newton

Other new features include soft body bullet dynamics, integration with After Effects, and improvements for modeling fiber. A new modular ...

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HieroPlayer adds review and clipboarding to Nuke

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Randall Newton

Any shot in the VFX pipeline can be exported with full contextual details intact. The Foundry has introduced HieroPlayer, new ...