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MSC Software acquires e-Xstream for composite material simulation

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Randall Newton

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

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Randall Newton

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

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Randall Newton

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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Review: Newer Technology Power2U AC/USB In-Wall Charging Solution

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GfxS staff

Put a USB power port in your wall socket and watch everybody fight for it. By John Rhodes Newer Technologies—is ...

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GstarCAD release free version of tablet CAD viewer

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Randall Newton

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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The Foundry acquires Luxology

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Kathleen Maher

London’s The Foundry acquires Bay Area 3D modeling and animation company Luxology and plan to forge a strong new player ...

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HP extends cloud-based large-format printing to entry level

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Randall Newton

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

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Randall Newton

The lighting specialist works with a variety of 3D products. This release adds Linux and OS X versions. Precision lighting ...

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Pawing through digital images in a ceramic bowl

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Kathleen Maher

Intel Fellow Doug Carmean is serious about his company’s mandate to think outside the box. Intel does a lot of ...

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Autodesk Jitterbit alliance offers “no-coding” connections from PLM 360 to ERP and CRM

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Randall Newton

New Autodesk PLM 360 Connect offers business application data integration. Jitterbit has backed away from its open source roots. Autodesk has ...