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The Open Design Alliance prepares for the future
The industry consortium for CAD interoperability and collaboration prepares for a leadership change. By Kathleen Maher The Open Design Alliance ...
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Autodesk revenue up 16% in second quarter; manufacturing unit has best quarter ever
If there is a second dip into recession coming, Autodesk can’t find it in the internal indicators. Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) ...
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Smith Micro introduces Poser Debut for 3D character modeling
The new intro 3D modeler joins light versions of SM’s Studio products. The time is right for 3D modeling and ...
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E-on Software brings carbon scatter to Max, Maya, Cinema4D
The popular technology for populating digital scenes now works with the top three commercial animation products. E-on Software has released ...
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Exploring the brave new world of virtual moviemaking
Five artistic technologists discuss and debate the future of graphics technology in film at the annual Jon Peddie Research Siggraph ...
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Autodesk releases AutoCAD for Mac 2012; extends platform with new LT and WS versions
AutoCAD LT for Mac and AutoCAD WS for Mac will be available exclusively in the Mac App Store. Waiting for ...
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E-book readers ignore conventional wisdom
Sales are up despite the threat of cannibalism from tablets. Color is on its way. Despite all the buzz about ...
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Aerospace giant EADS conducting eco-assessment of direct laser sintering
A previous study showed laser sintered (3D printed) parts lead to lower fuel use and a smaller carbon footprint. The ...
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AMD taps Optis for open ray-tracing
The importance of highly realistic rendering drives both companies to work for a common goal of an open technology visualization ...
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Autodesk lands exclusive deal to distribute Disney “Tangled” technology
XGen combines power with ease of use for generating not only “fur, feathers, and foliage” but a wide variety of ...