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Bringing robots to their senses
With the release this week of a new robotics operating system, Microsoft and Google have yet one more free-vs-free field ...
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Simulia Abaqus update adds topology optimization, GPU support
The latest release of Dassault Systemes’ finite element analysis suite also offers new electromagnetic analysis capabilites among its 100+ enhancements. ...
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Alibre and 3D Systems offer low-cost design/print bundles
Bundles start at $1,500 for 3D CAD software and 3D printer kit. The target is the rapidly growing Maker market ...
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Additive manufacturing and 3D printing industry grew 24% in 2010
16th Annual Wohlers Report shows 26% growth rate in last 23 years. The additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing industry ...
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Rand Worldwide revenue up 102% in third quarter
Much of the increase is due to last year’s merger with Avatech Solutions, but sales are picking up in all ...
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Graphics Add-in Board shipments increase modest 0.2% from last quarter
The most recent quarterly update from Jon Peddie Research shows AIB volume down from a year earlier. Overall shipments of ...
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Autodesk updates TinkerBox App, extend it to iPhone and iPod touch
More than 800,000 downloads for the free app so far. The hypnotically fun Autodesk TinkerBox for iPad is now available ...
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Siemens PLM Software launches rental version of Solid Edge in Japan
Solid Edge DesignPad is a product subset, tailored to appeal to students and occasional users. Siemens PLM Software is offering ...
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French researchers develop glasses-free stereoscopic viewing for iPad, iPhone
The two were inspired by work previously done with Nintendo Wii. The technique uses only the camera, not the accelerometer. ...
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3D Systems acquires two boutique 3D printing content companies
Freedom of Creation and The3DStudio.com are expanding the availability of 3D content for printing, and 3D Systems wants the trend ...