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Autodesk 123D update adds 2D sheets, more 3D primitives
The fifth update in only two months also adds DWG support, tweaks the user interface, and more. Autodesk has refreshed ...
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SolidCAM claims new Technology Wizard reduces cutting time up to 70%
The Wizard, part of its new iMachining module, is now available in SolidCAM 2011. The company is a Gold-certified SolidWorks ...
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2007: 3D data interoperability vendors sound off
In design automation circles, interoperability is said to be like the weather; everybody talks about it, but nobody does anything ...
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Lufthansa Technik uses multi-physics simulation to predict aircraft engine wear
Ansys software makes condition-based maintenance of jet turbines more reliable by adding a predictive element. Lufthansa Technik AG, one of ...
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Creo 1.0: More evolutionary than revolutionary
Steve Wolfe takes a close look at the new Creo line of CAD applications from PTC, answering the questions he ...
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Scalado software sneaks into 900 million mobile phones
Quietly making photographic magic on mobile phones, this Swedish company is on a roll. Scalado is becoming one of the ...
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2007: In Remembrance of Dr. Jason A. Lemon, CAE pioneer
Dr. Jason Lemon was a true pioneer of the computer-aided design industry. This remarkable article by Peter Marks will touch ...
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2007: Is Second Life a new opportunity for engineering application vendors?
In 2007 IBM invested in Second Life, which at the time was the talk of technologists everywhere. Industry analyst Allan ...
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SPECapc releases new 3ds Max 2011 benchmark
For the first time, SPEC is charging for two separate versions, professional and personal. A new version of the popular ...
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2007: UGS publishes JT data format; industry observers do a happy dance
Sharing 3D product data with rich detail and a light data footprint has been the Holy Grail of design automation ...
