Between 2D and 3D, there is MBD, which enables access to design information. It’s been a while since we wrote about Kubotek, makers of KeyCreator and utilities for manufacturing. It’s a venerable company with long experience in 2D and 3D. These days, the company has built its expertise around 3D design, data exchange, and model-based design (MBE). The company has … [Read more...] about Kubotek offers CAD viewer for MBD
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Shapr3D releases new 2D drawing feature and pricing tiers
The rapid pace of development of Shapr3D, CAD modeler for iPad and macOS, has been a point of attention. It caused a stir after being optimized for the new Macs with the M1 processor. Shapr3D founder István Csanády says CAD software should be easier to learn and use. Keeping the focus on end user is important. While celebrating 5 years of its journey to developing CAD program, … [Read more...] about Shapr3D releases new 2D drawing feature and pricing tiers
Graebert Trinity solves tricky CAD licensing and usage issues
The only CAD developer with compatible solutions for desktop, mobile, and cloud deployments offers simplified subscription management. The developer of the second-largest installed base of 2D CAD software has introduced a new licensing and subscription scheme that solves how customers can use its triad of desktop, mobile, and cloud platforms on one subscription license. … [Read more...] about Graebert Trinity solves tricky CAD licensing and usage issues
Delcam adds vector and text flexibility to $149 ArtCAM Express
The entry-level program can now read in 3D files but still outputs in 2D for engraving and routing. Delcam has added more vector editing capabilities in an upgrade of its ArtCAM Express program. The new Autodesk subsidiary says the changes make the software capable of more complex 3D designs. ArtCAM Express 2015 offers 2D drawing, over 600 free pieces of relief … [Read more...] about Delcam adds vector and text flexibility to $149 ArtCAM Express
CorelCAD 2015 adds parametrics, Windows Ribbon UI
Corel and Dassault Systèmes both use the Ares CAD platform from Graebert Software as their foundational technology, enhancing it for their respective user bases. CorelCAD, one of two drafting products based on the Graebert Ares CAD platform, has released its 2015 update. Among the new features are dimensional constraints (parametrics), and a new user interface that uses the … [Read more...] about CorelCAD 2015 adds parametrics, Windows Ribbon UI
KeyCreator update adds animations
The direct editor is often used in manufacturing settings to modify existing drawings and models. KeyCreator, a 2D/3D CAD direct editing tool for manufacturing from German developer K2D, has added the ability to animate solids in its latest release. Selected solids-based entities can be assigned a motion speed along or around an axis. Animation temporarily draws the … [Read more...] about KeyCreator update adds animations
ODA adds cloud technology to Teigha CAD engine
The new client will allow developers to create mobile versions with a variety of standard rendering features. The Open Design Alliance has updated its Teigha software development platform with a new cloud-based framework for rendering. ODA members may use the Teigha 4.0 to write mobile or desktop CAD applications which use Teigha Cloud to provide WebGL-based graphics … [Read more...] about ODA adds cloud technology to Teigha CAD engine
Ares Commander 2014 continues trend of 2D CAD empowerment
We can now say all that talk of 3D “killing” 2D was just nonsense; Graebert and its competitors keep improving 2D CAD. Graebert GmbH today releases its 2014 edition of Ares Commander, a 2D/3D CAD product based on the DWG standard established by Autodesk. Unlike its rivals, Ares is shipping today in Windows, Linux, and Mac versions. Graebert sells Ares Commander as a … [Read more...] about Ares Commander 2014 continues trend of 2D CAD empowerment
Ikinema building a growing business turning 3D motion capture into 2D animation
2D games are popular on mobile, so Ikinema is providing start-up game makers the tools to ease their way into a growing market. Ikinema is building a business democratizing mo-cap from several angles—traditional mo-cap and also tools for game development and low-cost web-based mo-cap. The company’s technology incorporates the effects of physics and gravity in its calculations … [Read more...] about Ikinema building a growing business turning 3D motion capture into 2D animation
Delcam launches free CAM for SolidWorks
Delcam for SolidWorks Xpress jumps into an increasingly competitive market for computer aided machining, with Autodesk as a new competitor. Delcam has launched a free version of its Delcam for SolidWorks integrated CAM system for SolidWorks. Delcam says its new Delcam for SolidWorks Xpress provides essential 2D milling and drilling functionality. The software enters a very … [Read more...] about Delcam launches free CAM for SolidWorks