Vectorworks, Inc. has launched Vectorworks 2021. This latest release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Designer and Fundamentals, as well as 2021 versions of Vision, Braceworks, and ConnectCAD. Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar said, “Vectorworks 2021 is based on this year’s launch theme of ‘simplicity to design the complex.’ A user can see how we’ve … [Read more...] about Vectorworks 2021 brings smart features with simplified UI
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Blender celebrates its 25th birthday
New versions, new members, new enthusiasm The path of Blender as a company and an organization has never been straight. As it has gained new supporters and users, the Blender’s features have multiplied along with new add-ons. As the Blender community celebrates its 25th anniversary, Blender shows signs of growing up. As Blender celebrates its 25th anniversary, it’s worth … [Read more...] about Blender celebrates its 25th birthday
Cinema 4D 20 arrives
Maxon kicks off a new era with a new version of its flagship. Maxon introduced Cinema 4D release 20 at Siggraph, 2018 this year and rolled out the new software weeks later. They’ve got that stable cadence down, as befits a German company, though the company has a strong North American presence as well since the US is Cinema 4D’s largest user base. Maxon is a 3D modeling and … [Read more...] about Cinema 4D 20 arrives
Nomoko intends to recreate the world
Nomoko, based in Zurich, Switzerland, has developed a 3D capture system based on their proprietary 1,500 MP camera and software. The company’s goal is to create large-scale 3D models, which function as digital twins with the real world. They have been creating models of large areas and cities, and after testing in Germany and Switzerland, Nomoko has released their product and … [Read more...] about Nomoko intends to recreate the world
Foundry launches final installment of the Modo 11 Series
Modo 11.2 offers upgraded modeling tools, UV-related workflow, and other performance enhancements. Creative software developer, The Foundry has launched third and final installment of Modo 11 Series. The latest release includes following features: Poly bevel improvements Procedural modelling tools UV tool advancements Read more about it here. … [Read more...] about Foundry launches final installment of the Modo 11 Series
Autodesk Inventor Fusion for Mac debuts on the Mac App Store
Free direct modeling software requires Mountain Lion or later operating system. The latest version of Autodesk Inventor Fusion for Mac is now available for download in the Mac App Store for the first time. This update requires OS X 10.7, “Mountain Lion,” or the new 10.8 “Lion” update. Autodesk Inventor Fusion lets designers freely explore complex shapes and forms, enabling … [Read more...] about Autodesk Inventor Fusion for Mac debuts on the Mac App Store
LightWave 10 supports 3Dconnexion 3D mice
One more reason to take the GraphicSpeak survey and win a SpacePilot Pro. NewTek has integrated 3Dconnexion 3D mouse support into LightWave 10, giving digital 3D artists the ability to more easily navigate through virtual worlds, interact with models, and control cameras and lights in real time. “LightWave 10 delivers a set of groundbreaking new tools for 3D artists, … [Read more...] about LightWave 10 supports 3Dconnexion 3D mice
Spatial releases Catia 3D geometry kernel for commercial use
CGM release gives Dassault Systèmes a direct competitor to Parasolid. Spatial also releases an update to its 3D InterOp translator toolkit. The Spatial Corp. division of Dassault Systèmes has announced general availability for the Convergence Geometric Modeler (CGM) 3D modeling kernel, the same underlying technology used by Catia. The release gives software developers a new … [Read more...] about Spatial releases Catia 3D geometry kernel for commercial use
Mass Customization, the 3D-literate consumer and the future of engineering software
What happens when everyone is a maker? By Randall S. Newton For years, those of us who are paid to cover engineering technology were sometimes accused of nodding off. There just wasn't a lot of innovation going on. Whether we were looking at simulation, 3D modeling, or 3D printing, it seems at times covering the industry was synonymous with watching paint dry. What has … [Read more...] about Mass Customization, the 3D-literate consumer and the future of engineering software
The Foundry introduces Mari, 3D paint for large models
The Foundry makes content creation software and it's taking the movie business by storm. It's latest tool, Mari, is a 3D paint tool the company believes will be interesting to any user working with 3D models. Mari was developed for use with very, very large 3D models like, oh, say a giant blue avatar. The Foundry thinks it might also be useful in applications like industrial … [Read more...] about The Foundry introduces Mari, 3D paint for large models