Shapr3D is a startup founded in 2015 in Budapest, Hungary. The company builds a CAD modeler originally introduced for iPads and Apple Pencil and has been optimized for the new Macs with the M1 processor. It’s causing a stir. Shapr3D has the distinction of being a Mac-native direct modeler for CAD that is very fast on an iPad, but what it getting attention is the rapid pace … [Read more...] about Shapr3D: the little iPad product with plans to be a CAD contender
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PTC and Rockwell Automation expand their strategic alliance
The two companies celebrate 250 new joint customers as a result of the deal. PTC and Rockwell Automation signed a strategic alliance in 2018 to jointly sell their products for PLM, SaaS, factory automation, IoT, virtual machinery simulation, and testing software. At that time, the deal was sealed with a $1 billion equity investment in PTC shares and a seat on the board for … [Read more...] about PTC and Rockwell Automation expand their strategic alliance
Inside the new SPECviewperf 2020 benchmark for measuring professional graphics performance
By Bob Cramblitt The SPEC Graphics Performance Characterization Group (SPECgpc) has released an all-new version of its SPECviewperf benchmark that features updated viewsets, new models, support for both 2K and 4K display resolutions, and improved set-up and results management. This article outlines the major components of the new benchmark. New features SPECviewperf … [Read more...] about Inside the new SPECviewperf 2020 benchmark for measuring professional graphics performance
PTC’s new employment arrangement with CEO Jim Heppelmann
Apart from this year’s extreme challenges, PTC achieved an important milestone this year. Jim Heppelmann completed 10 years as PTC’s President and CEO. Under his leadership, the company has been through the most transformative years in its history. Now PTC has announced a new employment arrangement with its CEO Jim Heppelmann. The new arrangement includes a three-year executive … [Read more...] about PTC’s new employment arrangement with CEO Jim Heppelmann
Autodesk says we told you so; Q2 revenues are strong
What pandemic? What letter? The company going strong but sees some clouds on the horizon. Autodesk’s second-quarter revenues for fiscal 2021 were absolutely on course for the company underlining several points: the resilience of the subscription model, the ongoing progress of Autodesk’s revamped licensing plan, and the relative powerlessness of customers. Autodesk is in the … [Read more...] about Autodesk says we told you so; Q2 revenues are strong
Open letter from Revit customers opens old wounds between Autodesk and its customers
Open letter to Anagnost is more than a cry for help; it's a demand for improvement. The open letter to Autodesk landed on the desks of editors, analysts, and interested observers with a thud—if a digital letter could land on a digital desk at all. The letter, signed by major architectural firms, complained about the state of Autodesk’s Revit development and was evidence … [Read more...] about Open letter from Revit customers opens old wounds between Autodesk and its customers
Graphisoft releases ArchiCAD 24 and a big new attitude
Big changes afoot at Nemetschek We’re all virtual now. Graphisoft convened a meeting of our virtual selves for their annual worldwide meeting. This year the theme was Building Together as CEO Huw Roberts and his team unveiled a new version of Archicad. More important for parent company Nemetschek, the virtual conference also showcased new levels of interoperability with … [Read more...] about Graphisoft releases ArchiCAD 24 and a big new attitude
CorelDraw Technical Suite 2020 fills out product line
Corel adds professional tools for technical documentation with broad support. Technical Suite is the last of CorelDraw’s rolling introduction, which includes CorelDraw Essentials 2020 for creative consumers, occasional users, CorelDraw Standard 2020 for office, CorelDraw Graphics Suite for professionals, and now CorelDraw Technical Suite for technical documentation. … [Read more...] about CorelDraw Technical Suite 2020 fills out product line
Autodesk’s first quarter fiscal 2021 financial highlights
For the first quarter of what is already a very difficult year, Autodesk maintains an even keel. The company's AEC business thrives; manufacturing slows. Autodesk has come through its first quarter with good results and the company expressed satisfaction and just moderate caution about the rest of the year. The company raised revenue 20% to $886 million and reported a net … [Read more...] about Autodesk’s first quarter fiscal 2021 financial highlights
Construction transformed in 2020
The work must go on; but life will never be the same. There probably is no good time for a pandemic, but this particular Coronavirus shutdown hits the construction industry at a particularly bad time. Spring means construction, but for most of the U.S. construction was shut down in March and April, and just now ramping up in May. However, when it comes to infrastructure … [Read more...] about Construction transformed in 2020