When other companies are moving to all-browser or mobile apps as a primary platform, CADfaster goes retro with a desktop application as the centerpiece. CadFaster came to market in 2010 as the first third-party developer of CAD viewing tools for iPad. The startup took advantage of the strong architectural research infrastructure in its home base of Finland to gain first-mover … [Read more...] about MyCadbox extends alternative model sharing platform
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CadFaster adds any-browser viewing to MyCadbox
Web 3D Glimpse does not use WebGL, allowing it to work on any browser without a plug-in. CadFaster has upgraded its online CAD viewer MyCadbox with support for any browser on any platform. Most web-based CAD file viewers use WebGL, which is not supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer and on various mobile platforms. MyCadbox circumvents the need for WebGL with a … [Read more...] about CadFaster adds any-browser viewing to MyCadbox
CadFaster introduces iPad collaboration for STEP models
New MyCadbox uses cloud technology to optimize viewing large models. Think of it as Dropbox for MCAD models. iPad CAD viewing specialist CadFaster has introduced a new product for the viewing of STEP models. MyCadbox uses cloud technology along with viewing optimization to create a Dropbox-like storage and collaboration tool that can also be used to view CAD … [Read more...] about CadFaster introduces iPad collaboration for STEP models
New 128 GB iPad a natural for CAD?
Not every vendor agrees cramming more memory into a tablet is an evolutionary step in the right direction. Apple recently expanded its iPad line by introducing a 128 GB model, doubling the amount of storage previously available to the fourth generation model with Retina display. Apple billed the upgrade as a way to provide twice the storage capacity “to hold even more valuable … [Read more...] about New 128 GB iPad a natural for CAD?
CadFaster Collaborate updates for speed and increased compatibility
The first iPad viewer for AEC/BIM is still the technical leader. CadFaster has updated its Collaborate iPad 3D viewer for AEC/BIM applications, with improvements to the core product and to specific plug-ins for Autodesk Revit and Bentley SelectSeries 3 BIM applications. CadFaster Collaborate users store models in the cloud space called the CadFaster 3D model box. The … [Read more...] about CadFaster Collaborate updates for speed and increased compatibility
CadFaster extends cloud collaboration to Vectorworks, Bentley
Users will be able to review and share models and drawings in real time, using CadFaster’s compression technology. CadFaster has extended its CadFaster|Collaborate cloud platform to users of Nemetschek Vectorworks and Bentley's architectural software. This new version of CadFaster|Collaborate plug-in software allows for real-time markup and co-viewing of 3D CAD and Building … [Read more...] about CadFaster extends cloud collaboration to Vectorworks, Bentley
Geometric launches JT-based mobile viewer
Glovius runs on Windows, iOS, and Android; requires use of online conversion service. Small vendors are continuing to beat the big CAD vendors in mobile. Engineering software and services vendor Geometric Limited is launching a new set of products for mobile viewing of 3D data for manufacturing. Glovius is the name of a free viewer for Windows, iPad/iPhone and Android devices, … [Read more...] about Geometric launches JT-based mobile viewer
CadFaster extends speedy 3D CAD viewing to iPad
The key to its speed and collaboration capabilities is the proprietary compression it first applies to models. The speedy 3D CAD viewer and collaboration tool CadFaster has released a free iPad app, extending the usefulness of its collaboration solution. Targeted primarily at AEC and plant, CadFaster for iPad can read any files processed by the desktop … [Read more...] about CadFaster extends speedy 3D CAD viewing to iPad
CadFaster releases cloud-based 3D sharing for Revit and SolidWorks
Recent previews at Autodesk University and SolidWorks World generated considerable interest. After a successful season of previews that generated considerable interest, CadFaster has released the first in its forthcoming series of products for cloud-based review of 3D CAD files. CadFaster|Collaborate is now available for use with Autodesk Revit and Dassault Systèmes … [Read more...] about CadFaster releases cloud-based 3D sharing for Revit and SolidWorks
Big CAD Little PLM; CadFaster promises easy viz
CADfaster brings new visualization tools to market for AEC and product development, using a novel cloud-based foundation. PLM can be looked at as a two pronged industry split between large companies with large solutions and smaller companies with more targeted point products giving their customers the opportunity to build their own systems. The large companies are well known. … [Read more...] about Big CAD Little PLM; CadFaster promises easy viz