A look at the latest vision from these visionaries. By Joshua Volckaert Augmented reality is not just a buzzword. It is a reality, and one that continues to develop. We are perched on the edge of the AR precipice, ready to take the leap into immersing ourselves within virtual worlds like never before. One device that is likely to hasten that immersion and push the … [Read more...] about AR takes a second Magic Leap
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Big plans for the metaverse
Will the vision be fulfilled? Today’s big buzzword is the metaverse, which, as most people know, originated with Stephenson’s epic Snow Crash in 1992. A popular second novel, Ready Player One, by Ernest Cline in 2011, and a subsequent movie in 2018, plus the famous Matrix movie of 1999, provided a visualization of the concept of a connected virtual world. But fiction is … [Read more...] about Big plans for the metaverse
Presidential holographic address
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy uses high tech to reach out to big tech leaders. What better way to communicate with an important group on an important matter than by speaking in a language common to all? That is the tack Ukraine’s beleaguered President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took very recently in his speech to investors and corporate leaders. He delivered his speech in English and … [Read more...] about Presidential holographic address
Auggie Award winners revealed at AWE 2022
An XR Prize Challenge with a cash prize of $100,000 also announced. AWE (Augmented World Expo) 2022 was held last week in Santa Clara, CA, where AWE cofounder Ori Inbar delivered the welcome keynote about how extended reality (XR) is making dreams come true. One of the highlights of the AWE event is its Auggie Awards, which celebrate excellence in XR. This year, there … [Read more...] about Auggie Award winners revealed at AWE 2022
Putting AR eyewear into focus
Not your grandfather's glasses, that's for sure! The golden dream is that one day we will have inconspicuous, robust, and attractive consumer AR glasses that will be worn as commonly as we wear sunglasses or corrective eyeglasses today. That dream will be realized, but it is taking a bit longer than anyone had anticipated—it is a really difficult challenge with a lot of … [Read more...] about Putting AR eyewear into focus
3D printing for final part production up 23%
Aerospace, jewelry, and medical/dental are among the industries using 3D printing for final parts. On the eve of the 3D printing industry’s largest conference, a leading analyst firm in the industry says the use of 3D printing for the production of parts for final products is getting close to 30% of all 3D printing. Following a decade-long growth trend, final part … [Read more...] about 3D printing for final part production up 23%
Hexagon acquires portable metrology software specialist New River Kinematics
The first company to sell a 3D solution for on-site industrial scanning has a solid list of customers. Hexagon has added to its portfolio of acquisitions with the purchase this week of New River Kinematics (NRK), a US-based engineering company that specializes in 3D analysis software for portable metrology applications. The NRK customer list reads like a Who’s Who of heavy … [Read more...] about Hexagon acquires portable metrology software specialist New River Kinematics
Geomagic/3D Systems deal accelerates the digital reality revolution
3D Systems, Stratasys, and EOS divvy up competitive territories. 3D Systems makes bid for Geomagic and expands software play. By Kathleen Maher The revolution continues at breakneck speed. In the field of digital reality, a term used to define the intersection where digital design, information capture, and additive manufacturing come together, there is increasing … [Read more...] about Geomagic/3D Systems deal accelerates the digital reality revolution
Sculpteo iPhone case printing app brings digital reality to the experience economy
The app is a print factory in the pocket linking consumers with 3D printing. Sculpteo adds value to a “service bureau” business proposition. An iPhone app for designing and 3D printing custom iPhone cases is gaining attention as an example of how average people can take practical advantage of 3D printing. Sculpteo's free iOS app, 3DPCase, was named this week as an “Innovations … [Read more...] about Sculpteo iPhone case printing app brings digital reality to the experience economy
3D Systems buys Rapidform for scan-to-CAD and inspection software
The aggressive acquirer launches a fifth growth initiative, content-to-print. 3D Systems now owns all the essential parts for a manufacturing digital reality portfolio. 3D Systems continued on its aggressive acquisition path today, buying South Korean software vendor Rapidform, which makes 3D scan-to-CAD, reverse engineering, and inspection software for manufacturing. 3D … [Read more...] about 3D Systems buys Rapidform for scan-to-CAD and inspection software