The Belgian alternative to AutoCAD continues to push the .dwg envelope. Bricsys has released a beta version of a new building information modeling (BIM) module for its BricsCAD design software. The add-on module works with both the Pro and Platinum edition of BricsCAD V13.2 in 32-bit mode. The release of the BIM module is in keeping with the Bricsys core philosophy of … [Read more...] about Bricsys announces beta version of BricsCAD BIM module
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Siggraph Asia drops anchor in Singapore
The digital content industry is headed to this English-speaking city-nation. Too bad more attendees didn’t find their way there. By Kathleen Maher Siggraph Asia 2012 touched down in the major Asian crossroads city-nation Singapore. It is a convenient hop to many content creation outsource locations, and English is the official language, making it easy for US-based companies … [Read more...] about Siggraph Asia drops anchor in Singapore
Panelists ready for Democratization of 3D Panel at JPR Siggraph Asia Press Luncheon
Four accomplished graphics industry veterans will explore how 3D is becoming the people’s technology. An accomplished quartet of graphics industry leaders will join the panel discussion as Jon Peddie Research brings its annual press luncheon to Siggraph Asia. The topic, “The Democratization of 3D: 3D for the People” will no doubt be a lively and wide-ranging … [Read more...] about Panelists ready for Democratization of 3D Panel at JPR Siggraph Asia Press Luncheon
All-star CG panel assembled for Siggraph JPR Press Luncheon
Five experts will debate and discuss “Doing More With Multicore” at the annual lunch event. Jon Peddie Research (JPR) has named the panelists that will speak at the company’s annual Siggraph Press Luncheon, August 8 in Los Angeles. The five bring strong and varied credentials to the annual event. JPR president Jon Peddie will emcee and serve as panel moderator. The event will … [Read more...] about All-star CG panel assembled for Siggraph JPR Press Luncheon
Jon Peddie Research Siggraph press luncheon to explore Doing More with Multicore
The event has become a fixture for journalists attending the annual conference on computer graphics. Jon Peddie Research (JPR) continues its long-standing tradition of hosting a working lunch for members of the press attending Siggraph 2012 in Los Angeles next month. The theme for this year’s luncheon is “Doing More with Multicore.” After a buffet lunch, JPR president Dr. … [Read more...] about Jon Peddie Research Siggraph press luncheon to explore Doing More with Multicore
Graphics is the common language at Siggraph Asia
Cutting-edge research replaced movie magic as the largest draw. JPR’s Kathleen Maher reports from Hong Kong. By Kathleen Maher Attendance to Siggraph Asia has been growing—not by leaps and bounds but by nice, reasonable increments. There is still a paucity of big booths but a plethora of eager students attending the papers and that might continue to be the role of the … [Read more...] about Graphics is the common language at Siggraph Asia
Zwsoft licenses Lightworks technology
The leading Chinese CAD vendor will use Lightworks Artisan to add 3D photorealistic rendering to its software in 2012. Chinese CAD developer Zwsoft has licensed Lightworks Artisan technology and will use it to add photorealistic rendering to ZW3D, its 3D mechanical and architectural CAD product, in 2012. Zwsoft is the first Chinese vendor to license Lightworks … [Read more...] about Zwsoft licenses Lightworks technology
Stunning Porsche Spyder wins Lightworks image rendering competition
Ray tracing shines on smooth curved surfaces. Both the winner and runner-up used Siemens PLM NX as their design software. By Jon Peddie Lightworks just picked the winners in its latest image rendering competition, giving top prize to Sean Carnell of New Zealand for his work on a 1954 Porsche 550 Spyder. For his efforts Carnell takes hone a Nikon D3100 camera, which is a bit … [Read more...] about Stunning Porsche Spyder wins Lightworks image rendering competition
Lightworks expands its sphere of influence; new software, new deals, new ideas
The OEM rendering company Lightworks comes to the COFES conference with new software technology, and new partnerships to talk about. Lightworks has been building its Artisan rendering software to take advantage of multiple processors. The software is designed to be integrated into host products, and Lightworks has a wide, and growing list of customers. The latest features in … [Read more...] about Lightworks expands its sphere of influence; new software, new deals, new ideas