There are also improvements to sketching, 2D drawing, 3D printing prep, and links with new partners. Autodesk continues its rapid pace of innovation for Fusion 360, its cloud-based MCAD software. New this week are a variety of updates topped by new ability to have multiple designers working on a model at the same time. Autodesk positions Fusion 360 as software “for the … [Read more...] about Autodesk updates Fusion 360 with distributed design
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Lagoa working on cloud-based MCAD tool
Lagoa's new modeler based on Siemens PLM Parasolid engine is being readied in Lagoa skunk works. By Kathleen Maher Lagoa, which is best known for its cloud-based rendering tools, is working on an MCAD product for the cloud. Although surprising, this isn’t huge news. The company has been showing its product around, and some attendees at SolidWorks World got a little flash … [Read more...] about Lagoa working on cloud-based MCAD tool
Ansys acquires SpaceClaim for $85 million
The broad appeal of SpaceClaim to part-time CAD users matches well with the CAD-neutral approach of Ansys. Ansys has acquired SpaceClaim, the venture-capital funded 3D MCAD tool that made a big splash a few years ago with its combination of direct editing and built-in interoperability. The deal closed April 30, 2014 and was announced today. The price was $85 million in … [Read more...] about Ansys acquires SpaceClaim for $85 million
Solid Edge ST 6 brings social media into mainstream engineering
With built-in links to YouTube and GrabCAD, and a new online community to replace online help, Siemens is making Solid Edge a leader in using social tools for design. For the past five years updates to Solid Edge 3D CAD have mostly been about Synchronous Technology, the logic engine Siemens PLM uses to allow both parametrically constrained (history-based) and direct … [Read more...] about Solid Edge ST 6 brings social media into mainstream engineering
Does the CAD world need another geometry kernel?
New geometry kernels come from Russia to challenge traditional modelers and enable upstarts. By Kathleen Maher As COFES Russia kicked off in St. Petersburg last week, Russian CAD provider Ascon showcased its home-grown C3D geometry kernel, which was introduced as licensable technology in May 2012. Ascon develops and sells Kompas 3D, a 3D CAD product used widely in … [Read more...] about Does the CAD world need another geometry kernel?
Autodesk reveals pricing for Fusion 360 modeler
CEO Carl Bass says the subscription-only pricing is based on access and experience, not ownership. Autodesk today announced the pricing structure for its new mechanical modeler, Fusion 360. As detailed by CEO Carl Bass, the next-generation modeler will be available only by monthly or annual subscription. Speaking at the Develop 3D Live event at the University of Warwick … [Read more...] about Autodesk reveals pricing for Fusion 360 modeler
Geomagic Spark unites 3D scan data with MCAD geometry
The product combines Geomagic point cloud and mesh editing expertise with SpaceClaim’s direct modeling technology. New technologies had to be created to make the product possible. Last week at Euromold Geomagic announced a new product that combines 3D point cloud data, mesh editing, and MCAD solid modeling in one product. Geomagic Spark is the result of a close collaboration … [Read more...] about Geomagic Spark unites 3D scan data with MCAD geometry
Autodesk Fusion 360 takes MCAD into the cloud
Autodesk offered a preview of its new cloud-based 3D modeling software at Autodesk University. It is the most ambitious extension of CAD into cloud technology to date, aided by the integration of T-Splines technology. Autodesk has unveiled Fusion 360, new cloud-based 3D modeling software for product design. The direct modeling product can be used from nearly any mobile … [Read more...] about Autodesk Fusion 360 takes MCAD into the cloud
Aesthetica moves perceived quality simulation into concept design
New tools in version 4 improve the ability to make perception of quality a part of the design and engineering feedback loop. Icona Solutions today releases Aesthetica Version 4, the latest release of its high-end simulation software for perceived quality simulation and visualization for product design. It builds on earlier versions of the software to enable a continuous … [Read more...] about Aesthetica moves perceived quality simulation into concept design
Bricsys aims to expand its low-cost CAD empire
New tools for mechanical design and product data management are coming. More than 700 third-party developers now build on the BricsCAD foundation. Despite what the makers of 3D CAD modeling software like to say, the .DWG data format popularized by Autodesk still rules every design discipline. Every MCAD vendor offers some sort of 2D toolset as well as compatibility with .DWG. … [Read more...] about Bricsys aims to expand its low-cost CAD empire