The update also adds support for the Autodesk ReCap .rcp format. We review why the ODA is important to the CAD marketplace. The latest update to the Teigha CAD development platform adds support for the changes in the .dwg file format introduced by the latest version of Autodesk AutoCAD. Teigha 4.3 is now available as a beta release, allowing companies that use Teigha as a … [Read more...] about Teigha update adds support for AutoCAD 2018
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3D Systems to acquire Geomagic
Making good on its recently announced fifth growth initiative, 3D Systems will own the top two technologies for scan-to-CAD. 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today announced it will acquire Geomagic, Inc., provider of 3D authoring products for turning 3D scan data into 3D content for product design and inspection. Geomagic made news recently with the announcement of Spark, a new … [Read more...] about 3D Systems to acquire Geomagic
Tire manufacturer transforms production by automating mold design
Belshina of Belarus was able to bring all mold design, reverse engineering, and CAM prep in-house with Delcam software. Belshina is one of the largest producers of automotive tires in Europe, both in the number and the size of the tires it manufactures. The company makes more than 200 different types of tires in three plants: one for mass production of car tires; one for … [Read more...] about Tire manufacturer transforms production by automating mold design
Hot March propels Creaform to strong first quarter
Revenue grew 56% from the first quarter of 2010. The 3D scan and reverse engineering specialist now expects to exceed its original 2011 sales goal of $34 million. 3D scanning and reverse engineering technology vendor Creaform says its first quarter of 2011 was the second-best in company history. The private company, based in Québec City, had sales revenue of $8.2 million, … [Read more...] about Hot March propels Creaform to strong first quarter