Shoot the bubble
It has taken inventor Tom Lawton more than ten years to bring his BubbleScope 360° imaging device to market. Tanya Weaver talks to him about the journey, which saw the…
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DEVELOP3D
REVIEW // Siemens PLM Software NX 8.5
Al Dean takes a look at what Siemens PLM Software has in store for the latest release of one of the most advanced product development systems out there
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Old guard vs the new in 3D printing
The 3D printing industry is moving in very mysterious ways. As new entrants deliver more cost effective and capable tech, Al Dean looks at how the older vendors are reacting…
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PI-VR Impress3D
Users of VRED visualisation software gathered in Berlin this month to see cutting-edge rendering technology at an event with a classical automotive theme. Stephen Holmes reports
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SpaceClaim 2012+
From more flexible edits and geometry creation to mesh remodelling and enhanced third-party partnerships, SpaceClaim, the direct modelling specialist, delivers another solid release. Al Dean reports
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The cloud beyond infinite compute power
When it comes to solving simulation jobs, there’s never been a wider choice of hardware. With a glass of Bordeaux in hand, Greg Corke contemplates the role the cloud has…
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Designer depilation
Showing total commitment to his profession, Stephen Holmes now understands the true meaning of 'smooth'
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aesthetica 4.0
Al Dean reports on a unique software tool that combines tolerance analysis with visualisation to give a good idea of the perceived quality of future products
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Urban development
Modern product development technology and traditional model making techniques were used to produce a functional prototype of the Schwinn City Portable Urban Velo concept bike. Amalgam modelmaking's Mike Harvey talks…
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