With its reputation built as a standalone application that has close links with CAD systems, Edgecam is expanding into new areas. Al Dean takes a look at what's new
A designer looking to enforce his registered design has sparked a fresh debate over Intellectual Property (IP). Stephen Holmes looks at how this legal case puts thousands of designs across…
Last year was all about the FDM-based machines. Will 2014 go down as the year that stereolithography became a more common process in the design office? Al Dean thinks that…
With the introduction of direct editing, freeform surface modelling and lots more, Inventor 2015 promises to deliver on what users have been asking for. Paul Munford takes a direct look…
Its community is growing and adoption is increasing both through native users and, increasingly, integrated sales with 3D CAD systems. Al Dean looks at one of the most innovative renderers…
Tanya Weaver takes a trip to the picturesque Cotswold village of Chipping Campden where homeware product brand Robert Welch Designs has resided for over 50 years. Although steeped in a…
Solid Edge is one of the most mature 3D design and engineering systems available. Al Dean takes a look at some of the highlights in Solid Edge ST7 and finds…
When it comes to 3D design tools, PowerShape is a rarity. It's just as comfortable working with surfaces and solids as it is with meshes and scan data. Al Dean…