Geometric search engines – How useful are they? Posted by Develop 3D - July 10, 2017 Geometric search has been used for decades to identify parts in PLM systems, but for the first time it is…
Review: Solid Edge ST10 Posted by DEVELOP3D - August 3, 2017 In the world of mainstream 3D design and engineering systems, Solid Edge has been a consistent player for over two…
Review: Fusion 360 Q3 2017 Posted by DEVELOP3D - September 19, 2017 Fusion 360 has been growing since we last looked at it. Sheet metal, PCB interaction tools and browser-based modelling have…
Review: Frustum Generate 1.4 Posted by DEVELOP3D - October 19, 2017 With topology optimisation all the rage in design technology, there are a wealth of solutions available. Al Dean takes a…
Review: Siemens PLM NX 12 Posted by DEVELOP3D - October 24, 2017 Al Dean begins a two part look at where things stand with the NX 12 release of the tool of…
Review: Siemens PLM NX 12 Posted by Al Dean - January 18, 2018 Siemens' NX is the design and engineering tool of choice at some of the most advanced organisations on the planet,…
Review: CGTech Vericut 8.1 Posted by Al Dean - January 22, 2018 Simulation is a standard part of CNC machine programming but if you're looking to truly verify your G-code, a system…
Bright Bricks gets creative with Lego Posted by Tanya Weaver - February 19, 2018 In an unassuming factory in Bordon, Hampshire, Lego bricks are being used to construct larger than-life models from elephants to…
Review: nTopology Element 1.0 Posted by Al Dean - February 22, 2018 There's a new focus on the use of lattice structures in engineering forms but both defining and designing these forms…
Siemens launches Solid Edge Portal Beta Posted by Al Dean - March 1, 2018 The Portal does a pretty nice job with STEP files, maintaining assembly structure and naming conventions Discussed during the Solid…