SPEC pushes forward with new CAD-focused 3D benchmarks Posted by Greg Corke - August 15, 2014 Fulmine Concept car from the SPECapc benchmark for SolidWorks 2013 SPEC’s application performance characterization (SPECapc) group, the non-profit organisation that…
DST SimWise 4D expands its offerings to include FEA, Optimisation and CAD integration Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 18, 2014 Despite calling itself a ‘value proposition’ DST SimWise 9.5 crams a lot into one package Billing itself as the ‘affordable…
Sand casting parts using 3D Printing brings digital detail to traditional process Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 18, 2014 Anthony Middleton of Grainger and Worrall shows explains the intricacies of 3D core printing Far from the traditional image of…
Theorem releases Multi-CAD ‘CADverter’ for PTC Creo Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 19, 2014 Theorem’s Multi-CAD plug-in allows PTC Creo data to work interactively within Catia Theorem Solutions has launched Multi-CAD, a new ‘smart…
And then there were three: Autodesk boosts its simulation powers by bringing NASTRAN into the fold Posted by Al Dean - August 20, 2014 The 3D design giant, Autodesk, has had a history in simulation (for the purposes of design and manufacturing) for nearly…
Teach Yourself: Intro to surface modelling in SolidWorks Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 22, 2014 Beginner’s guide to surface modelling in SolidWorks In the quest for self betterment there are few worse times to start…
Latest UK University Technical College opens: design + engineering for the next generation Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 9, 2014 Students at the school will be taught an extended curriculum, including a BTec in engineering Opened a hundred years ago…
Simulation: Next generation CAE promised by MSC’s ‘Predator Project’ Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 10, 2014 MSC’s new CAE software, codenamed ‘Predator Project’ potentially has a great-looking user interface, but promises even more under the bonnet…
For model makers: The devil is in the detail Posted by DEVELOP3D - September 11, 2014 Ogle Models + Prototypes is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Tanya Weaver took a trip to its facility in…
Tebis V3.5 – latest release gets multitasking upgrade for CAM Posted by Tanya Weaver - September 12, 2014 New in Tebis V3.5 release 7 is multi-pane technology, which makes it easier for the user to switch between files…