New reach for SPECviewperf 12, the professional 3D benchmarking tool Posted by Greg Corke - December 19, 2013 The new Autodesk Showcase viewset SPECviewperf 12, the 3D graphics benchmark based on professional applications, includes fully updated viewsets representing…
Is Elon Musk’s hands-on design tool a glimpse into the future? Posted by DEVELOP3D - December 19, 2013 Considering the complex nature of digital design, it seems odd that there isn’t more 3D input hardware. Al Dean looks…
The rise of manufacturing at The ‘desk: AU 2013 & CAM 360 Posted by Al Dean - December 19, 2013 Each year, the Autodesk faithful gather in Las Vegas to attend Autodesk University. This year saw nearly 7,000 folks fly…
GrabCAD Workbench Review Posted by Al Dean - January 13, 2014 Starting out as a place for sharing 3D CAD models, GrabCAD has built a community of nearly one million users.…
Unmasking SFX Posted by DEVELOP3D - February 3, 2014 From giant puppets to small film props, special effects (SFX) company Artem melds cutting-edge design and engineering with traditional sculptural…
Consumer vs. professional tools: who decides? Posted by DEVELOP3D - February 6, 2014 Who gets to decide who a tool is suitable for? Al Dean takes a look at a growing trend in…
Would Stradivari have gone Open Source? – 3D print your own violin Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 20, 2014 A fiddle for all? Last month our eye was caught by a violin moulded from perspex, and as impressive a…
Dell targets standard laptop users with ‘affordable’ Precision M2800 mobile CAD workstation Posted by Greg Corke - March 7, 2014 Initial specs of the Dell Precision M2800 Dell is looking to tap into the entry-level mobile workstation market with its…
Go all out Mad Men for Morgan Motors Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 18, 2014 Designer Ahmed Zidan’s entry for the Morgan Motors ad design contest Slip on a suit, tap out a Lucky Strike…
3D printing: real tools please! Posted by DEVELOP3D - March 24, 2014 “Get off the bandwagon and put down the handbook” sang Arctic Monkeys. Their singer hit the headlines for his speech…