Model maker Amalgam uses augmented reality to complement physical models Posted by Tanya Weaver - August 13, 2014 A physical model of a superyaht draws visitors to the exhibition stand whilst the augmented reality app on an iPad…
Scribble Pen – scan any colour and reproduce it physically or digitally in seconds Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 14, 2014 The Scribble Pen cad scan colours from physical or digital objects, storing it on its inbuilt memory In more hi-tech…
OTOY to put CAD in the cloud with X.IO app streaming service Posted by Greg Corke - August 14, 2014 OTOY’s OctaneRender software running via X.IO App Streaming OTOY is hoping to establish itself as a key component supplier for…
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…
3D depth scanner made by modding your smart phone Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 15, 2014 Transforming a standard digital camera so it can perceive 3D depth of field Research from Microsoft suggests that with a…
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…
Project Ventus from Autodesk Labs looks to wrap up CFD simulation Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 19, 2014 Autodesk Labs has announced Project Ventus, a surface wrapping tool for CFD simulation Q3, that ever so sexy way of…
168 Hours with a Formlabs Form 1+ 3D printer: Day 2 & 3 Posted by Al Dean - August 20, 2014 Our first test print – Makie Boots – fine details combined with solid little parts that have some interesting features…