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When Fantasy Mimics Reality
November 1, 2021
Shining a spotlight on the engineering tools used by movie makers.
JIE USA Debuts 3D CAD Configurator Built by CADENAS
May 24, 2022
Motor and drive manufacturer unveils tool for on-demand, online design and product selection.

MecSoft Unveils RhinoCAM 2022 and VisualCAD/CAM 2022
February 18, 2022
RhinoCAM 2022 is a fully integrated CAM plug-in for Rhino 6 & 7. VisualCAD/CAM 2022 is an independent CAD and CAM solution from MecSoft.

JPR Releases 2022 Worldwide CAD Report
February 1, 2022
The architecture, engineering and construction industry achieved a combined annual growth rate of 9%. MCAD grew at a rate of 8%.

Lightweight Structures Iteratively Created and Optimized
December 27, 2021
The additive manufacturing tool from CoreTechnologie now supports a new approach for the creation, optimization and validation of lattice structures.

When Fantasy Mimics Reality
November 1, 2021
Shining a spotlight on the engineering tools used by movie makers.

Update Legacy Drawings with GTXRaster CAD 2022 Series
November 1, 2021
The GTXRaster CAD 2022 Series is equipped with raster editing features for automatic image cleanup and restoration.

3D CAD and CAE Catalogs Available in SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D
October 26, 2021
Collaboration exists between MCAD and ECAD thanks to integration of multi-CAD product data in SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D.

Blockchain Tech Start-Up Pilots Data Protection Tool Launch
October 15, 2021
The gender-balanced blockchain technology start-up, based in the Netherlands, states its solution is made for businesses and individuals who want to register, protect and track their CAD work.
Theorem Releases CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE 3D PDF v. 24.2
October 12, 2021
Publish products enable the publishing of 3DEXPERIENCE data directly from within the design application into an interactive 3D PDF document format.

Zemax 21.3 Supports Modeling Complex Geometries
September 28, 2021
OpticStudio 21.3 offers native non-sequential modeling of off-axis conic aspheric mirrors and support for cross-team collaboration with project-based archiving and a secure file format.
PTC and Volvo Group Form Digital Engineering Collaboration
September 28, 2021
Volvo Group’s use of PTC technologies to establish a digital thread of connected data to drive productivity across all levels of the organization, companies report.

CAD VCL Multiplatform 15 Released
September 24, 2021
If people would like to test CAD VCL Multiplatform 15, they can download a free trial version.

IMSI Design Releases DesignCAD 2021
July 16, 2021
DesignCAD 3D MAX 2021’s new and improved features include ribbon user interface, improved icons and 4K support, to name a few.
Spatial Corp Partners with Ricardo to Allow Users to Go from CAD to Mesh
July 13, 2021
The tool allows the original CAD to remain in the simulation process.

Open Design Alliance Adds Measurement to Visualize SDK
July 6, 2021
Interactive measurement of CAD and BIM models now available for desktop and web.
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Quick Snapshot of NAFEMS Americas Regional Conference
Event covered range of topics in the simulation space, including electrification, autonomous vehicles and diversity in simulation organizations.

Nuts and Bolts of NAFEMS’ Acquisition of ASSESS
Two leaders of respective simulation organizations sit down to discuss details of NAFEMS acquisition.
TriMech and Solid Solutions Unite
The merger creates a strategic transatlantic technology and solutions partnership for the advanced design, engineering and manufacturing sectors.

3D Systems & EMS-GRILTECH Enter Strategic Partnership
Leveraged combined expertise to introduce DuraForm PAx Natural— a material available for all Selective Laser Sintering platforms.
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