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Hardcraft Tames CAD Meshes in Blender
Hardcraft turns CAD structure into controllable Blender topology, with quads where they help and triangles where they make more sense.
Using C4D’s Axis Tool in a Product Viz workflow
SilverwingVFX shows how he handles object axis in his Cinema 4D studio workflowthat ensures a fast and fluent process even with challenging and unoptimized computer aided design imports.
Abstract brings native InstaMAT and InstaLOD on Linux
Abstract has released public preview Linux builds of InstaMAT and InstaLOD, adding native support for RHEL-compatible production environments, Blender and Maya integrations, GPU acceleration, and automation-friendly deployment.
Plasticity 2026.1 adds hidden lines and PolySplines
Plasticity 2026.1 turns models into clean SVG linework and brings PolySplines for smooth NURBS from meshes. Studio users get the fancy stuff.
DOSCH DESIGN and KeyShot hit the road in May
Free KeyShot roadshow in Düsseldorf and Nürnberg: live demos, Q&A, and a quick reality check for your CAD to render workflow.
FreeCAD 1.1 stacks workflow upgrades
FreeCAD 1.1 adds draggers, clearer previews, and CAM, Assembly, and FEM upgrades, plus broad import and export for common pipeline formats.
InstaLOD 2026 Targets VR and Animation Pipelines
InstaLOD 2026 adds VR delivery targets, raytraced shadows and full GLTF USD animation support for real-time pipelines.
RapidPipeline Plugin Brings One-Click CAD Prep to Unreal
RapidPipeline launches a native Unreal Engine plugin that lets artists import, clean and optimise CAD/3D assets locally inside the Unreal Editor.
Maxon Previews Digital Twin
Maxon previews Digital Twin which turns cleared for use CAD and 3D models into photoreal product assets for consistent marketing workflows.
Plasticity 2025.3: Now with Instances, Curves and Clouds
Plasticity 2025.3 drops a full toolset refresh: live instancing, SVG export, real-time curvature and continuity feedback, new materials and precision tools.
ABViewer 16: Not Sexy, but Seriously Handy
ABViewer 16 brings practical upgrades for anyone forced to open CAD files. Better 3D views, cleaner DWG export, and new G-code tools.
RapidPipeline for 3ds Max and Maya
RapidPipeline brings CAD & 3D data optimisation into 3ds Max/Maya: import, clean up, remesh, bake UVs and export, locally, quickly, without leaving your DCC.
3D Measure Master brings CAD-style precision to 3ds Max
The new plugin 3D Measure Master adds CAD-style measuring tools to 3ds Max, creating editable and renderable geometry for true 3D dimensions.
Plasticity 104 – Watch Modeling PT4 – Import into Cinema 4D
With the 4th installment of our Plasticity series we are back at our Watch. This time we're importing the model into Cinema 4D where we are going to do the shading in the next videos using Octane Render.
Plasticity 103 – Watch Modeling PT3 – Rounding / Filleting / Export
More easy hard surface modeling: In PT3 of our Plasticity series we continue the watch - with some Rounding, some Filleting, and we export the thing!
Plasticity 102 – Watch Modeling PT2 – Crown
More easy hard surface modeling: In PT2 of our Plasticity series we continue the watch - and get to the crown, all in Plasticity!
Plasticity 101 – Modeling a Watch – Part 1
In this engaging tutorial I will walk you through the first steps in Plasticity, a CAD modeler for easy hard surface modeling. In part 1 we create the watch-case in an easy to follow fashion.
InstaLOD: From CAD to VR?
InstaLOD automates the 3D workflow, including the tedious steps that no artist likes, such as UV unwrapping, manual retopo or baking. But how does it work?
InstaLOD: Time is money
There are some things in a 3D artist's workflow that are probably considered rather unpopular. (cough ... unwrapping, retopo ... cough) And even if a kind soul takes pity on them, it still remains time-consuming. InstaLOD from Stuttgart is trying to help all companies from the entire 3D sector (film, games, automotive, etc.) with its software of the same name, and in doing so is speeding up and cleaning up much more than just the two black sheep mentioned.
Chrysler Uses Bunkspeed Software to Turn CAD Data into Photorealistic Images
Chrysler describes Bunkspeed’s 3D rendering applications as a decisive element in the automaker’s new approach to producing marketing imagery.
Allplan BIM 2008 Takes Center Stage at ACS
Allplan BIM 2008 will be a central exhibit at ACS, held alongside Light + Building in Frankfurt from 9 to 11 April 2008.
Mitsubishi Introduces 56-Inch 4K Display
Mitsubishi Electric’s 56P-QF60LCU public display provides a native 3,840 x 2,160 resolution and more than eight million pixels on one screen.
TÜV SÜD confirms performance of Nemetschek’s graphical quantity calculation
For the third time in succession, TÜV SÜD has
certified the performance of Nemetschek's graphical quantity calculation. Graphical quantity calculation enables smooth
data exchange between the Allplan BIM 2008 3D planning software and the
solution for construction cost management and tendering, Allplan BCM. With the quantities
determined from Allplan, the associated
bills of quantities can be determined in a single operation in accordance with VOB 2006.
Millions of Standard Components Available in KOMPAS-3D
ASCON Group and TraceParts have integrated their mechanical-CAD solutions, enabling KOMPAS users to import purchased and standard components directly from the TraceParts library of more than 100 million 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M: New Professional GPU for Mobile Workstations
NVIDIA, the worldwide leading provider of technologies for visual computing, presents a new professional graphics processor for notebooks and mobile workstations: The Quadro FX 3600M was developed specifically for designers, engineers and scientists who depend on high graphics performance during mobile deployments.
Autodesk at Hannover Messe
From April 21 to 25, Autodesk and its partners will present the new versions of their product range at the leading Digital Factory trade fair, held as part of Hannover Messe 2008. Digital Prototyping is the focus this year. The Autodesk Inventor 3D design solution and the Autodesk Productstream Professional PDM system, which form the basis for digital product development, will be shown. In addition, Autodesk will show products including Autodesk AliasStudio, Autodesk Showcase and AutodCAD Mechanical, which – depending on the company-specific product-development process – can cover design, visualisation and the creation of manufacturing documents.
IMAGINA: Opticore workflow on video
At IMAGINA, Autodesk showed a workflow using Opticore software, which they bought last year. We captured some highlights of the realtime visualisation software for the automotive field on video.
3Dconnexion mice add TurboCAD 14 support
3Dconnexion’s 3D mice now support TurboCAD Deluxe 14, TurboCAD Pro 14 and TurboSketch Studio on Windows XP.
Franke Named “Inventor of the Month”
In November 2007, Autodesk named Franke GmbH “Inventor of the Month.” Each month, Autodesk honors a user of Autodesk Inventor somewhere in the world for outstanding engineering achievements and innovations.
Autodesk Data Management Days 2008
Autodesk wants to inform small and medium-sized mechanical-engineering companies in particular about the advantages of Product Data Management. To this end, the company is offering seminars entitled "Data Management Days".
Dieter Neujahr Takes Over Worldwide Management of 3Dconnexion
Dieter Neujahr has been responsible as President of 3Dconnexion since the summer of this year. Neujahr, who had served as Vice President Sales & Marketing and General Manager EMEA at 3Dconnexion since December 2006, is taking over worldwide management of the company in his new function as President.
KOMPAS-3D V9 – New Version Met with Great Recognition at International Fair
KOMPAS-3D for mechanical CAD was demonstrated at EuroMold 2007 in Frankfurt.
Nemetschek Presents New Software Generation for Highly Efficient Planning Process
Nemetschek's trade fair appearance at Build IT 2008 in Berlin is entirely devoted to Allplan BIM 2008. The new 3D planning software for Building Information Modeling (BIM) is distinguished by its unique building structure, which enables a practice-oriented, topological division of buildings into levels and storeys
Autodesk and RIB Announce Strategic Partnership
Autodesk Inc. and RIB Software AG have announced a strategic partnership. The aim of the cooperation is to combine Autodesk's leading technologies for building data modelling with RIB's cost-management solutions.
PowerTools Extends SolidWorks CAD Workflow
WDS PowerTools adds ten integrated modules for tolerances, bills of materials, drawings and manufacturing preparation in SolidWorks.
Expanded Tech Data Team: Patrick Belser Is New Business Development Manager CAD/ISD for Switzerland
Patrick Belser has been working since 01 October at the international IT distributor Tech Data as Business Development Manager for the CAD/ISD (Infrastructure Solutions Division) area in Switzerland.
Rapidform now available in 64-bit versions
3D scan files with more than 200 million data points are now possible.
3Dconnexion 3D Mice Now Support SolidWorks 2008
3Dconnexion’s innovative 3D mice are now compatible with SolidWorks 2008. SpaceNavigator, SpaceExplorer, SpacePilot and SpaceTraveler enable SolidWorks users to control and navigate their 3D models intuitively and powerfully throughout the design and engineering process.
High-End CAD Visualisation in Record Time
Create professional images and films without a background in graphics.
3D Modelling Symposium Berlin
From April 7 – 9, 2008, the Berlin University of the Arts, together with Visual-Dream Berlin, is organizing the first 3D Modelling Symposium in Germany for industrial designers, architects and engineers under the title “Sophisticated Tools In Design, Architecture & Engineering”.
Autodesk Inventor 2008 supports Windows Vista
New Service Pack makes Autodesk Inventor 2008 ready for the Microsoft operating system and all 64-bit Windows systems.
Record number: 1,000 participants at the Autodesk Inventor Forum
The Inventor Forum 2007 offered detailed information on digital product development and the opportunity for effective exchange of experience
3D mice from 3Dconnexion now support Nemetschek Allplan 2008
The 3D mice from 3Dconnexion now support Nemetschek Allplan 2008, a leading 3D design software for Building Information Modeling (BIM). SpaceNavigator?, SpaceTraveler?, SpacePilot? or SpaceExplorer? enable architects and civil engineers to control 3D models in Allplan easily and precisely, thus ensuring an optimal workflow in planning, implementation and visualization.
ArcelorMittal and Nemetschek sign a strategic agreement
Both companies are pushing cooperation and the promotion of planning and modelling software for steel construction.
Tech Data Europe appoints Mike Appel head of CAD business division
Tech Data Europe announces the appointment of a long-standing industry expert to head its European CAD division: As head of the European CAD division, Mike Appel is now responsible for the further development and growth of the highly successful CAD division at the international IT distributor and operates from Kistlerhofstraße in Munich.
Autodesk and Ritter Sport sweeten EuroMold
Visitors to the Autodesk booth can expect a real treat
Nemetschek: New CAD software for integrated 3D planning
The new 3D planning software for Building Information Modeling, Allplan BIM 2008, is the focus of Nemetschek’s trade-fair appearance at DEUBAU 2008 in Essen. It will show how architects and planners can switch between a 2D, 3D or component-oriented way of working in a single system.
TraceParts announces partnership with Design World
TraceParts, one of the world’s leading publishers of 3D engineering content, today announced the partnership mir WTWH Media, publisher of the specialist magazine Design World and its online counterpart Design World Online.
Dimension Prints Alpine Terrain Models
A Dimension BST 768 turns mapped terrain into ABS models of the Eiger and Matterhorn for a Swiss Alpine Museum exhibition.
Alibre and TraceParts enable convenient access to millions of 3D CAD models
Alibre Inc. and TraceParts Inc. today announced the immediate availability of the new TraceParts Online Portal (www.tracepartsonline.net/ws/alibre), which gives the rapidly growing Alibre customer base direct access to the entire TraceParts component library. With more than 100 million 3D CAD models and 2D drawings, the TraceParts component library is one of the most extensive worldwide and includes both standard and purchased parts from hundreds of component manufacturers.
Allplan BIM 2008 Adds Structured Workflows
Allplan BIM 2008 combines 2D drafting, 3D building models, cost planning, concurrent teamwork, PDF exchange and certified IFC 2x3.
Design2Cost Adds Industrial Building Data
Allplan IBD Industriebau adds predefined components, work items and prices to Nemetschek's integrated BIM quantity and cost workflow.
Straightforward BIM with Allplan
Nemetschek presents Allplan BIM 2008, a component-oriented 3D planning application for Building Information Modeling. Architects and planners can choose their working method without switching applications.
Maxon: Upgrade to Cinema 4D R10.5
Maxon releases upgrade to Cinema 4D R10.5 Now with DWG import, XRefs, new MOCCA tools and faster HAIR rendering
Rapidform Links 3D Scans to Pro/ENGINEER
Rapidform XOR2 liveTransfer sends scan-derived CAD geometry and feature history directly to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0.
German Autodesk User Group AUGIde Launches
International platform AUGI offers German-language information and support for Autodesk users
Autodesk Acquires PlassoTech Simulation
Autodesk plans to integrate PlassoTech's mechanical analysis technology into Inventor for assembly, thermal, modal and impact simulation.
NVIDIA Adds Four Professional Quadro Cards
NVIDIA's Quadro FX 370, NVS 290, FX 570 and FX 1700 target professional CAD, DCC and video work with unified drivers and Shader Model 4.
TraceParts Opens US Subsidiary
TraceParts establishes a US subsidiary to create, manage and distribute online 3D product catalogues for component manufacturers.
Fraunhofer IGD Marks 20 Years of Graphics
Fraunhofer IGD marks 20 years of research that helped establish computer graphics as a core technology and computing discipline.
TransMagic R7 Expands CAD Conversion
TransMagic R7 adds surface repair, CAD-to-point-cloud comparison, axis-specific scaling, and Direct3D acceleration.
SIGGRAPH 2007: 3D Controllers from 3Dconnexion. DIGITAL PRODUCTION Meets Dieter Neujahr for a Video Interview
Conventional mice are only conditionally suitable for navigating precisely within three-dimensional spaces –even if users have come to terms with input devices restricted to only two axes. The 3D controllers point to a new way. Dieter Neujahr, President of 3Dconnexion, provides DIGITAL PRODUCTION with information about their 3D mice.
Nemetschek Group: Profitable growth in the first half-year
Revenue rises by 37.7 percent to 69.8 million euros, significant growth at home and abroad, EBITDA 14.1 million euros (up 64.5 percent), period cash flow increases from 8.6 to 13.1 million euros.
Newtek Europe Presents LightWave v9.2 VizCAD Bundle
For LightWave 9.2, NewTek Europe has put together a special product package that includes LWCAD 2.5 and the training DVD LightWave 9 Defined.
INUS Technology Presents Rapidform XOR2/Redesign
New version of the leading 3D scanning software with over 200 improvements
ArchiCAD to Drop PowerPC Macs in 2009
Graphisoft plans to end PowerPC Mac support in new ArchiCAD versions from 2009.
Nemetschek Presents Planning Package for Civil Engineering
Nemetschek is now offering the D planning package for civil engineering as a supplement to the Allplan Civil Engineering CAD system. It is an extensive collection of CAD planning data that helps engineering firms handle projects efficiently and reduce organizational effort
Autodesk Acquires Opticore Assets
Autodesk has agreed to acquire parts of Opticore, a Design Communication subsidiary developing interactive 3D visualisation software.
Adobe Previews 3D Tools for Hannover
Adobe will demonstrate Acrobat 3D Version 8, Photoshop CS3 Extended and LiveCycle workflows for technical 3D data at Hannover Messe.
Cinema 4D R10 Engineering Edition Released
Maxon positions Cinema 4D R10 Engineering Edition as an accessible high-end visualisation system for CAD users.
Autodesk Launches Inventor Student Design Contest
Students can submit their 3D designs until May 1
HP Tours with New Workstation Generation
Roadshow in Cologne and Stuttgart in early December / application examples and interactive zones with partner companies
Mensch und Maschine Acquires Yello
CAD specialist increases stake / Solutions for 3D design and visualisation united under one roof
Adobe Acrobat 3D 8 Announced
The update is intended to bring more speed, more export options and an improved user interface
NEC Targets 3D and Broadcast with 21-Inch LCD
The MultiSync LCD2190UXp is a 21-inch professional display designed for 3D and broadcast applications.
Nvidia Graphics Solutions Power New Sun Workstations
Quadro FX graphics processors now also available in Sun's new 64-bit Ultra 40 workstations
SIGGRAPH: Low-Cost 3D Scanner for SolidWorks
Nextengine has developed a very inexpensive 3D scanner specifically for collaboration with SolidWorks
3Dconnexion: Upgrade to SpacePilot at Lower Cost
Limited-time offer for customers to switch to the new input device
HP xw4300 as a Cost-Effective Desktop Workstation
Manufacturer emphasizes the model’s cost-effectiveness and flexible configuration options
Adobe Acrobat 3D Available for Reviewing 3D Data
New software in the Acrobat product family enables rapid presentation and review of 3D models with Adobe PDF and Adobe Reader
Wacom Expands Its Intuos3 Pen Tablet Range
A3 Wide and A4 Oversize models / Flagship provides a 12 x 19-inch active area for working at a 16:10 aspect ratio
3Dconnexion Announces Upgrade Program for the SpacePilot
Savings of up to 250 Euros When Purchasing the New Input Device from 3Dconnexion
Fujitsu Siemens Announces Celsius V830
New Ultra-High-End Workstation Offers up to Two AMD Opteron Processors and Nvidia Quadro FX4500 Graphics Cards Each / Available from September
Airbus Equips 32,000 Workstations with Adobe Acrobat 7.0
Aircraft manufacturer wants to use Acrobat and PDF for more efficient collaboration in workgroups
Cinema 4D Engineering Bundle
Maxon's new Engineering Bundle is aimed at users in the CAD sector. A simplified program interface, import filters and numerous libraries are intended to make the program quickly accessible even to Cinema beginners.
PNY Offers Quadro FX 700 Upgrade Programme
Trade in an old graphics card for a Quadro FX 700 priced at €399
SpacePilot: 3Dconnexion Introduces a New 3D Controller
The Logitech-owned company’s intelligent controller is designed to act like a hand in 3D space
Discreet Introduces 3ds Max 7.5 for Subscription Customers
The subscription update adds hair and fur, mental ray 3.4 and integrated visualisation tools
Cinema 4D R9.1 Available Now
The free update to Release 9 of Cinema 4D offers improvements primarily in the areas of data exchange, N-gons, interface and materials.
Lightwork Design: Benjamin Moore Colors in LWA Format
Lightwork Design is making the complete color and material set of leading American paint manufacturer Benjamin Moore available in LWA format.
Trial Version of Alias ImageStudio 2 Available
Version 2 of Alias's ImageStudio rendering solution can now be tried free of charge for 30 days.
Direct Data Exchange Between ArchiCAD and Cinema 4D
Maxon is releasing an eXchange plug-in that allows all relevant objects, object classes, lights, materials and cameras in a project to be exported from Graphisoft ArchiCAD to Cinema 4D.
3IA 2004
The 6th International Conference on Computer Graphics and Artificial Intelligence has taken place every two years since 1994. The purpose of this Conference is to present the actual state of researches of Computer Graphics researchers who use Artificial Intelligence techniques. TOPICS: Artificial intelligence techniques in scene modelling, Declarative techniques, Artificial intelligence techniques and display, Artificial intelligence techniques in construction of geometric figures, Animation and artificial intelligence, Design of intelligent graphic interfaces, Intelligent methods for exploring virtual worlds and Application of AI techniques in CAD.
SIGGRAPH 2003: MicroScribe SDK for Mac
Immersion’s MicroScribe series can now also serve applications running on Mac systems.
SIGGRAPH 2003: Power Solids for Rhino
nPower Software announced Power Solids for Rhino at SIGGRAPH. The software adds three core toolsets to Rhino.
3Dlabs Wildcat VP880 Pro: 256 MB AGP Graphics Card
3Dlabs presents the Wildcat VP880 Pro, a workstation graphics card with 256 MB of onboard memory.
Realviz Develops New Solutions for Catia in the DMU Environment
With Realviz Stitcher and Realviz Compositing, Realviz distributes two new products that substantially expand the range of functions for realistic rendering in Catia 5, the well-known CAD software from Dassault/Enovia Portal DMU.