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AutoDesSys Family Grows: the New bonzai3d is Here!

by Franco Folini June 08, 2009 0 min read

I’ve been waiting for some time. The couple of sneak previews I had only made me even more curious. And finally, on June 5th, 2009, AutoDesSys officially released bonzai3d. formZ is not anymore the single child (with polymorphic incarnations) of Alexandra and Chris Yessios‘ company. From now on, formZ has a little brother. It’s called […]

Nemetschek NA Releases Vectorworks SP4

by Franco Folini June 05, 2009 0 min read

Today Nemetschek NA announced the release of Vectorworks 2009 Service Pack 4 immediately available free of charge as a downloadable updater for all commercial licenses. To install the SP4 start your copy of Vectorworks 2009, go to the [About Vectorworks] dialog box and click [Check for Updates], or visit the Vectorworks 2009 Service Pack 4 […]

V-Ray and T-Splines Webinar for Rhino 3D Addicts!

by Franco Folini June 05, 2009 0 min read

What makes Rhino 3D so special? The power of the NURBS modeling commands? The affordable price? The strong and supportive community? The kindness and generosity of the McNeel team? Or the powerful set of plugins available to expand the Rhino 3D in every conceivable direction? These plugins make Rhino 3D the optimal solution for an […]

What does the Poll on RhinoJungle Tell Us?

by Franco Folini June 04, 2009 0 min read

In 25 days, 30% of the members took the poll on RhinoJungle and we welcomed many new members. Thanks you, and welcome! We support RhinoJungle as a place where you can interact with other Rhino users and to find answers to your questions To us, this poll has been a great success. We are happy […]

Explore SpaceClaim with a Free Webinar Next Wednesday

by Franco Folini June 03, 2009 0 min read

SpaceClaim is offering a Free webinar on Wednesday June 10, 2009 between 12:00pm and 12:30pm EDT (Register Here). The online interactive live demo will explore the features of SpaceClaim targeting Industrial Designers and Product Stylists.SpaceClaim is a next generation, new approach to CAD systems, and in my opinion it is very important to sign up […]

Autodesk Student Editions (Educational) Now Available from Novedge

by Franco Folini May 29, 2009 0 min read

Novedge has been selling Autodesk products for many years. During the last couple of years we have been promoting the educational section of our catalog by adding several new products from the most popular brands such as Solidworks, McNeel, Maxon, Nemetschek, SpaceClaiming, Alibre, etc. Novedge have signed up with Autodesk to sell their educational products Recently […]

“Light Plot Deconstructed”: A New Book for VectorWorks SpotLight Users

by Franco Folini May 28, 2009 0 min read

Just two days ago Vectorworks Press (Nemetschek NA) announced the publication of “Light Plot Deconstructed“, a new book written by Greg Hillmar, an accomplished scenic and lighting designer based in Richmond, VA. “Light Plot Deconstructed” is a great companion guide for anyone seeking to learn the fundamentals of lighting design Over his more than 15 […]

Interview with Lou Gallo, SolidWorks Power User and CAD Podcaster

by Franco Folini May 27, 2009 0 min read

In the past, if someone asked me to come up with improbable or strange combinations of technologies I would have suggested things such as 3D animations and Twitter or CAD and podcasts. I have since learned that if something looks improbable or strange to me it doesn’t mean it’s impossible or even wrong. Tackling those […]

Pixologic ZBrush Discovers Rapid Prototyping

by Franco Folini May 27, 2009 0 min read

Pixologic users can now finally join the group of Rapid Prototyping enthusiasts and start creating real 3D objects out of their ZBrush models. This is an important and very welcome step. It will help push Rapid Prototyping, or 3D Printing as Pixologic likes to call it, into the mainstream by increasing the number of users […]

CadSoft Releases EnvisioneerExpress 5.0 as a Free Download

by Franco Folini May 26, 2009 0 min read

CadSoft Corporation just released EnvisioneerExpress 5.0, a residential design program. EnvisoneerExpress is the free version of Envisioneer Professional 5.0, the well known architectural design system by CadSoft. EnvisioneerExpress uses commands matching objects in the real world EnvisioneerExpress has been specifically developed to introduce clients to the simple creation of floor plans, 3D models, and interior […]

RandomControl (fryrender) Goes Realtime

by Franco Folini May 22, 2009 0 min read

RandomControl, the maker of fryrender and previously known as Feversoft, is joining other companies on the real-time rendering arena (Bunkspeed Hypershot, seac02 LinceoVR, etc.) To prove the value of the technology they are working at, they are circulating this impressive video: http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4709390&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1 The video was recorded in real-time using RandomControl's engine RC5. The original scene […]

Join Novedge for an Internship in San Francisco

by Franco Folini May 22, 2009 0 min read

Novedge and San Francisco. Can you think of a better combination? For the past few months, I’ve been interning here at Novedge in San Francisco. As a Dutch student this has been an amazing opportunity for me, and I’m still enjoying every day of it. Novedge is a great and inspiring company to work with, […]

The Story Behind the Rhino3D Book

by Franco Folini May 21, 2009 0 min read

Since March 2009, Novedge has been giving away a free copy of the book Working with Rhinoceros 4.0 for every purchase of a new license of Rhino 4.0. The book is a beginner's user guide for learning Rhino 4.0 written by the Dutch designer Michiel van der Kley (website). Since I am Dutch myself, I […]

Future of CAD: What about the Internet?

by Franco Folini May 01, 2009 0 min read

I just finished reading Jeff Ray’s (SolidWorks CEO) article on the future of CAD and I cannot help noticing that something that should already have been in the past of CAD is not even prominently featured in its immediate future: the Internet! Here is a question: how different would CAD systems be today if the […]

Interview with Lynn Allen, Autodesk blogger and evangelist

by Franco Folini April 15, 2009 0 min read

Lynn Allen is one the most popular bloggers in the CAD world (Lynn blog, Lynn on Pulse). She is also a sort of ambassador for AutoCAD, promoting this CAD system in every context. In a world of stodgy CAD executives and unexciting CAD geeks, she brings a sparkling touch, feminine charm, and a solid technical knowledge. […]

Rhino and the New SpaceClaim Style: The Perfect Couple

by Franco Folini March 17, 2009 0 min read

Sometimes, when a combination has the right ingredients, great performers are paired with other great performers, and the result is outstanding. The whole becomes greater then the sum of its parts. The newly released SpaceClaim Style makes such a powerful combination when paired with Rhino. Rhino and SpaceClaim Style are not only excellent on their […]

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