NXNastran Solves World’s Largest Structural Analysis Problem

Siemens PLM Software has achieved a computational break-through in implicit finite element analysis (FEA) technology. Using commercially available hardware, the production version of NX Nastran software was able to solve a structural analysis problem with a half-billion equations “virtually overnight.” The analysis was conducted to simulate the... [Read more]

Surfware Opens Demo and Training Center

Camarillo, CA — Surfware, Inc. announces the opening of the Surfware Demo and Training Center in Camarillo, California.This state-of-the-art facility will serve many functions. It will be a multi-media center where live demonstrations of TrueMill and SURFCAM will be filmed and made available on the Surfware website, YouTube and other communication... [Read more]

3D-Cam, Inc. Achieves AS9100 Rev. B Certification

CHATSWORTH, CA – 3D-Cam, Inc., a Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Manufacturing company, and ISOmatrix Inc are announcing that 3D-Cam has received certification to the AS9100 Rev. B standard for aerospace suppliers from registrar, BSI USA. The certification of their Quality Management System enables 3D-Cam to supply their rapid prototyping and manufacturing... [Read more]

SYCODE Launches Point Cloud for Bricscad

Panaji, India – SYCODE launches Point Cloud for Bricscad, a reverse engineering plug-in for Bricscad.“Although it does have significant 3D capabilities, Bricscad is mainly used as a 2D drafting system”, explains Deelip Menezes, Founder and CEO of SYCODE. “Point Cloud for Bricscad will go a long way to increase the 3D capabilities... [Read more]

Bringing Coraline to Life

Rehovot, Israel – In Coraline, the extraordinary new animated feature film, a young girl unlocks a mysterious door and enters into an exciting alternate reality. Truth be told, her magical journey began long before she opened that door – when the film’s creative team broke new ground in animation by applying 3-D printing technology from Objet... [Read more]

Multicolor 3D-Printed Surgical Models Improve Patient Outcomes at Walter Reed

BURLINGTON, MA, USA – Doctors are improving the success of delicate surgeries through extensive use of multicolor 3D printing at The Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.The institution’s 3D Medical Applications Center begins with CT scans or camera images, transforms them into 3D computer files, digitally applies any desired color... [Read more]

Deuce Snowboards Uses PTC® CoCreate® To Design Revolutionary New Multi-Edge Snowboard

PTC today announced that Deuce Snowboards is using PTC® CoCreate® to design and launch a new category of snowboard, the multi-edge snowboard. CoCreate, PTC’s explicit 3D CAD software enabled the company to develop and launch the revolutionary, multi-edge snowboard while also keeping the upfront product development costs as low as possible. Source:... [Read more]

Vaillant Group Deploys PTC® Product Development System To Drive Innovation And Streamline Global Collaboration

PTC today announced that Vaillant Group, a leading internationally operating heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technology concern headquartered in Germany, has successfully implemented Windchill® as its global platform for product development content and process management. The implementation of Windchill creates a single, integral platform... [Read more]

RIVFLOAT® and Brass Insert 3D Model Downloads from Sherex

Sherex Fastening Solutions and Traceparts Internet Service have partnered up to provide a 3D interactive online catalog for engineers and designers. Sherex customers can configure rivet nut fasteners and threaded brass inserts for plastics and then download 3D CAD models of the products in an “as installed state” directly into their designs.RIV-FLOAT®... [Read more]

Rapid Prototyping Puts the Fun Back in Aviation

ICON Aircraft recently took flight with the unveiling of its ICON A5, a small, recreational plane that its founder, Kirk Hawkins, hopes will revolutionize a market already enamored with powerboats and motorbikes. He calls the two-seat ICON A5 “the ultimate recreational vehicle,” able to reach speeds up to 120 mph.Speed was important when it came... [Read more]